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The art of public and political communication
The art of public and political communication
New York businessman Anthony Scaramucci was brought into Donald Trump's dysfunctional and shambolic White House to serve as communications chief. He lasted less than a fortnight, the briefest tenure ever of anyone in that position.
In the 10 days that he unofficially served as Trump's communications impresario, Scaramucci proved a rollicking disaster and something of a communications nightmare.
In...
The problem of desensitization
The problem of desensitization
Dear Editor,
Thank you for allowing the printing of this pre-independence exhortation to our country.
This article is not about the distribution of blame. Let us get that straight right out of the gate. And speaking about "gate", a person once said that when the alligators are out of the gate and are in the swimming pool, that is not the time to ask who let them out. In this case, this is not the...
An invitation to: We the People - Part 1
An invitation to: We the People - Part 1
This year's independence theme, "United in Love and Service" finds expression in the tree planting exercise of the citizen group We the People which is utilizing Emancipation Day 2011 to help foster community linking environmental awareness and active citizenship.
Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals to hold seminar
The Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (BAAP), formerly the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Bahamas Chapter, will host its first seminar at the Parish Hall of Holy Cross Anglican Church, Petersfield Road, Highbury Park and Soldier Road, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Simple ankle stretches you can do at home
Simple ankle stretches you can do at home
One of the most common issues that prevent people from participating in regular physical activity are weak, stiff, or painful ankles. It is often the result of a recent or chronic ankle sprain. Following an ankle sprain, strengthening exercises should be performed until you can bear weight on the ankle comfortably and your range of motion is near full.
There are several types of strengthening exer...
Perry Christie's desperation and abandonment of Centreville
Two days after the date of the general election was announced, an embattled and desperate Perry Christie went to Windsor Park for the handout of 1,000 Urban Renewal food parcels to residents of his Centreville constituency.
What an extraordinary coincidence was the timing of the event, held specifically in the prime minister's constituency, about 48 hours after the general election was announced.
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This week at the Art Walk at Marina Village
This week at the Art Walk at Marina Village
From visual artists to ceramicists to farmer's market purveyors with everything from jams and jellies to native teas and drink, cheesecake and chocolate, locally grown herbs and greens, cooling popsicles and vegan treats -- the twice per month Art Walk at Atlantis has become a must do Saturday outing. With a constant rotation of artists and artisans, live entertainment, cooling and delicious libat...
'Slam-Bam' Sands
'Slam-Bam' Sands
We are very much accustomed to seeing our islands in various forms of media, anything that can spread the image of our too-blue-to-be-true water. And it is true, we do have some of the most beautiful water on the planet (along with a number of other countries though, we mustn't forget), and we are, according to certain NASA astronauts, "the most beautiful place from space". However, despite the na...
Minister says sports academy on track for end-of-month opening
Despite being put on the back-burner for several years, the country's first National Sports Academy, on Moore's Island in the Abacos, is expected to open its doors at the end of the month. However, according to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson, several additions still have to be made to the venue before it can be deemed as complete.
As it stands right now, the facility is t...
BAAP hosting educational seminar
BAAP hosting educational seminar
Under the theme "The Revolutionary Administrative Professional - Inspiring Excellence", the Bahamas Association of Administrative Professionals (formerly IAAP Bahamas Chapter) will host its second Annual Educational Seminar on Friday, March 17 at the BCPOU Hall (Keith Archer Building), Farrington Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
In 1966 five trailblazers formed the then renowned ...