Will Bahamas hold Nygard to account?
PETER Nygard is a sex offender and he has been sent to prison.
Why no update on domestic violence shelter?
THE lack of progress over the opening of a domestic violence shelter has reached such a level that it appears people are giving up on government over it.
Five years later, Dorian’s shadow remains
THE shadow of Hurricane Dorian looms large over The Bahamas.
Much frustration remains five years after Dorian
IF there is such a thing as poetic justice, the collapse of roof trusses on a hurricane shelter in Abaco on the fifth anniversary of the impact of Hurricane Dorian feels like the opposite – a cruel injustice and a further frustration for residents of that island.
Why polio is still a problem
Polio was eliminated from most parts of the world as part of a decadeslong effort by the World Health Organization and partners to wipe out the disease.
‘Caps and limits’ raises questions over NHI’s future
THE much-vaunted National Health Insurance scheme – NHI – has hit another hurdle, it would seem.
Finding middle ground on regulating banks
THE topic of banking reform has been in the headlines of late – and while the focus of the discussion has been on regulation, for most citizens they care most about the frustrations of the day-to-day experience.
Why the about face on transparency?
EARLIER this week in this column, we reported on the need for transparency to ensure public confidence in the police probe into allegations of corruption.
Trust being lost in the silence on probe
WHEN the police probe into allegations of corruption began after several voice notes were circulated, we wrote in this column of the need for transparency with regard to that investigation.
Can we achieve a bi-partisan plan?
THE National Development Plan seems to have been going nowhere fast since the draft was released back in 2016.
Probe needs to be handled more seriously
THE police probe into allegations of corruption is one we have written about in this column previously. It is a matter of the highest importance.
Bowleg sets right tone after Olympics
MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg is right to salute our Bahamian athletes as they come to the end of their olympic 2024 journey.
Olympic focus turns to track and field, and our Bahamian athletes
ALL eyes are on Bahamian athletes this weekend as the Olympics kicks into high gear.
Police corruption probe gains even more significance after latest murder
A THIRD man linked to a major armed robbery that has become linked to a police probe into corruption is now dead.
Kate Moss truly deserving of the title ‘hero’
THIS year’s National Honours have been announced – and it is the story of the person to receive the Order of National Hero whose story stands out.
