Friday, May 24, 2013

Local/National News


New environmently friendly product to be released
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GB Youth Choir rehearsing for Our Bahamian Story 2
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New business gearing up for grand opening
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Darville: we will be relentless in our agitation
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The politics of change
We are potentially headed for a change election. A change election is a vote for a new direction whether that vote is relatively close as in 1967 or overwhelming as in 1992 and 2002. In such elections voters are eager for a change of direction in terms of policy, style of leadership or some other feature of national life.  Full Story
Governor General arrives on GB for Independence Celebrations
The Governor General will serve as patron and keynote speaker for Friday's Youth Parade & Rally which is scheduled to leave from the Cornelius A. Smith Complex on The Mall at 10 a.m. Friday. Parade participants will include students from all schools across the island, marching bands and civic groups, and will travel to Independence Park for a post-parade rally. Special entertainment by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band, and notable Bahamian entertainer 'KB' headline a fun-filled day of events.  Full Story
Security officer in court
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Pupils get set for a high seas adventure
sharell@nasguard.com  Full Story
Male airlifted to NP, female assiting police with investigations
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Two arrested in relation to murder
royston@nasguard.com  Full Story
Attack in school: Parent charged
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Record rainfall creates widespread damage
krystel@nasguard.com  Full Story
Case 'not closed'
Yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Teacher claims wages not paid
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Marchers and agencies united against crime
sharell@nasguard.com  Full Story
Thank you- Church Leaders Praise Police
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Police share safety tips residents should adhere to
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
MPs debate bill to protect homeowners
taneka@nasguard.com  Full Story
Cable Bahamas launches new 70 megabits per second broadband Internet service
"Our goal is to deliver the best, fastest and truly most reliable Internet service to our subscribers," said Cable Bahamas Head of Marketing and REVON Product Manager David Burrows. "REVON Extreme is a huge step forward, not just for our company but our customers. Communication needs have changed and the Internet is a crucial part of all of our lives at home," Burrows added.  Full Story
'Wing Diamond' Miller graduates Florida Air Academy
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
AIDS Candlelight Memorial service unites GB with the world in fight against HIV/AIDS
sharell@nasguard.com  Full Story
May 22 observed as International Day for Biodiversity
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Ministry of Tourism heightens awareness of the Lionfish
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Bahamas Honorary Consular Corps reps visit the Truly Bahamian Brewery
Sands went on to discuss his personal story about meeting with Edward St. George and how he came to plan and eventually build his brewery. He introduced his management staff and announced that his beer will start distribution in Florida very soon.  Full Story
Christ-like, not Christian
Dr. Myles Munroe — someone who I have a great deal of respect and admiration for — is advocating for "Christianity" to be placed not only in the preamble of our constitution but enshrined deeply in the articles of our constitution.  Full Story
40th anniversary Independence Youth Parade and Rally set for Friday
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Salvation Army ready for Hurricane Season
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
MP for East GB to hold Hurricane Awareness Seminar
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Gibson: Morale high at NIB after Cargill's firing
kyrstel@nasguard.com  Full Story
Severe weather warning
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Five arrested in shooting probe
taneka@nasguard.com  Full Story
Several churches desecrated, suspects expected in court today
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
BOSS S?BUSH?FIRE?FURY
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Cancer patients to retreat to the 'Big Apple'
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Group pushes for charges after custody death ruling
artesia@nasguard.com  Full Story
Families prepare to bury runway crash victims
royston@nasguard.com  Full Story
Multiple weekend drug arrests
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Govt. to decide on new casino operator ... Bahamians among suitors
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
PM reveals hotel opening date
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Dr. Hanna returns home to offer life-changing surgery
Dr. Bernie Hanna is a well-respected bariatric surgery and general surgery doctor, having operated in Las Vegas since 2000. Expanding on his successful practice in the United States, he has returned to The Bahamas at the peak of his career, to offer his skills in bariatric surgery, which aids in weight loss for obese patients who are at great risk for many health issues.   Full Story
Five RBDF officers join over 200 law enforcement officers for Tradewinds 2013
Tradewinds 2013 focuses on increasing regional cooperation in the effort to counter illicit trafficking and build participating nations' capacity to plan and execute complex multinational security operations. The training also provides an emphasis on reinforcing human rights awareness in the conduct of security operations.  Full Story
Freeport Bible Church honors mothers of the GB Children's Home
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Bellevue Business Depot opens Coffee Shop
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Illicit dumping site cleared
ashley@nasguard.com  Full Story
Police investigating early morning robbery
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Turkey delegation hoping to get Bahamas' support for Expo 2020
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U.S. Embassy issues travel warning to citizens
yasmin@nasguard.com  Full Story
Minister Dorsett Addresses CCI Political and Business Leaders Summit
Reinforcing the commitment of The Bahamas to realising the goals of the CCI, Minister Dorsett expressed that the government "remains committed to continue efforts to partner with all Caribbean governments, territories, the UN and CARICOM institutions as well as regional financial institutions, and the NGO community to realise the goals of the Caribbean Challenge Initiative." As proof of this national commitment, the minister announced that The Bahamas will sign the Leaders Declaration. Under this agreement, governments and key stakeholders commit themselves to working together to protect the shared marine environment.   Full Story
There is no child left behind
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Social Services Minister appeals to families to 'take responsibility
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