By Bryant Lowe In The Bahamas, we suffer ridiculously high electricity bills; and in most parts of The Bahamas, these high prices generally pay for an unreliable energy source. The high prices and unreliability are attributable to a variety of things ranging from out-of-date and poorly-kept machines owned by the electricity provider, to fuel cost, […]

By Devonté Hanna “If one confronts the police, they need to be prepared to meet their maker.” — Police Commissioner Paul Rolle, when asked about the use of force by his officers in August 2020 Year after year, countless videos of officers using undue force have inundated social media and caused widespread outrage about policing […]

By Derek Smith Jr I recently had the opportunity to sit and discuss the evolving roles of both the compliance officer (CO) and the money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) with a group of second-year law students from the Eugene Dupuch Law School. During this cross-examination-like exercise, the group ventured to ascertain my position on whether […]

By Lincoln Bain The Coalition of Independents has taken note of the urgent social crisis that has hit critical levels in this country that must be addressed urgently. Families are suffering evictions and foreclosures at alarming rates. In many instances, these evictions and foreclosures are leading to homelessness. Many Bahamians, particularly on New Providence and […]

By Allyson Maynard-Gibson What do you see when you look at a scene that appears to be barren land/dry bones? I see opportunity to build community, recognize our connectedness, transform our economy and pivot to people-centered justice. People accept that investment in healthcare is essential. COVID-19 highlighted health equity that we are only as safe […]

By Sam Campbell Jr Buying a property, especially if it is your first time, can sometimes be a bit nerve-wracking. As an attorney speaking to friends and clients alike, I’ve realized that there is a lack of understanding of some of the ins and outs of the legal process to buying a home, well, until […]

By Derek Smith Jr The year 2020 certainly tested the design, implementation and execution of business continuity plans (BCP) in every sector of every country in the world. This reality was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, among other threats to the continuity of business. A BCP is a comprehensive, realistic, efficient and adaptable approach designed […]

By Brian Jones An alternative portfolio hedging instrument for investment diversification and long-term value preservation. When constructing an investment portfolio, diversification is essential. Only by diversifying can you mitigate against investment risk caused by natural price fluctuations seen in financial markets. As savvy investors strategically model their portfolios to offset that inherent volatility, they also […]

By Nadav D Goren, deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Israel, accredited to The Bahamas COVID-19 has already fundamentally changed our lives, ushering in immense public health challenges, economic instability and social isolation. Amidst the crisis, each country has been forced to make difficult decisions to balance health concerns with other core values, such as […]

By Derek Smith Jr Every organization, whether for-profit or nonprofit, public or private, should protect themselves by fully assessing their inherent risks, deploying mitigating controls and appreciating their residual risks. Unfortunately, many organizations, big corporations, and small and mid-sized enterprises (SME) don’t find the need to invest in robust risk management systems; it is my […]

By Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC “In the face of the pandemic, ‘we have realized that we are in the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together’, since ‘no one reaches salvation by themselves’ and no state can ensure the common […]

By Joey Gaskins Jr …and what does that mean for public and private-sector planning in 2021? For many, the start of the year is a time to reflect and plan. We might look back at the year we have left — or, in the case of 2020, survived — to assess our successes and the […]

By Allyson Maynard-Gibson “In the moment of a national crisis, a moment of great danger…a people must decide: ‘Who shall we be?’” — Archbishop Michael Curry, January 2021 The words of Archbishop Michael Curry, uttered in response to the horrific events at the US Capitol this week, applied to voters in the former Colony of […]

By Derek Smith Jr It is without question that last year (2020) drove businesses of all sizes and individuals alike to financial, human, technical and strategic limits. C-suite leaders were stretched to either “Pivot or Perish”. In 2020, strategies were tested, frameworks were challenged and, in many cases, resources strained and depleted. These changes must […]