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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
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THIS LITTLE cutie pie enjoyed blowing her bubbles during Coconut Fest at Pelican Point on Easter Monday.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
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Yasmin Popescu, FN Senior Reporter
cleopatra@nasguard.com
Management at a popular food store yesterday confirmed they are being forced to close in two weeks time.
Staff at Savemore Foodstore, on West Settler's Way and Oak Street, were told of the closure on Monday.
General manager James "Jimmy" Williams said the 41 employees have been given two weeks' notice.
Mr. Williams told The Freeport News that not only customers, but management and employees are very disappointed with the decision, but the challenges they face were "unsurmountable."
The manager said they were faced with many fees and regulations which were making it very difficult for them to continue.
Asked about moving the business to Eight Mile Rock, Williams said they would still be faced with a lot of the same charges.
Some of these challenges include the fees for electricity, which the manager said doubled in the time they were operating.Read Full Story
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SCC represents potential for revitalizing Grand Bahama
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Lededra Marche, FN Senior Reporter
lededra@nasguard.com
The Siboney Commercial Centre, formerly known as the Columbus Theatre, took five years to renovate and is a project, its investors say that points the way to the potential for revitalizing Grand Bahama.
For decades, residents and visitors flocked to the building on The Mall Drive which once served as an entertainment centre.
Work began on the project by the Siboney Development Group in late 2009.
The renovation of the two-storey structure involved a complete facelift of the building which spans over 23,000 square feet on more than three acres of land.
Investor, attorney and now MP elect for Marco City Greg Moss said the property, which now houses a walk-in clinic and pharmacy, has been well received.
"It's been a significant success for us frankly.
"One of our shareholders is now a tenant in the building with SavMor Pharmacy. There is Dr. Gutam there also, myself and a tenant in the building also," he said.Read Full Story
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Local business owners attend Chamber seminar |
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Yasmin Popescu, FN Reporter
More than 40 business persons in Grand Bahama got together to hear about starting and maintaining a business at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce.
The seminar entitled "Business Creation and Sustainability: 2012 & Beyond" was a joint presentation between the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and the Bank of The Bahamas.
Chamber's Executive Director, Mercynth Ferguson welcomed everyone, as she apologized for the president who was unable to be there due to travels.
"The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce is a friend to the small business community and the new entrepreneur" she told the group on behalf of the President. She continued to say, "It has a regard to all that is happening in Grand Bahama today. We feel that this business seminar and your participation in planning for your future is timely.
"It's a pleasure to welcome you on this the first of what we hope to be many other business seminars organized by the Economic Development Committee and which are geared toward providing tips to business owners to create successful and sustainable business operations.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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- Darville: drug use, unemployment intertwined
- Two EMR men charged with armed robbery
- Rush for Peace Junkanoo Parade ... promoting the message of peace
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- How will history judge Hubert A. Ingraham?
- Review hiring policies for public school principals
- Police commissioner term limits should remain
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- BAAA's 60 years of growth, a Bahamian sports standard
- 'Friends of Mitchell' golf tournament set for this Saturday
- Can new Sports Minister complete GB Track Stadium?
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- Bahamas cautions IMO in dealing with maritime pirates
- Bishop Michael Eldon School presents 'Art of Warriors'
- One of 'Da Rocks' best kept secrets
- Students, parents celebrate Family
Day at St. Paul's Methodist College
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BUSINESS
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RELIGION
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EDITORIAL CARTOON
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- The way forward for the financial services sector
- GB City Market fails to attract buyer
- KPMG: 73% of banks fear global economy
- City Market workers eligible for NIB
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- Voice of the people!
- God's favor
- Occupy!
- Center Stage
- Politics & religion
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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,
"All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals." – Joshua Ledergerg
There are many times when I long for days of yesteryear. Somehow, it seems that things were better in many ways, but better for whom?
As sad as they may seem sometimes, these days will be the yesteryears for our children. So the onus is on us to make them great.
In one of his greatest songs, Marvin Winans penned the words, "Bring back the days of yea and nay, when we could clearly see the way; When it was up to us to choose, whether to win or lose; Bring back the times when we could see, what it was we were to be, not caught in the midst of complexity, we search for yea and nay."
In many ways, it may be safe to assume that we know what we had, but often fear what we are seeing.
This thought was particularly sobering on Tuesday, May 1, Advanced Poll day. Emerging from a very structured room, where I had spent the past 12 hours performing my civic duty as an Assistant Presiding officer for an election poll, to the outside of the building, I was unsure about my whereabouts.
This could not have been The Bahamas, especially not Grand Bahama, with all of the pushing, shoving, bickering and brawling that I saw. Quite UNBELIEVABLE.Read More |
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