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Warriors win 2013 PharmaChem Technologies Battle of the Brains
YASMIN POPESCUFN?News Reporteryasmin@nasguard.comBishop Michael Eldon School emerged as victor of the 2013 Battle of the Brains Academic Science Competition held this past week. Defending champions, the St. Georges High School Jaguars, put up a good fight but the Bishop Michael Eldon Warriors made up of David Ferguson, Gabrielle Moss, Dillon Jayawardana and Chadwin Hanna Jr., responded strongly ...
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Honorary Consular Corps hear of investment opportunities
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comThirteen delegates of the Honorary Consular Corps visited the island Friday to hear about possible opportunities for investing predominantly in the industrial sector.Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ian Fair highlighted the one of a kind features that Grand Bahama has to offer."As Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, I extend ...
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How about the idea of a Sports Expo
By Andrew CoakleyFN Sports EditorWe've all heard about car expos, job expos, school expos and even music expos, but what about a sports expo?The idea seems out there, but take a minute to wrap your mind around it and it begins to make sense.The idea was brought to my attention by an executive of The Bahamas Olympic Committee, who was in Freeport over the weekend dealing with some business. ...
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GB has ability of producing more great tennis players
Andrew CoakleyFN Sports EditorGrand Bahama has the potential to produce more outstanding tennis players once the local program is enhanced and properly structured.That was the opinion of John Goede, the Development Officer for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) within the Caribbean. Goede was in Freeport on Saturday to take a look at the tennis program here, after spending some time in ...
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Five RBDF officers join over 200 law enforcement officers for Tradewinds 2013
St. Lucia will host representatives from 16 partner nations and the United States for the multinational exercise Tradewinds 2013, from May 20 until May 31, 2013.U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, the executive agent of Tradewinds 2013 for U.S. Southern Command, will conduct the maritime training exercise in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other facilitating agencies. Tradewinds ...
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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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10-Member Bowling team selected
The Bahamas Bowling Federation (BBF) is pleased to announce that The Bahamas' national bowling team leaves on Saturday, May 18, for Cali, Colombia, to attend the Concecabol Bowling Championships.This tournament is a qualifier for the 2014 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. The tournament gets started on Monday, May 20, and concludes on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The team is led by ...
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Freeport Bible Church honors mothers of the GB Childrens Home
Ashley PennFN News Reporterashley@nasguard.comThe congregation of Freeport Bible Church took time out last Sunday to honor a group of outstanding mothers, who are making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate youngsters, here on Grand Bahama. The caretakers of the Grand Bahama Children's Home and the Colombus House were recognized during the morning ser-vice for their hard work and ...
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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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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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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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Cargill to walk away with $50K
Fired National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Algernon Cargill will walk away from NIB with just over $50,000, according to his dismissal letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Nassau Guardian. The letter, which was signed by NIB Chairman Father James Moultrie, shows that the payout includes Cargill's salary up to May 16, which adds up to $7,659.12. He is also entitled to $56,161.99 ...
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U.S. Embassy warns on armed robberies
The United States Embassy in Nassau has issued a security alert to American citizens residing in and traveling to The Bahamas about an increase in armed robberies on New Providence. The alert came after American sailor Kyle Bruner was murdered during an armed robbery last Sunday. "Armed robbery remains a major threat facing U.S. citizens in The Bahamas," the statement said. ...
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Dead baby’s family recalls tragic fire
Santania Cooper attempts to raise funds for the funeral service of her daughter Santia Cooper who died in a fire on Mother's Day. AHVIA J. ...
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Four charged with American’s murder
Four men were charged yesterday with the murder of American sailor Kyle Bruner. Craig Johnson, 20, of Clarke's Alley; Anton Bastian, 19, of Abraham Street; Jamaal Dorfevil, 28, of St. James Road, and Marcellus Williams, 21, of Culmer's Alley, were also charged with two counts of armed robbery. The men were charged with robbing Jane Robinson of a handbag, $150 in cash and an iPhone, ...
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Challenges delay Airport Gateway project
Contractors on the Airport Gateway Project were forced to change plans after workers uncovered "significant" challenges in the ground, possibly setting the project back by another few weeks, Chief Engineer at the Ministry of Works David Bullock said yesterday. "We identified that there is a 20-inch ductile iron main that is under the new road construction," Bullock said. ...
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Police band unveils commemorative stamps
In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band this week unveiled its commemorative stamps, which highlight several keys moments in the band's history. The stamps were unveiled at Police Headquarters. Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade commended the band for its achievements over the years. "When this stamp is attached to a piece of mail or purchased ...
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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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