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Police investigating early morning robbery
YASMIN?POPESCUFN?News Reporteryasmin@nasguard.comThe police in Grand Bahama are investigating an armed robbery which took place around 4:40 a.m. yesterday morning.According to a police report they received information that there was an armed robbery in the Hudson Estate area where a man described as slim in build, and armed with a long knife entered a home and demanded cash.On hearing there was ...
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Bellevue Business Depot opens Coffee Shop
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comAfter 52 years of service, business supplies one stop shop Bellevue Business Depot expanded their services to better appeal to their customers.A "unique shopping experience" was created by the company as they held the opening of "The Coffee Cafe" an internal eatery to provide a cozy atmosphere for its patrons.The establishment ...
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Abaco here we come
By Buster LaingSpecial to the FNAs the Grand Bahamian team left the island on Friday to play in the second annual Bahamas Baseball Federation's 9-10 Mini tournament in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, GB Little League Manager Carl Nottage said his team is ready to compete. "We are going to bring back the gold," said Nottage as the kids prepared to travel by bus to McLean's Town to catch ...
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Illicit dumping site cleared
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comAfter being plagued with illegal dumping, an area on Grand Bahamian Way - just shy of Hunters - is being cleared of unsightly rubbish in an effort to ensure a clean environment for all residents.City Manager of GBPA Troy McIntosh noted that although the area was cleared just a few weeks ago after several months of illicit dumping."There was a ...
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Turkey delegation hoping to get Bahamas support for Expo 2020
YASMIN?POPESCUFN?News Reporteryasmin@nasguard.comTurkey is one of five countries bidding to host Expo 2020, which is said to be a universal scale registered exposition trade fair to be sanctioned by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE).In its bid, four dignitaries from Turkey travelled to The Bahamas recently and were met by Attorney Rengin Johnson, who holds duel citizenship, to meet ...
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There is no child left behind
SHARELL LOCKHARTFN News Reportersharell@nasguard.comThe principal, staff and students of Bartlett Hill Primary School dedicated an entire day to celebrating the work of its 'Teacher of the Year' Feren Deleveaux.Praised for her incredible work ethic, uncanny ability to transform any lesson into an exciting game, the unconditional love she gives to both her students and colleagues and ...
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Minister Dorsett Addresses CCI Political and Business Leaders Summit
Hon. Kenred Dorsett, Minister of the Environment and Housing, traveled to the British Virgin Islands this week to attend the Caribbean Challenge Initiative's (CCI) Summit of Caribbean Political and Business Leaders where he addressed delegates. In his address Dorsett pointed out that the Bahamian people are "inextricably linked to our environment, our shallow blue seas and our way of ...
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Teacher claims wages not paid
DESIREE?JOSEPHFN News ReporterA teacher who was unfairly dismissed from a private school on Grand Bahama is claiming she is owed more than $2,000 in unpaid wages. Michelene Curtis stood before Magistrate Andrew Forbes in Court 2 yesterday and told him she had yet to receive compensation from the school after she was unlawfully terminated earlier this year. Curtis said she refused to go to the ...
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Police share safety tips residents should adhere to
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comAs theft has been on the rise, members of the Royal Police Force have found it imperative to inform residents of Grand Bahama of various safety tips to serve as a precautionary mechanism to avoid incidents.ASP Stephanie Hamilton noted that they have been noticing some trends where persons are becoming involved knowingly or unknowingly with ...
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Marchers and agencies united against crime
SHARELL?LOCKHARTFN News Reportersharell@nasguard.comReach Out Youth Organization (ROYO) along with its partners the Grand Bahama Christian Council, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Urban Renewal 2.0 united in a show of solidarity against crime and violence on Grand Bahama during the third annual Men United-Grand Bahama United March & Family Day.According to president of ROYO Dudley ...
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Thank you- Church Leaders Praise Police
ASHLEY PENNFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comAfter a nine-day crime spree in which three churches were raided, church leaders are singing the praises of the swift action of the Royal Bahamas Police Force after $7,000 in stolen items were recovered.According to police, thieves targeted Faith National Church, Pentecostal Worship Center and Universal Household of Faith, all located in the Lewis ...
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Wing Diamond Miller graduates Florida Air Academy
YASMIN POPESCUFN?News Reporteryasmin@nasguard.comBahamian student of Florida Air Academy, Melbourne, Adam Miller recently graduated with a live internet feed that ran from Florida for his parents and friends to see.According to the school they ran the feed so that parents from around the world may view the traditional ceremony, complete with the celebration "Hat Toss" from beginning to ...
