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$55m project: 'At least 60%' spent' with Bahamians

A $55 million, three-phase western New Providence real estate development yesterday said "at least 60 per cent" of its total investment had been injected into the Bahamian economy, with its final stage one of the few to buck the recession.

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Breanna killing accused wait as prosecution rests

THE Crown has formally closed its case against two women accused of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey last year.Prosecutor Cassie Bethel announced yesterday afternoon that the Crown would not be calling any more witnesses to testify against Zar

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‘WE DIDN’T MURDER BREANNA, THEA DID’: Alleged killers blame friend for fatal attack

A janitor and her friend both told police they did not know teenage mother Breanna Mackey was being stabbed to death by their other friend until it was too late, jurors heard yesterday.

More than 100 eye surgeries in Grand Bahama

OVER 100 successful cataract surgeries were performed in Grand Bahama through the second Bright Journey eye programme, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the People’s Republic of China.

Venture fund chairman laments MP interference

The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund’s chairman said yesterday that efforts to promote financing opportunities in the Family Islands had met with little success, as entrepreneurs appeared to lack confidence to apply for funding.

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One in custody, search for four others over robbery and assault of pastor

POLICE have one man in custody and are searching for four others in connection with the armed robbery and assault of Pastor Rex Major on Thursday morning.

Minister praises ‘Fishing for a Future Project’

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday cheered steps taken by the “Fishing For a Future Project” to develop disadvantaged youth into capable seamen.

Bettering the Bahamas through ‘voluntourism’

BDP International, a leading family-owned global logistics and transportation management firm last week made a significant monetary gift to Hands For Hunger (H4H) in the Bahamas.

Slight increase in flu cases

THE country’s chief medical officer confirmed that there has been a “slight increase” in the number of reported flu cases in children around the country, but said that health officials are “prepared” and “ready” to handle the rise in cases.

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Teonya to be academic scholar

TEONYA Takahra Knowles, a graduate of St George’s High School, has become the latest recipient of an academic scholarship from the Grand Bahama Chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

Eco-fishing camp signs up as a new partner with Save the Bays

THE advocacy group Save The Bays has gained another partner.

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Darrell Sears Showcase highlights our best talent

THE Darrell Sears Showcase continues to be a staple on the Bahamas’ basketball calendar and gains recognition by showcasing the best talent the country has to offer.

Financial sector hit by ‘foot in mouth disease’

A Cabinet Minister yesterday asserted that the Bahamian financial services industry was “not dead”, and said too many were guilty of talking down its prospects.

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250 jobs to come in Exuma project

A new $500m project for Exuma promises to boost that island’s tourism and spark significant job growth.

FINA World Juniors: Swimmers in spotlight

FIVE members of team Bahamas were in action yesterday on day two of the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships at the Videna Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru.

Politics as monarch changes

Such a short time ago we lost our Sovereign Queen - Queen of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - monarchists will mourn anti-monarchists will see an opportunity to lobby - push for the removal of the Sovereign as Head of State to a Democratic Republic like the majority of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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UB's head athletic trainer Sasha Johnson certified in dry needling

UB Athletics head athletic trainer Sasha Johnson was recently certified in the sports medicine process of dry needling at the Institute of Athlete Regeneration in Houston, Texas, as a part of the department’s ongoing programme of excellence. Dry nee

How a woman's touch can aid the workplace

FOR many years now, women have fought for equality in the workplace.

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Bahamas learns destination for basketball championship

STILL a year away from competition, the Bahamas’ junior national team now knows its destination for the 2013 FIBA Americas U-16 Championship For Men.

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FNM hits out

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis has blasted the government for ousting one of the country’s top medical authorities in what he called a case of “overt victimisation”.