21 August 2013
After 20 years of committed and dedicated service to the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, the Senior Pastor of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church, Bishop Neil C. Ellis, formally resigned as second Presiding Bishop, and a member of the bishop’s council. His resignation took effect immediately at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. During a […]
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21 August 2013
Bus drivers in the country’s capital for many years have not felt a sense of safety and are pleading with police officials to offer some sort of assistance in reducing the amount of crimes that have been committed. A bus driver and his passenger were robbed and shortly thereafter shot by an unnamed assailant around […]
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21 August 2013
In a shocking announcement, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday revealed that then ambassador designate to the United States Dr. Elliston Rahming withdrew his name from consideration for the top post in May and asked to be reassigned. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced via press statement that Dr. Eugene Newry had been […]
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20 August 2013
The recent murders of a two-year-old boy and a teen girl have sparked much concern amongst members of the anti-crime organisation, Citizens For Justice, which is again calling on the church and civil society to join the crime fight. “We cannot and will not ignore these anti-social destructive behaviours that have left so many in […]
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20 August 2013
The College of The Bahamas (COB) campus came alive yesterday with the entrance of over 800 freshman students. Students were shown around the campus and given tips to help them along their new journey. An array of sponsors and businesses were also on campus to offer a number of services for the new college students. […]
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20 August 2013
This year’s national exam results were again disappointing, but officials are hoping to reverse this trend. It’s for this reason public school principals have come together to formulate a plan to maximise their students’ potential. “Your mission is to provide quality leadership, motivation and practical step by step assistance to your school team,” said District […]
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20 August 2013
The 18-year-old male who allegedly killed a teen girl last week spent his first night on remand yesterday. Cameron Vincent is accused of intentionally causing the death of 18-year-old Altanika Young on Sunday, August 11. Young’s body was found through a road near St. Augustine’s Monastery. Police believe she had been dead for about five […]
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20 August 2013
Over 7,000 law enforcement officers throughout the country announced yesterday that they are on the verge of striking if their medical insurance is not re-instated by the prime minister. During a press conference yesterday, Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) Vice-President Sloan Smith said they have already began making rounds to all union […]
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20 August 2013
Family members and friends of a missing diver and Jet Ski operator say they are growing concerned by the hour for his welfare and are hoping a woman who was allegedly riding with him when he disappeared will provide police with some answers. Rufus Storr, 49, was last seen on Sunday at 3:15 p.m. on […]
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20 August 2013
In the wake of dismal Bahamas General Certificate for Secondary Education (BGCSE) results, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson is calling for a change in the national curriculum to achieve more desirable results in the national examinations. Last week, Ministry of Education officials announced that this year’s BGCSE results revealed that the average […]
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