24 July 2013
A witness in the murder trial involving alleged killer Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs said she saw another man, not on trial, shoot the murder victim. Stenographer Laura Farmer read a transcript of Shandiola Colebrooke’s 2007 testimony in the murder trial involving Stubbs, Clinton Evans and Andrew Davis. Ms. Colebrooke took the stand that February 21st before […]
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24 July 2013
Independence celebrations organisers reminded the public that events to commemorate the country’s 40th Anniversary of Independence continue through the remainder of the year as they announced two more events scheduled to take place this week yesterday. “The Commission wishes to focus again on an event of an educational nature headed by our young people,” Co-Chair […]
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24 July 2013
The Bahamian Olympic Men’s 4 x 400 metre relay team will be presented their bronze medals from the Sydney Olympic Games of 2000 during a presentation Monday announced Bahamas Olympic Committee President Wellington Miller. The decision to award the medals follows lengthy deliberations from the International Olympic Committee which ruled back in 2008 to strip […]
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24 July 2013
Luciano’s of Chicago has started its preparations for Hands for Hunger’s one-of-a-kind culinary experience and most anticipated charity event in the Bahamas – Paradise Plates, a culinary celebration benefitting the fight against hunger in the local community. As a culinary partner of the event, Luciano’s is excited to once again join this year’s Paradise Plates […]
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24 July 2013
Mekiko Black was found guilty yesterday of manslaughter for the 2010 shooting death of her husband. The 25-year-old sat motionless, but with tears in her eyes, as the verdict from the 11-woman, one-man jury was read, after two hours of deliberation. Throughout the entire trial, Black maintained that she shot her husband, 27-year-old defense force […]
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23 July 2013
Opening arguments in the St. John’s College case got underway Monday with lawyer for the angry parents and students Christina Galanos arguing that each of the 26 students she represents should be awarded $2,500 for the cancellation of their prom and graduation. According to the lawyer members of the Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA), breached […]
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23 July 2013
The Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) Chairman yesterday called for a House censure of the Opposition leader in the wake of his behaviour in Parliament yesterday. Golden Gates MP, Shane Gibson was about to contribute to the ongoing debate on Stem Cell Therapy and Research on Monday when he was interrupted by Free National Movement (FNM), […]
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23 July 2013
Developers of luxury beachfront community, Palm Cay yesterday unveiled plans for a 50- unit condominium complex for young professionals. Phase one, which features 12 units, is set to break ground in early September. Within 12 months from groundbreaking, prospective owners can move into their new homes. “In the past, we have focused on single family […]
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23 July 2013
While over 100 people gathered at the National Training Institute to sign up for the government’s much touted programme, many of them became agitated with the process saying that it took officials all for them to assist trainee hopefuls. The training institute that was officially opened on July 15 officially began registering people yesterday. Kirkland […]
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23 July 2013
Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Mount Moriah Member of Parliament Keod Smith was on Monday released from police custody on bail after he was arrested the same morning for assault. According to Bahama Journal sources, Smith was released on $2,000 police bail in connection to an altercation he had with environmental attorney Fred Smith three […]
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