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Chanderpaul out of CPL Pomersbach in
West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been forced to withdraw from the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) because of his contractual obligations with English county team Derbyshire. Organisers say Chanderpaul signed a contract with CPL, offering himself for selection but later realised that his commitment to Derbyshire provided for release only if it pertained to ...
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WICB president meets regional dignitaries
The president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dave Cameron has described a series of meetings he has been having with Caribbean prime ministers as "crucial" to the development of the sport in the region. Cameron's comments follow his latest round of meetings in which talks were held with St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves in Kingstown and Prime Minister of ...
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Silver Airways Launches ‘Celebration Sale’ in Honor of Its New Website and Reservations System
www.SilverAirways.com , and the successful implementation of its new, state-of-the-art reservations system and call center powered by Sabre by offering a fare sale covering routes in Florida, the Southeast, and the Bahamas. Discounts are available on bookings made between June 18 and June 20, 2013. Eligible travel must take place on select days of the week between August 20 and ...
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John Bahamian Adventist State Side Finally after 20 years of my experience of ...
The leader of the fastest growing religious denomination in The Bahamas has claimed that the constitution doesn't outline enough measures that protect the fundamental rights of all Bahamians. Pastor Leonard Johnson, leader of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in The Bahamas addressing the Constitutional Commission this past Friday, expressed his disappointment in the way some people in the ...
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Eastern Caribbean Fueled by OECS Integration Process
Port of Spain, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) turned 32 years today with new challenges and immersed in a process of change to increase the links between its members. A key moment of the group was the launch, two years ago, of a regional economic union, which allows greater trade with the signing of the Revised Treaty of Basseterre. The agreement ...
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Tank speaks candidly about recent defeat
BARBARA WALKINFN Night Editorbarbara@nasguard.comWhile his recent bout did not have the desired ending he preferred, Sherman "The Tank" Williams, is taking it all in stride, he's not making any excuses, he is shaking this loss off and moving forward.Saturday past, June 8, Williams met Gerald Washington in the ring on the Showtime under card and for the first time in his 14 year ...
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Its SouthFest time again ... July 6
BARBARA WALKINFN Night Editorbarbara@nasguard.comTop Bahamian performers like Kirkland 'KB' Bodie, Dillon 'DMAC' Mckenzie, Geno D, Wilfred Solomon, Papa Smurf, Serenity and Da Element will hit the stage for the 15th Annual SouthFest under the theme 'All Bahamian Everything.'The pre-Independence celebration is set for Saturday, July 6 with the gates opening at 3:00 ...
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Put Up or Shut Up
By Andrew CoakleyFN Sports EditorFor all those guys who love trash talking on the court during games of pick-up basketball, the time has come for them to "put up, or shut up."The Derek "Bookie" Nesbitt NBA Style Basketball League is here and according to Director of Activities at the YMCA, Terry Wildgoose, the league is one that will put to the test everything these guys brag ...
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Wreckers and Marines leading Flag Football statistics
By Vincent MarshallShipyard Wreckers (6-1-0)The Wreckers currently sit at number one, but I have no doubts that their position will change before the regular season ends. While home to possibly the shiftiest runner in the league, their running game is far from defined. The offense is good, not quite great, but good enough for now. The defense has been able to shut out teams this season, but the ...
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Seahorse Village resident awarded
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comAs they continue their efforts to promote safe driving on the streets of Grand Bahama, the Road Safety Committee presented the Most Courteous Driver of the Quarter Award for June to Shone Hepburn of Seahorse Village.Road Traffic Department Deputy Controller, Basil Rahming revealed the story behind Hepburn's act of courtesy that led to his ...
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Beacon School students dazzle guests with their accomplishments
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comUnder the theme "The world will know my name," 11 proud students of the Beacon School shared a tremendous milestone with parents, teachers and loved ones as they graduated from the institution yesterday.The proud graduates were elated with their achievements and dazzled attendees with various songs and presentations to commemorate the ...
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FNM deputy slaps PLP MP
TANEKA THOMPSON Guardian Senior Reportertaneka@nasguard.comLong Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said she was "provoked" into slapping Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins in the House of Assembly yesterday after, according to her, the Gaming Board chairman embraced her, whispered "horrific" things in her ear and would not let her go. When he spoke to reporters afterwards, ...
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Seide 95 percent of the men I deal with have no fathers in the home
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comMoved by the staggering number of young persons within the country who lack a father figure in the home, Dudley Seide of Reach Out Ministries informed Rotarians yesterday of the 'role of the father in the home.' "If you look all around us today, there is so much murder, especially in Nassau. Dealing with a lot of the at risk men, 95 ...
