Saturday, May 25, 2013
 

Editorial


School improvement and effectiveness
D. MARKIE SPRING  Full Story

PLP anniversary and the old landmark
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Tests of preparedness
New Providence is the main island of The Bahamas where about two thirds of the population of the country lives. The island is fortunate in that it is rarely hit by major hurricanes even though these storms pass through our waters almost annually.  Full Story

Pressing concerns in Abaco
Dear Editor,  Full Story

The life of a police officer
Dear Editor,  Full Story

A look at the proposed VAT system
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Are Haitians not men and our brothers?
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Transferring knowledge to thrive
Undeniably, the current immigration system and its policies are broken and Bahamians rightly should be concerned about the proliferation of foreign workers conducting business with or without a permit in The Bahamas. However, the government cannot be so naive as to ignore the floundering state our public education system and its impact on employers and employment opportunities.  Full Story

Common sense and immigration
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Is it really true that hard work pays off?
By URBAN?L. GIBBS  Full Story

We should be cautious with oil exploration
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Algernon Cargill and the PLP
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Begging no longer works
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Societal disconnect and unrest
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Investing in human capital
Most Bahamians agree that our public education system is in dire need of a complete overhaul. Dismal graduation rates coupled with poor test performances are troubling indicators for the quality of our future young professionals – white or blue collar.  Full Story

PARVO SEASON
The Pet's Corner  Full Story

I've decided to be different this Day!
Thank you Jesus, this is such a wonderful morning. Friends I just want to give a little insight on this blessed morning. I mentioned earlier in my statement that this is a wonderful morning. Now, I am aware that many of you would probably believe I said that because I might be feeling good this morning, or because I am grateful that God has woke me up this morning, which of course are all true.  Full Story

Catering to tourists
The Bahamian economy is driven by the tourism and financial services sectors. Tourism and tourism-?related construction and manufacturing combined provide an estimated 60 percent of the gross domestic product.  Full Story

U.S. immigration reform and the illegal Caribbean immigrant
Dear Editor,  Full Story

The debasement of the Auditor General of The Bahamas
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Recruitment and college grads in government
Dear Editor,  Full Story

It's a 'white thing'
Ask Dr. Pam  Full Story

Growing the economy
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Bahamian literary, intellectual and artistic achievements should be honored
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Quality teaching
The names of many of our public schools pay tribute to master teachers whose contributions to national development were extraordinary and critical.  Full Story

Not a Caribbean man?
Dear Editor,  Full Story

FNMs have to eat too
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Acknowledging the past
The Bahamas is quickly approaching its 40th anniversary of independence. Though independent from Britain for 40 years, the history of The Bahamas and the Bahamian people hardly started in 1973.   Full Story

Bahamian literary, intellectual and artistic achievements should be honored
Dear Editor,  Full Story

GB Power Company should follow BEC plan to restore power to disconnected customers
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Advocating for good causes and justice
By PETER MAYNARD  Full Story

Help Wanted- A Leader of Conviction and Coherence
By Front Porch  Full Story

New Providence and the Family Islands
The Family Islands are remarkably unfamiliar to many Nassuvians. We spend millions of dollars to court tourists to our islands. Incentives to encourage local travelers and developers exist but are inadequate.  Full Story

We're all in the same boat
By ARINTHIA S. KOMOLAFE  Full Story

Shame on the government
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Threats of death are nothing new
Dear Editor,  Full Story

The House of Assembly and the denial of basic human rights
Dear Editor,  Full Story

The march for equality
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Governance and the government
Many may recall the scandalous fall from grace by a number of multilateral companies a few years ago. Notable among these were Enron and Worldcom in the U.S. and Parmalat in Italy.  Full Story

Invincible motherhood
ARINTHIA S. KOMOLAFE  Full Story

Understanding and combating the forces of Witchcraft! Part. 3
Minister Kevin L. A. Ewing  Full Story

For every action there is a reaction; consider the options and consequences before making a decision
Your Weekly Motivation  Full Story

The Official Opposition: One year later
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Are we better off?
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Consumer protection in The Bahamas
Dear Editor,  Full Story

One standard for government, another for mere taxpayers
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Why subject oil production to a referendum?
Dear Editor,  Full Story

The dump fires are harming Bahamians
Dear Editor,  Full Story

Getting serious about shanty towns
As we have repeatedly pointed out, shanty towns are a major problem in The Bahamas.  Full Story

I still thank God for sugar bags
Ask Dr. Pam  Full Story

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