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Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in Bahamas?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bahamas",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FThe_Bahamas&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
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"body": "Cast: Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson\n\nGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy\n\nWhere to watch: In theaters\n\nDwight's Rating:\n\nAre you Team Good Alien? Or Team Bad Alien?\n\nWhere you stand on whether there can indeed be benevolent beings from other planets and galaxies may determine just how much you enjoy Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi/fantasy \"Disclosure Day\".\n\nIf you prefer your aliens to be hideous monsters out to eradicate human earthlings through massive destruction, well, this might not exactly satisfy your bloodlust.\n\nSpielberg loves his alien movies. You'll remember his adaptation of \"War of the Worlds\" (2005); those invaders were out to kill and take over. They were different from the visitors in his earlier films, often regarded as masterpieces: \"Close Encounters of the Third Kind\" (1977) and especially \"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\" (1982).\n\nBut with \"Disclosure Day\", he and screenwriter David Koepp are trying to get you to think about some things and to answer the question, \"If you found we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?\"\n\nAs the world teeters on the brink of World War III, a meteorologist (Emily Blunt) and a cybersecurity expert (Josh O'Connor) find themselves at the center of a movement to expose the government's cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets.\n\nSo yes, with \"Disclosure Day\", it's the human beings who are the problem. And specifically, the usual culprits -- the government.\n\nSo, this is more of an action-adventure that happens to involve aliens than an all-out \"alien movie.\" As such, we see lots of running around and car chases, with bad (government) folks in black SUVs and sedans being scary and creepy. The action sequences are thrilling. And some of the alien technology in the wrong hands leads to some exciting, mind-bending scenes.\n\nBut the questions about religion and life after death, and more -- while not hitting you over the head constantly -- are there for you to ponder. It's cerebral, but not over the top. This is a summer flick after all!\n\nHelping to keep things fun and interesting is the superb cast. Led by \"A Quiet Place\" and \"The Devil Wears Prada\" star Blunt, the Oscar nominee (\"Oppenheimer\") and Emmy winner O'Connor (Prince Charles in Netflix's \"The Crown\") make for a dynamic duo.\n\nOscar winner Colin Firth (\"The King's Speech\") will be a villain you'll love to hate. Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and especially Eve Hewson also help to keep things fascinating.\n\nThe other big star is the powerfully impactful musical score. Frequent Spielberg collaborator John Williams -- who gave us the themes for \"Indiana Jones\", \"Star Wars\", \"E.T.\", \"Harry Potter\", \"Jurassic Park\" and \"Jaws\", to name just a few -- is responsible for this stirring arrangement.\n\n(I had to look it up to confirm; Christopher Nolan [\"Oppenheimer\" and the upcoming \"The Odyssey\"] has apparently never worked with Williams. I strongly suggest he contact him for his next picture and avoid the oppressive background music always infecting his films.)\n\nHowever, even with the impressive pedigree in front of and behind the camera, some might be a little underwhelmed with \"Disclosure Day\". It may not exactly blow your mind, but it is, undoubtedly, an enjoyable summer blockbuster. And it might be a catalyst for some insightful conversations.\n\nAnd let's hope and pray that if there is intelligent life beyond Earth, they and we will all want to be on the same team.",
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"body": "Honoring dads and father figures on Father's Day shows appreciation for their hard work and dedication. It's an opportunity to express gratitude for the sacrifices they make and the love they give. So, it is fair to bet your dad appreciates receiving gifts on the day that serves as a reminder of the importance of fatherhood and awareness is raised of the crucial role they play in raising healthy, happy, and well-adjusted children.\n\nWith Niche fragrances being one of the most exciting categories within luxury beauty, The Nassau Guardian reached out to Philipa Newbold, John Bull, island coordinator, to explore scents that your dad would love to unbox on Sunday, June 21.