Sunday 5th February, 2012
'Moon' says it's unfair that kids are put out of gyms
By Andrew CoakleyFN Acting News EditorVery rarely does Gladstone "Moon" McPhee lose his cool, but when it comes to denying children their right to participate in sports, "Moon" ...
New soccer league expected to create jobs for Bahamians
Sports ScopeBy Fred SturrupGuardian Columnist/Sales ExecutiveThe advent of Major Lea-gue Futbol (soccer) activities in the country, with a base at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, is ...
First Dope Control Training Seminar held
The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) received high praise from the minister of youth, sports and culture at the opening of its Dope Control Training Seminar last weekend.Minister Charles ...
GBSSAA and GPSAA hands out 2012 Sports Awards
Freeport NewsBy Buster LaingSpecial to The FN "Ever since I was a kid, I was dreamin bout this,first day of practice, I was thinkin bout this, Picture on the news, Yeah they see about this,Even in the ...
Olympic scholarships continue to aid elite Bahamian athletes
Freeport NewsSports ScopeBy Fred SturrupGuardian Columnist/Sales ExecutiveThe Olympic Scholarships Program has been one of the significant areas of contribution to the national sports development process for ...
Boxing card line-up released
Freeport NewsBy Kelsie JohnsonGuardian Sports Reporterkelsie@nasguard.comThe official cards for the Boxing Legacy 2012 King of the Ring Series have been released and Bahamian boxer Meacher 'Major Pain' ...
GB Rotary Club project to be emulated around the Caribbean
Freeport NewsBy Yasmin PopescuYasmin@nasguard.comThe various Rotary Clubs around the world need to let their communities know what they are doing and how they are helping so that the communities will know who ...
Fire destroys a boat and two cars on GB Highway
Freeport NewsLEDEDRA MARCHESenior FN Reporterlededra@nasguard.comJust days after firefighting crews were called to tackle a massive blaze in the Lewis Yard community, investigators rushed to the scene where fire ...
Verdict in murder case of Tamaro Johnson could come today
Freeport NewsLEDEDRA MARCHESenior FN Reporterlededra@nasguard.comA verdict in the murder trial of Darieo Demetrius Smith, the man who is accused of the stabbing at Club Rock 'N Roll Cafe in March of last ...
Bahamas National Trust reopens Burial Mound and Ben's Cave in Grand Bahama
Freeport NewsBy Yasmin PopescuYasmin@nasguard.comThe Bahamas National Trust is making a lot of improvements to the Lucayan National Park to the tune of over $23,00 in structural upgrades.With this they have ...
Norovirus strikes 2 cruise ships in Caribbean
CBC NewsAn outbreak of norovirus has forced two cruise ships in the Caribbean to make early returns to their home ports in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Reports say a total of 484 people have been stricken on the ...
Lord Ashcroft's Caribbean bank asked to hand over documents
The GuardianLord Ashcroft faces demands to hand over documents relating to the collapse of a company whose subsidiary is accused of benefiting from a culture of corruption.An insolvency practitioner appointed ...
Why Flag or Tag Football Is Good Exercise
Freeport NewsFlag and tag football are similar to tackle football, but instead of tackling, players on defense must touch or remove a flag from the person carrying the ball. Flag and tag football are great ways ...
Freeport to get major Indoor Mall
Freeport NewsBy Yasmin PopescuYasmin@nasguard.comGrand Bahama does not have to feel left out anymore when it comes to having a big indoor mall as there is one on the way.The island presently has a number of ...
Kiwanis Club of EMR celebrates 38th anniversary
Freeport NewsThe Kiwanis Club of Eight Mile Rock celebrated 38 years of service on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Eight Mile Rock. Host Pastor. Rev. Lindy Russell told the congregation ...
PLP says FNM's NHI is a watered-down version
Freeport NewsBy Cleopatra MurphyFreeport News Reportercleopatra@nasguard.comThe Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) hit out at the Free National Movement (FNM) claiming that the present government delayed National ...
Seminar to teach participants how to secure grants for their businesses
Freeport NewsBy Cleopatra MurphyFreeport News Reportercleopatra@nasguard.comThe Opportunity, Awareness & Training Seminar, which will be held on February 9, will afford participants the opportunity to learn ...
Heart Association to focus on education during heart month
Freeport NewsBy Yasmin PopescuYasmin@nasguard.comHeart disease is the number one killer of persons in The Bahamas, accounting for 45 percent of deaths.The Bahamas Heart Association is the educational arm of the ...
Love is in the air
Freeport NewsLove is already in the air. An elegant evening under the stars listening to the strumming of the strings of a classical guitar and the vocals of a sultry jazz performer come together to create the ...
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