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January 06, 2017
The Caribbean must help erase and correct the colossal Columbus lie
As they've always done for as long as all alive can remember, Saint Lucians on December 13 celebrated a dubious "National Day" holiday on a date with no place in the island's history.
For centuries, December 13 was celebrated here as "Discovery Day", following taught belief that Christopher Columbus "discovered" the island on that date in 1502.
That also being the date of the Feast of Saint Lucy (...
Hitting the right notes
January 04, 2017
Hitting the right notes
The pursuit of dreams and aspirations is indeed possible, if you ask LaKwan Bain. The 20-year-old, who for a time was discouraged, has come to realize that doors will open once you put your mind to achieving goals, and people see that you're determined to go somewhere in life. He believes that there are people who are waiting to give you a push toward your dreams, as has happened to him, and he is...
Mother of dead boater calls for justice
December 23, 2016
Mother of dead boater calls for justice
Dale Turnquest, the mother of the 25-year-old boater found dead after a boat he was on collided with a defense force vessel in Nassau Harbour nearly three months ago, is calling on Her Majesty's Coroner to bring the family justice so they can begin to heal.
Christopher Turnquest, was missing for two days before Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers found his body west of Paradise Island.
According ...
Christmas messages 2016
December 21, 2016
Christmas messages 2016
Emphasize what Christmas is really about
The story is told about a poor man who lived with his wife. Her hair was very long. One day the wife asked her husband to buy her a comb for her long hair so that it could be well groomed as it continued to grow. The man felt sorry and said that he did not have the money even to fix the strap of his watch that had just broken. The wife felt badly for havin...
Mortimer denies meetings with Davis
December 20, 2016
Mortimer denies meetings with Davis
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer yesterday denied social media and tabloid reports that he sat through a series of meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis to discuss the possibilities of him joining the governing party before the 2017 general election.
Patriotism over Partisan Politics
December 12, 2016
Patriotism over Partisan Politics
The country?s political landscape has changed drastically. Over the course of just a few days we have seen the strength of our democracy tested, the very structure of our system of government placed under a microscope and the electorate once again clamoring for a worthy alternative to this disastrous PLP government.
Bostwick appeal to be heard next year
December 09, 2016
Bostwick appeal to be heard next year
The Court of Appeal won't hear former Senator John Bostwick's appeal against a conviction for possession of ammunition until next year. At a hearing before the appellate tribunal yesterday, Director of Public Prosecutions Garvin Gaskin and Bostwick's lawyer, Wayne Munroe, QC, both agreed...
December 02, 2016
Excavation begins of purported Lucayan remains in Long Island
A multi-sectoral team of researchers and scientists has begun the tedious work of excavating ancient remains buried in the sand dunes of Clarence Town, Long Island.
BYFFL stages its inaugural championship games
December 02, 2016
BYFFL stages its inaugural championship games
The Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) hosted its inaugural season between September and November of this year, and a total of six teams participated.
December 01, 2016
Excavation Begins on Purported Lucayan Remains in Long Island
A multi-sectoral team of researchers and scientists has begun the tedious work of excavating ancient remains buried in the sand dunes of Clarence Town, Long Island. The remains are believed to be those of Lucayans who inhabited the islands between 600 AD and the 1500s.
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