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May 12, 2010
Six islands, 1,300 lizards and the evolutionary biologists

Survival of the fittest is put to a test in the Bahamas: Are the reptiles affected more by

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May 14, 2010
Shark safety no accident

Jon Cooper could see things going bad right before his eyes, but there was nothing he could do to avoid getting bit in the leg by a shark.

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June 08, 2010
2010/2011 Budget Debate Contribution - Health Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis

I rise on behalf of the Ministry of Health to make my contribution to this 2010/2011 budget presentation and thank the great constituency of Killarney for the opportunity to present this, my third health budget to this honorable chamber.
I wish to congratulate the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham, for his courage in presenting a Budget that is re...

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June 08, 2010
Walk-In Clinic Opens New Facility on Carmichael Road

More than 100 people are expected to attend the grand opening of the Walk-In Clinic on Carmichael Road this Thursday, June 10. Hon. Desmond Bannister, MP for Carmichael and Minister of Education, will bring remarks at the launch where several dignitaries are on tap to tour the facilities.

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June 10, 2010
Bahamas benefits from HIV/AIDS grant

The Bahamas is set to benefit from a $1 million United States grant that will go toward strengthening the country's response to HIV/AIDS.

During the coming budget period, the health sector will benefit from assistance under the United States' President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

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June 10, 2010
Budget Debate Contribution - Minister Tommy Turnquest

I rise to speak on the 2010/2011 Budget package of Bills

I do so, ever grateful to the wonderful people of the Mount Moriah Constituency, who have been an integral part of my life and work since 1987, (23 years ago) when I first contested the Oakes Field Constituency. As I contribute to the Budget debate for the 18th consecutive time, I thank the people of Mount Moriah, and publicly acknowledg...

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June 10, 2010
2010/2011 Budget Debate Contribution - Minister Larry Cartwright

Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour once again for me to make a presentation to this Honourable House relative to the national budget.

The book of Ecclesiastes records that "there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven".

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June 14, 2010
Multi-million dollar clinic says ?Walk-In? to Carmichael Area

Cabinet ministers, government officials, dignitaries and friends were on hand Thursday at the grand opening of the multi-million dollar Walk-In Clinic on Carmichael Road.

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June 16, 2010
'Did you know' road safety campaign: Bahamas road crash statistics

The rate of road crash fatalities in The Bahamas is around 18 per 100,000 population which is better than the average of the Caribbean and Central America which is around 26 per 100,000. This rate is high when compared with countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom where rates vary from 3.5 to 5.5 per 100,000 population

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June 18, 2010
Witness protection program 'hindered by small communities'

The small size of Bahamian communities has hindered the government's witness protection program, making it problematic in some cases, said National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest.

Safe housing and the changes in identity essential to the program's success are hard to come by in New Providence, an island 21 miles long and seven miles wide, or the family islands where many people are connected...

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