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Religious notes

Throughout the ages, the great hyms of the church have been a source of encouragement, expression, inspiration and testimony to Christians’ faith all over the world. These hymns have formed the foundation for worship in every sect of Christendom.

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Largest passing-out parade in RBDF history

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force welcomed its largest batch of recruits at a passing out parade at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.

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‘Parade route agreed with police’

BAHAMAS National Festival Commission Chairman Paul Major yesterday defended the decision to have Junkanoo Carnival band members parade through the inner city, explaining that the “scenic” route proposed by the Bahamas Carnival Band Owners Association for the Road Fever parade would cause “traffic jams” and be “near impossible to control”.

Landfill manager to add 70 more workers

The New Providencelandfill manager yesterday said it expects to add an extra 70 persons to its payroll by summer to work in its new $4 million recycling facility.

Taxi union chief fears Baha Mar ‘exclusion’

A taxi union leader yesterday said all drivers should be eligible to do business with Baha Mar, adding that he has been arguing for the same reforms proposed by the resort developer for the past 20 years.

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TRIBUNE COLUMNIST IS ONE OF 24 ATTORNEYS CALLED TO BAHAMAS BAR

TRIBUNE columnist Adrian Gibson was one of 24 new attorneys given the legal right to practise law in the Bahamas after they were called to the Bahamas Bar yesterday.

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Top seeds Falcons and Hurricanes go home

The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) softball playoffs got underway yesterday with two number one seeds being eliminated from playoff performance.

Thrilling action in Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament

There is now some clarity after another day of thrilling action in the Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament.

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Wilson may sue teachers union

LAWYERS representing Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson and treasurer Lorraine Knowles delivered an ultimatum to BUT’s executive council yesterday: rescind the suspension of the pair by 5pm or face legal action.

Renew set May 1 date for full capacity recycling

NEW Providence’s landfill management said yesterday that it expects its new recycling facility to be completed and operating at full capacity by May 1, describing the recent fire at the site as more of a “distraction” rather than a setback to the company’s overall operations.

Investment tips for young Bahamians

YOUNG Bahamians from New Providence, Andros and Grand Bahama are being introduced to investment techniques so they can get a better understanding of the value and management of money by leading sector company, Colina Financial Advisors Ltd (CFAL).

Praise for songwriter's anti-crime message

BY DENISE MAYCOCK

Nursing graduates honoured in ceremony

NINE graduates of the College of the Bahamas nursing programme have been recognised at the first pinning ceremony in Grand Bahama at Pelican Bay.

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CAC Games: Boxer Hield advances out of round of 16

THE second and final week of action for Team Bahamas at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games kicked off in Veracruz, Mexico, over the weekend with boxing, cycling and sailing taking the spotlight.

Is BTC really the nation's once more?

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Talks with Turks and Caicos over Haitian migration

THE government started bilateral talks yesterday with Turks and Caicos Islands officials with a view to formulating policies to curb illegal Haitian migration in both countries.

The schedule

GLASGOW, Scotland — Here’s a look at the schedule for Team Bahamas at the 2014 Commonwealth Games:

Regis first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated in Olympic qualifier

RUDOLPH Regis was the first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated from the AIBA 2016 World Qualification Event for the Olympic Games.

Tech Talk

• LOS ALAMOS, a once secret city where scientists participated in the United States’ classified World War II nuclear development programme, can now be experienced much like it was then with a new app.

DNA blasts Govt over failure to ‘stand up’ for Sandals workers

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) yesterday expressed “dismay” yesterday after some 600 workers at Sandals Royal Bahamian were made redundant, blasting the Christie administration for failing to “stand up” for the workers and make the resort “fall in line”.