\n\n\"Over the past several years, customers have shown a growing appreciation for fragrances that feel more personal, distinctive, and crafted with intention.\"\n\nIn response, Newbold said John Bull expanded its Niche fragrance collection with prestigious houses such as Eight & Bob, Clive Christian, and LabSolue, offering customers an opportunity to discover scents that go beyond the familiar.\n\n\"What makes Niche fragrance special is that there is no single fragrance for every man. The perfect scent should reflect his personality, his lifestyle, and the qualities that make him unique,\" she said.\n\n\"Father's Day has a way of making us reflect on the men who have helped shape our lives,\" said Newbold. \"We think about their lessons, their habits, their passions, and the memories that remain with us long after a moment has passed. Interestingly, fragrance has a unique ability to capture those memories. A familiar scent can instantly transport us back to a place, a conversation, or a person. It is one of the reasons fragrances remain such a meaningful gift.\"\n\nMore than something to be worn, Newbold said fragrance becomes part of a person's identity.\n\n\"It leaves an impression, tells a story, and often becomes a memory in itself.\"\n\nFor Newbold, Father's Day always brings to mind her own dad, the late Don P.C. Newbold.\n\n\"An architect by profession, he embodied structure, vision, and creativity. Outside his work, however, his greatest love was the ocean. He loved boats, the sea, and the freedom that came with being on the water. Those memories inspired the fragrances I find myself drawn to this Father's Day.\"\n\nCap d'Antibes by Eight & Bob is a fragrance that she said immediately evokes the ocean. Newbold described it as fresh, elegant, and adventurous.\n\n\"It captures the feeling of sea air, open horizons, and the sense of freedom that my father loved so much.\"\n\nCap d'Antibes by Eight & Bob was just one of a number of fragrances she selected that she said would make for perfect Father's Day gifts, with a fragrance for everyone.\n\nShe also selected Canapa by LabSolue, as well as Lavanda by LabSolue, Town & Country by Clive Christian, and 1872 Masculine by Clive Christian.\n\n\"While these selections are inspired by my own reflections, they also demonstrate something important about fragrance -- every scent tells a different story,\" said Newbold.\n\n\"Canapa by LabSolue represents individuality and authenticity. It reminds me of the confidence that comes from embracing who you are and encouraging others to do the same.\n\n\"Lavanda by LabSolue holds a different meaning. For me, it represents the love between a father and daughter. Soft, comforting, and familiar, it reminds me that some of life's most meaningful relationships are often expressed not through grand gestures, but through presence, guidance, and unwavering support.\"\n\nNewbold said Town & Country by Clive Christian reflects strength, character, and timeless sophistication.\n\n\"Refined and understated, it reminds us that true presence is often quiet, yet unforgettable.\"\n\nFor the dad who appreciates classic elegance, Newbold recommends Clive Christian Town & Country and 1872 Masculine which she said offer sophistication and distinction.\n\nFor the father who enjoys travel, discovery, and adventure, she said Eight & Bob Original and Cap d'Antibes provide effortless refinement and versatility.\n\nThe father who values individuality and craftsmanship, Newbold said, LabSolue's Canapa, Lavanda, and Legno Di Guaiaco offer unique compositions that stand apart from the ordinary.\n\n\"The best Father's Day fragrance is not necessarily the newest or the most expensive. It is the one that feels authentic to the man who wears it. Like a favorite watch, a well-worn leather chair, or a cherished family tradition, fragrance becomes part of a person's story. Perhaps that is the true beauty of fragrance. It is not simply about finding a scent we love. It is about finding a scent that reflects who we are, celebrates the people who matter most, and preserves memories in a way few other things can.\"\n\nNewbold said John Bull invites people to discover the world of Niche fragrance -- where every bottle tells a story, every scent reflects a personality, and every father can find a fragrance that feels uniquely his own.\n\nThe origin of Father's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. The story started with a woman named Sonora Dodd in Spokane, Washington, who was inspired by her widowed father. She and her five siblings were raised by their father, an American Civil War veteran and single parent. According to history, Dodd wanted to establish an official day equivalent to Mother's Day and proposed the idea to churches, YMCAs, and government officials. The first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane.",
