With just hours to go before the March for Equal Opportunity in Downtown Nassau, we talk about what people are hoping to accomplish with the demonstration.

Plus, “In The News” we discuss the latest developments in the ongoing work permit and the US criminal deportees sagas, and one New Providence community’s complaints that their neighbourhood has become a war zone.

Also, in “Doc Talk with Dr. C”, Dr. James Constantikis of the Walk In Clinic answers questions about skin moles, sinusitis and allergies, and mammograms vs. breast ultrasounds.

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We get the “ins and outs” of global online gaming from technology consultant, C. Allen Johnson, who’s also part of the Alliance For Change.

We also have a lively and enlightening discussion about the rich and unique sub-cultures and traditions among the various islands in the country. Entertainer and Educator Sonovia Pierre tells us about the “Bahamian Music & Folk Culture” class she taught at the College of The Bahamas this past semester.

And “In The News”, we go deeper into the numbers of Bahamians deported from the United States after being convicted of crimes.

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We deconstruct male violence against women. Ulester Douglas, out of Atlanta, is in Nassau to provide consultation and training, specializing in tackling domestic violence. Dr. Robin Roberts also joins us to share his perspective on the issue.
Douglas will be part of a “Men Only Summit” tonight at Evangelistic Temple, and a special public workshop tomorrow at the Paul Farquharson Conference Centre at Police Headquarters.

Also, Susan Roberts, Founder of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, discusses the work and the needs of the Society, and gives us details about the “Luncheon on the Lawn” fundraiser this Saturday at The Balmoral.

“In The News”, we discuss the government’s proposed online gaming legislation, and concerns about US criminal deportees here in The Bahamas.

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Camille Minns, Junior Achievement Bahamas’ Most Distinguished Achiever for New Providence 2012-2013, joins us along with 2nd place finisher Alysha Dean and 3rd place finisher Adrianne Kelly.
Lashanta Smith, New Providence Program Manager, and Phil Simon, Vice Chairman, also give us details about JA Bahamas’ high school programs, including the student-led “Company Program”, the new elementary school programs, and the ongoing challenges getting young men involved in the prorgram.

Also, Amanda Coulson and John Cox tell us about three new exciting exhibitions at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas: “The John Beadle Project”, “Master Artists of The Bahamas”, and “Singlesex”. The first two open Thursday, April 25, and run through June 30 and August 25, respectively.

And “In The News”, we discuss the government’s defending of its position on tightening work permit requirements, in light of the Philppine Embassy’s concerns about its workers here in The Bahamas.

photo: Strachan; Lashanta Smith, Alysha Dean, Camille Minns, Dean, Philip Simon

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On this day after Earth Day, we get insight into recycling efforts here in The Bahamas, and the urgent need for a strategic recycling plan for the country. Our guests – Brenville Ferguson and Francisco DeCardenas with Bahamas Waste, and Ginny McKinney with Waste Not – were featured on Monday’s Earth Day Symposium on cans and cardboard recycling. They also highlight the environmental challenges with the New Providence landfill, which is currently spewing smelly smoke over most of New Providence.

“In The News”, we discuss Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s warning to web shop gamblers.

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