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Making your marriage stronger

WITH so much going on in life competing for time and attention, many couples rarely have the energy to focus and zone in on their most important relationship - that with their spouse.

2024 National Honours list

The Investiture and Conferment of National Honours ceremony was held at Baha Mar on October 14, 2024. Read the full list of honors.

Paint retailer opens its new site five years after Dorian

Freeport-based Paint Fair has moved into its newly-refurbished 8,000 square foot location some five years after its previous home suffered 10 feet of flooding in Hurricane Dorian.


Junior Council Election Day this Thursday

A TOTAL of 42 schools across the country will participate in local government junior council elections this Thursday.

First lady Ann Marie Davis tees off with the Flamingos

Against the stunning backdrop of sun-soaked pathways and endless blue skies at the Ocean Club Golf Course, the Flamingos Women’s Golf Club 242 launched its Fall 2024 season.

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FACE TO FACE: Professionalism and community - Anthony Bostwick to receive honour from SAC

Anthony Bostwick has had such a unique and varied life experience that he stands as a tower of wisdom for his family, friends and mentees.


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‘Jazz’ and Yankees win ALCS opener

The New York Yankees and third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr took the early lead in the Major League Baseball’s American League Championship series last night.

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WNBA Finals: Jones, Liberty tie the series

AFTER suffering a devastating loss in game one of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals, Grand Bahamian Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty tied the series at one game apiece at the Barclays Centre on Sunday.

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‘Junkanoo Boyz’ prevail 3-1 against USVI

THE last time The Bahamas senior men’s national soccer team played the US Virgin Islands the contest ended in a 3-3 draw, but this time around the visiting team prevailed 3-1 in the opening match of the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League October window.


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Veteran international golfer Malachi Knowles honoured, recognised on return home

THE Bahamas Professional Golfers Federation took the time out to recognise and honour veteran international golfer Malachi Knowles on his return home.

NTA holds ceremony

The National Training Agency (NTA) held its closing ceremony for the latest cohort of trainees, graduating a class of 109 students who have successfully completed a four-week mandatory workforce preparatory programme.

WORLD VIEW: Overlooked - World Bank’s report on equity and growth ignores Caribbean Realities

On Tuesday, October 8, I went to a meeting at the World Bank and listened with growing disappointment to a presentation on “Taxing Wealth for Equity and Growth,” supposedly focused on Latin America and the Caribbean region.


Alpha Kappa Alpha launches Sunflowers Mental Health Group

The Alpha Kappa Alpa Sorority incorporated ETA Pai Omega Chapter joined the rest of the globe in recognition of World Mental Health Day with the launch of the Sunflower Mental Health Group and a special workshop that guided members through key areas such as mental health first aid, recognising early signs of mental health issues, suicide prevention strategies, and effective methods for supporting individuals in crisis.

Honouring Aurelia Miller

In a heartfelt ceremony, the Staniel Cay Comprehensive School was officially named to honour the legacy of the late educator Aurelia Miller.

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Devynne Charlton gives back

DEVYNNE Charlton, coming off a very productive year that started with a world indoor record and culminated with another appearance in the Olympic Games final, took the time out to give back to some of the younger girls following in her footsteps.


Legendary track, field coach Keith Parker remembered

IT’s only fitting that the late legendary track and field coach Keith Parker will be remembered for his contribution to the development of the sport where he got started at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

Shockers and Giants in the win column

THE second week of the Catholic Diocesan Primary Schools’ basketball tournament produced some interesting results from the four games played on Friday at Loyola Hall.

Minister hits back on $60m Glass Window Bridge cost

A Cabinet minister yesterday dismissed a predecessor’s assertion that the now-$60m price tag for reconstructing Eleuthera’s Glass Window Bridge is “frightening”.


MOFA clarifies role in assisting Bahamians jailed abroad

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified its role in supporting Bahamians incarcerated abroad following social media concerns over allegations the government has neglected nationals serving sentences Panama.

Judge sets $9k bail for man twice-accused of illegal firearm possession

A Supreme Court judge has granted bail of $9,900 to a man charged with possessing an illegal firearm, firearm parts, and ammunition.