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"body": "Historically and culturally, if you're not dining out at a restaurant, the much-loved crab and rice invariably will be served across many tables in The Bahamas for Father's Day. While Chef Simeon Hall encourages Bahamians to keep the tradition of this one-pot dish alive, he also offers an alternative for people who want to bring something different while continuing the one-pot tradition with a shift.\n\nHall shared with The Nassau Guardian a variation of crab and rice that he said connects directly to one of its culinary ancestors: Jollof rice, which stands as one of the most iconic dishes across West Africa.\n\n\"Jollof rice, originating in Senegal, has spread across West Africa and, through history, made its way into the Caribbean. Here in The Bahamas, our one-pot rice dishes -- from peas n' rice to crab n' rice -- carry that influence. Yet, Jollof itself is rarely seen on our tables; so this year, consider keeping tradition, but with a slight shift,\" he said.\n\nThe chef said food has always been one of the clearest ways to show care.\n\n\"This Father's Day, whether you are cooking for him or with him, the goal is simple: take the time, build the flavors, and let the table do what it has always done, bring people together. This is a reunion of sorts and an ode to fathers built into one.\"\n\nWhile he opted to shift with his Father's Day offering, Hall said he ensured what he presented was nothing short of \"thoughtful and delicious\" and approached the task as a \"layered piece.\"\n\nSomething that includes a range of ideas for fathers: a few items to elevate their time in the kitchen, a couple of base recipes to build confidence, and one standout dish for the table. So consider this both an invitation and a guide to celebrate Father's Day through food.\n\nFour things he said every father should have to become a better at-home cook, and which can be considered for gifts, he said, include an apron, scale, black nitrile gloves, and proper cooking fuel.\n\nHe said dads should not have to use the free apron that comes with the grilling tools.\n\n\"This year, get Dad a real apron. I suggest an apron from Chefworks.com. They are durable -- they last forever, and I am partial to the Uptown Cross-Back Bib Apron myself.\"\n\nHe said a scale is a must.\n\n\"From portioning fish and steaks to executing an online baking recipe, every household should have a scale. It is just as important as a knife these days. I am convinced that the OXO 11-pound stainless-steel scale is one of the best options.\"\n\nBlack nitrile gloves, according to the chef, are a simple but useful gift for a foodie dad.\n\n\"Watch any barbecue show -- every grill master, professional or amateur is wearing them. There is also something satisfying about looking the part. The brand I recently reordered was Finitex Black Nitrile Gloves.\"\n\nThe chef said he was tempted to suggest buying Dad a Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg but decided to spare everyone the agony of such a generous purchase. But he said he does believe every father deserves the proper cooking fuel for any grill.\n\n\"And yes, I am assuming he does not have a gas grill, because where is the fun in that?\"\n\nHis suggestion is to load Dad up with locally-made 16-pound E-Z Lite Native Charcoal.\n\n\"With that in place, let us talk about a few fundamentals. It is time to move away from iodized salt and begin using kosher salt; it is more consistent, easier to control, and widely used in professional kitchens. Next is understanding flavor profiles and balance. A flavor profile refers to the combination of tastes that define a dish. Balance ensures that no one element overwhelms another. If something is rich, it benefits from acidity. If something is heavy, it needs contrast. A familiar Bahamian example is adding fresh lime juice to tuna salad. Without it, the richness of the mayonnaise can feel excessive. That thinking leads us to a simple but essential base, especially compatible with BBQ and grilled items used to balance unctuousness.\"\n\nHe shared with The Nassau Guardian a Bahamian Jollof rice inspired by chefs Eric Adjepong and Serigne Mbaye, as well as pickling liquid; steak salt -- a base recipe that he said has been part of his kitchen for decades and which he uses to season and finish proteins; and kalbi marinade -- a versatile marinade he said from which the cook can take many directions. \"During my time in Hawaii, I was introduced to what I consider one of the most versatile marinades available. 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Cook down until most of the liquid has evaporated and the flavors are well developed.