Happy New Year from the Bahamas Humane Society!

Happy New Year!

I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and the celebrations that went along with them. The BHS is off and running into the new year with many events already planned for the coming months.

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Letter: Question: What is 'cash for gold'Answer: An invitation and green flag for robbers

This past Saturday morning in Cost Right car park, I was violently attacked and thrown to the ground while having my gold necklace ripped off my neck. I was fortunate in having friends nearby who were able to give the police a detailed description of the attacker and also the licence number of the get-away car.

It is unfortunate that we have reached a point where it is foolhardy when going out,...

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Supermodel of the Bahamas

Sunday 10th April 2011  6:00 PM

Supermodel of the Bahamas will bring contestants from Grand Bahama, Abaco, Exuma, Eleuthera and New Providence to meet center stage to see who will be crowned Supermodel of the Bahamas!

Winners will be awarded the opportunity to walk in New York Fashion Week, BET Stomp the Runway, and Miami Fashion Week; and to participate in a Essence Magazine shoot, attend Go Sees and Radio Interviews; and re...

Island Notes: The Lucayans (600-1513 AD)

This is an extract from the introduction to the third chapter of the historical novel 'Bahama Saga' by Peter Barratt published by Authorhouse in 2002.

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Nassau Straw Market Opening Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Remarks
Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Prime Minister
Official Opening
Historic City of Nassau Straw Market
21 December 2011

?A Celebration of Bahamian Imagination & Ingenuity?

Introduction

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Nadia Campbell Jewellery presents new collection following a year in Italy

Nadia Campbell - the sole designer and motivating force behind the Bahamian brand Nadia Campbell Jewellery - is known for her statement-making pieces through her use of innovative shapes and materials.
Now, after spending a year in Italy, she returns with a new collection of work which will be on display at the exhibition "Stones. Leather. Metal. Wood." this Wednesday, December 21, from 4 p.m. to ...

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Red Ribbon Ball prizes to include exotic vacations, weekend getaways and luxury jewellery

Plus, every guest receives a gift ! Nassau, Bahamas - A trip to London headlines the pool of raffle prizes on offer at the Red Ribbon Ball on November 12, courtesy of partner American Airlines. Ball organizers also plan on raffling visits to Montreal, Buenos Aires and Brigetown.

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Remove the mask

It's going to be an affair to remember -- from the entertainment, to the prizes to be won, the 18th Annual Red Ribbon Ball--a masquerade affair will be one that should not be missed."What will make this year's ball different is the fact that it is a masquerade ball, so it's automatically fun," says Colina corporate communications administrator, Suncher Outten." And the entertainment is stellar. Hi...

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The dignity and resilience of Haitian women

Life has been so wrathful in Haiti during the last 60 years that the very act of survival is a human achievement.  Yet during school days, Haiti is filled with school children smiling and laughing, produced by these Haitian women who believe in the miracle of life in spite of the odds against the celebration of the abundant life as described in the Bible.
I am known to be partial towards Jama...

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Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham - Straw Market Authority Debate Contribution

I am pleased to speak during the debate on the Straw Market Authority Bill introduced at the last sitting of the House. The Bill is meant to create a Straw Market Authority to provide for the operation and maintenance and upkeep of the Straw Craft Market.

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