02 August 2013
Members of the New Covenant Baptist Church are in disbelief after the edifice was ransacked by thieves, who stole countless items, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage Wednesday night. Pastor Trajean Jadorett said it appears the culprits gained access to the church through a window in the basement. The incident he said highlights the […]
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01 August 2013
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising Bahamians traveling to Florida to be careful in the wake of reports of theft. A release issue yesterday noted that as this is the traditional season for Bahamians to shop before back to school, they may not pay particular attention to their documents and possessions. “We are asking […]
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01 August 2013
Former National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest yesterday defended the use of the electronic monitoring bracelets, despite criticisms that the devices are flawed. Mr. Turnquest said the question of the effectiveness of the tracking system is null and void. Instead he said the focus need to be on the management of the bracelets meant to monitor […]
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01 August 2013
By Kyle Walkine Attorney Fred Smith said he is not really apologizing to the attorney general for comments he made last week, but if she took his statement as a personal attack, then he is sorry for that. Last Thursday, the Queen’s Counsel told reporters outside a Nassau Street courtroom that he was being victimized […]
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01 August 2013
Leader of the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Branville McCartney has questioned the status the government has given to owners of shantytowns. On Tuesday, Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder said those notices have been given to several owners advising them that they will need to get their properties and structures that occupy the properties in line with […]
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01 August 2013
In the wake of his company receiving major flack in recent days, President and CEO of ICS Security Concepts, Stephen Greenslade said he is prepared to go to all lengths to protect the reputation of his company even if that means forfeiting his $2.7 million a year government contract. On Wednesday, Mr. Greeslade said many […]
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01 August 2013
Despite his initial decision to not give testimony in his own defense, murder accused Kofhe Goodman broke his silence yesterday, charging that he never killed anyone. Just as lead prosecutor, Garvin Gaskin presented closing submissions the case, Goodman stood up in the prisoner’s dock and told the judge he could no longer listen to lies […]
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01 August 2013
The Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) has begun the labour portion of its commitment to help schools in west Grand Bahama. Work completed this past weekend included painting the exterior of the Holmes Rock Primary School , the purchase and painting of picnic tables for children, gardening and a new sign for the school. “What a […]
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01 August 2013
Two local service stations are giving back to the community with help from their customers. As part their Charity of the Month programme, On The Go Service Station, Wulff Road and Olde Towne Service Station, Sandyport recently handed over a cheque to Great Commission Ministries International (GCMI). “This recession has really impacted all segments of […]
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01 August 2013
The Free National Movement (FNM) will pay homage to its late chairman Charles Maynard with a full track and field classic. The former Youth, Sports and Culture minister died last year August while campaigning for the FNM in the run up to the North Abaco by-election. During a press conference at the old Thomas A. […]
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