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STATESIDE: Complexities of anti-Semitism, Zionism and anti-Zionsim as Israel Hamas war continues
SINCE Hamas launched its sneak attack on southern Israel nearly three months ago on October 7, the UN estimates that 21,000 Palestinians have been killed. Thousands of Israelis have also perished.
FRONT PORCH: Programmes for at-risk youth should start with expert advice
DURING the period of governance under Sir Lynden Pindling there was considerable discussion of introducing a national youth service. The idea of a service was influenced by such services in Guyana and Africa.
Central Bank expects growth at ‘moderated pace’ in economy
The Central Bank revealed yesterday that the reduction in external reserve balances for November slowed by over $77.8m from 2022, reflective of net foreign currency outflows through the private sector.
Online sales thriving - but in-store down on last year
Bahamian retailers are reporting a mixed Christmas sales period, but online platforms showed strong performance.
Authorities must ‘go back to table’ after murder count tops 100 again
AFTER missing his goal of keeping murders below 100 this year, police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said authorities must “go back to the table and see where we could strategise and do some things differently”.
Man charged with molesting 7-year-old girl remanded
A 20-year-old man was locked behind bars yesterday after he was accused of molesting his seven-year-old niece earlier this month.
Man held in prison after breaching his bail ten times
A MAN was sent to prison yesterday after he allegedly breached his curfew and failed to charge his monitoring device ten times this year while on bail for stealing charges.
RBPF announce promotion exercise for 721 officers
POLICE last week announced the promotion of 721 officers.
Laffer curve and taxes
WHAT is the Laffer curve? The tax rates and the amount of taxes collected by government, and the impact it has on the economy.
What really needs to be done on roads
EVIDENTLY, the present Davis-led administration is moving full speed ahead with turning Gladstone Road into a dual carriageway, a project initially proposed by the former Minnis-led administration. No one can reasonably deny that New Providence has a traffic problem, so this road reconstruction project is welcome news.
Raynor Andrews makes it official with Rutgers
AFTER making the switch from basketball to football, Raynor ‘Big Ray’ Andrews now finds his way on the verge of joining one of the elite college football programmes at Rutgers University where he will be playing for the Scarlet Knights team next year.
Serial sex offender Sidney Cooper charged with indecent exposure
SERIAL sex offender Sidney Cooper was charged with indecent exposure and released on bail Wednesday after allegedly flashing his privates and making unwanted sexual advances to a woman on Christmas Eve.
ALICIA WALLACE: Set SMART and attainable goals for the new year
NOW that Christmas is behind us, attention has turned to New Year’s Day.
WORLD VIEW – Guatemala: Democracy vs unbridled AG authority
Recent events in the Central American country, Guatemala, underscores why organs of government in any country should have oversight bodies that have the authority to curb rogue behaviour by office holders. These events also demonstrate why legislation should be carefully drafted and reviewed before being passed into law.
EDITORIAL: Murder count tops 100 again, despite COP’s promise
IN August of last year, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander was insistent that the country would not pass a total of 100 murders. He was wrong.
UPDATED – Saxons overall winners of Boxing Day parade
JUNKANOO supporters mocked officials after inclement weather that forced the postponement of the Boxing Day parade never came –– but Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said standard practices and scientific information spurred the change.
SunCash leading the way on transactions of Sand Dollars
A digital payments provider is proud to tout they are processing 80 percent of all Sand Dollar transactions as it leads the way to more business accounts for 2024.
I-BAP pop up camp a success
I-BAP (Bahamas Athletic Pride) in collaboration with New York’s Electric City Bombers hosted a successful pop up Christmas camp on Saturday at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex to close out the 2023 calendar year.
Athletes qualify early for CARIFTA Games
BEFORE athletes took a break for Christmas festivities, they hit the qualifying mark for the 2024 CARIFTA Games at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Odd Distance Meet on Friday at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Be aware of threats to your kids
“The greatest threat to our children doesn’t come from strangers. It comes from people we know and trust.” – Darkness to Light.