\n\nAdd the rice and toast briefly, stirring, until it begins to absorb the base. Stir in the stock, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook until the rice is tender.\n\nAdjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and fluff before serving.\n\nTo finish: Garnish with spice-rubbed prawns to elevate the dish. Large shrimp (U6-8) - 1 to 2 per portion. Season lightly with the steak salt and cook until just done.\n\nPICKLING LIQUID\n\n5 cups white vinegar\n\n5 cups water\n\n½ cup sugar\n\n2 tablespoons kosher salt\n\n3 cloves garlic, crushed\n\n4 dried bay leaf\n\nBlack pepper, to taste\n\nBring everything to a boil, then remove from heat and cool to room temperature. 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What unites them all is something far deeper than aesthetics: discipline, sacrifice, and the quiet, unshakeable belief that you are capable of more than you ever gave yourself credit for.\n\n\"I already had a solid foundation of muscle when I made the decision to compete, and the way I love to train aligned perfectly with what figure bodybuilding rewards: symmetry, balance, and a flow that feels both powerful and undeniably feminine. For me, it is the sweet spot between strength, athleticism and grace, and honestly, I fall in love with it all over again every season.\"\n\nQuant, who primarily competes in the figure division, has competed in numerous international competitions and excelled on various stages. She said the stiff competition has made qualifying for Ms. Olympia even more special, and urged other Bahamian women to try their hand at the sport.\n\n\"The competition is fierce, the standards are high, and the fields are deep,\" she said. \"That is part of what made earning my IFBB [International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation] pro card, and now qualifying for the 2026 Olympia, feel so significant. Hard-won is worth winning. To every Bahamian woman reading this, I want you to know, whatever federation speaks to you, whatever division lights something up inside you, stepping on an international or global stage as a Bahamian athlete and a competitor is an honor. There is no single road there.\"\n\nCharlton, who is an IFBB professional bikini competitor, said that while there are misconceptions about bodybuilding, particularly on the female side, women can maintain their femininity despite the arduous weight training required for competition.\n\n\"One of the biggest misconceptions about women's bodybuilding is that lifting weights will make women look masculine,\" she said. \"The reality is that the sport has evolved tremendously and now offers several divisions that cater to different physiques, goals, and personal preferences, including bikini, wellness, figure, women's physique, and the newly introduced fit model division... As an IFBB pro bikini competitor, I train just as hard as athletes in other bodybuilding divisions. However, the bikini division places a strong emphasis on balance, symmetry, conditioning, and overall presentation, while maintaining a feminine physique. 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"body": "While speaking on the topic of the Current State of the Economy and Public Finances, during his Contribution on the 2026/2027 Budget Debate, on June 17, 2026, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis stated that his Government's first term focused on \"Rescue and Recovery\".\n\n\"Our economy has now climbed from crisis, to recovery, to growth; and the numbers tell that story powerfully,\" Prime Minister Davis said in the House of Assembly. \"In a world disrupted by higher borrowing costs, conflict, and volatile energy prices, The Bahamas has not stood still.\"\n\nHe added: \"Our economy grew by an estimated 3.8 percent in 2025, on the heels of 4.2 percent the year before. For five consecutive years, we have grown beyond the old ceiling the doubters swore we could never break. And the income earned by the average Bahamian has pulled ahead of our regional peers -- Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago -- with the gap widening in our favour.\"\n\nPrime Minister Davis stated that nowhere was that turnaround clearer than in tourism.\n\n\"In 2021, arrivals limped in at just over two million -- a shadow of our former strength, and the Bahamians who depend on this industry were hurting,\" he said. \"So we made our first priority plain: reopen our doors, and restore the activity that puts food on Bahamian tables.\"\n\nPrime Minister Davis added: \"And look at what followed. Arrivals surged to 12.5 million by 2025, a gain of 11.4 percent in a single year. By March of 2026, we had already welcomed 3.9 million visitors, up 17.5 percent. And Grand Bahama -- an island some had quietly written off -- recorded extraordinary gains.