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Atheist Nation

It’s really sad that the Christian community has nothing better to do but to suggest who is or is not an atheist.

Secretary should not be signing

IS there no one in the Office of the Prime Minister or the Attorney General’s Office who can advise that the Cabinet Secretary has no signing authority on behalf of Government and all documents - MOU’s - Heads of Agreement she may sign are worthless as are all those in the past from Kerzner forward.

Bahama Brass Band releases historic 12th album

Embraces praise and worship music

Music is said to be the universal language and feature of the human experience. It transcends the barriers of language and creed. It is with this in mind that the famous Bahama Brass Band celebrates an historic accomplishment this year for the brass

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Caretaker sexually assaulted in housebreaking

AN elderly woman’s 60-year-old caretaker was sexually assaulted during a San Souci housebreaking Thursday afternoon, police said.

Ministry of Tourism officials attend service to give thanks to God

In a recent church service held at St Agnes, staff of the Ministry of Tourism assembled to give thanks as an organisation, just two months into the recovery and rebuilding efforts for Abaco and Grand Bahama post Hurricane Dorian.

Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo parade postponed

GRAND Bahama's Junior Junkanoo parade has been postponed due to a forecast that shows an increased chance of rain this weekend.

SuperValue chief: Xmas rush ‘worse than for Matthew’

SuperValue’s owner yesterday described Christmas sales as “‘satisfactory”, telling this newspaper that the consumer rush was “worse than Hurricane Matthew”.

Sandals ‘surprise’ at full New Year period

Sandals Royal Bahamian’s general manager yesterday said full occupancy from late December into the New Year had come as a welcome surprise, with the resort projecting high occupancies from the end of January onwards.

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Two charged with gun possession

TWO men appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of possessing an unlicenced firearm and more than 100 rounds of ammunition.

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Jonquel Jones excited about return to the WNBA Finals with new team

AFTER playing her first six seasons in Connecticut, leading the Sun to the Women’s National Basketball Association Finals last year, Jonquel Jones is excited to be back for an encore this year albeit with her new team in the New York Liberty.

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Marlins’ Anfernee Seymour promoted to Double-A baseball for first time in career

IN a season that got off to an unfavourable start, Anfernee Seymour continues his progression in the minor leagues and reached a new career milestone within the Miami Marlins organisation.

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Miami Marlins sign up Anfernee Seymour

ANFERNEE Seymour is back with the franchise where his pro baseball career began and has improved his play this season in his new surroundings.After being released by the Atlanta Braves (Florida Fire Frogs) on May 6, Seymour was signed by the Miami Ma

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NCAA: Tavario Miller and the Aggies off to perfect start

BAHAMIAN players continue to excel in men’s NCAA Basketball Division I as conference play gets underway.

Small Business Centre invests $800k in female entrepreneurs

The Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) executive director yesterday said it has invested $800,000 in in female entrepreneurs via 87 grants.

Roberts and the Bible

In The Nassau Guardian, published January 21, PLP Chair Bradley Roberts, in taking potshots at PLP defectors Renward Wells and Dr Andre Rollins, referenced the New Testament account of Jesus, His disciples and His betrayal for silver.

NPWBA REGULAR SEASON COMES TO END THIS WEEK

THE New Providence Women’s Basketball Association is all set to wrap up the regular season for the senior division this week at the DW Davis Gymnasium as they prepare for the start of the playoffs immediately after the Easter holiday break.

Loss of Sir Jack ‘to be felt deeply’

THE Jack Hayward High School paid tribute to its patron, the late Sir Jack Hayward, during a memorial service held at the school last week.

Sports in brief

Sports in brief NPBA CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER taking a break for the Easter holiday weekend, the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) is scheduled to resume play in their best-of-five championship series at the DW Davis gym tonight. The MailBoat Cybot

McDonald’s tells healthcare workers: Be our guest

WITH frontline workers pushed to the limit during the COVID-19 crisis, one of The Bahamas’ most popular eateries is providing sizzling sustenance – McDonald’s is dishing out 1,000 Be Our Guest coupons and health care workers are lovin’ it, according to Ministry of Health officials.

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Questions linger over obesity ties to colon cancer

Next time someone asks you to go for a walk or get up and dance, jump at the chance. The simple act of moving may take you steps closer to avoiding cancers associated with sedentary lifestyles and obesity.