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Beyond borders
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August 12, 2016
Beyond borders

As we see the world reaching its boiling point politically, socially, and environmentally, it is sometimes difficult to know where to place ourselves as such a small nation with a limited influence in the world.
However, there is a certain strength to be found outside this spotlight: we are not a global powerhouse, but we are guerrillas; we are grassroots, itinerant, we are organically growing and...

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August 10, 2016
Tynes over the disappointment of 100m breast

Dustin Tynes is over a shaky performance in his Olympic debut, and the young breaststroker is looking forward to the future.

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July 12, 2016
30-year sentence call by Butler-Turner criticised

THE recent call from Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner for convicted murderers to face a minimum 30-year sentence without parole would infringe on the discretionary power of judges, Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson said.

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June 15, 2016
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development

Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.

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May 04, 2016
The transgender issue: The biblical and logical perspectives

"Transgender" is the hot-button word of the moment in Bahamian society, especially with members of the transgender community coming out and publicly saying they are growing in numbers and here to stay, and asking to be treated with dignity and respect.

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April 28, 2016
Religious leaders: Trans lifestyle not normal, but treat them with respect

Bahamas Faith Ministries Senior Pastor Dave Burrows said yesterday he will never accept the transgender lifestyle as "normal", but added that transgender people should be treated humanely.

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July 30, 2010
Nassau Pawn Calls for Regulation of Gold-Buying Industry

Less than one month after it re-opened following a police raid that ended with confiscated goods being returned to the store, a local pawn shop has said the time has come to regulate the quickly growing gold-buying industry in The Bahamas

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February 03, 2016
The work of goodness, mercy and righteousness will prevail

"My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof." - 2 Kings 2:12
I listened with interest recently to Dr. David Allen of The Family as he spoke with conviction of the importance of fathers in the home. He told of a true story of a little boy who witnessed his father gunned down. In his innocence the boy called out in desperation, "Daddy, daddy get up." But daddy was dead.
T...

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February 05, 2016
Nottage hopes for parole legislation before end of year

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage hopes the government can produce draft legislation before the end of the year that would ultimately make hundreds of incarcerated people eligible for parole.

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December 09, 2015
Judges announced for Mister Bahamas

In just a few days we will know which of the young men competing for the titles of Mister Bahamas and Mister Teen Bahamas 2015 will emerge victorious when the finals take place on Sunday, December 13, 2015 in the ballroom at Superclubs Breezes, Nassau.

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