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Bowie Young Cavalleri tied in the Bahamas
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas -; Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while jumping from one side of the golf course to the other. Silvia Cavalleri was hitting the ball so well Friday she was sorry the Bahamas Classic was held on only 12 ...
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Bowie Young leads Pettersen in Bahamas
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while hop-scotching across the golf course Friday in the Bahamas LPGA Classic. Bowie Young made birdies on half of the 12 holes the LPGA set up Friday for a 6-under 39 at the Ocean Club, giving her a one-shot lead in the middle of a long, strange opening round that had no chance of finishing because of a three-hour ...
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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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Caribbean Fostering Protection for Coast and Sea Resources
Necker Island, UK Virgin Islands, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Representatives form governments and entrepreneurs from 15 Caribbean nations gathered in this 74-acre island in the north of the UK Virgin Islands, agreed to start the second stage of an initiative called "Caribbean Challenge" to face the environmental threats in the region, said a local press media Friday. To protect 20 percent ...
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Will GB still get to host Senior Track Field Nationals
By Andrew CoakleyFN?Sports EditorIt seems ironic that around the time of the anniversary celebrations of The Bahamas Amateur Athletic Association, the executives of the BAAA have been embroiled in a conflict that is having negative consequences.May 6 marked the 61st anniversary of the formation of the BAAA.Just a week ago, a controversy surrounding a "he-say, she-say" finger pointing ...
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2012-13 GBPSAA and GBSSAA Track Awards winners
BUSTER LAINGSpecial to TFNResults and Recap The 2012 -13 Grand Bahama Primary School Athletic Association and the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association Awards Day that was held last week Thursday was a great mix of humor and accolades. This is considered the biggest awards day for primary and high schools' Track and Field most outstanding teams, coaches and athletes.Athletic ...
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Rolle blasts two home runs to lead the Pacers to win
By Buster LaingSpecial to The FNIf you made a gas station stop on your way to watch the Neko Grant/Anita Doherty Grand Bahama Primary School Athletic Association girls championships game or made a detour to pick up your kids along the way, you may have missed the entire game as the Walter Parker Pacers took one inning to blast the defending champions Maurice Moore Raccoons 15-1 in the Girls ...
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Pacers lead the pack in the primary school rankings
BUSTER?LAINGSpecial to TFNAfter winning the Girls' Softball Championship title, a third Boys' Championship and a strong second place finish at the 2013 GB Primary School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships, the Walter Parker Pacers have overtaken Mary, Star of the Sea Stingrays as the leader in the GBPSAA 'Sport School of the Year' Rankings.The Pacers won the ...
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Trouble in the BAAA
Kelsie JohnsonGuardian Sports Reporterkelsie@nasguard.comWith the apparent removal of three executive members of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), the president of the esteemed body has come under fire.Three letters were issued, informing the executive members that they have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. The BAAA is arguably the most successful ...
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Bahamian duo wins doubles title in Plantation
KELSIE JOHNSONGuardian Sports Reporterkelsie@nasguard.comThe doubles title from the Plantation grade four tournament was added to the career achievements of young junior tennis players Justin Roberts and Kevin Major Jr., this past weekend.The Bahamian duo defeated Lamar Remy and Alejandro Tabilo, a Canadian and American pair, 6-4, 3-6 (10-7), to win the Boys 18s title. In the opening round, ...
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Rift is tearing BAAA executive board apart
KELSIE JOHNSONGuardian Sports Reporterkelsie@nasguard.comIt appears that the rift that is tearing the local track and field body apart cannot be repaired unless a serious intervention takes place, this according to Iram Lewis.Lewis was one of three executive members ousted from the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) board, after a vote of no confidence on Wednesday. In a press ...
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Darville we will be relentless in our agitation
YASMIN?POPESCUFN?News Reporteryasmin@nasguard.comWe will be relentless in our agitation for a Freedom of Information Act, an Environmental Protection Act, and whatever other legislations and regulations are necessary to safeguard this archipelago, and keeping it as the awe struck astronauts, viewing our archipelago, from the realms of outer space, designated it the central gem of Mother Earth. ...
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GB Youth Choir rehearsing for Our Bahamian Story 2
JENNEVA?RUSSELLFN?PhotographerThe Grand Bahama Youth Choir is gearing up to celebrate its fourth anniversary this year with Our Bahamian Story 2. The event that is scheduled to take place June 2 at Grand Lucayan Ballroom, will feature the finest and best young vocalists on the island.The group is currently putting in extra practices as well as finalizing details for the grand concert in order to ...
