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April 30, 2024
Recorders, Brass, Junkanoo at E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival New Providence Adjudications

New Providence school students from St. Anne's School, and Claridge and Woodcock Primary Schools perform on recorders, brass and Junkanoo percussion, in the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Adjudications, held on April 25, 2024, at Holy Trinity Hall, Stapledon Gardens. The New Providence adjudications will take place until May 3, 2024.

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April 09, 2024
Saxons Brass Section Thanks CWCO for Continued Commitment

Behind the vibrant costumes and electrifying beats of Junkanoo parades are committed members, mentors, and supporters such as Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Ltd. (CWCO). In a heartfelt acknowledgment of years of generous support, the Saxons Superstars’ brass section, High Voltage Brass, recently visited the water supplier to present a plaque of appreciation.

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March 29, 2023
Saxons Brass Section Builds Community with CWCO’s Support

The more popular side of Junkanoo, the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, are no longer at the forefront of the local events calendar, but the work of Junkanoo groups goes beyond music and continues year-round.

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January 09, 2024
COP Calls For Review of The Bail Act

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The top brass of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is calling for changes to the Bail Act as the country grapples with a high homicide rate. Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander says many who were charged with murder got bail within three months after being charged.

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September 27, 2021
A look at Bahamian culture

Dear Editor,
When we look at Bahamian culture, are we seeing straight or cross-eyed?

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April 12, 2024
MYSC 2024 E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival comes to Grand Bahama

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture 2024 E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival got off to a melodious start in Grand Bahama on April 8 at the Belinda Wilson Convention Centre.

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January 30, 2024
PM Davis hits the ground with police in the Bain & Grants Town community

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis, joined by a number of Cabinet ministers and the top brass of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), conducted a walkabout in the Bain & Grants Town community Tuesday afternoon following a press conference held at the RBPF Headquarters to address criminal activity in the country. During that [...]

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January 11, 2024
The Police Commissioner contends that authorities have crime under control

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander asserted Thursday afternoon that even though there have been 10 murders since the start of the year, police have a "handle on crime," in country. His comments came on the sidelines of the official Opening of the Legal Year 2024. The commissioner contends that, even though the current [...]

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January 11, 2024
Opening of the 2024 Legal Year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Members of the judiciary and the bar, led by the police commissioner and other members of the top brass of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), marched through Downtown, Nassau Thursday morning in a procession to Christ Church Cathedral where a church service will be held ahead of the Opening of the [...]

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October 27, 2023
Building Environmental Sustainability: The Guinep Tree Takes Centre Stage at C.W. Sawyer

The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) One-2-One Tree Planting campaign was serenaded by the melodious notes of C.W. Sawyer Primary School’s Brass Band, with members of the student Garden Club, teachers, staff and Principal Joan Knowles welcoming organisers and BAMSI’s Executive Chairman Senator, the Hon. Tyrel Young earlier this week as they planted a Guinep Tree.

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