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Haiti's lifelong tragedy continues to unfold
May 19, 2017
Haiti's lifelong tragedy continues to unfold
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been advised to end, by January 2018, temporary protection enjoyed by over 50,000 Haitians originally allowed to seek refuge in the USA following a series of natural disasters that effectively crippled the small and impoverished Caribbean country over the past 12 years.
James McCament, acting director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service, in a ...
Miss Haiti and former Miss World Bahamas make appearances at BTC sponsored Haitian Flag Day
May 19, 2017
Miss Haiti and former Miss World Bahamas make appearances at BTC sponsored Haitian Flag Day
Miss Haiti and Miss Universe first runner up Raquel Pelissier and former Miss World Bahamas Chantal O'Brien were among the members of the Haitian community in New Providence at the recent BTC sponsored Haitian Flag Day festivities.
It was a celebration Pelissier said was important, as many Haitians live outside their home country and they should be proud to know where they are from.
"I feel it's g...
"BTC Sponsored Haitian Flag Day A Success"
May 19, 2017
"BTC Sponsored Haitian Flag Day A Success"
Thousands of members of the Haitian community in New Providence observed Haiti?s Flag Day on Saturday passed. BTC partnered with the Haitian Community as the Title Sponsor for the day?s activities...
Haiti: an election notebook
November 13, 2015
Haiti: an election notebook
The elections are over in Haiti, or at least when it comest to the first round of presidential balloting.
November 16, 2015
Bail denied for one of two brothers charged with Palm Cay murder
ONE of two brothers awaiting trial in connection with a fatal shooting at the exclusive Palm Cay community in eastern New Providence was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge on Monday...
Contractor accused of murder denied bail
November 17, 2015
Contractor accused of murder denied bail
A judge yesterday refused the pre-trial release of a building contractor charged with the murder of a former employee.
Contractor accused in Palm Cay killing denied bail
November 17, 2015
Contractor accused in Palm Cay killing denied bail
A JUDGE yesterday denied bail to a contractor accused of having a role in the killing of a construction worker after lamenting the "record rate of murder" and a "consequential depreciation in public safety..."
November 12, 2015
'Cargo', the largest Bahamian film production to date set to begin production
Kareem J Mortimer, chairman, and Alexander I. Younis, vice-president, of Bahamian production company Best Ever Film, have geared up to begin production on "Cargo", a feature film written and to be directed by award-winning Bahamian filmmaker Kareem J. Mortimer.
October 30, 2015
Bahamas International Film Festival unveils official program lineup
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), celebrating its 12th anniversary and taking place December 1-12, has revealed the lineup of films screening in the festival?s competition and sidebar sections.
Victory for The Bahamas
May 02, 2017
Victory for The Bahamas
After two tough losses to start the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017, the host nation wanted to salvage some sort of respect and dignity in what was to be their final match. They accomplished that, and much more, knocking off Ecuador 4-1 on a rainy Monday night at The Bahamas' National Beach Soccer Arena at Malcolm Park, ending their world cup experience on a high note.
It was The Bahamas'...
Senegal drubs The Bahamas
April 30, 2017
Senegal drubs The Bahamas
Team Bahamas fell down four goals to none in the first five minutes in Saturday night's encounter against Senegal, and it was all downhill from there as they dropped their second straight game to start the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 at The Bahamas' National Beach Soccer Arena at Malcolm Park.
The Bahamas lost 10-1, their only goal coming on a penalty shot by Team Captain Gavin Christ...
The Bahamas holds final practice before world cup
April 26, 2017
The Bahamas holds final practice before world cup
Team Bahamas got in its final workout session yesterday, just two days before the start of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. The event will run for the next week and a half at The Bahamas' National Beach Soccer Arena at Malcolm Park.
Team Bahamas' Head Coach Alexandre Soares, of Brazil, said that he is pleased with the progression of his team over the past 12 months. He feels that they...
Team Bahamas named for beach soccer world cup
April 19, 2017
Team Bahamas named for beach soccer world cup
With just about one week to go before kick-off, the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has named the team that will represent The Bahamas at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017. There are many familiar faces that have represented Team Bahamas in previous international beach soccer tournaments, as well as some new players who will wear the national jersey for the first time.
The team membe...
Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre opens at last
April 20, 2017
Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre opens at last
GOVERNMENT officials commissioned the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre in Abaco yesterday, touting it as a long-awaited boost to the island and the Christie administration's National Health Insurance plans...
Fitzgerald calm amid Baha Mar allegations
April 20, 2017
Fitzgerald calm amid Baha Mar allegations
IN the face of some of the toughest questions of his political career, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald smiled and bore a calm demeanour as he was renominated in the Marathon constituency shortly after 10am on Thursday...
Bahamas names team for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
April 18, 2017
Bahamas names team for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
With just one week to kick-off, the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has named the team that will represent The Bahamas in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. There are many familiar faces that have represented Team Bahamas in previous international beach soccer tournaments, as well as some new players who will wear the national jersey for the first time...
