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A Christian education
While technological innovation has its place in the overall transformation, growth and development of education in The Bahamas, the teaching of Christian values in our schools ought to continue to play a pivotal role in nation building. If we want productive, responsible and spiritual citizens, then spiritual values taught from a Christian perspective is crucial.
A history of corruption
Let’s look back to the earliest times of when The Bahamas was discovered by Columbus…on behalf of the Spanish many of the original tribes of the Bahamas were taken as slaves to Mexico and other parts.
6,000 volunteers to help rebuild Abaco
OVER the next two years over 6,000 volunteers will use their own work holidays to help Abaco residents rebuild and recover from Hurricane Dorian. This is according to Jess Thompson, a member of the All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) Bahamas Dart Team. He a
NHI's extra $10m 'no cost overrun'
Top National Health Insurance (NHI) executives yesterday said extra government funding was required to cover the five percent monthly increase in beneficiaries, and did not represent a “cost overrun”.Dr Robin Roberts, the National Health Insurance Au
NHIA launches electronic healthcare record system
THE NATIONAL Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is going paperless as the agency launched its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for primary healthcare providers yesterday. The EHR system eliminates the need for paper patient health records and ac
Police need our support
Can you imagine going to work each day and not being sure you’ll survive your shift and see your family again?
'We're working to provide temporary housing in Abaco'
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke said yesterday the authority will be working with the Department of Social Services to determine a solution to provide “temporary” housing in Abaco for displaced shelter victims li
Minister: No WTO membership 'for at least five years'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said full Bahamian membership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) “cannot happen for at least within the next five years”.Elsworth Johnson, minister of financial services, trade and industry and immigration, told the Ho
Nassau/PI resorts enjoy 24% increase in 'mice'
The Nassau/Paradise Island resort industry last year enjoyed a “24 percent increase” in its meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) business, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told
BOB profits decline $1m on 141% credit loss rise
A 141 percent increase in loan loss provisions due to Hurricane Dorian and new accounting treatments have been blamed for cutting Bank of The Bahamas’ first-half profits by more than $1m. The BISX-listed institution, unveiling its results for the si
We've been forgotten, say the Queen's Cove residents
QUEEN’S Cove is “a forgotten community” that is still in shambles five months after Hurricane Dorian.The subdivision is vulnerable as incidents of stealing are a continuing problem for the few returning residents who are trying to rebuild.According t
Get 'house in order' for aircraft registry
The Bahamas will be unable to fulfill its aircraft registry ambitions unless it “gets its house in order” on the industry’s civil aviation regulatory regime, a Cabinet minister has admitted.Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured, minister of tourism and aviati
Water Corp unions sent back to work
The chief justice has ordered members of both Water and Sewerage Corporation unions to return to work until there is a full Supreme Court hearing on their industrial dispute next Monday.Brian Moree QC granted a temporary injunction on Friday that eff
600 jobs expected as Minnis signs heads of agreement for $300m Abaco project
A HEADS of Agreement was officially signed yesterday between the government and Tyrsoz Family Holdings Ltd for a $300 million residential resort and marina in South Abaco, which will allow for the creation of 600 construction jobs on the island. Not
No shame in being a 'darkie'
After reflecting on the racist gaffe committed by a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) official at a recent rally at Columbus Primary School, I began to reflect on the PLP’s history on race relations.
Tennis ace Justin Roberts making his presence felt
AFTER his upsetting win over the top-seeded player, Justin Roberts continues to make his presence felt at the Cancun Tennis Academy in Cancun, Mexico. Playing in his second tournament for the year, Roberts pulled off a 6-3, 7-6 (4) over Juan Alejand
Meditation: The Abundant life
This is a life of love and liberty. Let us explore this further.
IAN FERGUSON: Are graduates ready for the world of work?
I sat silently observing an assembly of 12 grade students, and pondered how adequately we have prepared them for the global corporate environment. How focused have we been in ensuring what they receive in our schools is applicable and relevant to the
Carnival to spend $100m on new Grand Bahama dock
MONTHS after a crane collapsed and damaged Grand Bahama Shipyard’s largest dock, Carnival Corporation is planning a $100 million investment to build a new and bigger dock. Giora Israel, senior vice president of global ports and destination developme
Digital dollar to have 'monumental effect'
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive yesterday predicted that the Bahamian digital currency will “have a monumental effect” on the transparency and safety of local financial transactions. Jeffrey Beckles, speaking after the Central Bank introdu