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Cat Island project nearly 'off to races'

THE Government is considering a proposal for Cat Island that could potentially create hundreds of new jobs, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

Relocation 'Giving' gift store a boost

The Art of Giving, one of Freeport’s leading boutique gift shops, has moved to a new downtown location at No. 9 Seventeen Plaza.

MP grabbed by police says actions by officers were inappropriate

THE actions of the police in the House of Assembly yesterday were inappropriate according to Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn, who was grabbed by officers attempting to forcibly move him.

Senate FNMs join boycott

FREE National Movement senators yesterday followed their colleagues who boycotted parliament on Monday because of the suspension of their leader, Dr Hubert Minnis, from the House.

GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes, Prime Minister Perry Christie, opposition Leader Hubert Minnis, and other government officials were on hand yesterday to officially announce One Bahamas’s “Unity Walk”, set to take place at 6.30am on Saturday, February 23.

Former acting police chief dies, aged 60

FORMER Acting Commissioner of Police Christopher McCoy has died at his home.

Child killed in Eleuthera road crash

A CHILD became the country’s latest traffic fatality when the driver of the car he was in lost control on an Eleuthera highway yesterday.

Calvary Deliverance Church 'First Pastoral Anniversary'

THE leadership and congregation of Calvary Deliverance Church, East Street South, will celebrate their first “First Pastoral Anniversary” during December 6 - 8. After a year of hard work and dedication to God’s call, the Calvary Deliverance Church family invites the entire Bahamas to join in the 1st Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of beloved Pastor James Newry and his wife First Lady Queenie Newry on Friday December 6 and Sunday December 8, 2013.

Water Corp strikes payments agreement

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has implemented an intensive Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan-funded programme, in a bid to improve overall service levels and put it on the path to financial sustainability.

Sports in brief

Dr Jennifer Davis, DC, a sports and spine rehab specialist in Rockville, Maryland, has been selected for inclusion in the forthcming 2014-15 edition of the Trademark Who’s Who.

AML fears for New Year after 'awful' September

AML Foods has serious “concerns” for its early 2014 performance, following a September that its chief executive described as “easily our worst month” since he took the post six-seven years ago.

Suspect accused of raping girl, 12

FREEPORT – A 25-year-old Abaco man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl is on trial in the Supreme Court on Grand Bahama.

Police chief speaks out

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said he was “very, very disappointed” with comments made by “some persons who should know better” regarding the deaths of two men while in police custody.

New KB album features all star cast

THE track list to KB’s new album includes noticeable names from across the country. From Papa Smurf and Jitana to the late T’rez Hepburn and the New Entry Band, the KB and Friends Volume 4 album embraces a wide range of talent.

Students take part in math workshop

MORE than 30 students participated in the 10th Primary Mathematics Students’ Workshop.

Star Trackers set to host its annual track classic

THE Star Trackers Track and Field Club is all set to host its annual Baker Concrete/Greyco Ltd ‘Star Performers Track Classic 2013’ 9am to 9pm February 4 at the Thomas A Robinson Track & Field Stadium.