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March 30, 2011
Does it matter if you vote

Interesting debates always emerge when the question is posed as to whether or not citizens living in democracies should feel obligated to vote.
Most democracies were fought for. People who campaigned for freedom, self-governance and civil rights were jailed, some were murdered, some were beaten and many others were victimized. Some of these fights were actual wars.
In this context, we all should...

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October 19, 2021
Discussion on vote process

MINISTER of National Security Wayne Munroe said discussions are ongoing about improving the voting process.

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January 25, 2012
Police staff association admits some complaints after vote

By DANA SMITH

dsmith@tribunemedia.net

NEWLY re-elected Police Staff Association chairman Dwight Smith confirmed that some members were disgruntled in the aftermath of last week's elections, but said most were not complaining about the process or the results.

Speaking yesterday morning at the association's headquarters during the announcement of the new executive board, Mr Smith said the complai...

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September 28, 2021
Jones finishes tied for third in DPOY voting

For the second time in three years, missing last year because of time taken off over concerns for the coronavirus pandemic, Bahamian Jonquel “JJ” Jones is a top five finisher for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Award.

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July 17, 2019
DNA calls for vote of no confidence over post office relocation

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance leader Arinthia Komolafe has called on the Official Opposition to put forward a motion for a vote of no confidence in the government over recent revelations regarding the General Post Office’s relocation to Town Centre Mall...

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September 22, 2021
Dorian swayed Abaco vote

LOW voter turnout and the "poor" handling of Hurricane Dorian were chief among the reasons why the Free National Movement was rejected at the polls by Abaco residents, who are now calling for the Davis-led administration to live up to its promises where the previous administration had failed.

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September 20, 2021
More reform needed, say vote observers

WHILE The Bahamas has been praised for its "credible, inclusive and transparent" voting process, the country is still in need of further electoral reform especially as it relates to modern election technology, campaign finance regulations and communication relations.

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September 17, 2021
After voting, Minnis defended decision to call early election

After casting his ballot yesterday afternoon, the outgoing Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis defended his decision to call an early election in the middle of a deadly surge of COVID, saying there is no right time.

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September 16, 2021
Nurse union leader: 'Vote your interest'

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams urged public nurses across the country to "vote your interest" today, noting the hardship faced by the frontline healthcare workers over the last four years.

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Whatever you do - vote
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September 16, 2021
Whatever you do - vote

AS Bahamians go to the polls today, the chairmen of the two major political parties have outlined why they feel their parties are the best choice to lead the country.

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