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Columbus Isles Arawaks, New Providence Buccaneers capture gold in volleyball

THE women of the Columbus Isles Arawaks and the New Providence Buccaneers men’s team captured the gold medals for volleyball last night at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium.

Summertime and sailing returns with the successful launch of Regatta in the Abacos

THE rebirth of the summer sailing regatta in the Abacos was a success and demonstrated “the spirit of sailing in grand style”.

UK Minister for the Americas and Caribbean commends Bahamas on 50th Independence

THE UK’s National Archive of materials on Bahamian Independence is to be digitised, giving a chance to glimpse the document relating to the foundation of our nation.

Are we truly Independent Bahamas?

HAPPY 50th Anniversary Bahamas: What should we do in the next 50 years and beyond? Considerations for constitutional change.

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Women accused of stealing over $200k from hotel where she worked granted bail

A WOMAN was granted $8,000 bail after being accused of stealing over $200K from an inn in Harbour Island where she once worked.

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Police investigate suspected suicide of 18-year-old girl

POLICE are investigating the suspected suicide of an 18-year-old girl.

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Minister Mario Bowleg: ‘The crowd is beginning to swell’

AFTER watching the first five days of competition in the sixth Bahamas Games, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he’s impressed by what he’s seen so far.

Independence holiday sees Family Island visitors soar

FAMILY Islands are reporting high volumes of visitors over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

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FACE TO FACE: Arlene Nash-Ferguson’s legacy - The ‘Mother’ of modern Junkanoo

SHE was a little girl, just four years old when she first stepped foot on Bay Street in a colourful, completely fringed outfit to rush in the Junkanoo parade. It was adorable to see little Arlene performing. With eyes beaming and a big, bright smile, she moved to the beat of the Junkanoo drum.

EDITORIAL: Now that celebrations are over, what’s next?

The celebrations are done. The nation is 50. The road to 50 has at times seemed as if it has been long. The flag has been carried from island to island. Our anthem has been sung – though never too often. We have certainly worn our laurels this golden jubilee year, now we must make sure we do not rest on them.

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JUBILANT! Events across the country as nation marks its 50th anniversary year

A CELEBRATORY atmosphere gripped Clifford Park and other sites around the country as The Bahamas marked 50 years of independence from British rule late Sunday night to early Monday morning.

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Lady Buccaneers strike gold

The sixth edition of the Bahamas Golden Jubilee Games returned to New Providence this past Friday. Among the sporting disciplines to kick off the competition this weekend were volleyball, baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming, sailing, edukarting and cycling.

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Grand Bahama Lucayans win battle in the pool

THE Grand Bahama Lucayans, behind the top performance from Marvin Johnson, came and conquered the swimming competition at the sixth Bahamas Games.

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Jay surges ahead to secure win for NP Buccaneers

Road race segment of cycling competition complete

JAY Major surged ahead in the sprint to secure the New Providence Buccaneers only win in the cycling competition as the road race completed their segment of the sixth Bahamas Games.

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NP Buccaneers knock off the Eleuthera Adventurers

Book ticket to gold medal game in baseball

IN a battle of two remaining undefeated teams, the New Providence Buccaneers knocked off the Eleuthera Adventurers to book their ticket to the gold medal game for baseball in the sixth Bahamas Games.

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Clash of the titans for gold, silver and bronze medals in tennis action

THE clash of the titans for the gold, silver and bronze medals in tennis at the sixth Bahamas Games will not include the New Providence Buccaneers.

It’s a new beginning for our Bahamas

A letter to Bahamaland:

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RICK FOX: Bahamas and climate change at a crucial juncture

Half a century ago, the Bahamas took its first steps as an independent nation, vibrant with potential and promise. Today, however, we confront an existential crisis, brought on by global forces far beyond our control.

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King Charles congratulates Bahamas on Independence anniversary

The Bahamas has received a congratulations message for the 50th anniversary of Independence from King Charles III.

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Bahamas Games accreditation centre gives information on process

ONE of the busiest spots at the Golden Jubilee Bahamas Games is the accreditation centre at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.