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July 27, 2023
6 habits used by successful couples

IĀ attended a seminar, titled, "Habits of People Who Know How to Get Their Partners to Treat Them Well: Dealing with Differences", conducted by marriage relationships and emotional intelligence psychologist Dr. Brent Atkinson. He presented six habits that are characteristic of people who are skilled at eliciting respect, caring and cooperation from their partners.

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June 17, 2022
TARGET TIMING OF RAPE IN MARRIAGE: Churches agree step to protect separating couples is necessary

BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander says the church will support efforts by government to tighten the law to provide protection against rape for spouses in the period between legal separation and divorce.

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March 19, 2018
Govt receptive to tax incentive for married couples

While the government is receptive to offering tax incentives for married couples, as recommended by the Bahamas Christian Council in its Sanctity of Marriage Bill, 2018, provisions of the bill such as legislated marriage counseling are less favorable, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday. "It [...]

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August 14, 2020
COVID TAKES HIGH TOLL ON MARRIAGE: Lawyers report surge in couples looking to divorce after lockdown

PROMINENT attorneys yesterday revealed "a tremendous increase" in divorce cases coming before them following the end of the first COVID-19 nationwide lockdown...

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July 29, 2020
D39Aguilar apologises to couples for inconvenience

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar yesterday apologised for the inconvenience caused to all couples who were scheduled to get married last weekend, saying the government should have informed people in advance about the option to request for a weddin

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September 27, 2018
The real reasons couples stay together or divorce

After working with thousands of couples in marital therapy sessions and seminars conducted over 24 hours I've discovered some things that are fascinating, profound, but bittersweet that all married individuals and engaged couples should note. Read with an open mind. I've discovered that the number [...]
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January 25, 2018
Catholic Archdiocese to host marriage renewal weekend for couples

Married couples will avail themselves of the opportunity to look at themselves as individuals, and then to look at their marriage and relationship to one another, as well as the chance to look at their relationship as a couple to God, the church and the [...]

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January 06, 2016
54 couples with a total of 2,045 years of marriage recognized by Catholic church

Ricardo and Melvern Demeritte were one of 54 couples whose marriages totaled 2,045 years and who were honored with a special evening prayer and benediction held recently by the Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau.

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January 13, 2016
Atlantis courts singles, couples and seeks to broaden appeal

Atlantis Paradise Island is broadening its marketing to reach beyond its family-oriented core, targeting friends, couples and multigenerational travelers with "Why do we vacation?", a multi-platform advertising and branding campaign just launched.

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January 25, 2017
27 couples representing over 584 years of marriage worship together

It was an awe-inspiring moment as 27 couples, representing over 584 years of marriage, and all alumni of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau's Marriage Renewal Weekend came together at a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Patrick Pinder at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, January 22.
Pinder reflected on the importance of family, Christian Unity Week, and marriage and the family as an integr...

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