Friday 18th May, 2012

• U.S. report: Crime threat level critical

  Nassau Guardian

  The United States Department of State has rated the crime threat level in New Providence as "critical" and "high" in Grand Bahama. "New Providence Island, in particular, ...

• 7 defeated PLP candidates appointed to Senate

  Nassau Guardian

  The government has named seven more senators. According to a statement from the Cabinet Office, Prime Minister Perry Christie advised the governor general to appoint defeated Progressive Liberal ...

• Gray: Former FNM chairman should not be surprised by firing

  Nassau Guardian

  Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government V. Alfred Gray said yesterday a former Free National Movement (FNM) chairman and consultant in what is now his ministry should not have ...

• New version of school policing on the way

  Nassau Guardian

  A slightly different version of the school policing program that was dismantled by the Ingraham administration will be relaunched in public schools in September, according to Minister of National ...

• Woman dead after stabbing

  Nassau Guardian

  A woman who was stabbed multiple times on Friday has died in hospital, police said yesterday. Her death pushed the murder count for 2012 to 55. Police said they were uncertain of the circumstances ...

• Minnis: PLP voted in favor of every loan

  Nassau Guardian

  Leader of the Official Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis said claims by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Philip Brave Davis that the country's deficit may be over $300 million should not surprise the ...

• Lawsuit against police force dismissed

  Nassau Guardian

  A Supreme Court judge yesterday dismissed a lawsuit against the Royal Bahamas Police Force by two brothers who claimed they were victims of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and malicious ...

• Governor General visits ailing PLP founder

  Nassau Guardian

  As the country fast approaches its 40th year of independence, Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes said Wednesday it is important to remember the "great men and women" who sacrificed and ...

• Global Battle of the Bands Worldwide final rescheduled

  Nassau Guardian

  The final competition of the Global Battle of the Bands, originally scheduled to be held in Romania on June 2, has been rescheduled to September 15 due to current unrest in Romania over city and ...

• CIBC FirstCaribbean is sponsor of 2nd annual BIFF corporate golf invitational

  Nassau Guardian

  CIBC FirstCaribbean is sponsor of 2nd annual BIFF corporate golf invitational Added by joshul 07-02-2012--> Add end by joshul ...

• Gibson passes Series 7 exam

  Nassau Guardian

  Shamini Gibson, manager, Fiduciary Investment Services, ScotiaTrust, Nassau/Bahamas, has passed the Series 7 exam, which she took in Connecticut. Gibson has met the education requirements for her ...

• Kemp: No record summer for gas prices

  Nassau Guardian

  A record-setting summer at the gas pump isn't likely to happen according to the head of the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA). Philip Kemp told Guardian Business that the cost of ...

• Gippie’s Kingdom gets support from Scotiabank

  Nassau Guardian

  Scotiabank Bahamas is on board as a major sponsor of the local TV series Gippie's Kingdom, which is set to hit the airwaves next month. Gippie's Kingdom, an eight-part series, is ...

• Men getting ready for Centrobasket

  Nassau Guardian

  The Bahamas won the silver at last year's CBC Championships for men, right here in The Bahamas. The national team will play in the Centrobasket Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June ...

• .M. Best affirms A- rating for Colina Insurance Lt

  Nassau Guardian

  Colina Insurance Limited had its financial strength rating of A- affirmed by A.M. Best, with a company executive saying the company's performance during the challenging economic climate is a ...

• Major Templeton grant to aid Family healing program

  Nassau Guardian

  Pictured at the presentation of the grant to Dr. David Allen are (from left) Marie Souder, First Trust Bank Ltd.; Betty A. Roberts, CEO, First Trust Bank Ltd.; Dr David Allen and his wife, Dr. ...

• Rockets, Bulls show interest in Rony Cadot

  Nassau Guardian

  Bahamian basketball standout Jean Rony Cadot is increasing his chances of making it to the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 6' 5" guard will work out with the Houston Rockets ...

• CIBC named strongest bank in North America and third in the world

  Nassau Guardian

  CIBC has been named as the strongest bank in North America and the third strongest in the world by Bloomberg Markets magazine. This is the second year the bank has been recognized among the ...

• Adversity leads to success for balloon entrepreneur

  Nassau Guardian

  Cecile Williams-Bethel's unexpected job loss and failed business venture presented her with an opportunity to take her talents to higher heights. Williams-Bethel confirmed to Guardian Business ...

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