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Push for equality a path to justice
Push for equality a path to justice
A year ago, former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes reminded us that there are times, even in a supposedly liberal democracy, when citizens seeking equality and progress must raise their consciousness, and their individual and collective voices to effect change.
Turnquest: Moody's projecting 'anemic growth'
Turnquest: Moody's projecting 'anemic growth'
Shadow Minister of Finance and Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the new Moody's report on The Bahamas appears to be projecting continued "anemic growth for the foreseeable future", which he contended "flies in the face" of the Christie administration's "aggressive optimism".
Regional economies facing a challenge
Regional economies facing a challenge
If Caribbean economies are not to be imperiled, something must be done about so-called "de-risking" by U.S. banks and the threat it poses to our economies.
When history haunts
When history haunts
The failure of the Christie adminstration to prioritize the constitutional referendum this term could end up haunting the government and setting back efforts to finally eliminate gender bias from the constitution of The Bahamas.
What to expect at Transforming Spaces 2016
What to expect at Transforming Spaces 2016
Since it was established 11 years ago, the annual Transforming Spaces art tour has sought to introduce locals to the country's artists as well as galleries and art hubs around New Providence.
Lame excuse
Lame excuse
Perry Christie's lust for power will cause him to crush anything in his path.
Sands: Gender equality referendum likely to fail
Sands: Gender equality referendum likely to fail
Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for Elizabeth Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday that he does not believe Bahamians will support the gender equality referendum.
Kidnappers were after immigration officer for money, court hears
Senior Immigration Officer Shane Gardiner was shot in the head by kidnappers, who wanted to rob him of money they heard he had won gambling, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.
Nottage claims gender equality referendum in July
Nottage claims gender equality referendum in July
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said Bahamians should not view the referendum on gender equality in the same light as the gambling referendum that took place in 2013.
Leading insurers advise 'hold on to your health insurance'
Leading health insurance brokers, agents and underwriters today urged Bahamians to maintain their private health insurance coverage in the face of unknowns in the government?s plan and risks that lapsed policies may not be renewable.