Community Quote by Kareem Mortimer

“The Bahamas has a lot to say about the issues that affect it - the specific issues that also affect other communities. It offers a unique level of looking at, of entering a story. It's just like a mini-world.”

Kareem Mortimer

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I think that people always get what they deserve - whether you're around to see it or not.

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