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February 04, 2012
NAGB Announces New Hours Free Gallery Day for Bahamians

Nassau, Bahamas - The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is pleased to announce that we have extended our hours to allow the Bahamian public and our international visitors more opportunities to engage and experience our wonderful Gallery and the art within.

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December 20, 2011
A political plot without foundation

ELECTION TIME in the Bahamas is often referred to as "silly season", a time when a citizen takes what he hears with a large grain of salt. As any reporter will tell you, it is not only "silly season", but it is also a very difficult period for a journalist to cover.

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December 20, 2011
Taking The Crime Out of Christmas

Police are reassuring citizens who will be frequenting downtown Nassau during this holiday season that the area is safe and in "good hands". The reassurance came yesterday as Royal Bahamas Police Force officers followed up on their recently-launched crime prevention initiative, visiting businesses and passing out fliers with information on robberies.

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November 04, 2011
Concerns Raised Over Mailboat Safety

IF an emergency strikes on certain mail boats, passengers aboard might not live to tell the tale, according to one concerned citizen, who said the vessels do not have the proper emergency equipment or procedures.

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October 03, 2011
Dennis Dames responds to The Punch article re: Marco Kidnapped Near House of Suspect's Gay Pal

Dear Editor:

I find it absolutely compelling to respond to a Punch article today - Monday October 03, 2011 - entitled: Marco Kidnapped Near House Of Suspect's Gay Pal.

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August 09, 2011
Minister of Health holds 'Jump Start Entrepreneur' forum

A GOVERNMENT grant programme can be a catalyst for change for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according one MP.

MP and Minister of Health Dr Hubert Minnis held a Jump Start Entrepreneur forum at the Breezes Hotel on Cable Beach last week to inform his Killarney constituents and the wider Bahamian community about a government programme geared toward supporting and assisting persons with...

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July 28, 2011
Mass unemployment 'impacting crime'

MASS unemployment is directly impacting the level of violent crime experienced in the country, according to local pastors, who claim that poor economic conditions are "tempting" Bahamians.

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July 07, 2011
Happy Independence Bahamas!

Independence Message From Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis

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June 09, 2011
Regatta fund-raiser'really promises to be a big night'

LAST month, King Eric Gibson made a plea to five corporate citizens to make a contribution of $5,000 each to assist with the hosting of the Andros, Acklins and Cat Island regattas.

Yesterday, Gibson went a bit further and announced plans for the staging of another regatta fund-raiser that is all set to take place at the Luna Courtyard Centre, Saunders Beach, on Friday (July 1).

"That fund ni...

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September 23, 2020
COVID protocols affecting decisions over voter register

AS historical voter trends have seen around 100,000 people register for voting in the past four months before the register closes, constituting a new voter's register does not fall in line with COVID-19 protocols, according to Parliamentary Commissioner Philip Turner...

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