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Lodge St Michael. - Lodge St. Michael 1634, Scottish Constitution, celebrates its 50th anniversary this week with a number of events to mark this occasion.

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Romi's clean-up crusaders

MINISTER of Environment Romauld Ferreira yesterday launched ‘Be a Hero, Keeping the Bahamas Clean, Green and Pristine,’ a school-based campaign aiming to change the culture of young Bahamians and to instill pride in their surroundings. Mr Ferreira sa

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‘Churches should speak up’

FORMER Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Simeon Hall says he is disappointed that there have been no public statements released from church groups on the issue of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Seeking those with a 'Golden Heart'

Sir Victor Sassoon Foundation prepares for gala ball

WITH its biggest fundraiser only weeks away, the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation has now opened the nomination process for the Golden Heart Award.In preparation for the 54th Annual Heart Ball, where the award has been presented since 1

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53rd annual Heart Ball just days away

The Heart Ball committee is making final preparations for its major annual fundraising event this Saturday.

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31st 'Catch Me If You Can' Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend

THE stage is set for the biggest local regatta to take place on New Providence as the 31st Catch Me If You Can St Valentine’s Day Massacre is staged in Montagu Bay this weekend.“I thank God for allowing me to see another year, 2018, to host the St Va

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YOUR SAY: Talk but no action on downtown

John Issa, the astute Jamaican hotelier of the Breezes chain, has written his umpteenth column of acute criticism about down town’s dilapidation. While fully accepting the Chinese renovation of the western segment with the completed parking structure

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Limits of the city

It is not often that I get an opportunity to travel the Bay Street and downtown areas.

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Calsey Johnson, former diplomat and Senator, dies

FORMER diplomat and Senator Calsey Johnson died yesterday, prompting an outpouring of condolences. Former Prime Minister Perry Christie said news of Mr Johnson’s death left him deeply saddened. He remembered the former broadcaster as “a great patriot

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Taxi drivers meet on cruise port overhaul

Taxi drivers last week met with the preferred Nassau cruise port bidder and Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) to discuss Prince George Wharf’s impending redevelopment.

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Tourism officials told to clean up downtown Nassau

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he has directed tourism officials to craft a short-term plan to clean up downtown Nassau as he discussed long-term plans to revitalise Bay Street during his national address last night, saying many Bahamians have complained to him about the appalling state of the area.

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Antoan back with the Giants

Antoan Richardson continues to receive opportunities in the front offices of Major League Baseball organisations and will re-join the club where he began his professional career.

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'Rassin Foundation' to raise money for medical scholarships

Hundreds of young Bahamians have realized their dreams of becoming healthcare professionals thanks to the financial support provided by the Doctors Hospital Dr Meyer Rassin Foundation.

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More than 100 pro golfers in LPGA Classic

THE Bahamas will play host to more than 100 professional women golfers competing in the inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island.

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Call to overhaul constitution

CIVIC groups yesterday called for an overhaul of antiquated constitutional provisions to connect policy with the economic, social and cultural realities of the country.

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Reunion for TIA airline

ON March 15 of this year, former employees of Trans Island Airways will gather at Watlings Distillery in Nassau for a reunion of the charter airline with the distinctive yellow tail that served the Bahama Islands so effectively for around 20 years.

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Barcelona in danger ahead of Champs League 2nd leg

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Victory is the only option for Barcelona as the reigning champions welcome AC Milan to the Camp Nou in the most finely balanced of the Champions League quarterfinals this week. With Real Madrid and Bayern M

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Barcelona in danger ahead of Champs League 2nd leg

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Victory is the only option for Barcelona as the reigning champions welcome AC Milan to the Camp Nou in the most finely balanced of the Champions League quarterfinals this week. With Real Madrid and Bayern M

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Nadal beats Ferrer for 7th Barcelona Open victory

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal became the first player in the Open Era to win two tournaments seven times after beating David Ferrer 7-6 (1), 7-5 in Sunday's Barcelona Open final. The second-ranked Nadal's 21st straight victory on clay followed up h

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Cisse scores 2 as Newcastle beats West Brom 3-1

WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) -- Papiss Demba Cisse scored twice as Newcastle won 3-1 at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday to maintain its push for a top-four finish in the Premier League and a Champions League berth. Cisse scored in the sixth and 34th minutes