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FACE TO FACE: Alumnus honour for Algernon

St Augustine’s College Alumni Association (SACAA) named Algernon Cargill as Alumnus of the Year.

WORLD VIEW: The Middle East crisis and the failure of the UN Security Council

As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, is being starkly exposed.

INSIGHT: It’s a changing world - and we need to master the tools

THIS column often looks at the politics of the day – but this week, I am looking at something else that caught my eye during the week.

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FRONT PORCH: Loss of memory, hope and meaning

The loss of memory often dissolves into a loss of hope. It is similar to something precious flushed down a drain, difficult to recover and sometimes lost forever.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Why is one in every 250 Bahamians in prison?

We’ve all heard the horror stories.

ERIC WIBERG: The 2003 collision of United Star and Sea Hauler

Sea Hauler was owned and operated by Captain Allan Russell Sr of Cat Island served the island between 1989 and 2011.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Youth Athletes: A Growing Concern in the Bahamas

AS sports continue to thrive in The Bahamas, especially among our youth and high school athletes, there’s a growing issue that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).

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FACE TO FACE: Fostering connection people to people

When it comes to diplomatic relations between countries, it is most often left to governments to conduct.

PETER YOUNG: Further escalation in the Middle East

As indicated in last week’s column, I realise only too well that it is superfluous to offer comment on issues that already receive wide media coverage unless there is a recent new dimension to consider.

GAIN AN EDGE – Bahamians leading the way on climate change

From data scientists to artificial intelligence designers, the global demand for skilled employees in STEM fields continues to grow.

WORLD VIEW - The death of truth?

In today’s digital era, truth is under siege, threatening democracy and exposing societies to not only disinformation and misinformation, but also to character assassinations and disruptive personal vendettas.

INSIGHT: Campaign finance reform - a right to transparency

IN HIS increasingly determined efforts to wriggle out of a manifesto pledge on campaign finance legislation, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has come up with a new line – that he is wary because public funds could be used to finance political campaigns.

DEREK SMITH: AI governance vital to corporate futures

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries by improving decision-making, streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: Shame on a nation that shuns its own history

A four-storey hotel in the heart of Bain and Grants Town collapsed on Monday.

Building the future of the third sector

This past month, the non-profit sector witnessed a milestone event: One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted a non-profit leadership retreat that brought together more than 15 non-profit organisations and over 20 leaders from The Bahamas’ third sector.