Friday, February 3, 2012

Local/National News


Police continue crackdown on road users that break the law
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GBCC President calls for peace during election process
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Agencies soon to move into new Government Complex Building
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Key presenters slated for upcoming Tourism Opportunity Seminar
"We've been very thorough in our planning in our attempt to address the needs of present and future tour operators as it relates to the cruise industry," Newbold adds. "Our panel of presenters has been carefully selected for the knowledge and expertise they bring and will expound on how to expand existing tour operations or create new ones."  Full Story
DNA candidate says Garvey should go back to 'what he does best'
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Christian Council to hold membership drive
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City Markets 'mum'?? on present situation
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A trip down memory lane; FPG looking to bring theatre back to the community
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National Drug Council launches competition for youths
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FFJ to take legal action against banks
Families for Justice (FFJ) says that families on Grand Bahama are being put out of their homes "unjustly," by banks on the island.  Full Story
Garvey is back to fight the power: Activist says he's not given up the fight for lower power bills
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Bahamian human smuggler sentenced to one year
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GBPA and Harbour company looking to capitalize on increase IN cruise calls to the island
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DNA leader says FNM and PLP are too busy fighting over who is worse
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PLP calls for new fire station in GB to be built
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McCartney outlines his party's plans for the future
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Alleged armed robbers' trial delayed
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Alleged victim tells her side; Toote on trial for assault with intent to rape
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BASRA rescue nine people at sea
After notifying RBDF and OPBAT, BASRA GB then called West End Police Station in request to put a call out on VHF 16 for any vessel that may be in distress.   Full Story
GB youth call for a political debate among party leaders
As the public outcry for a national debate among the country's viable political party leaders grows louder, Grand Bahama's leading youth weighed in on the matter, with many in favor of the idea.  Full Story
Woman taking web café to court for raffle
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Realtor's case adjourned another month
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GB to participate in Agribusiness expo
Members of Grand Bahama's agriculture industry will have a chance to showcase their talents and produce as Grand Bahama, along with 11 other Family Island communities that have entered this year's Ministry of Agriculture island-based agribusiness expos.  Full Story
Judge: you are free to go; Jury brings back not guilty verdict for Smith
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Maxwell outlines the various levels of effective leadership
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EMR launches website to combat negative publicity
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Cold Front drifting towards GB this weekend
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'Sonny' Waugh received Sir Durward Knowles Humanitarian Award
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Organization reearth launches 'action plans' to protect the environment
In wake of pressing environmental challenges facing The Bahamas, an organization by the name of reEarth has released an Action Plan, with the aim of raising awareness and "tackle critical environmental challenges in The Bahamas." In a blog post on TheBahamas weekly.com, Sam Duncombe of reearth described the document as "a first-of-its-kind in The Bahamas," and noted that "reEarth hopes that this document will act as the foundation to continued learning and leadership in the realm of environmental protection going forward.  Full Story
Post Valentine's Day event offers something for everyone
The brother and sister team of Kenton and Kerel Pinder is bringing to the Island of Grand Bahama a Post-Valentine's Day party for those who are in a relationship, single or an otherwise complicated liaison, in the form of the Stop Light Party. Speaking about the event, Kerel described it as "Valentine's day fun for everyone," and said "On February 18 at the Pelican Bay, Canal House; SisBro Productions will be hosting a Post Valentine Stop Light Party. The Stop light party idea has been around for ages and has been seen a lot at college campus parties. We decided to add a new dynamic, by tying the party in with Valentine's Day and giving the event a more stylish flair. I have often heard a lot of singles complain that there is nothing to do on Valentine's Day, even though they're interested in going out and having a good time too.   Full Story
Duty free concessions for East and West GB?
cleopatra@nasguard.com  Full Story
GB Rotary Club project to be emulated around the Caribbean
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Verdict in murder case of Tamaro Johnson could come today
lededra@nasguard.com  Full Story
Fire destroys a boat and two cars on GB Highway
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Bahamas National Trust reopens Burial Mound and Ben's Cave in Grand Bahama
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Christie: Economic resurgence must go beyond Freeport
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PM opens Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Center
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Union leader tells MEMBERs not to support candidate without an agenda for workers
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Christie: FNM failed to put Bahamians first
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Police increase visibility, recover two firearms
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Mixed views on DNA's election bid
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Information meetings held for proposed change in traffic direction
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Twenty-five Grand Bahamians among first JumpStart recipients
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13 homeless after Lewis Yard fire
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Teachers pleased with government proposal
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Warm weather expected this weekend
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BTC preparing to launch new state-of-the-art store in GB
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DNA candidates have tongues wagging in confusion
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Suspected armed robbers hauled before courts
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Investing in the Bahamian people
Following are excerpts from the speech.  Full Story

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