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IAN FERGUSON: Don't dismiss benefits of a higher education

We have known the benefits of pursuing a college education for a long time. Research tells us that individuals with higher education earn more, pay more taxes and are more likely than others to be employed and have benefits such as pensions and healt

‘We must do better for young doctors’

AS some junior doctors express concern for their future, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands admitted yesterday officials must do a better job at developing young doctors.

DPM's 'social unrest' fear over govt spending cuts

The government will spark “social unrest” if it cuts public spending too rapidly and deeply, the deputy prime minister has warned, as he attacked “ridiculous” pre-election job contracts.K Peter Turnquest, addressing the Rotary Club of Old Fort on Wed

Contractor chief: 'Show me numbers' on Pointe

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday demanded to “see the numbers” showing Bahamian participation on The Pointe project has increased 100-150 percent.Leonard Sands called on the government to show just how many Bahamians a

Christian Council's prayers for Exuma boat tragedy

IN remembrance of the deadly boat explosion in Exuma in June, members of the Exuma Christian Council recently hosted a service of prayer and thanksgiving at the St Margaret’s Baptist Church.Families, friends, religious and community leaders, second h

Now is our winter of discontent

2019 will go down as one of the toughest years for the average Bahamian.

EDITORIAL: What can true ambition achieve?

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is nothing if not ambitious.

Cooper: We support plastics ban but it needed more time

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper said while he supports the ban on single-use plastics, he believes the government should have implemented a longer transition period.

Ex-Bahamas tourism official to be honoured

A Bahamian tourism executive will be honoured at the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEX) Leadership Awards 2019 for more than 35 years of service to the industry. Frank Comito, pictured , the former Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) executi

New home offers hope to Ranfurly youngsters

A HOME has been opened giving children who have been in care at the Ranfurly Home for Children a chance to adjust as they make the transition to living alone.

Reasons we should be thankful

Be thankful that you have access to the internet, are able to read this, and are able to order your groceries online/watch TV online/take a course online. Some persons among us don’t even have electricity where they live. Further to that some cannot even read or write.

EDITORIAL: It’s time for the doctors to show up, too

AS Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis gave his national address yesterday on the latest state of the battle against coronavirus, there was one note that sounded odd.

Collette's baking up a treat for workers

GRAND Bahama resident Collette Williams is showing her appreciation to essential workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight by delivering some of her baked goods and treats to them on the job. Mrs Williams – who loves to bake and cook — said it

EDITORIAL: Are the borders open to some but not to all?

AFTER a long day of waiting to find out who the new Minister of Health would be, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed there was only one man for the job – himself!

300 receive food care packages in Grand Bahama

ABOUT 300 residents of East End Grand Bahama received food care packages on the weekend thanks to Reach Out Ministries, assisted by the Rotary Club of Grand Bahama and other local volunteers. Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest was on hand helping

Dionisio has winning way

I make no secret of the fact that my favourite cabinet minister within the Minnis regime is the Hon Dionisio D’Aguilar (FNM-Free Town) our erstwhile Minister of Tourism & Aviation.

BPL union assured jobs safe

THE union representing Bahamas Power and Light workers said it has been assured there will be no layoffs at the power provider amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top soccer coach on bail over US assault

BEFORE he could officially accept his new job as the Technical Director for the Bahamas Football Association, former Queens Park Rangers (QPR) captain Marc Bircham found himself before the court of law in the United States facing a charge of aggravated battery.

Luciano's closure makes tourism start 'more critical'

The closure of Luciano’s restaurant, and loss of 72 jobs, makes it “even more critical to open our tourism industry as rapidly as possible”, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, speaking after George

First, we should address our flaws

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new.”- Socrates.

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