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Who are Sri Lanka’s Christians?

Nearly 300 people were killed in several coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter.

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Author helps youngsters to discover Bahamian legends

IN support of a book-giveaway project launched by Guanima Press Ltd, Patricia Glinton-Meicholas marked the publication of her new collection of original short stories, Lusca and Other Fantastic Tales, by gifting 600 copies to the students of her alma

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With friends like McAlpine . . .

In any freshman class of new parliamentarians there is sure to be a few who thought they were cabinet timber who had to go sulking to the back bench, taking a deferment on their dreams.

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New book gives female perspective on famed pirate Anne Bonny

There have been many tales told about the infamous pirate Anne Bonny who once made Nassau her haunt, but most as seen through the eyes of men.Sonia Farmer decided to change this by presenting a woman’s perspective on this female brigand of the seas w

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Minnis the reformer

What we are witnessing before our eyes today in The Bahamas regarding wealthy, prominent politicians being hauled before the courts is without precedent.

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EDITORIAL: TIME FOR AN OVERHAUL OF TOURISM POLICY

THE possibility of establishing normal relations between the USA and Cuba has always been seen as a potential threat to our tourism industry here in The Bahamas.

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NFL Picks Week 11: Renaldo v Sancheska

NFL Picks Week 11 by Renaldo and Sancheska Dorsett

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POLITICOLE: What that song really tells us about our nation

I haven’t heard the “vile” song that has led to two Bahamian men being taken into custody for questioning.

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‘Barefoot Bandit’ expects early release from prison

AFTER six years in state prison, legal counsel for Colton Harris-Moore, the infamous serial thief better known as “The Barefoot Bandit”, is anticipating an early release.

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POLITICOLE - Nicole Burrows: The people have spoken - now deal with it

Calm down. There’s no impending doom for Britain. They are self-sufficient. They will rise again if they should fall at all, because they make sure they can do that.

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YOUR SAY: How the Spelling Bee can help our nation

ALTHOUGH he did not advance to the finals of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Bahamians have every reason to be proud of the remarkable performance of Bahamas National Spelling Bee Champion Donovan Aaron Butler in the highly competitive annual competition at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbour, Maryland, near Washington DC this week.

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Events revealed for 50th anniversary of Majority Rule

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture yesterday announced the calendar of events connected to its “Road to Majority Rule” 50th celebration scheduled for January, 2017.

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A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Carnival strikes a discordant note - again

THOUGH the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is not likely to scrap the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) any time soon, this is one programme that deserves a stiff dose of stop, review and cancel.

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The power of women supporting women

WOMEN entrepreneurs have always played an important role in the Bahamian economy, however, for many it is often a challenge to get the necessary exposure for their businesses.

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LIFE OF CRIME: Serial killers - Is a new breed of assassins lurking on the streets of the Bahamas?

A SERIAL killer holds a worldwide fascination, nicknames like “The Ripper” have entered cultural folklore and they have made many fictional writers famous.

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POLITICOLE: Charlie Charlie - who is the real demon?

LAST week, I wrote that we were in the asylum. Little did I know that this week I’d be able to specifically substantiate that claim. But I can’t yet decide who is most culpable for ushering in the madness.

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Ministry of Education says 'Don't play Charlie Charlie'

THE Ministry of Education has sent a memo to school administrators around the country, urging them to prevent students from playing the "Charlie Charlie" game that some believe involves the summoning of supernatural spirits.

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Remembering the Anzacs

As the world marked the centenary of ANZAC Day, Peter Young addressed a private event in The Bahamas on its enduring significance.

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New stamps honour World Day of Prayer

A SERIES of stamps have been launched to mark the Bahamas World Day of Prayer, annually held on the first Friday in March.

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Farewell to the man who kept the lights on

ABACO’s lighthouse “lifeline” Everette Roberts died last weekend after a long battle with illness.