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July 27, 2010
Thousands come to see Grenada's nutmeg booth

SHANGHAI, China (GIS) -- Grenada?s Booth continues to be the center of attraction in the CARICOM Pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai. The Expo, which opened to the public in May, will run through the end of October 2010.

Grenada is participating in the global event along with 13 other Caribbean countries who are all converged in a joint pavilion under the leadership of CARICOM.

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August 26, 2010
Strong showing for Rahming at Youth Olympics

By SPORTS WRITER
For The Guardian

Just last week, Cynthia Rahming became the first Bahamian ever to win a match at the world level in Judo, as she defeated an Indian medalist from the Asian Games, at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. The Bahamas Judo Federation(BJF)extends thanks to the Bahamas Olympic Committee(BOC)and Adidas, sponsors for the Youth Olympic Games.
Young Rahming pra...

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September 07, 2010
Judo sensation Cynthia Rahming makes history at Youth Olympics

JUDO sensation Cynthia Rahming became the first Bahamian ever to win a match at the world level of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG). She defeated a very capable Indian opponent who was a medallist at the Asian Games.

"This is a significant milestone in our programme," says D'Arcy Rahming, president of the Bahamas Judo Federation (BJF). "My hope is that we will inspire others to do much with very lim...

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September 08, 2010
The health benefits of some foods

Every day we eat a variety of foods and probably never give it a second thought that some of those foods can actually heal our body. Some years ago I purchased an Asian book with a list of foods that can heal the body. It was a period when I really wanted to explore the powerful effects of different types of food and how they react in our bodies.
Even though eating provides nourishment to the body...

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News Article
September 15, 2010
Sharks need protection in Bahamian waters

Melissa Maura, an ardent protector of all God's helpless creatures -- from birds to sharks - horrified that sharks in our waters will soon be targeted for shark fin soup, has launched an e-mail petition to ban their killing. She is also against the harvesting of the sea cucumber and sea urchin "as this will really damage our heritage and ecosystem."

So if anyone wants to have a say in preventin...

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August 15, 2023
The Bahamas Set to Host the 13th Annual Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Obediah Wilchcombe said destiny and timing have orchestrated that The Bahamas is set to host the 13th Annual Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) under the theme, “Equality Toward a Common Future” from August 21 to 23 at the Atlantis Resort.

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News Article
August 04, 2023
Flexing latte art and beverage mastery

Shanquell Clarke is the seventh Starbucks Bahamas Barista champion, third female winner, and third winner to come out of the Cable Cottage branch of the coffee chain. Clarke, 20, went head-to-head with Rashad Bain from the Harbour Bay Starbucks in the final during which they showcased their skills in espresso shot pulling, milk steaming, latte ...
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Understanding Africa
News Article
July 27, 2023
Understanding Africa

A few weeks ago, I embarked on my seventh trip to Africa. Every time I go to Africa I learn something new, and expand my knowledge and understanding of the heritage and connection between Africa and the Caribbean and America. This trip provided new insight.

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July 26, 2023
No longer any reason for public faith in Bell

Of the numerous controversies enveloping Minister of Immigration Keith Bell, the matter of his reported handling of the undocumented Asian migrants found living at the British Colonial hotel earlier this year stands out in its seriousness.

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July 26, 2023
'This country lacks leadership'

Former Minister of National Security A. Loftus Roker, who is still widely known for the tough stance he took against illegal immigration when he was minister responsible for immigration, said yesterday he remains concerned that Bahamians are losing out in their country, and lamented what he said is a lack of political leadership.

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