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Abaco hurricane shelter progress inspected by govt and dignitaries

SHRI R. Masakui, High Commissioner for India to Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the British Virgin Island inspected a hurricane shelter under construction in Abaco.

Investors unanimously re-elect Bank's Board

Commonwealth Bank’s shareholders have voted unanimously to return all 10 directors to the Board at its Annual General Meeting.

Shenseea should be banned

A US-based online news site recently reported that The Bahamas leads the world in rape cases per capita. According to the site, the rate is pegged at 133 per 100,000 people. In the Caribbean country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the rate is 112 per 100,000; while in Jamaica it is 51 per 100,000.

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Shock as teacher collapses and dies at school

A VETERAN public school teacher collapsed yesterday at the R M Bailey Senior High School and later died after complaining that he was feeling ill, Director of Education Lionel Sands confirmed yesterday.

UK university addresses Institute on banker MBA

The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS) last week welcomed the UK’s Bangor University to speak on its Chartered Banker MBA programme options, which are specially tailored to working professionals and can be taken on-site or online.

AML franchise giving ‘amazing’ sales at Mall

AML Foods yesterday said its second Carl’s Jr location was producing “amazing” sales numbers, with the wait for the correct locations already paying off.

CHAMBER VOICE: Emphasise productivity mediums before social

We exist in an advanced technological age. Everyone in our corporate world is required to master some form of technology in order to survive and perform even their basic functions.

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‘Why should we believe you?’, key witness asked by lawyer

A DEFENCE attorney asked a key witness in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others why jurors should believe her testimony after she admitted to lying to police during her record of interview.

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Supreme Court jury asks to visit scene of gasoline theft

FREEPORT – A Supreme Court jury has asked to visit the Police Force Garage, from where some 200 gallons of gasoline disappeared in November 2010. The on site visit is scheduled to take place on Friday.

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‘Concern’ over locals being able to access golf courses

The lack of accessibility to facilities has displaced the local golf community in recent years and the issue took centre stage as the Bahamas Golf Federation hosted an executive from the sport’s governing body worldwide.

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Bahamas on ‘right track’ to host Commonwealth Youth Games

THE Bahamas Government and the Bahamas Olympic Committee went all out over the last few days to ensure that Louise Martin, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, gives the Bahamas a favourable response in the bid to host the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.

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Status on barge clean-up in Long Island unclear

DESPITE pleas for a resolution by Long Island MP Adrian Gibson earlier this month, government officials have been unable to clearly state the status of operations related to remediation of a wrecked barge that washed ashore in October.

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Contracts signed for Exuma projects

Minister of Public Works and Transport Neko Grant flew into Exuma, Wednesday afternoon, for the contract signing ceremony of various infrastructure works for that island.

Perverse and ignorant comments

Was the PLP’s Mall Renovation Estimate Inflated?

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30k may be voting in early poll

ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson announced yesterday that the advanced poll for the next general election will be held on September 9 - with about 30,000 people eligible to take part.

Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial

Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Editorial of March 14,2012 headed "Bahamas Hot Mix meets internal standards" We represent Bethell's Trucking and Heavy Equipment Service Limited (the Company) and Mr Stanley Bethel

Cemetery plan - over our dead bodies

AN online petition has been started to stop the creation of a proposed cemetery on Bernard Road.

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Nominations open for humanitarian award


NOMINATIONS are open for the 2012 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award, which recognises the work of Bahamians to promote human welfare and dignity.

Responses to crime forum recommendations

The recommendations of the Crime Forum and the Ministry of National Security’s responses:

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Water supply initiative helps residents on Long Island

HUNDREDS of residents in remote settlements of Long Island now have access to potable water thanks to the government’s South Long Island Water Supply initiative which extends the central water distribution system into the settlements.