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May 26, 2015
Olympic pioneer sends message to Atlantic College graduation class

A SURPRISE videotaped message from Sir Durward Knowles, the first Bahamian Olympic gold medal winner, encouraged more than 70 graduates from Atlantic College's class of 2015 last week.

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March 11, 2015
Upon these legs - those who pioneered The Bahamas' great relay tradition, Pt. 2 (4x400m relay)

The first women's 4x400 meters (m) relay was run at the 1978 CARIFTA Games. The team, comprised of Debbie Greene, Monique Millar, Eunice Greene and MaryAnn Higgs, ran 3:59.52.

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March 05, 2015
Tourism Minister Encourages Bahamian Seafarer Pioneers to be Their Best

Minister of Tourism the Hon.Obie Wilchcombe on Wednesday congratulated and encouraged 50 Bahamian seafarers to be the best and proud of who they are and their abilities, during the orientation exercise on board the MV Grand Celebration...

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March 04, 2015
Those who pioneered The Bahamas' great relay tradition

The legacy of Bahamian international track and field is built on the country's achievements in the relays.

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December 31, 2014
Memorial service for 'Junkanoo pioneer' Maureen Duvalier on Friday

A MEMORIAL service for Maureen Duvalier, a Bahamian cultural icon and hailed as a pioneer of Junkanoo, will be held on Friday at 7.30pm in Rawson Square.

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October 30, 2014
Bahamian actor Bert Williams recognized as pioneer in American film

The first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film is being recognized as a pioneer during a five-month long exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.
Bert Williams is a name that is etched in the sands of time.
The late New Providence native is one of few black men in the late 1800s and early 1900s who maintained a successful film and music career.
With partner George Walk...

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October 25, 2014
Bahamian actor Bert Williams recognized as a 'pioneer' in American film

NEW YORK, New York -- The first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film is being recognized as a pioneer during a five-month long exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.
Bert Williams is a name that is etched in the sands of time.
The late Nassau-native is one of few black men in the late 1800s and early 1900s who maintained a successful film and music career.
With pa...

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June 05, 2014
Honouring the memory of pioneer pilot

A LOCAL doctor will pilot a single engine plane into New Jersey this weekend to present the Bahamian flag to members of the Albert E Forsyth Chapter of the Black Pilots of America.

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March 12, 2014
BNT hailed as a global pioneer in environmental conservation

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) was praised as a global model and pioneer in the fight to protect the environment during the second annual Bahamas National History Conference.
Keynote speaker and accomplished international scientist Dr. David Campbell told the conference that over its nearly six decades in existence, the BNT has repeatedly stood out as a shining example, establishing landmark con...

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