\"\n\nHe pointed out that that strength did not rest on a single pillar.\n\n\"It showed up across the board: in construction, in financial services, in a sharp rebound in utilities, and in real estate activity - which went up nearly 20 percent,\" Prime Minister Davis said.\n\n\"We held inflation to just 0.6 percent while much of the world wrestled with rising prices,\" he added. \"And we drove unemployment down from a staggering 17.4 percent in 2021, to approximately 9.3 percent by the middle of 2025, with more Bahamians returning to work every single year.\n\n\"The more diverse our growth, the more shock-proof our economy becomes.\"\n\nHe stated that confidence was returning.\n\n\"You can see it in where the money is flowing,\" Prime Minister Davis said.\n\nHe added: \"Foreign direct investment is moving across our archipelago - like in Abaco, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, Inagua, and Long Island - fueling tourism, infrastructure, and construction, and creating jobs island by island. Our external reserves remain strong, private credit is rising, and bad loans are falling. These are the signs not of an economy that merely looks better, but of one that is fundamentally stronger.\"\n\nTurning his attention to the public finances, Prime Minister Davis noted that, when Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 struck, The Bahamas faced \"one of the worst fiscal crises in its history\", with the deficit exceeding $1 billion, and the national debt climbing to more than 100 percent of GDP.\n\n\"That was the inheritance handed to this Government,\" he said. \"And here is the turnaround.\"\n\nPrime Minister Davis added: \"Revenue has grown from under $2 billion to a projected $4.4 billion this year. Spending has been reduced from crisis-era levels to about 21 percent of GDP. The deficit has been brought down year after year, resulting in a projected fiscal surplus of $223 million this year and a primary surplus of more than five percent of GDP.\n\n\"Most importantly, the debt burden has been driven down from more than 100 percent of GDP to 64.6 percent this year, with a clear path toward 52 percent by the Financial Year 2028/29.\"\n\nHe pointed out that the cost of carrying that debt was easing too, with interest payments falling back toward three percent of GDP.\n\n\"From a $1.3 billion deficit to surplus, from deterioration to discipline - that is the distance this country has travelled,\" Prime Minister Davis said.\n\nHe also pointed out that the world had taken notice of that progress.\n\n\"We returned to the international capital markets with an 11-year, US$1.067 billion bond,\" Prime Minister Davis said. \"It was almost four times oversubscribed, drawing more than 60 investors from across three continents.\"\n\nHe added: \"The proceeds were used to retire US$767 million in older, costlier debt and ease the pressure on our finances. We pioneered a debt conversion instrument that funds marine conservation while lowering our interest costs.\n\n\"This was the largest such initiative in our history.\"\n\nPrime Minister Davis said to also consider the \"remarkable\" turnaround of the Bank of The Bahamas, that he termed \"a national institution reborn\".\n\n\"Its total assets have grown from $903.0 million in 2021, to over $1 billion in 2025,\" he noted. \"Net income leapt from $3.7 million to $30.6 million.\"\n\n\"Return on equity climbed from 2.4 percent to a whopping 13.4 percent; and its efficiency ratio sharpened from 80.7 percent to 59.6 percent,\" Prime Minister Davis added.\n\nHe pointed out that the market had \"rendered its verdict\", noting The Bank's share price had risen from $1.44 in 2021 to today's price of $8.45. Prime Minister Davis also thanked and congratulated Chairman Donna Harding-Lee, Board Members, Management and Staff for their \"sterling efforts over the past five years\".\n\n\"Bank of The Bahamas is now a stronger, more profitable institution, one that supports home ownership, expands access to credit, and serves Bahamians across our archipelago,\" he stated.\n\nPrime Minister Davis added: \"It remains this Government's policy that the Bank remain majority Government-owned; but we also believe Bahamians should share in its success. Subject to market conditions and the necessary approvals, the Government intends, over the next five-year period, to gradually divest some 20 to 25 percent of its shareholding to Bahamian investors.\n\n\"This will allow more of our people to own a piece of a revitalised national institution.\"\n\nHe stated that, above all, every one of the three major credit rating agencies - S&P, Moody's, and Fitch - had upgraded or affirmed The Bahamas, recognising what the Bahamian people had achieved.\n\n\"This is the journey of our country in just five years - from downgrade to upgrade,\" Prime Minister Davis said.