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AIDS Candlelight Memorial service unites GB with the world in fight against HIVAIDS
Sharell LockhartFN News Reportersharell@nasguard.comThe 30th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service observed on Sunday, May 19, at the New Hope Methodist Church under the theme "In Solidarity," emphasized the need for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS to join hands and work together in response to this deadly disease.Project Hope Bahamas, the Grand Bahama AIDS ...
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Cable Bahamas launches new 70 megabits per second broadband Internet service
Less than one month after officially launching speed increases of 500 percent, Cable Bahamas has now released its much-anticipated REVON Extreme. This new level of service delivers home Internet speeds at up to 70 megabits per second, which is nearly nine times faster than the nearest competition. The company claims that it is the fastest Internet service that has ever been available to ...
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May 22 observed as International Day for Biodiversity
May 22 is being observed as International Day for Biodiversity 2013, under the theme 'Water & Biodiversity,' and the CBD wanted to share its message regarding the observance."This year's theme speaks to the important role of biodiversity and ecosystems in providing for water security, and therefore for sustainable development. Parties, partners and any organizations that ...
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A no score game and a few blowouts
Game 1Westminster Law Runners - 00 (0-4-0), Phluid Phactory Bears - 20 (2-2-0)Despite all the back and forth between these two teams, this turned out to be a completely one-sided game. The Phluid Phactory Bears are proving that their defence will be something that has to be planned for by their opposing teams. When a team has six INTs, that's defence. When they hold the opposition to 0 ...
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Mathieu among Bahamian trio with great performances in Brazil
SHELDON LONGLEYGuardian Sports Editorslongley@nasguard.comA series of runs last week has Bahamian national record holder in the men's 200 meters (m) Michael Mathieu primed to make a significant breakthrough this year.Mathieu was one of three Bahamians taking part in the 2013 Brazilian Athletics Tour last week. He ran season best times of 20.49 seconds, 20.38 seconds and 20.35 seconds in ...
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Maersk to Hike Rates in Asia-Caribbean Trade
From Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Taiwan to Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Colombia and Puerto Rico, the hike will be $980 per 20-foot container and $1,400 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube ...
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The Caribbean Treasure islands in trouble
LAST month McKeeva Bush, the ousted premier of the Cayman Islands, appeared in court to contest a string of charges, some stemming from alleged use of his government credit card in American casinos. His next date with the judge is in June. But in a general election on May 22nd voters delivered their own verdict: with most votes counted, it seemed they had re-elected Mr Bush to the West Bay seat ...
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Thousands Of Homes Flooded
Widespread flooding has either completely destroyed or damaged thousands of homes in New Providence, according to National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials. Eastern New Providence and Pinewood Gardens were just some of the areas hardest hit by the flooding. Residents spent most of the day waist deep in water cleaning up the mess and assessing their losses. NEMA officials could not ...
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Residents Speak Out On Flooding
Hours of heavy rain throughout the night continued into the early morning leaving many Bahamians with no electricity and sweeping residual flood water out of their homes. Children diving into rain water lakes, residents walking the streets barefoot and cars submerged were just a few of the sites the Bahama Journal saw yesterday. Marva Knowles, a Pinewood resident, welcomed the news team into ...
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Officer Charged In Stabbing Attack
Another police officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law and was charged before the courts Wednesday. Police Constable Derek Gittens, 28, of Lake View Road, Bozine Town was charged with two counts of causing grievous harm before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez. The officer, who works in the Fire Department of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), is accused of stabbing two men - ...
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Met Dep’t Under Fire
The Department of Meteorology is being heavily criticised for not doing enough to warn New Providence residents that a powerful storm was about to blow into town. Thousands of homes sustained extensive flood damage Tuesday and Wednesday following that unstable weather system. A record-shattering 15.29 inches of rain poured down in an area in the eastern portion of the island. On Wednesday ...
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Homeowners Protection Bill Debated
Lawmakers in the lower chamber yesterday began debate on the Homeowners Protection Bill, which is designed to assist struggling homeowners facing "extraordinary" circumstances to keep their homes. Moving the Bill in the House of Assembly was State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis. "This Bill represents a modernisation of the lending framework in The Bahamas and creates a ...
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Baha Mar To Focus On Service
MACAU, China – Even as Baha Mar tackles major business deals and other high end concerns, company officials said the service aspect of the $3.5 billion resort will also be of paramount importance and an experience for tourists. At a press conference to announce Global Gaming Asset Management (GGAM) as the resort’s new casino partner, Bah Mar Chairman and Chief Execute Officer Sarkis ...
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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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