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We must take more offence whenever we hear the N word
It will take a stretch of credulity to try and make the case that Bahamians are inherently racist. Black, brown, white or any hue in between, we are wedded to the principle of equality.
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Aviation marketing kick-off for Bahamas
Florida’s largest aviation conference has begun promoting general visits and fly-outs to The Bahamas ahead of the official October 1 launch of its marketing partnership with the country.Sun ‘n Fun International has added The Bahamas’ general aviation
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Local shipping company not allowed to access imported medical supplies
A representative of a local shipping company is dismayed after being told by US officials that they will not be allowed to access imported medical supplies to help in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus.
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PM says it’s no go for more NPO
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his “mouth is on lockdown” as he sought to contextualise his use of the medical term “NPO” on Tuesday in response to questions over whether he would meet with Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis following the latter’s strongly worded letter to him regarding PLP arrests.
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Water Corp strikes payments agreement
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has implemented an intensive Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan-funded programme, in a bid to improve overall service levels and put it on the path to financial sustainability.
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Veteran band represents for Bahamian culture
It was a Bahamian competition, but traditional Bahamian music was not the only sound on the stage at the Global Battle of the Bands, Bahamas
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Tourism minister boosts Bahamas’ aviation move
A Cabinet minister is boosting The Bahamas’ presence at the second largest aviation conference in the US as it seeks to attract a greater share of the private pilot market.
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Baha Mar donates to band's New York trip
More than a dozen rake n’ scrape band members yesterday left for New York, where they will perform at churches and colleges in and around the city.
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Former Senator says sorry for using ‘n’ word in speech
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Senator Robyn Lynes has apologised for using the “n” word during a speech Monday on the opening night of the PLP’s convention.
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Sports in brief
DURING the Inside the NBA show on TNT following game seven of the Eastern Conference Final between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers, the Bahamas got mentioned several times by one of the colour commentators, Charles “Sir Charles” Barkley.
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GB Chamber members attend 'Mix n' Mingle'
Private sector members came out to Senor Frog’s for the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s monthly ‘Mix n Mingle’ last Thursday.
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Commonwealth Games baton on 388-day journey around world
ON Tuesday, the Queen sent the Commonwealth Games baton on a 388-day journey around the globe.Rich in its tradition, The Queen’s Baton Relay has great significance to the Commonwealth Games as it symbolises the calling on the Commonwealth to come tog
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Join the CrabAGanza
A CAMPAIGN has started to make a ‘cultural heritage festival’ the largest Independence Day celebration in The Bahamas.
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Bringing the girls together
'Sip n' Chat' event aims to unify women
Instead of pitting women against one another, as is often done by society, a special event this weekend seeks to unify and uplift all women. The ladies of Nassau will be treated to a special girls’ day when Sonovia Burrows hosts her third annual Sip
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Davis surprised PM refused to meet him
LEADER of the Official Opposition Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday seemed to downplay certain portions of his strongly worded letter sent to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis earlier this month, which suggested that the Progressive Liberal Party would possibly seek retribution over the arrests and prosecution of former PLP politicians.
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Govt issues new Family Island Emergency Order provisions
The Office of the Prime Minister advises the following measures will begin Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 5 a.m. for Grand Bahama, Andros, Crooked Island, Acklins, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Exuma, Bimini, the Berry Islands, Mayaguana, Inagua and Abaco.
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Rake 'n' Scrape youngsters set for Big Apple
By Felicity Ingraham
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Grand Bahama man, 43, dies after Man-O-War Circle stabbing
POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man in the Man-O-War Circle area of Freeport on Tuesday night.
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Kemp returned as president of Baseball Federation
CRAIG ‘Salty’ Kemp, already on the job preparing for his next tenure in office, was returned as president of the Bahamas Baseball Federation for the fourth consecutive time, beating out challenger Clarence McKenzie 5-4 in a closely contested voting procedure on Saturday.
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Santa on the beach as he swaps sleigh for seaplane
SANTA Claus arrived early for 170 excited students at the R N Gomez All Age School last week, his sleigh a seaplane which landed at Great Harbour Cay in the north Berry Islands to deliver Christmas gifts and cheer.