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From surviving Dorian in Abaco to valedictorian of Brooklyn College

FROM surviving Hurricane Dorian to becoming the first black valedictorian of Brooklyn College, Rhema Mills’ story is not conventional or straightforward.

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‘Cut taxes’ plea from business

THE business community hopes Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will reduce taxes, simplify the tax code and improve the ease of doing business when he reveals the budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, according to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chairman Timothy Ingraham.

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Airline ticket change fees waived for UB graduation

BAHAMASAIR will waive ticket change penalties for those travelling to New Providence for the University of The Bahamas’ upcoming graduation ceremony after changes in the time and location of the event prompted uproar from the graduating class.

Criticism on hospital is selfish

THE recent announcement of the proposed Hospital in the Perpall Tract, Rock Crusher, Stapledon Gardens area brought out the most unimaginable silliest commentary and selfishness.

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Denisha Cartwright pleased with her season

SHE was more than pleased with how her collegiate career ended, but Denisha Cartwright is now more than eager about what is to come as she gets set to venture into the professional ranks as a track and field athlete.

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Sydney Clarke: ‘It’s a great way to get my professional career started after college’

SYDNEY Clarke, in launching her professional tennis career after graduating from the University of Arlington at Birmingham, is currently competing in the Herrner Tennis-Turnier um den St Elizabeth-Cup. The German club league runs for seven weeks and matches are played every Sunday. Clarke is playing as the top seed in both singles and doubles. “It’s a great way to get my professional career started after college,” Clarke said. “I got this opportunity to travel here to compete in the tournament and I’m glad that I did.”

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Denisha Cartwright crowned double champion

In pulling down the curtain on what has been one of the most decorated collegiate performances at Minnesota State, Denisha Cartwright wrapped up her final appearance for the Mavericks on Saturday at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships with some stellar accolades. At the Francis G Welsh Stadium in Emporia, Kansas State, Cartwright was crowned a double champion and a runner up in three of the four events she competed in to lead a host of Bahamians competing throughout the United States, including her new rival on the horizon on the professional ranks, in national record holder Devynne Charlton.

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Changes to UB graduation location upsets graduates

SUDDEN changes to the University of The Bahamas’ upcoming graduation ceremony prompted frustration and anger from graduates yesterday.

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Prosecutors attack FTX Bahamas chief’s claim to be ‘whistleblower’

US prosecutors have downplayed the whistleblower role performed by FTX’s former Bahamas head in demanding that he be sentenced to up to seven years’ in prison.

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We’re not there yet’ on recreational marijuana

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration decided now is not the appropriate time for facilitating some recreational use of cannabis, saying the only focus is legalising marijuana for medicinal and religious purposes.

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Five students receive AI technology scholarship for KAUST in Saudi Arabia

Five stellar students of the University of The Bahamas were awarded a full scholarship to attend a summer course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

STATESIDE: NAACP calls for DOJ to show commitment to racial equity by pardoning Marilyn Mosby

FORMER American football star O J Simpson’s death seven weeks ago reminded observers of a significant aspect of his 1994 trial on murder charges.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Bahamian politics a race to the bottom

IT looks like we are in for another race to the bottom.

AI chatbot will ‘recall’ everything you do on a PC

Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.

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Pintard and Minnis share their plans at competing events

THE contenders for the Free National Movement’s top post held duelling events on Friday ahead of the party’s convention, discussing their plans and policies for the country.

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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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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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Wrestler Shannon Hanna II ranked 14th at last chance Olympic qualifier

SHANNON Hanna II had one last chance to try and book a trip to France for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games but he came up short at the World Olympic qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey, last weekend.

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Bahamians defend local FTX’s former principal

Multiple Bahamians have praised the good character of FTX’s former local head in supporting his plea that he receive a jail term “of no more than 18 months” for violating US law.

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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.