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FRONT PORCH: Ongoing struggle to emancipate colonised minds

“The most important area of domination [is] the mental universe of the colonised, the control, through culture, of how people perceive themselves and their relationship to the world.” – Jason Hickel

FACE TO FACE: Goofing around in class with the future PM - what would come next?

Too often when we see successful people, we automatically think they had it made or the road was well paved for them.

Tom 'The Bird' Grant dies, aged 72

TOM BERUTTI ‘The Bird’ Grant passed away on Thursday after he went into a diabetic coma in hospital on Monday.

Knights take it all

Coach Trevor Grant got a chance to celebrate another Government Secondary Schools Sports Association senior boys title.

FACE TO FACE: What is the measure of a man? Remembering Obie Wilchcombe

“THE ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” said Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bahamas close to capturing its sixth straight CARIFTA Swimming Championship

TEAM Bahamas drew closer to capturing its sixth straight and eight out of nine CARIFTA Swimming Championship title on day three of the four-day competition last night at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.

Public has its say on marital rape issue

THE issue of marital rape and whether it should become a crime has become a hot topic of debate in recent weeks, more than eight years after the last Ingraham administration shelved legislation to do just that amid public backlash.In light of the pub

SPORTS NOTES

VOLLEYBALL NPVA FINALS THE New Providence Volleyball Association is slated to begin its championship series at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday night. In the ladies’ opener at 7:30pm, the Lady Defenders will play the Scottsdale Vixens, while th

FACE TO FACE: Novie - deep down and soulful, on stage and off

For many years, she was a lead singer in the popular local band “Visage”. She has that signature voice you know the moment you hear it – it’s soul stirring, deep and meaningful. A few years ago, she became a solo artist and continues to make her mark, not only as one of The Bahamas’ beloved entertainers, but as an educator who guides hundreds of Bahamian students in the field of music.

Keyshawn breaks national record in senior boys’ javelin

KEYSHAWN Strachan wanted to go out in style as he competed in his final Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championships. He did so by carrying the banner for the St John’s College Giants with a Bahamas national record breaking performance in the senior boys’ javelin.

FACE TO FACE: A life lived helping us all learn

Why is it that all librarians are similar in personality? I am not referring to the misconception of a fussy old person who hates noise. I am talking about the trend of librarians being level-headed, helpful, resourceful, friendly people with a quiet spirit and gentle demeanour. Dorcas Bowler is the epitome of that description.

New champions crowned at the Bahamas Judo Nationals

THE Bahamas Judo Federation held its national championship at Holy Family Parish Activity Center this past weekend. Forty-eight athletes aged six to 25 participated.

A birthday bash to remember

IT was a birthday celebration, highlighted by a pair of Masters Softball League games and entertainment that included rake-n-scrape, marching bands and a Junkanoo rush-out, that left the Rev. Dr. William Thompson flabbergasted.

Penn Relays: Three teams qualify for 14th IAAF World Championships

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ mission to have all four relay teams qualified for the 14th IAAF World Championships in Russia was almost completed at the Penn Relay Festival over the weekend.

Sports in brief

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2013/14 regular season with a double header at AF Adderley Gym on Monday night.

Star Trackers Classic has CARIFTA qualifiers

DESPITE the inclement weather, which forced officials to finish the meet ahead of time, at least a pair of CARIFTA Games qualifying standards were established in the same event at the Star Trackers Track Classic on Saturday.

New Year expectations

Coming out of the COVID- 19 pandemic, sports took off and many of the sporting bodies were thrilled to be back in action. And as they transition to the new year, there are even more exciting expectations for the new year.

Grace Komolafe qualifies for CARIFTA in the high jump

ALTHOUGH she competed in a younger age group, Grace Komolafe emerged as the lone qualifier for the 2023 Golden Jubilee CARIFTA Games at the DTSP Wolfpack Track and Field meet at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Saturday.

FACE TO FACE: A life helping others then Michelle faced her own battle to survive

When a doctor tells you to say your final goodbyes to loved ones, sometimes there’s no coming back. It can be a harrowing moment. The anaesthesiologist asks you to count backwards from ten to one, and the doctor has already told you that you may not survive. But when you have faith, be it as small as a mustard seed, you can overcome anything – and Dr Michelle C Major did just that.

Sir Arlington honoured at Government House Bahamas Olympic Committee hosts gala awards reception for past president of almost 40 years ww

Sir Arlington Butler’s only regret was the fact that his deceased wife, Sheila, was not present to help him receive the long-awaited award recognition from the Bahamas Olympic Committee.

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