PERSPECTIVE
The governing Free National Movement (FNM) launched its bid for re-election last week on a foundation of disinformation, misleading some of this country’s most disenfranchised communities in a telling signal that the Bahamian people could be in for a political period marked by desperation and untoward attempts to maintain power
Our money, our business
The Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances Act should be expanded to set out all benefits afforded to parliamentarians, inclusive of travel,
FEAR
There are key underlying factors that led to public fallout over the outcome of last week’s pledge conference sponsored by
Travel benefits increase for ministers
As part of the Minnis administration’s new travel policy for ministers implemented by Cabinet last year, ministers’ spouses will be
Petition power
Have you ever seen an online petition started by Bahamians on a pressing issue and thought, “What’s the point in
Answers sought on hurricane relief supplies housed in Freeport
Irate Abaco residents have expressed frustration about what they believed to be donated roofing supplies earmarked for Abaco that have
Anguish
A wife and 23-month-old baby boy. A mother, brother and cousin. A father. If they were your loved ones and they were suddenly
A test of confidence
The parliamentary outcome of the opposition’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis was of no surprise
The future of GB’s public healthcare post-Dorian
The real solution for healthcare on Grand Bahama is a brand new hospital that includes services not currently provided on
‘It’s lonely out here’
It’s been over three months since the passage of Hurricane Dorian, and the silence of vacated Freeport communities ripped apart
A broader view of corruption
Whenever Bahamians hear the word corruption, the typical imagery is one of politicians and public officials stealing funds, striking under-the-table
GB hopeful for TSA green light
With American Airlines not currently offering direct flights to Freeport until mid-February and passengers not yet able to book direct