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New business gearing up for grand opening
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comA new business venture with a whimsical flare made its way to the scene recently in the Seahorse Shopping Plaza and has finally scheduled its grand opening for June 1.With the option for customers to choose, mix, weigh then pay, Island Yogurt is one that has been a delight to customers since its initial opening last December.Owner of the ...
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New environmently friendly product to be released
Desiree JosephFN News ReporterOverseas Marine Company has partnered with the Trinidad Tank and Fuel Services Ltd. to introduce a new, environmentally friendly product called 'De-Oil-It.'De-Oil-It is a non-toxic, unique blend of chemicals that completely removes all fuel and oil stains, as well as odors related to grease, fuel and oil spills found on land or water. It also breaks down ...
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Dynasty Stars complete successful tour of GB
Dynasty Stars of New Providence completed a successful tour of Grand Bahama with victory in two matches over Lucaya Cricket Club last weekend in Freeport. The visitors won the Vera Clarke Memorial Trophy on Saturday and walked away with the Shawn Wills trophy on Sunday. Both matches were played at the Lucaya Cricket Club. On Saturday, after winning the toss and batting first, the home team was ...
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Governor General arrives on GB for Independence Celebrations
Their Excellencies Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes were welcomed as they arrived on Grand Bahama Island for a weekend of festivities commemorating the country's 40th Independence celebrations.On hand to greet them were numerous government officials and private sector parties, including Sarah St. George, Vice Chairman, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and ...
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Pupils get set for a high seas adventure
SHARELL?LOCKHARTFN News Reportersharell@nasguard.comFirst graders of St. Paul's Methodist College were wide-eyed with wonderment as they learned about transportation via the high seas.Led by teacher Natasha Thompson and a group of parental chaperones, the students visited the Freeport Harbour where they got a chance to tour the harbor on-board the pilot vessel MV Nina Ann.The students were ...
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Farrington leads Private Schools past the Public Schools 75-63
BUSTER?LAINGSpecial to TFNOn a night when 25 of the best high school basketball players all assembled on one basketball court.On a night when three of the top players, all with the first name beginning with the letter K: Keno, Keanu and Keion, went head-to-head.But this one night belonged to 'Smokey,' at 6-4 Keino 'Smokey' Farrington, torched the nets for a game high 24 ...
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Two arrested in relation to murder
ROYSTON JONES Jr. Guardian Staff Reporter royston@nasguard.comPolice arrested a man and woman who they believe may have information on one of the country's latest murders, head of the Central Detective Unit (CDU) Superintendent Paul Rolle said yesterday. Two men were shot and killed on Wednesday in separate incidents. Police yesterday identified those victims as Dwight Rhoderio Smith, 21, ...
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The politics of change
Front PorchWe are potentially headed for a change election. A change election is a vote for a new direction whether that vote is relatively close as in 1967 or overwhelming as in 1992 and 2002. In such elections voters are eager for a change of direction in terms of policy, style of leadership or some other feature of national life.The 2007 and 2012 elections were not classic change elections, ...
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Male airlifted to NP female assiting police with investigations
LEDEDRA MARCHEFN News Editorlededra@nasguard.comA 27-year-old woman is said to be assisting police in Grand Bahama with their investigation into the attempted murder of a 42-year-old man after he was shot in the head.He has since been transported to a hospital in New Providence. According to police, the incident occurred on Wednesday and police received information around 10:20 p.m. that a male ...
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Security officer in court
DESIREE?JOSEPHFN News ReporterA 51-year-old man from Eight Mile Rock pleaded guilty to theft in a Freeport Magistrates Court yesterday. Steven Rolle, a former employee of the Bahamas Telecommunication Company Ltd. (BTC), stole a black iPhone5 cellphone costing $729 while on duty as a security officer. The incident took place on May 20. Rolle stood before Magistrate Debbie Ferguson and admitted ...
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Attack in school Parent charged
LEDEDRA MARCHEFN News Editorlededra@nasguard.comA parent/teacher conference at one high school in Grand Bahama Wednesday ended with the parent leaving the campus in handcuffs after she allegedly assaulted a police officer.That mother, who is on police bail, is expected to be arraigned in a Freeport Magistrates Court today on related charges, namely disorderly behavior and assault on a police ...
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Web shops drop injunction appeal
A group of web shop owners has abandoned an appeal of Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett's refusal to grant an injunction in their case. The injunction would have guaranteed their protection from police interference until a substantive case is heard. Attorney Wayne Munroe, who represents the group, said he could not "credibly" make a case to the Court of Appeal that there is a ...
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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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