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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
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STUDENTS OF St. Pauls Methodist College were charged to be agents of change by Bishop Derek Browne, President of the Bahamas Turks & Caicos Methodist Churches during the 200th session of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas Conference held in Grand Bahama. (Staff photo by Yasmin Popescu)
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Friday, January 27, 2012
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By BARBARA WALKIN
FN Night Editor
barbara@nasguard.com
Four families in a closely knit Haitian neighbourhood in Lewis Yard are, today, trying to put pieces of their lives back together following a blaze early Thursday morning that left them with only the clothes on their backs.
Four of some 20-plus wood-en structures built closely, two left only charred remains and two others were barely standing, when The Freeport News team arrived on the scene around 12:40 a.m.
One RBPF Fire Emergency fire apparatus was on the scene with a team of firefighters, who were assisted by a team from BORCO and the Freeport Container Port working as a unit to contain the fire that was just across the fence from the BORCO plant.
Reportedly employees from BORCO flattened the north fence for access to assist with extinguishing the fire before it could reach the oil refining facility.
Residents of the area were milling about watching in awe as bit, by bit two homes collapsed under the rage of the fire, while firefighters worked to stop the blaze from completely destroying two others.Read Full Story
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Twenty-five Grand Bahamians
among first JumpStart recipients
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By BARBARA WALKIN
FN Night Editor
barbara@nasguard.com
Twenty-five Grand Bahamians were among 72 young Bahamians receiving the initial financial assistance for their businesses from the government's JumpStart Progam, that was officially launched yesterday by Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
In a simulcast address from New Providence, the prime minister congratulated the recipients in Grand Bahama that were gathered at Pelican Bay Resort.
"This program is a part of a variety of initiatives put in place by my government to support small Bahamian business – its development and growth. This program, available to individuals over age 30, is meant to encourage the aspirations and help facilitate the dreams flowing from the imaginations of Bahamians desiring to go into business but who lack the necessary capital funding to do so," said Ingraham.
"Today we take another bold step to enhance the government's efforts to foster greater entrepreneurship, private sector business development and Bahamian ownership of small businesses providing valuable services to the Bahamian economy."
He noted that today JumpStart begins. Read Full Story
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Local schools getting ready for
2012 Anglican Schools Festival
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By Buster Laing
Special to The FN
The Warriors, the Giants, the Blue Waves and the Hurricanes, which represent the Big Four may have had this date circled on their calendars from two years ago.
When St. John's, St. Anne's and St. Andrew's come to town, Warriors nation at Bishop Michael Eldon will be rocking. Students will be screaming and jumping.
Having talked trash for weeks before the Fest, they appear to be more than ready for the actual Fest'.
"These schools respect one another a great deal and are all from great institutions, but the respect stops once the teams hit the court, the pool, the field and the track and the players and fans are as rabid for these games as any fans in the country," said a former Warriors' alumnus from the class of 2000.
The 19th annual Anglican School Festival will begin on Wednesday, February 8 with the opening ceremony at the BMES auditorium, followed by the swimming competition and will close out on Saturday, February 10 with the Track and Field competition. Read Full Story
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NATIONAL LOCAL
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EDITORIAL
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SPORTS
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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY
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- Teachers pleased with government proposal
- Warm weather expected this weekend
- BTC preparing to launch new state-of-the-art store in GB
- DNA candidates have tongues wagging in confusion
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- Helping children to improve academically (2)
- DNA candidates in GB have strong motives to see to it the FNM loses
- The continued expansion of the electoral process
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- Coach Evans guiding young Bahamians in Canada
- Miller sees national stadium greatly enhancing program
- Race Weekend Classic in GB
- First Dope Control Training Seminar held
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- The most common pelvic tumor in women
- Jack Hayward students to display artistic abilities
- Bahamas Coral Reef dying because of mega development Golf Course
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BUSINESS
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RELIGION
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EDITORIAL CARTOON
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- SkyVantage appoints Romer as vice president
- Balearia Bahamas Express making improvements
- A solution for rouge operators at dolphin experience
- Credit Suisse malicious in takeover of Ginn Sur Mer
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- Purposeful Fun!
- You Are Not Always Rewarded
- The Desitination of A Choose People
- The Righteous Forsaken!
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FEATURE, VIEWS AND ANALYSIS
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Doctor Pam is an advice column that is featured every Saturday. Your letters and comments are encouraged. You may e-mail them to askdoctorpam@yahoo.com. Dr. Pam is a Clinical Psychologist trained in all areas of mental health. |
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Dear Readers,
I inquired of my Psychology class at the College of Bahamas on Wednesday evening, the variables that may affect how they intend to vote in the upcoming general election.
Of note, was the young man who was adamant that he supports his parents' views because of what they have explained to him and the fact that they are in communication with God
Election fever is running hot. Bahamians everywhere are excited to cast their votes for candidates of choice. This is an admirable approach, as voting is a constitutional right.
Most interesting this season, is the presence of three political parties and any number of independent persons, which all boast on having the right leader, most sophisticated candidates, the answers to the economical situation and the solution to crime.
These are all issues of importance and should not be ignored.
Voting is a serious commitment that helps to determine who will govern the country for the next five years. Everyone who is eligible should do so.
The election process brings great excitement and anticipation; but it can also encourage stress and disappointments.
We have seen partisan politics tear families apart, destroy friendships and create hostile working conditions. Does it have to be this way?
Bahamians strut their colours with pride and are generally delighted to discuss their political persuasions with anyone who comes calling.
Casting a vote, however, means more than just wearing colours, or placing an "X" on a ballot paper.Read More |
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