02 April 2014
National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage said he is “rather disappointed” and concerned that both the United States Embassy and Carnival Cruise Lines are putting their citizens and passengers on high alert for criminal activity in The Bahamas. Just days ago, officials at the US Embassy were the ones to make public the attempted armed […]
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02 April 2014
The police commissioner has recommended that charges be brought against the high ranking police officer who authorised the now infamous “jailhouse wedding” earlier this month which turned out to be a public relations nightmare for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade confirmed Tuesday that an internal investigation into the matter found […]
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02 April 2014
The 15 to 24 age bracket is the most sexually active in The Bahamas and also accounts for the highest number of sexually transmitted infections, according to Coordinator of the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Committee Larrie Williams-Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson added that there has also been a rise in syphilis infections among this particular group between […]
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02 April 2014
After weeks of speculation and swirling rumours about the fate of the company, 33 employees of Hard Rock Café learned yesterday that the company’s local franchise had immediately seized operations leaving the workers uncertain about whether they will be given any form of a severance package. The employees said they were informed Monday evening that […]
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02 April 2014
The first pastors’ meeting of the Global United Fellowship (GUF) was held last week at the Embassy Suites in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis passionately outlined the overall mission, specific ministerial touchstones, organisational structure and key appointments of the fellowship – which in only eight months has amassed more than 300 […]
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02 April 2014
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said yesterday that gang leaders in the country have racked up so much street credential that they now similar to charities in certain communities. Dr. Nottage was addressing a small group of students and young professionals at the 2nd Annual Consultation on Youth, Crime and Violence. According to […]
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02 April 2014
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said he finds the recent spate of killings on the island of Grand Bahama “rather unusual.” The minister said as much to reporters yesterday after being asked about the recent increase in crime on the island which recorded three homicides in less than three days, one of which […]
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02 April 2014
An historical site in an Over-the-Hill neighborhood is set to get a much needed facelift. For years, the gravesite of businessman, developer and co-founder of the Bain Town community Alexander Bain II has been neglected. “Look at the gravesite,” President of the Bain and Grants Town Advancement Association Rev. Dr. C.B. Moss said pointing. “It […]
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02 April 2014
Police are investigating another apparent drowning in the capital after police found the body of a woman floating face down in waters near the southern end of Potter’s Cay Dock around 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning. On the scene was Press Liaison Officer Superintendent Stephen Dean who said the identity of the female is unknown but […]
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02 April 2014
Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) helped Cruise Shipping Miami celebrate the 30th anniversary of their cruise ship convention by hosting a Bahamian-style reception for participating clients. Cruise Shipping Miami is an international exhibition, and the cruise industry’s premier global event, held annually in Miami, Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, and attracts anywhere from 900 […]
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