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Breaking news correspondent for @Reuters . RTs and likes ≠ agreements. DMs open. jasper.ward @thomsonreuters .com

Washington, DC
Joined January 2015
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Sir Sidney Poitier has died. He was 94. Poitier was the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He was also the first Bahamian actor to do so.
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POLICE: A 15-year-old is missing.
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When Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, departed The Bahamas with her husband, the Duke of Cambridge, on Saturday night, she departed as more than just a member of the British royal family. She departed as an honorary “island gal”.
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I've tested negative.
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POLICE: A 15-year-old girl is missing.
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I swear my puff never fixed but whatever. #NewProfilePic 📸: Torrell Glinton
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After a fabulous four years, I will bid farewell to @GuardianNassau this week. I'm grateful to my editors (Candia, Juan and Travis) who helped me grow as a journalist. I'm excited to soon start a new adventure as a breaking news correspondent at @Reuters .
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I was recently exposed to COVID-19. I'm getting tested this morning. Wish me luck!
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Junkanoo has returned to Bay Street for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official visit to The Bahamas
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Blue tick ay?
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The Duke of Cambridge said his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, had "a soft spot for The Bahamas".
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The Duchess of Cambridge greets spectators on Bay Street.
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D'Lani Smith, two, was shot in the head during the Jerome Avenue massacre last month. Although she still as bullet fragments in her brain, her mother said she is doing fine and is still "the typical boss baby". This video was recorded last week.
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The duke and duchess of Cambridge have touched down in The Bahamas for the queen’s platinum jubilee.
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This year, I return to my alma mater, the University of The Bahamas, as a part time professor. 🤓
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Celebrations are underway on Bay Streets as scores of spectators await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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In his speech at the governor general’s reception, Prince William said the welcome the Bahamian people gave him and his wife, Catherine, in Parliament Square was "unforgettable".
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While speaking at the governor general's reception in The Bahamas, the Duke of Cambridge said, "We support with pride and respect your decisions about your future. Relationships evolve. Friendship endures."
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They have Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, making conch salad down in Abaco.
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The Duke of Cambridge said Bahamians are "courageous, determined, creative and talented". "You live by your national motto: forward, upward, onward together," he said.
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Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said Prince William was impressed with Coral Vita, which won his inaugural Earthshot Prize. "He offered to lend whatever assistance he can in his efforts to restore our coral reefs," the prime minister said.
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UPDATE: Police said Miller Georges was reunited with his family
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POLICE: A 15-year-old boy is missing.
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The streets of Bay Street are lined with people as we await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are scheduled to attend a cultural event in Rawson Square.
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How it started: How it's going:
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@ovadosethedj
OvaDose.
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How it started: How it’s going:
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After three days of covering the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I'm done. Where we vibin' tonight?
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NYE 2019 vs NYE 2020
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The Duke of Cambridge said the work of Coral Vita is "inspiring and reminds us that a healthier, happier world is entirely within reach".
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A black woman is the vice president elect for the United States of America. Wow.
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Of 12 finalist for Oxford University's Rhodes Scholarship, four Bahamians represented a quarter of the exceptional individuals to reach the final level of the selection process. They are Lauren Ritchie, Shone Nairn, Zoe Brown and Ethan Knowles.
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I ain't hip like y'all. What does this mean?
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MAKE THE BAHAMAS COVID-FREE AGAIN!
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Ragged Island is officially the first major island in The Bahamas to be 100 percent solar, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
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Born. Bred. Ga dead. 🇧🇸 Happy 47th independence, Bahamas!
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Bahamas has won both the men's and women's 400m in #Olympics Congratulations to @Hey_ItsShaunae 🇧🇸🥇  #GoldOnEverything
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Here's to 26 years. #VirgoSeason
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Isaias needs to be the first and last storm to impact The Bahamas this season.
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. @Hey_ItsShaunae just got her gold medal 🥇🇧🇸
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Minnis announced the elimination of VAT on baby and adult diapers, and sanitary pads and tampons for women.
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I met a big celebrity ( @ovadosethedj ) today.
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Go away, COVID.
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How it started How it's going (March 11, 2020) (October 21, 2020)
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Perhaps one of my favorite photos from the royal visit 📸: BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs
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Prince William is expected to visit The Bahamas next month, according to the Daily Mail. The visit will coincide with Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
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A mother welcomes her son and daughter home after not seeing them for more than two months. The nine-year-old girl and six-year-old boy were stuck in the Berry Islands with their grandparents during the pandemic.
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I guess this counts as my first real photo of 2021.
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(I still staying home tho)
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We have exceeded 1,000 COVID-19 recoveries.
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As of Saturday, there will be no curfew in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas has been in a state of emergency since March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, officials at the Department of Meteorology are urging Bahamians to prepare for possible category one or two hurricane this weekend. 2020 ain't it.
