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Battered not broken
Battered not broken
For the past 20 years, Grand Bahama has suffered economic shocks and nightmare conditions after being battered by intense hurricanes.
Man jailed unlawfully for eight years dies aged 59
Man jailed unlawfully for eight years dies aged 59
ATAIN Takitota, who was awarded more than $1m for being unlawfully detained in prison for eight years, the largest sum of its kind in The Bahamas, died last month at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Imploded submersible registered in Bahamas
Imploded submersible registered in Bahamas
THE DOOMED submersible carrying five passengers to the wreckage of the Titanic was registered in The Bahamas.
Strachan ready for the challenge from Charlton
Strachan ready for the challenge from Charlton
Anthaya Charlton may be the new big talent in female sprints in The Bahamas, and may be a part of a bright future, but veteran Anthonique Strachan isn't paying it much mind. She's more focused on what she needs to do at nationals and, come July 5-7, she will take on all challengers.
'Food prices will remain elevated'
'Food prices will remain elevated'
Super Value food store chain owner Rupert Roberts said yesterday that notwithstanding all the creative measures employed by buyers in the grocery story industry, particularly within his establishment, food prices will likely remain elevated into next year and will probably continue to rise.
Telling the Bahamian story
Telling the Bahamian story
The mission: Tell a story pertaining to and maintaining Bahamian history, but also make it entertaining, bringing to life the history so that people could see the value of where The Bahamas is at, and the ability to celebrate Jubilee Day.
The Irony Of Independence
The Irony Of Independence
On this day, a mere two months away from what will be the 50th Independence anniversary of this glorious country that I love and call home, I am angry and saddened by the continued ignorance and lack of vision from our misdirected leaders who are leading us backward culturally as a people, instead of forward, upward, and onward towards the rising sun!
NO INQUESTS IN 74 POLICE SHOOTINGS: Human rights report highlights absence of Coroner's probes
NO INQUESTS IN 74 POLICE SHOOTINGS: Human rights report highlights absence of Coroner's probes
THE latest US report on human rights in The Bahamas reveals that 74 police-involved shooting deaths are awaiting inquests at the Coroner's Court.
BUT president says Abaco school 'needs special attention'
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said a "band-aid" approach will not settle the "myriad" of problems at Patrick J Bethel High School, saying the union is very concerned about the ongoing school violence.
Gas retailers plea for govt change of heart
Gas retailers plea for govt change of heart
THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association is pleading with government to reconsider its position on not granting retailers a margin increase, calling on Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis to have a "change of heart".