SIR RONALD SANDERS: The death of truth, part II: Why lies risk tearing societies apart
On September 19, I published an article entitled “The Death of Truth,” written from a deep sense of alarm at the spread of deliberate lies, misinformation, and disinformation about matters that are critical to the well-being of people everywhere. At stake are public health, democratic integrity, and social cohesion — all of which are undermined when lies prevail over facts.
90% of import economy in ‘clear and present danger’
Up to 90 percent of The Bahamas’ import-driven economy faces a “clear and present danger” from the intensifying harbour breakwater disintegration, Nassau Container Port’s operator is warning.
‘No straight face’ over Bahamas top for pilots
A Bahamas Flying Ambassador says he “cannot continue to say with a straight face that you are the world’s best private pilot destination” given recent fee hikes, their structure and how they were implemented.
Minimum wage family needing 350% boost to hit middle class
A Bahamian family where both adults are earning the minimum wage would have to increase their income four-and-a-half times to reach “middle class living standards” on New Providence, researchers are asserting.
Cruise power provider ‘beats’ target at $60m
The developer seeking to provide clean energy to vessels docked at Nassau Cruise Port has “surpassed” its initial target by raising “close to $60m” in equity capital as its eyes a January 2025 construction start.
Nassau arrival for cruise line’s first-ever LNG ship
The first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise made Nassau its inaugural Caribbean port of call on October 13.
Lower prices pledged at newly-opened Cost Right
AML Foods has pledged that Cost Right members will enjoy lower prices following the Nassau store’s $12m relocation from the Town Centre Mall to its new East-West Highway home.
Port operator ‘on track’ to beat EBITDA goal by 7%
Nassau Container Port’s operator says operating income for its current financial year to end-June 2025 is “on track” to beat forecasts by 7 percent based on its performance through August 2024.
Affordable housing squeeze from vacation rentals drive
Cat Island is yet another destination suffering from an affordable housing shortage as landlords increasingly invest in the short-term vacation rental market, a local realtor is warning.
Four-day work week gains mixed reviews
Businesses and trade unions gave mixed opinions on whether The Bahamas should shift to a four-day work week amid concern this will force the Government to pay increasing overtime costs.
ACTIVTRADES: Bitcoin & Co and the US election
Global stock markets enjoyed a roller coaster during the final two days of trading last week. On Thursday, the Nasdaq lost almost 2 percent, but experienced a 1 percent increase on Friday and the index closed once more above the 20,000 point mark. The release of new quarterly earnings, and mixed results from some large US technology giants, combined with lower-than-expected job numbers in the US to create higher-than-normal volatility in the western financial markets.
Minnis emphasises urgent need for collaboration on climate change
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis delivered a keynote address at the University of Virginia, emphasising the urgent need for international cooperation to combat climate change and address public health crises affecting small island nations like The Bahamas.
Study shows little link between parenting style and academic performance
A RECENT Bahamian study has examined the link between parenting styles and student academic performance, finding little evidence of a strong connection between the authoritative, authoritarian and permissive parenting styles and students’ academic performance.
‘A hurt child is a dangerous adult,’ says Dr Allen
AFTER Prime Minister Philip Davis revealed that nearly 85 to 90 percent of inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) experienced abuse as children, renowned Bahamian psychiatrist Dr David Allen said he is not surprised.
‘Adult aggression linked to corporal punishment’
A University of The Bahamas study has once again highlighted a troubling link between childhood corporal punishment and adult aggression, with researchers suggesting that an end to the practice could lead to less aggressive behaviors in society.
$10k a month to be middle class
A NEW academic study has found that a middle-class family of four in New Providence and Grand Bahama needs over $10,000 a month to sustain a basic lifestyle, with costs in the nation’s capital estimated to be slightly higher than in Grand Bahama.
Deadly Sunday morning shooting
POLICE are investigating the death of a man found with gunshot wounds on Carmichael Road early Sunday morning, marking the country’s 103rd murder this year.
Call to support Carey family to restore home
An appeal is being made for nationwide assistance to help Ingrid Carey restore her residence after it was left in disarray on Friday so that she and her family could return home by December.
Carey family trauma at state of returned home
The Carey family was devastated on returning to their home on Friday only to find it in ruins after Mervie Knowles’ relatives were allowed seven days to remove her personal belongings from the residence while she remained in police custody.
Brother tells of night man was killed after being struck by car
THE BROTHER of a 20-year-old man who died in a traffic accident on Tonique William Darling Highway in 2017 said he was in a state of shock during the ordeal as the inquiry into matter continued on Friday.
