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CULTURE CLASH: Thank God for those unafraid to say ‘no’
The Arawaks were a peace-loving people, they say. Our history books place the Arawaks in direct opposition to Caribs who, we were taught, were violent. Some books even say they were cannibals.
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Denial of work leave caused miscarriage, woman claims
A WOMAN claimed yesterday that her employer denied her request to work remotely, leading to a painful miscarriage.
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Corruption ‘almost a culture’ in Bahamas
The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday said he was “amazed” that government MPs and their leadings supporters appeared to be justifying corruption, which has “almost become a culture” in the Bahamas.
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LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE: Tips for a healthier Thanksgiving
AS A Bahamian, I didn’t really grow up with Thanksgiving celebrations but now that my circle of adopted family and friends has grown, this American celebration is now a regular yearly occurrence.
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Live a Fulfilling Life: The cost of being sick
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, more than 75 per cent of chronic diseases are preventable, and often the same diseases are reversible. This is exciting if you are facing a disease right now or have a family history of disease.
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Angels revisit the BAPD
In early February, the children of the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled were blessed with an outpouring of loving care and generosity from a team of volunteer professionals from West Palm Beach, Florida.
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INSIGHT: Death threats to Prime Minister must be condemned outright
TALKING politics can be a passionate business. When I sit down and talk politics, it can get heated. People believe strongly in their viewpoints. But at the end of the day, we win or we lost at the ballot box. How did we get to a place where death threats are part of our new political landscape?
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Sears backs Cooper on PLP views
FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears applauded Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper’s recent frank reflections on the Progressive Liberal Party’s loss yesterday while former State Minister for National Security Keith Bell said he disagreed with those remarks.
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Chamber director disagrees over severance payout call
A Chamber of Commerce director says he disagrees with the director of labour's call for some employers to pay furloughed workers full severance packages over fears they will not find new jobs.
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Blind loyalty to non-intervention makes no sense
I have read comments from the opposition in the House of Assembly and from some commentators in the newspapers who believe that the Government was wrong to agree with the majority of the member states of the OAS and of the European Union in recognizing Mr. Juan Guaido as interim president of Venezuela.
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Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety
THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.
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Political vandals caught on YouTube
A VIDEO depicting alleged Free National Movement supporters removing PLP political posters went viral on social media yesterday, sparking a wave of public response.
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Trial of police officers begins at Supreme Court
Trial of police officers begins at Supreme Court By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE manslaughter and abetment trial of two police officers charged in connection with the death of a father-of-six began yesterday in Sup
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Trial of police officers begins at Supreme Court
Trial of police officers begins at Supreme Court By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE manslaughter and abetment trial of two police officers charged in connection with the death of a father-of-six began yesterday in Sup
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Munroe: No need for recusal by Dame Anita in same-sex cases
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, QC, yesterday criticised Marco City MP Greg Moss’ assertion that Court of Appeal President Anita Allen should recuse herself from potential cases involving same-sex marriage because she appeared prejudiced against the marriage status quo during a lecture on Tuesday.
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Surpassing expectations: Part 1
By Rev. Angela C. Bosfield Palacious
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Animal cruelty case
THE case of the man who was killing innocent dogs with his pit bull must be dealt with severely. We in The Bahamas want so badly to be taken seriously by first world countries but this will not happen if we continue to show that we do not care about the well being of living creatures. I read a letter to the editor in which the writer said we should “feel sorry” for the man who encouraged the dog’s death. I totally disagree.
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Shanty towns
I commend this government on its decision to rid our country of the Shanty Towns, but I respectfully disagree with the methods and action being taken, which is causing the delays being experienced.
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Become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself: Positive thinking and medication
According to medicinenet.com, it is “a remarkable phenomenon in which a placebo – a fake treatment, an inactive substance like sugar, distilled water, or saline solution – can sometimes improve a patient’s condition simply because the person has the expectation that it will be helpful. The more a person believes they are going to benefit from a treatment, the more likely it is that they will experience a benefit.”
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Cancer victim’s Christmas wish is to come home to die
THE family of Monique Woods, a 43-year-old Bahamian left bedridden by cancer in a Chicago area hospital, is seeking the public’s assistance in raising $20,000 to airlift her back to Nassau, allowing her to die “at home surrounded by those she loves.”
