Michael Halkitis, magician and practical joker

Dear Editor,

Perry Christie's alter ego in the Ministry of Finance stepped completely out of character the other day and allowed himself to get caught up in the hype of the PLP convention.
Michael Halkitis is a naturally low-key man who doesn't care much for hyperbole. But mesmerized by the pom-poms, the music and the sea of yellow-shirted adoring fans, he went off the deep end in an attempt to e...

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May God use us as Daniels

There is a God in heaven who
reveals mysteries. [Daniel 2:28]

I always call my cousin Sybil Cassar to inquire of her well-being, and last week as we spoke she said a prayer for the nation. What really got me was in addressing Father God, she among other adorations, referred to Him as the god of majesty and mystery! How profound, because most of the times we do not see God as being associated with...

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Celebrating our 50th: Festivities get underway

Grand Bahama's "Road to 50" celebrations launched into high gear with flag raising ceremonies in Freeport, East and West Grand Bahama, a boat cruise and float parade.

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CJ rules that David Copperfield's company has to pay $2.2M in outstanding taxes

Chief Justice Sir Ian Winder ruled that Imagine Nation Company, the resort destination in the Exuma Cays owned by world-famous magician David Copperfield, must pay $2.2 million in outstanding real property taxes to the government. The government, through the treasurer, argued that Imagine Nation, which owns and operates the hotel resort Islands of Copperfield Bay, ...
The post CJ rules that David ...

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Nassau Airport introduces Summer Entertainment Program featuring local performers

Nassau, Bahamas --
Airport officials hope to hit a high note with passengers and Bahamian
entertainers with the introduction of a

summer performance series in the new US Departures terminal at Lynden Pindling International Airport.

This
week, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) issued an appeal to
local artists from magicians to musicians to submit profiles and demos
for consideration....

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It is never too late to repent

"He said, 'Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?'" - Daniel 4:30.

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Grand Bahama's nightlife

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Minnis wants 'straight answer' on VAT

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday said he would welcome a "straight answer" on how the revenue from value-added tax (VAT) has been spent after Prime Minister Perry Christie pledged to direct the Ministry of Finance to prepare and reveal a full report on VAT expenditure.
Christie made his statement in Parliament on Wednesday, just two days after Minister of State for F...

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NYG?RD Donates $100K to CancerCare Manitoba

NYG?RD International, in keeping with its commitment to support cancer research, on Friday presented a $100,000 donation to CancerCare Manitoba...

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Rebuke, encourage, restore, reconcile and ignite the power of God's Word

"When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners came, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me." -- Daniel 4:7 "Each of us had a dream the same night, and each dream had a meaning of its own." -- Genesis 41:11 [...]

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