Save the Bays Hosts West End Community Cleanup
March 30, 2017
Save the Bays Hosts West End Community Cleanup
Save The Bays in conjunction with the West End Eco-Fishing Camp and 4 Ocean are spearheading a community wide cleanup initiative in West End, Grand Bahama this Saturday, April 1 from 9am to 3pm...
High School Nationals come to a close
March 17, 2017
High School Nationals come to a close
The 2017 High School National Track and Field Championships came to a close yesterday at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
Unlike the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Championships, and the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Championships, the nationals focus on individual performances rather than group scores.
On the final day of competition...
A family, like a nation, is a continuous creation
March 17, 2017
A family, like a nation, is a continuous creation
Ernest Renan in his treatise on how to build a good nation could as well preface his essay: how to build a good family. Indeed, Renan implied a nation is like a family where the members are linked by blood and by consent as in the case of the in-laws to worship the past, enjoy the present and build the future for the next generation.
In this era, where families are dislocated by the pressure of gl...
The Jewel of The Caribbean
March 16, 2017
The Jewel of The Caribbean
The Nassau National Beach Soccer Arena, host venue for the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017, may be build on sand, but it is creating a firm foundation for the future...
January 21, 2011
Duvalier hype 'mainly from outside', says former ambassador
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
THE "hype" over President Jean Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier's return to Haiti is "mainly from the outside," said Dr Eugene Newry, former Ambassador to Haiti and Dominican Republic.
There has been an international media frenzy over President Duvalier's return after 25 years of self-imposed exile in France.
Although he was welcome...
Knowles ousted in Australian Open
January 21, 2011
Knowles ousted in Australian Open
IT was deju vu for Mark Knowles and his new partner Michal Mertinak.
For the second straight tournament this year, the Bahamian-Solvenia duo got ousted in the second round, this time at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia.
Knowles and Mertinak, seeded at number 12, were stunned as they suffered a 7-6 (3), 6-0 loss to the team of Eric Butorac of the United States and Jean-Julien Rojer fro...
Baby Doc: Mysterious return after French exile
January 23, 2011
Baby Doc: Mysterious return after French exile
By ANGELA DOLAND,
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) -- Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier started out his French exile living large on the Riviera: He drove a Ferrari, went on couture shopping sprees and lived in a gated villa protected by guards with assault rifles.
Then came an expensive divorce, a succession of modest apartments and a low-profile existence. It's been 25 years since Haiti's former "di...
March 10, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE from The Parliamentary Registration Department
The Parliamentary Registration Department has announced that, as a result of the approval of the Report of the Constituencies Commission in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, the department can now begin the distribution of Voter's Cards to registered voters -- beginning Monday, March 13, 2017...
Haitians charged in million-dollar drug bust
March 08, 2017
Haitians charged in million-dollar drug bust
Seven Haitian men charged in connection with a $1.1 million cocaine seizure made their first appearance before a magistrate yesterday.
Alston Raymond, 58; Wilser Lafrance, 42; Bertrand Predestin, 54; Richard Fortiulien, 44; Jeanty Valerice, 28; Romane Petit-Frere; and Jean Benjamin, 43, denied charges of drug possession with intent to supply, drug importation and conspiracy to commit the offenses ...
Haiti's Ex-President Ren? Preval Dead at 74
March 03, 2017
Haiti's Ex-President Ren? Preval Dead at 74
According to information reported by Jacqueline Charles of Miami Herald, the former head of state, Ren? Pr?val died. Haiti For You reports, Mr. Pr?val...
Are you prepared for Shebada's 'Chixta' (trickster)
March 02, 2017
Are you prepared for Shebada's 'Chixta' (trickster)
The storyline: A professional con woman by the name of Sketrella, who also goes by the aliases Gloria and Gladys, decides to con a man known as Useful, who owns his own house, a beauty salon and is the recent winner of $60 million lotto jackpot. Sketrella starts to make plans to travel abroad for a shopping spree and decides to hire a babysitter. The only problem, the children are teenage daughter...
Oh Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, I cry for thee!
February 24, 2017
Oh Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, I cry for thee!
My love affair with Trinidad and Tobago dates back a few years when I visited that country for carnival. I had such a ball, so strong and so deep that, upon my return home, I made to God the irreverent prayer to send me to Trinidad upon my demise.
The women were all beautiful and glamorous; the men, gallant and generous; the people hospitable to the utmost. I have made the empirical observation, t...
February 25, 2017
Bahamas face US in fifth place playoff after beating Trinidad
DESPITE being outsized and eventually outmanned on the pitch on Saturday, the Bahamas men's team held off Trinidad & Tobago 5-2, highlighted by two impressive goals from captain Gavin Christie and one each from tournament leading scorer Lesly St Jean and Gary Joseph, in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship.
The Bahamas beats Jamaica wins group
February 23, 2017
The Bahamas beats Jamaica wins group
The Bahamas had its toughest match to date at the CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) Beach Soccer Championships last night, but with a favorable spot in the quarter-finals on the line, the team came through to edge its regional rival.
The Bahamas outlasted Jamaica, 3-2, behind another hat-trick from Lesley St. Fleur, on a wet and soggy night at th...
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