\n\nHe pointed out that his Government didn't achieve those successes \"on the backs of the Bahamian people\".\n\n\"We cut the standard rate of VAT from 12 percent to 10 percent,\" Prime Minister Davis said. \"We lifted it entirely off the unprepared food families carry home from the grocery store every day -- relief they can feel every week at the cash register. We have proven that a government can be compassionate to its people and credible to the world at the very same time.\"\n\nHe added: \"We are not saying every challenge has vanished. We are saying the country is stronger and that the fundamentals are sound. We are saying growth is being sustained. And we are saying that with discipline, investment, and continued reform - and with our eyes fixed firmly on an investment-grade rating - the future of the Bahamian economy is bright.\n\n\"That is what progress looks like. And we have only just begun.\"",
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"body": "During her Contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate, on June 17, 2026, Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage the Hon. Leslia Brice noted that, for many years, discussions about national development often focused on infrastructure, education, tourism, healthcare, and economic growth.\n\n\"These discussions were important and necessary,\" she said in the House of Assembly'. \"Yet, culture was frequently treated as something separate from those conversations, despite the fact that culture influences every single one of them.\"\n\nShe added: \"Culture shapes our identity and influences how the world sees us. It supports tourism, inspires entrepreneurship, and strengthens communities.\"\n\nMinister Brice stated that culture also \"preserves our history, creates opportunities, and above all, tells the story of who we are as a people.\"\n\n\"The creation of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, therefore represents far more than an administrative change,\" she said. \"It represents a shift in thinking.\"\n\nMinister Brice added: \"It reflects a national recognition that culture deserves more than celebration. It deserves investment. It deserves policy. It deserves strategic planning. It deserves institutional support; and it deserves a permanent seat at the national development table.\n\n\"This Ministry exists because this Government understands that culture is not an accessory to development. Culture is development.\"\n\nShe quoted Marcus Garvey, who once said: \"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots\". Minister Brice added that The Bahamas' \"roots are rich, our history is profound, and our culture is magnificent\".\n\n\"This Ministry exists to ensure those roots are never lost -- and that every Bahamian, wherever they live, can draw strength from the depth of who we are as a people,\" she stated.\n\nMinister Brice added: \"Every decision this Ministry makes, every programme we fund, every record we preserve, every artist we support, comes back to one question: 'how do we ensure future generations know who we are?'.\"\n\nShe then gave a hypothetical situation.\n\n\"I think often about a little girl, born right here in The Bahamas, fifty years from now,\" Minister Brice said. \"One day she will sit down and ask an artificial intelligence system: 'Tell me about Bahamian culture\".\n\nShe continued: \"The answer she receives will depend entirely on what we do today. Will it be drawn from documented Bahamian stories, our music, our art, our Junkanoo, our oral histories, and our community memory? Or will it be pieced together from whatever fragments happened to survive?\"\n\nMinister Brice stated that that was not a hypothetical for the future.\n\n\"It is a decision being made in this chamber, in this budget, this year,\" she said.\n\nMinister Brice added: \"A nation that fails to invest in its culture risks losing its identity. A nation that fails to preserve its heritage risks forgetting its history. A nation that fails to support its creatives risks limiting its future potential.\"\n\nShe stated that that was why the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage mattered.\n\n\"That is why this work matters,\" Minister Brice said. \"And that is why I am honoured to play a role in helping to shape the next chapter of cultural development in The Bahamas.\"\n\nShe added: \"The question before us is no longer whether culture matters. The question before us is how we maximize the power of culture to strengthen communities, create opportunities, preserve our heritage, and contribute meaningfully to national development.\n\n\"That is the work before this Ministry; and that is the work we have already begun.\"",
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