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April 08, 2013
Govt to Finish Repairs at Mayaguana Airport

Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin said yesterday she is getting advice on how her ministry can finish repairs at the airport in Mayaguana without interfering with the heads of agreement signed between the I-Group and the government.

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December 24, 2019
A Servere Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Mayaguana

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR MAYAGUANA AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS.

AT 1:15 PM, LIGHTNING DETECTOR, RADAR AND SATELLITE IMAGERY CONTINUED TO DEPICT A LINE OF HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLD FRONT MOVING ACROSS THE WARNING AREA.

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September 19, 2011
'Watershed' Mayaguana Deal Backed

THE BAHAMAS was yesterday said to have experienced "a watershed moment" after the Government approved the revised Heads of Agreement for the I-Group's Mayaguana project, paving the way for a $24-$32 million investment in the development's first phase.

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July 22, 2011
The great Mayaguana land giveaway!

This column was originally published on July 6, 2010. The contribution to the 2010/11 budget debate by the Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate was one of the more egregious examples of neo-colonial claptrap by a Bahamian political figure in the nearly four decades after independence.

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September 26, 2013
Drugs smuggled in loaves of bread

A 54-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly tried to smuggle marijuana to Mayguana in loaves of bread.

It happened around 4:45pm Tuesday...

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March 12, 2020
Olympic flame for Tokyo 2020 provides beacon of hope following lighting cermony in Ancient Olympia

The Olympic flame for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to Japan where, in only 134 days, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad will begin. As a symbol of peace and hope, the Olympic Flame will now travel on towards Tokyo, conveying the Olympic Values...

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Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
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December 29, 2014
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl

During the Christmas Season -- enjoying Popeyes Bahamas Bowl on Christmas Eve at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium were, from left: Senator the Hon. Jerome Gomez; Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe; Former NFL Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver...

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August 14, 2013
Another fire at the City Dump

A massive fire raged at the city dump off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway last night and engulfed thousands of tires as it threatened the surrounding area.

Director of Fire Services Superintendent Walter Evans said the blaze still had a high visibility last night, with flames stretching up to 50 feet in the air...

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June 24, 2013
Unity Flag salute to the 165th anniversary of St. Martin Emancipation

"The St. Martin Unity Flag is flying in the area of the main border monument to salute our ancestors in this 165th year of Emancipation," said Shujah Reiph of the Emancipation Committee. Only a few feet from the Bellevue/Union Road frontier, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians may glimpse the Unity Flag on the flagpole at the St. Jean Estate...

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April 16, 2013
Bahamians Unharmed in Boston Bombing

Four Bahamians who participated in the Boston Marathon at the time of two deadly explosions yesterday escaped unharmed. According to Linda Williams, who traveled to Boston with the runners, Youlanda Deveaux, 48; Sidney Collie, 33; and Shavaughn Blades, 40, were all okay.

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