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July 16, 2019
Crown fails to appear again in case regarding Muslim officer
THE Crown has failed to appear on three occasions to represent the state in a lawsuit against former Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade for firing a police constable because of his unwillingness to compromise a key component of his Muslim faith.
Privy Council to hear Muslim soldier appeal
May 18, 2016
Privy Council to hear Muslim soldier appeal
THE Court of Appeal's decision to uphold a ruling by former Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett in a constitutional dispute between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and a Muslim officer who refused to participate in a Christian prayer service will be challenged in the country's highest court, London's Privy Council.
Muslims mark the start of Ramadan in The Bahamas
June 17, 2015
Muslims mark the start of Ramadan in The Bahamas
Muslims around the world, including the approximate 100-member community at the Jamaat-Ul-Islaam of The Bahamas, began a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts today, known as Ramadan.
Muslim woman offended by local bank's new policy
January 21, 2012
Muslim woman offended by local bank's new policy
A Muslim woman wearing religious head coverings claimed yesterday that a security officer would not allow her to enter a Fidelity Bank branch because of the bank's new security policy.
Husniyah Jones told The Nassau Guardian that on Tuesday before last she traveled to Fredrick Street to meet her husband who wished to do business with Western Union.
September 11, 2023
Winner of EY scholarship dedicated award to his family
When De'Andre Forbes, 18, received the Ernst and Young Bahamas Jamaine McFall Memorial Scholarship earlier this year, he dedicated the award to his family, who he says made personal sacrifices so that he could pursue his educational goals.
The evolution of Bahamian politics
May 20, 2021
The evolution of Bahamian politics
It is 2021 and elections will be held before May of 2022. The Bahamas faces another election where decisions have to be made by the Bahamian population. This upcoming election is interesting in that we are seeing evidence of shifting in the way the electorate evaluates and responds to political parties. To understand where we ...
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May 06, 2023
THE CORONATION: King Charles III crowned in Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the British monarchy faces an uncertain future.
Opportunity or dilemma
May 11, 2016
Opportunity or dilemma
From the time Parliament voted the four bills for change in our constitution to bring total equality between the sexes, the voices of support, disagreement, confusion and anger have been raising their loud strains of opinion.
The coming revelation of a Trump presidency
November 17, 2016
The coming revelation of a Trump presidency
The Donald Trump presidency is going to be a wild ride that will amaze, disgust, frighten and amuse many observers, likely on a weekly, if not nearly, daily basis.
What lessons did Donald Trump's election teach
November 16, 2016
What lessons did Donald Trump's election teach
Donald J. Trump, the billionaire celebrity political outsider, was elected president of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, much to the chagrin of many people around the world.
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