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PM suggests jobs boom on horizon
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he will officially open the Resorts World Bimini Casino on June 28, a development that he said will bring 400 jobs and more spin-off opportunities for entrepreneurs on that island. Christie said the $24 million casino is just one of several developments underway that will create hundreds of jobs. "What is happening in Bimini augurs so well for ...
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Defence force officers to assist in crime fight
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage announced yesterday that he has directed the commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) to deploy up to 150 officers to assist the police force in fighting crime. "Mr. Speaker, we are not going to take it any more," said Nottage, while contributing to debate on the 2013/2014 budget. Nottage said the Defence Force officers can ...
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PM Govt focused on cost cutting in budget
During his contribution to the budget debate yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie noted that telecommunications, electricity, printing and duplication are costs incurred by the public sector that will experience reductions. "The Ministry of Finance has found that the expenditures in these areas were not considerably less than what was previously budgeted or that the same level of ...
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Cuban ambassador No reports of custody beatings
Cuban Ambassador to The Bahamas Ernesto Soberon Guzman said yesterday he has seen the video purported to show Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre being beaten by Bahamian officers, but would not make a judgment about its authenticity. Guzman said Cuban detainees continue to express concern about the living conditions at the facility. But he said they have not reported ...
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Exuma mini-hospital 90 percent complete
The $14 million mini-hospital in Exuma is nearly 90 percent, but will miss its June deadline by a few weeks. Vernon Wells, owner of Reef Construction, confirmed to Guardian Business yesterday that despite the slight delays, the project is still on budget. "We're nearing completion. We would have liked to be a little bit further on but there are some changes that need to be ...
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Coroner recommends disciplinary proceedings after custody death
The coroner who presided over the investigation into the custody death of Aaron Rolle has suggested that the officers who had contact with him face internal disciplinary proceedings. Rolle, 20, died at the Southern Police Station on February 9, two days after his arrest on suspicion of armed robbery and escape. Constables 2126 Akiel Smith and 2468 Carl Smith said they had to forcefully ...
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Wilchcombe MasterCard transactions reach $244 million in 2012
MasterCard usage by tourists in The Bahamas has grown significantly over the past several years, with Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe revealing the firm recorded $244 million in transactions last year. Wilchcombe disclosed the figure during his contribution to the 2013/2014 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Monday. "MasterCard has informed us that they have seen an increase of ...
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Policeman in murder case says he was in fear for his life
A policeman claimed that he was in fear for his life when a suspect pointed a gun at him during a chase. Sergeant 1988 Frank Burrows was testifying in the retrial of Stephen Stubbs, Clinton Evans and Andrew Davis, who are on trial for the murder of Constable Jimmy Ambrose and the attempted murder of Constable Marcian Scott at the now closed Club Rock Disco on West Bay Street. Evans alone is ...
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Nottage calls for ‘cash for gold’ closures
Amid rising jewelry and copper theft trends, National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday called for the closure of all cash for gold businesses and a temporary ban of copper exports. Nottage petitioned members of the opposition to support him on both fronts as he revealed crime statistics which suggest that there is a relationship between stolen goods and cash for gold businesses. ...
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SME expert Standards must be established to compete internationally
SME expert: Standards must be established to compete internationally Added by joshul 07-02-2012--> Add end by joshul ...
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Bahamas Striping installs quality road safety markings in Exuma
Anthony Moss, Member of Parliament for Exumas & Ragged Island and parliamentary secretary in the Office of The Prime Minister, visited Bahamas Striping's road marking operation in George Town, Exuma three times. He was impressed with the road crew's speed in applying the more durable thermoplastic material that lasts four to fives times longer than thinner traffic paint. Exumians ...
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Govt wants to increase number of judges
The government plans to bring legislation to Parliament that would increase the complement of Supreme Court justices to 20 and allow for 10 criminal courts to operate simultaneously, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly yesterday. Christie said this would be an important tool in the government's crime fighting arsenal. He lamented the country's crime problem as he ...
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Villa Clara Will Represent Cuba in Caribbean Baseball Series
Havana, June 19 (PL) Cuban fans celebrate today the victory of Villa Clara in the national baseball championship,becoming the first team that will represent this island in the Caribbean series,after 43 years of absence. Of course, the biggest joy is appreciated in the central Cuban province that gives its name to the champion, known as the orange team. The team mentor, Ramon More, attributed ...
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China and Cuba seek greater cooperation
Xi Jinping said his country would like to work more closely with Cuba on international and regional issues. Xi told Cuba's visiting first vice president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, that China would like to forge a good partnership with Latin American and Caribbean nations, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported. The Chinese leader called for stronger cooperation between China and Latin ...
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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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