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Bahamas last CARICOM member to recognise Palestine as a state

CABINET formally recognised Palestine as a state yesterday, making The Bahamas the last CARICOM country to do so.

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Steven Gardiner ‘just glad to be back’

BAHAMAS men’s national 400 metres record holder Steven Gardiner said he’s glad to be back, but he’s hoping that he can stay “injury free” as he looks forward to a fun-filled season in preparation to defend his title at the Olympic Games in August.

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Department of Labour 'give back' to job seekers

AS many as 100 people are visiting the Department of Labour daily in search of employment, according to a senior manager.

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Keric Rolle is leading the way for Bahamians

Keric Rolle is breaking barriers in the field of actuarial science, becoming one of a few Bahamians to attain the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.

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Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better?

How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job?

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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH: CARIFTA medallists Taysha Stubbs, Brenden Vanderpool prevail in April

With the lights shining the brightest, CARIFTA gold medallists Brenden Vanderpool and Taysha Stubbs stepped up when it mattered most to prevail as April’s Tribune Athletes of the Month.

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FNM: PM flip flops over marital rape

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard labelled Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis a “serial flip-flopper” for suggesting that criminalising marital rape is not a priority because it was not mentioned in his party’s pre-election manifesto, “Blueprint for Change”.

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PETER YOUNG: UK local election results show Tories in trouble

In this week’s column, I should like to comment on politics in Britain where last week local council and mayoral elections were held. These were the last test of public opinion before the next general election. They are, of course, an important part of the working of democracy and require some coverage today, not least because some of the extensive press reporting has been misleading. Some clarification might anyway be useful.

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Christie: Roker was a ‘law and order’ person

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie remembered the late Loftus Roker as a “law and order person” known for his commitment to “protecting and preserving” The Bahamas.

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Prominent sorority calls for more female leaders in healthcare during mock parliament session

The members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority recently held their second mock parliament session where they called for more inclusive policies for women in the STEM and healthcare industries in the country.

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Bahamas Independence signatory and former MP Loftus Roker dead at 88

LOFTUS Roker, an Acklins native whose tough approach to illegal immigration and drug trafficking made him a defining political figure in his era, died yesterday at 88.

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Concerns over Bill on electricity

Kindly permit me to publicly express my views on the Electricity Bill, 2024, which would permit Bahamas Power and Light (BPL), or any electricity supplier, to set their own tariff rates for three years without approval from the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA).

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Jaydian Smith making his presence felt in Taiwan

JAYDIAN Smith could have easily stayed in the United States and made his presence felt at the collegiate level.

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FACE TO FACE - Paying it forward and creating lasting smiles

DR Welmilya Francis is living proof of how powerful the impressions are that we make on very young children.

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Devynne Charlton hosts free hurdles camp

Back, this time as the new world indoor record holder, Devynne Charlton was thrilled to share her expertise with the aspiring young ladies in the hurdles on Monday. One day after she represented the Bahamas on the women’s 4 x 100 metre relay team that missed out on an opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Charlton hosted the one-day camp at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

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A bit of Charisma will get you everywhere

IN a Nassau church 24 years ago, Charisma Taylor’s mother heard a sermon on charisma, which the pastor described as the “giftings of the spirit.” The sermon struck a chord, and a few months later, out came a baby girl named after it. From day one, Charisma was graced with the name of a star, her mama’s winning smile, and a loving family. Only time would tell how this movie played out.

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Transparency ‘lip service’ fear over fiscal watchdog’s limbo

The failure to revive a key fiscal watchdog is “a critical shortcoming of the Government” that raises questions over whether it is paying “lip service” to transparency and accountability, it was argued yesterday.

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ALICIA WALLACE: You are not alone, reach out for help

MAY is Mental Health Awareness Month and it meets us at a time of frequent suicide and attempted suicide reports.

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Government’s indifference over inequality and rights

THE latest ridiculous statement by the prime minister quickly made the rounds at the end of last week, drawing responses indicative of disbelief, annoyance, and confusion.

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Don’t ‘erode’ public worker benefits in pension reform

The Government’s public sector pension reforms “must not erode the benefits” workers enjoy under their current scheme, a union leader is warning, while challenging if those impacted were consulted.