Op-Ed
Being a good neighbor – give The Bahamas a shot
The devastating combination of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019 and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have ravaged the tourism-based economy of…
Read More »Sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals: What can we do?
The question many Bahamians ask is: what can we do to ensure that our country moves in a direction that…
Read More »Elections have consequences, pt. 3
“Elections remind us not only of the rights but the responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy.” – Robert Kennedy “No…
Read More »Dual assault of pandemic and volcano eruption sparked need for deeper Caribbean integration
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of the economies of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Saint Lucia and…
Read More »Elections have consequences, pt. 2
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” —…
Read More »Ecotourism development in East Grand Bahama
Interestingly, it has been almost three years since I wrote my first OpEd for this column, entitled, “Reaping from Ecotourism…
Read More »Caribbean food security during COVID-19 can only be ensured through debt relief
The pandemic and global trade disruptions have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Caribbean states when it comes to importing food…
Read More »China-Bahamas relations: fresh opportunities and broad prospects
Over the past six weeks since my arrival as the ninth Chinese ambassador to The Bahamas, I have felt for…
Read More »Elections have consequences, pt. 1
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn…
Read More »Shall we celebrate Earth Day 2021?
The world is commemorating April 22 as Earth Day with a global focus on climate action. Considering all the problems…
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