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STATESIDE: Every flag a memory

ON this day, there were 693,274 index card-sized white plastic flags. They were neatly arrayed in 149 sections, and a light breeze stretched out many of them so the messages they bore could be read by passersby. The sun was shining. The sky was blue. Summer humidity had given way to a fresh cooler wave that made early autumnal temperatures feel a bit like San Diego.

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STATESIDE: Powell led a distinguished career

THE flags outside American defense headquarters at the Pentagon were all flying at half-staff Tuesday. Right below them, the familiar black clenched-fist MIA-POW banner saluted those still unaccounted for in overseas conflicts. A stiff northwesterly breeze kept the flags fully unfurled.

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Butler: I only gave her a hug

THE accused former butler in the $30m Sandals resort sexual assault lawsuit broke his silence over the weekend, maintaining all he did was hug the bride-to-be — at her request.

Tax uncertainty threat ‘to kill solar industry’

Solar energy providers yesterday urged the government to clarify “random and inconsistent” tax policies that are threatening “to kill an infant industry before it gets a foothold”.

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Hotel urges five-month Baha Mar opening delay

Baha Mar has been told to push the opening date for one of its hotels back by five months to April 1, 2015, with the operator branding the projected December deadline as “not accurate”.

One Bahamas

My heart, mind and prayers with the Bahamian people and the Bahamas dealing with challenging times COVID-19, ecomomic hardship and division among Bahamians. It is my prayer, hope and vision for A One Bahamas, a Bahamas where there would be no dishonesty, but trust.

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Shadow tourism minister's TNT tourism crime solution

I OFFER the following TNT Crime Prevention suggestions in my capacity as a 16-year resident of downtown “Old Nassau”, a father to a 15-year-old son and as the Shadow Minister of Tourism.

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RESULTS: Blue Marlin Track Classic - Thomas A Robinson National Stadium

• Here’s a look at the performances from the Blue Marlin Track Classic, held at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Sunday:

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Who will claim the crown?

THE 13 contestants for the titles of Miss World Bahamas and Miss Universe Bahamas were revealed at the launch of the 2014 Miss Bahamas event last night at the John Watling’s Distillery, Nassau.

BAMSI to open institute in Grand Bahama

THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute will be established in Grand Bahama, said Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray during a press conference at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Thursday.

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Sports tourism gaining momentum

SPORTS tourism continues to gain momentum in The Islands of The Bahamas with several major sporting events on the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation’s calendar.

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PM signs contract for second Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line ship

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis signed a contract for the introduction of the second ship to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the mv Grand Classica, which will commence cruises to Grand Bahama in April 2018. It was also announced that the mv Grand Celebration will resume cruises to Freeport from December 23.

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Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Track & Field Invitational this weekend in Grand Bahama

ALL six of the universities from the United States of America are now in Freeport, Grand Bahama to participate in Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Track and Field Invitational this weekend at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.

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YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: A lament for my Long Island

Hurricane Joaquin has exposed the inadequacies and failed planning of our government. The sheer devastation has the gross ineptitude, incompetent behaviour and ridiculous outlook on governance of our government.

Bahamas aviation fee defence ‘a red herring’

US airlines yesterday slammed the Government’s “red herring” defence of an air navigation system that allegedly costs just 1 percent of the fees charged by The Bahamas.

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Rahming: ‘I’m very proud of our’ CARIFTA judo team

ALTHOUGH the task was much greater than anticipated, Bahamas Judo Association president D’Arcy Rahming said they weathered the storm and Team Bahamas was able to pull off a successful hosting of their first Carifta Judo Championships.

PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continues to closely monitor the progress of the two weather systems that are expected to produce gusty winds and heavy rains that could result in flooding in the low-lying, flood prone areas of the northwest Bahamas including the islands in the extreme northwest Bahamas of Grand Bahama, Bimini and Abaco through the weekend.

Travel warnings having an impact

The Bahamas’ image and reputation as a safe place for Canadian tourists has now been impacted by the Canadian Government issuing a warning to Canadian tourist citizens that the Bahamas has a high crime rate of murders, robberies and rapes. I am deeply saddened to be sharing this news.

15 CANDIDATES FOR BRAND AMBASSADOR

Fifteen representatives from various Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) member firms are participating in the Bahamas Brand Ambassador programme, which is attempting to identify professionals who exhibit the industry's best qualities. Three Bahamas B

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$600m GB shipyard project gets approval

THE Bahama Shipyard Ltd, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, has approval for a project estimated to have a significant economic impact on Grand Bahama’s economy over the next 25 years.