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We are so very proud Student of the Year Leigha Campbell a complete success story
Sharell LockhartFN News Reportersharell@nasguard.comMaurice E. Moore Primary School 'Student of the Year' Leigha Campbell has been a noted success story ever since she was in the first grade. In fact, she was recently described as one of the brightest minds and best hopes for the future of The Bahamas.Campbell, a former student of Grade 6 Thurston earned the title of 'Student of ...
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Accounting of sports funding advocated
Sports ScopeWith Fred SturrupFor decades now, since the beginning of the distribution of financial grants for sporting federations and other appointed entities, the Government of The Bahamas through the ministry of sports has requested financial reports to verify the spending.The rule has not been hard and fast. Interestingly enough, those organizations that receive small grants and never go ...
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Ministry of GB launches first phase of summer job program
Desiree JosephFN News ReporterMore than 500 young people gathered in the Foster B. Pestaina Centre recently to attend the official orientation for the 'Fresh-Start' Ministry of Grand Bahama Youth Summer Job Program.With more than 1,500 applicants received, the Ministry has decided to hold two-phases in order to accommodate everyone. The first phase began yesterday and will run for four ...
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Female driver remains listed in critical condition
LEDEDRA MARCHEFN?News Editorlededra@nasguard.comThe female driver injured in a traffic accident Sunday was listed in critical condition and the three young children as stable, at last report.The accident occurred downtown around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pioneer's Way and East Mall Drive and involved a mini van and a Pontiac. Eye witnesses say the occupants of the mini van -; the ...
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Motorists still questioning bad gas sold at pumps
LEDEDRA MARCHEFN?News Editorlededra@nasguard.comTwo weeks after several car owners complained of having to pay out hundreds for repairs on account of bad gas, new allegations are surfacing and motorists are baffled as to why the problem still exists.It ranges from sputtering, backfiring, stalled out and broken-down vehicles.Automobile owners who have encountered one or more of these symptoms are ...
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First time offender gets six months probation
Desiree JosephFN?News ReporterA man appeared before the courts yesterday and admitted being in possession of dangerous drugs. Christopher Russell, 29, was arraigned in Court 1 before Magistrate Debbie Ferguson. On June 14, Russell, who lives at Jansel Court, was found in possession of a bag of marijuana valued at $5. When asked by Ferguson, "What were you going to do with it? Sell it or ...
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City of Freeport Council free summer camp set to begin July 1
Over the past 17 years, the Freeport City Council has been providing an outlet for hundreds of students to enjoy the summer months off from school by offering a free summer camp and programs to local residents. This year, the summer camp will go on for four weeks beginning July 1 through July 26. The programs will take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m and is designed for students ...
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Sharing stories and changing lives
SHAVAUGHN MOSSGuardian Lifestyles Editorshavaughn@nasguard.comStories are powerful healers. Through stories of what has been endured and overcome, people can reach out beyond their suffering and speak to one another -; their stories can help each other heal and become whole, when they realize they are not alone.Tina Klonaris-Robinson, the founder of The Meah Foundation, did not always understand ...
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Minnis brands budget harmful to industry
Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis has called the 2013/2014 budget "unusually adversarial towards industry" and containing tax increases that will harm Bahamians. During his contribution to the budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday, Minnis said the budget is tax heavy and that burden will ultimately fall on taxpayers. He argued that the government proposes to ...
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SkyBahamas focuses on consumer confidence
SkyBahamas is working on boosting consumer confidence in the company after one of its planes crash landed last week. "We've been working hard across the board in terms of our customer service and training all year, and with this unexpected incident that happened, it makes you pay attention to detail even more," said Randy Butler, SkyBahamas president and CEO, yesterday. ...
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NAD and BPSU sign new industrial agreement
Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) and the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) have signed a five-year industrial agreement impacting nearly 200 employees at the airport management company. For Vernice Walkine, NAD's president and CEO, the new industrial agreement reached with the union allows NAD to continue to retain productive employees committed to making LPIA one of the best ...
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Maycock sets new junior national record in the discus
Drexel Maycock broke his own junior national record in the discus this past weekend with a best throw of 54.14m. He will represent The Bahamas at the IAAF World Youth Championships, from July 10-14, in Donetsk, Ukraine. TNG FILE ...
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Baha Mar integral to Bahamas long-term tourism plans
The Bahamas is already a major tourist destination in the Caribbean, but the financial crisis has reduced tourist numbers worldwide, creating a situation in which The Bahamas now have to compete globally for tourists. The Baha Mar resort, slated as a first-of-its-kind in the Caribbean hotel complex, may help it to do this.
The building of the Baha Mar resort on Cable Beach in Nassau has been seen by industry leaders across the Bahamas as a major investment in the future of the economy and tourism, which makes up a significant portion of the Bahamas’ GDP. It is a huge resort, costing $2.6 billion (by 2008 estimates), and will occupy an area of over 1000 acres. Read more
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