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Where is the celebrity? I only see me 👀
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Today we met a local celebrity!🤩 You do such an awesome job of keeping everyone informed, so here’s a small token of our appreciation. Keep up the great work!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🎉 @jasperward94
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True life: I started working for my newspaper 807 days ago and I'm still trying convince myself that I'm a real journalist. 📸: Torrell Glinton
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I was really hoping this case wouldn't end this way jrd. This is so sad #MiyaMarcano
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Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96. The Bahamas will have a king for the first time since 1952.
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The Bahamas has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic for roughly seven months. Many healthcare workers, law enforcement officers and other frontline workers have risked their lives to ensure the safety of our country during this time. To them, I say thank you. #NationalHeroesDay
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No new COVID-19 cases were reported on New Providence today.
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Don't shoot ya shot den 🥴
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"Facebook better than Twitter" 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
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Did I do it right?
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😈🕰
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Fashion Killa♎️💫🇧🇸🇯🇲
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Let’s see y’all graduation pics😊
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Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis explains why he changed the curfew.
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POLICE: A 72-year-old man is missing.
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😣
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2021 took Cicely Tyson in January and Betty White in December. I don't like that.
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March 15, 2020, was really the day everything changed.
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I love the tributes to Sir Sidney but can we please leave “the” Bahamas in 2021? It’s The Bahamas. Please start capitalizing the “T” in 2022. Thanks.
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A hurricane is expected to hit The Bahamas during a weekend lockdown. ...while some Hurricane Dorian survivors are still living in tents.
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This adulting wybe ain't jiggy, bey.
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Today, we eat.
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So let’s talk about how Jasper ⁦ @jasperward94 ⁩ is the number one for Bahamas trends.
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One ting I ga spend money on is food.
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Vacation, is that you, playa? #FeaturingMyDryPuff 📸: @_calligra 📍: Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau
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If there's one meme that describes the COVID-19 pandemic in The Bahamas, it has to be this
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POLICE: Officers at the Elizabeth Estates Police Station are seeking the public's assistance in locating the parent or guardian of the boy shown in this photo. He was found wandering in the eastern district and gave his name as Percevil Knowles, three years old.
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As of 5:15 p.m., there are no new COVID-19 cases or recoveries in The Bahamas, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Delon Brennen.
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Prince Charles is expected to attend The Bahamas' celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of independence next year. In November, the prime minister said he invited the Prince of Wales who agreed and was "very enthusiastic".
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We need to have a conch salad competition in July for our 50th. Each island should be represented. And please, no mayo.
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The Duke and Duchess during their courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister today 📸: @itsericrose / BIS
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The nurse told me that I'm one of only five people who came to Princess Margaret Hospital to donate blood to a stranger in the past month. Let's change that. Donate a pint and save a stranger's life.
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Here's to surviving March 2020 and hoping for a better March 2021.
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PM: Starting next weekend, the weekend lockdowns will be lifted.
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Two Bahamian women — Christina Adderley, from Eleuthera, and Emily Bain, from New Providence — were granted scholarships and will spend about 12 months onboard various Disney Cruise Line vessels, gaining onboard experience and working toward their maritime certifications.
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One hundred and fifty-four people have died from COVID-19 in The Bahamas since March. That's 154 birthdays and anniversaries that won't be celebrated. COVID ain't a joke or game. Take it seriously.
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Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis testing the equipment at MacFit West.
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Caribbean Bowl has started.
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POLICE: A 14-year-old girl is missing.
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The Ministry of Health reported 99 additional COVID-19 recoveries.
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The Ministry of Health reported 80 additional COVID-19 recoveries yesterday. There were more recoveries than new cases reported.
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The duke and duchess of Cambridge are headed to the Office of the Prime Minister for a courtesy call on Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at the governor general's reception at Baha Mar. They were met by Governor General Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and other senior officials. 📸: @ZNSBahamas242
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The weekend lockdown is over. Please don't use that as an excuse to wild out on the streets of New Providence and Abaco. We're still in a pandemic.
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100 new followers today? Wow! I really ain't deserving of this 😭 Thank all 2,593 of y'all for following my daily news updates (and other random tweets) during this pandemic. I hope y'all staying safe.
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A Grand Bahama resident has been awarded a Chevening scholarship.
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So, da wybe over. No additional restrictions. No relaxation of restrictions.
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The Bahamas has no new COVID-19 cases for the sixth consecutive day, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Delon Brennen. The total stands at 96.
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Today marks 11 months since Hurricane Dorian ravaged Abaco and Grand Bahama. It's heartbreaking to think about how West Grand Bahama residents are now preparing for Hurricane Isaias. I wish y'all safety this weekend.
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The Bahamas has exceeded 3,000 COVID-19 recoveries.
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My boss just pointed out that the number of recoveries is now higher than the number of active cases
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