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Financial institute may end in-person classes

The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS) executive director yesterday said she was “encouraged” by the number of professionals seeking to upgrade their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Varicoceles: A bag of worms

Varicoceles are distended, enlarged testicular veins that may feel like a bag of worms in a man's scrotum. Varicoceles can occur on one side within the scrotum or on both sides. They usually appear during or soon after puberty but they can occur at any time.

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Move it before you lose it

How set up your work-at-home space to prevent pain or injury

WHETHER your workplace is in office or now at home during the pandemic, Dr Miquela Rolle and her team at Paramount Rehabilitation and Fitness are encouraging Bahamians to consider the way in which their space is set up.

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FACE TO FACE: A leap of faith put Ren on a path to self-discovery

In the summer of 2018, my husband and I were attending the Bahamas Bridal Show. We were engaged at the time and it was just weeks away from our wedding.

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Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers

TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.

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Family: We did not organise Junkanoo rush for funeral

RELATIVES of the late funeral director Ted Sweeting insisted yesterday they were not responsible for organising a mini Junkanoo rush held in honour of their father on Saturday, saying family members were not even aware of Junkanooers’ plans until the day of the service.

FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers: BBF needs $70,000 for team travel

WITH the third and final leg of the FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifiers set for February 19-20, Bahamas Basketball Federation president Mario Bowleg said they will need about $70,000 for the team to travel to compete.

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LJ Rose inks deal with new European club

NATIONAL team guard LJ Rose inked a deal with a new European club.

Children’s home beatings shock

The article about children being severely beaten and mocked by staff in an emergency care home is sickening.

‘Pulling the rug from under’ our tourism revival

Hotel operators have voiced fears that US quarantine plans will “pull the rug out from under” Bahamian tourism’s revival with several properties already reporting booking cancellations as a result.

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BPL targeting $85m from local investors

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday voiced confidence that local investors will “fully subscribe” for the $85m portion of its upcoming bond issue that will be placed in this nation.

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Mortician’s funeral ‘did not’ receive OPM sign-off

THE OFFICE of the Prime Minister said it did not give organisers special permission to host a large funeral procession for a well-known mortician last Saturday.

Oil opponents blast fast hearing 'denial'

Oil exploration opponents are arguing that Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) is engaging in a "tactical denial" of a speedy hearing after being added as a party to their Judicial Review case.

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Caribbean-US relations: Chance to merge might with right

EVENTS in Washington on January 20 were a welcome relief and release for the world.

How the world works

How the world works - I would like if possible to address various issues of relevance at this moment in time.

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Man fined for fake driver's licence

A MAN who presented a fake driver’s licence to Road Traffic Department officials was fined $300 on Friday.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: The light of hope shines again as shameful Trump leaves the stage

ON Wednesday, a huge weight was lifted off the shoulders of the world. Donald Trump left Washington.

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‘Publish documents on oil drilling project’

A COALITION of environmental groups is urging the government to make public all documentation relating to Bahamas Petroleum Company’s exploratory oil drilling amid renewed calls to halt what they deem an “ill-conceived project” that threatens disaster.

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Deandre Ayton posts career-high five blocks

Following a week of postponements and three missed games due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Deandre Ayton continued to play his best basketball of the season once the Phoenix Suns returned to the court.

Challenge to the two-party system

Last week we celebrated the 54th anniversary of Majority Rule – the day we pay homage to the pioneers of our modern democracy. Whether you stayed safe at home, took a day in at the beach or exercised your constitutional right to protest, we must never forget the day’s importance. I would like us to reflect on three significant submissions contrary to the notion that The Bahamas is a two-party political nation.