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EntertainmentApril 1, 2019 at 12:06 am Eyewitness News

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Comics industry rising

Lack of government support is no laughing matter With half of the top 10 grossing films of 2018 based on comic books – an industry estimated to be around $865 million in the United States, according to market research group IbisWorld – a local illustrator and animator has called for increased government support. “[We […]

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April 1, 2019 at 12:06 am | Eyewitness News

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Thompson presented with book describing GB

FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA– Author Rudy Sawyer made a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson on Monday, March 25, 2019, where he presented the Minister with a copy of his new book, ‘Grand Bahama Treasure & Tour Guide: Settlements and Freeport.’ The book is a comprehensive fact-based compilation of information […]

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March 27, 2019 at 2:15 am | Eyewitness News

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UB professor Dr. Giavana Jones launches first book

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – “For many of us there is no easy way to let go. We just have to let it go,” explains Dr. Giavana Jones known as Dr. Gia to many of her clients. She candidly shares why most women often feel overwhelmed and are expected to juggle all the demands of life simultaneously […]

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January 23, 2019 at 3:30 am | Eyewitness News

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Author Alice Walker criticized for support of writer’s book

NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Alice Walker and The New York Times are drawing fire after she praised an author who critics say expresses anti-Semitism and is a conspiracy theorist. In an interview in Sunday’s “By The Book” column, the 74-year-old author of “The Color Purple” said David Icke’s 1995 book, “And The […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Alice Walker and The New York Times are drawing fire after she praised... read more »

December 19, 2018 at 3:05 am | Eyewitness News

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Education minister applauds teen author

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The year just keeps getting better for new, young author Sierra Blair – her latest release appearing in the iconic Atlantis resort, a courtesy call with the Governor-General and now days away from her 15th birthday high praise from high-ranking education officials during a one-on-one sit down and courtesy call. “It is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The year just keeps getting better for new, young author Sierra Blair – her latest release appearing... read more »

December 12, 2018 at 4:05 am | Eyewitness News

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Michelle Obama surprises Detroit students at Motown Museum

DETROIT (AP) — Michelle Obama surprised a group of Detroit college students on Tuesday afternoon, walking into the Motown Museum as the young men of color took part in a roundtable discussion on education. The former first lady was greeted with smiles, looks of astonishment and applause after entering the second floor of the building […]

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December 12, 2018 at 12:20 am | Eyewitness News

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EntertainmentDecember 10, 2018 at 5:15 am Tamara McKenzie

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Journalist releases first e-book of poems

Hard copies available Jan 2019 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – It was a night that left attendees mesmerized and longing for more as they were totally captivated by the poems read by journalist Jimenita Zamora Swain, who officially launched her e-book, “All in My Head – Love, Life & Lessons” as well as the Zamora brand on […]

Hard copies available Jan 2019 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – It was a night that left attendees mesmerized and longing for more... read more »

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EntertainmentNovember 30, 2018 at 4:00 am Eyewitness News

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Atwood writing ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel, out in 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to public demand, and a certain American president, Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to her million-selling “The Handmaid’s Tale.” “The Testaments” will be published next September by Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, the publisher announced Wednesday. The book is set 15 years after the final scene of Offred, narrator of “The […]

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November 30, 2018 at 4:00 am | Eyewitness News

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Photographer hosts book signing on Eleuthera

If a picture is worth a thousand words Italian photographer Alessandro Sarno said a mouth full in his coffee table, photo book, Eleuthera: The Garden of Freedom and its complimenting travel guide, White Bull on the Highway – a beautiful way for armchair travellers to explore the idyllic island and for locals to rediscover favoured hideaways. The official book […]

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November 27, 2018 at 4:30 am | Eyewitness News

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APNewsBreak: Obama’s book sells 1.4 million copies in a week

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” has become a massive hit. Crown Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the former first lady’s memoir has sold more than 1.4 million copies in print and digital formats in the U.S. and Canada in the seven days since it was released Nov. 13. Based on […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” has become a massive hit. Crown Publishing told The Associated Press on Wednesday... read more »

November 22, 2018 at 5:55 am | Eyewitness News

EntertainmentNovember 12, 2018 at 3:15 am Theo Sealy

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Exumas famous ‘Swimming Pigs’ featured in new book

A young Canadian author has taken one of his most exciting experiences in The Bahamas and has penned a new hard-cover book, “Pigs Of Paradise,” which chronicles the phenomena of a herd of swimming pigs who call The Exumas home. Eight months after deciding to embark on what he called an “ambitious journey,” Canadian author […]

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November 12, 2018 at 3:15 am | Theo Sealy

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AP NewsBreak: Michelle Obama rips Trump in new book

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama blasts President Donald Trump in her new book, writing how she reacted in shock the night she learned he would replace her husband in the Oval Office and tried to “block it all out.” She also denounces Trump’s “birther” campaign questioning her husband’s citizenship, calling it bigoted […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama blasts President Donald Trump in her new book, writing how she reacted... read more »

November 9, 2018 at 1:10 am | Eyewitness News

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Bahamian author’s book sold at Barnes & Noble

Award-winning Bahamian Author and Journalist Arthia Nixon recently debuted her third novel, Elevators, which is currently being sold at Barnes & Noble Bookstore. In an online interview with Eyewitness News on Monday, Nixon shared her thought process and inspiration behind the book.. She said she realized she needed a break from journalism and with the […]

Award-winning Bahamian Author and Journalist Arthia Nixon recently debuted her third novel, Elevators, which is currently being sold at Barnes... read more »

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Author tells of kidnapping by pirates he’d gone to interview

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Scott Moore is walking a bit gingerly these days, but it has nothing to do with the 2½ years he spent imprisoned by Somali pirates, the beatings he suffered, his time spent in chains or the lousy food that caused him to lose 40 pounds. “I got thumped by a […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Scott Moore is walking a bit gingerly these days, but it has nothing to do... read more »

July 23, 2018 at 9:50 am | Eyewitness News

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The Beatles’ ‘All You Need Is Love’ adapted for picture book

NEW YORK (AP) — Two new children’s books will add pictures to the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing announced Thursday that the series will begin with “All You Need Is Love,” featuring illustrations by Marc Rosenthal. It comes out in January through the imprint Little Simon. The second […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Two new children’s books will add pictures to the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.... read more »

July 19, 2018 at 5:01 pm | Eyewitness News

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Bahamas in the running to win big with JetBlue reading programme

The Bahamas has a unique opportunity to win $25,000 in children’s books thanks to JetBlue’s Soar with Reading programme. The project, now in its eighth year, is currently holding the first round of competition which is being held online until July 20. The Bahamas is currently in second place behind the Dominican Republic in the Latin […]

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July 6, 2018 at 5:50 am | Eyewitness News

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EntertainmentJune 22, 2018 at 5:19 pm Eyewitness News

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Michelle Obama discusses new memoir at library conference

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will discuss her upcoming memoir “Becoming” as she kicks off the American Library Association’s annual conference in New Orleans. Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will moderate a conversation Friday with Obama at the city’s convention center. Obama’s book chronicles the experiences that have shaped her, […]

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June 22, 2018 at 5:19 pm | Eyewitness News

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BTC’s Long Island team volunteers for Earth Day

In recognition of Earth Day, BTC’s iVolunteer team in Long Island spent the day teaching students about the importance of caring for the environment. BTC provided trees for the five primary schools in Long Island and copies of the popular children’s’s story book, “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. The BTC team and the students also […]

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April 25, 2018 at 7:27 am | Eyewitness News