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July 17, 2023
The practice of politics in an independent Bahamas, 1973-2023, pt. 1
"The road to Bahamian independence is a story of the loss of civility and respect for compromise." (Author's note: The following article was originally written by invitation of the Independence Secretariat, which, in its infinite wisdom, excluded it from its independence supplement that was published in both major newspapers several days before the observance of ...
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Paul Kagame and the Hotel Rwanda hero
July 13, 2023
Paul Kagame and the Hotel Rwanda hero
Dear Editor, While FNM Chair Dr. Duane Sands is questioning the rationale behind the Progressive Liberal Party government's decision to award Rwandan President Paul Kagame with the Order of Excellence, I question the reason for the Rwandan government's decision to incarcerate Paul Rusesabagina in 2020. He was alleged to have been kidnapped in Dubai and ...
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A grand celebration
July 11, 2023
A grand celebration
The Bahamas' 50th anniversary of independence was marked by a spectacular series of events which included the invitation-only Prime Minister's Legacy Ball on Friday night, the opening of The Bahamas Games on Saturday, a Golden Soirée later that day, an hours-long cultural and religious show at historic Clifford Park, which was attended by thousands of ...
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Resilience and reinvention
July 05, 2023
Resilience and reinvention
Whether you are on planet Earth or hovering far above it, it's hard to escape the allure of The Bahamas, whose deepest blue and turquoise waters surround islands and cays in an almost hypnotic embrace. Long before United States (US) astronaut Scott Kelly revealed his fascination with "the most beautiful place from space", the archipelago ...
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Calls for change at the GBPA
July 05, 2023
Calls for change at the GBPA
There is broad consensus on Grand Bahama that the current leadership at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is not fulfilling its mandate under the near 70-year-old Hawksbill Creek Agreement.
Repairs progressing on Casuarina Bridge
July 05, 2023
Repairs progressing on Casuarina Bridge
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Lucaya Service Company Limited (LUSCO) yesterday announced that repairs to the Casuarina Bridge which was damaged by Hurricane Dorian's high winds and flooding in 2019 are progressing. "The Casuarina Bridge provides safe and convenient passage from Freeport to communities in the east," said Charisse Brown, Grand Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO) [...]
Climate change and your feet
June 20, 2023
Climate change and your feet
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. .
Fathers' rights matter
June 20, 2023
Fathers' rights matter
Dear Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to a social crisis that has permeated Bahamian society and that is fatherhood absenteeism. This past Sunday - June 18, was celebrated as Father's Day. The significance of Father's Day is to honor fathers and father figures for their love, support and guidance. Moreover, it is a ...
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The Independence Series: part 1
June 19, 2023
The Independence Series: part 1
Author's note: This article was initially published on July 9, 2012, nearly 13 years ago. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas was established by an Act of the British Parliament, which was passed on June 20, 1973 and took effect in the early hours of July 10, 1973, when thousands on Clifford Park witnessed for the ...
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Confirmed Case of Monkeypox/Mpox in New Providence
June 15, 2023
Confirmed Case of Monkeypox/Mpox in New Providence
The Ministry of Health & Wellness advises that a case of Monkeypox, also called Mpox, has been confirmed in a 31 year old male resident of New Providence. The patient, who has no significant medical or travel history, began experiencing symptoms on the 1st of June.
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