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Countdown to the Heart Ball begins
THE Heart Ball committee recently met to make final preparations for the 2012 Heart Ball, the major annual fundraising event for the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation . Described as "an evening filled with love, laughter, excitement, dancing and a soulf
History of Bahamian rights
I GOT home from the FNM Tsunami Rally about 11 last night. I hurriedly tuned into ZNS TV13 to see what the PLP rally looked like.
Learn from the storm
About three days after the storm, a BEC/BPL assessment person came to my area to look at downed wires.
A shock to travel along Bay Street
It is not often that I get an opportunity to travel the Bay Street and downtown areas. On Monday, 12th instant, I had to take my family somewhere in those environments. I was appalled and deeply shocked by the absolutely deplorable and unkempt conditions from the East Street intersection and beyond travelling east on Bay Street! A few years ago it was terrible, but now it is even worse than before.
Downtown chief pledges area’s ‘transformation’
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director yesterday pledged that Bahamians and tourists will witness “a major transformation” of the area “within the next two to three years”.
Biting the hand that feeds
Franklin Graham is the son of the legendary Billy Graham -- a man who has preached the gospel to more people in person than anyone in church history. He is also the president and CEO of the humanitarian organisation, Samaritan’s Purse, which was founded in 1970 by the late Bob Pierce.
OP-ED: We can't send people back to damaged, poor homes
Mr Frankie Campbell, Minister of Social Services, pictured, is a very compassionate and caring individual. I understand clearly his desire that individuals who are still housed in shelters need to get back to their homes. However, what is the conditi
Bleachers mean Bay Street ‘looks like a prison’
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director yesterday expressed “extreme disappointment” over the placing of Junkanoo bleachers on Bay Street so far ahead of the parade, arguing that it “looks like a prison rather than a city centre”.
EDITORIAL: A word of advice - double check the advisory
THERE has been a lot of talk in recent days about the travel advisory issued by the US Department of State to visitors.
Distillery opens for tours at Downtown Nassau Estate
THE Watling’s Distillery is now open for free tours at the Buena Vista Estate in Downtown Nassau.
$100,000 loss for Atlantis as cruise ship turned away
THOUSANDS of enraged stop-over visitors demanded compensation after the cruise ship they were on was turned away from Prince George dock.
A fresh look for Holmes Rock
REPAIRS and improvements were made to the Holmes Rock Primary school in Grand Bahama by the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) and other sponsors.
Chamber unveils new Board faces
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) will face some of the most pressing decisions in its history with familiar faces at the top and a slew of new directors following its recent annual general meeting (AGM) and election of officers.
Jonquel shines in WNBA playoff debut, Sun go home
JONQUEL Jones made her WNBA postseason debut yesterday but a standout game from the league’s Most Improved Player was not enough for her team to advance to the semi-finals.
Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.
25,000 still without measles vaccination
AS many as 25,000 people have no vaccination coverage for the highly infectious measles disease, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.The public’s vaccination rate remains at about 89 to 90 percent, but it could be better, the minister told
51st Heart Ball hopes to raise $350,000 for children’s surgeries
WHAT started out as an idea by a Hollywood legend is today one of Nassau’s most anticipated charitable events which once again will be held this Valentine’s Day to raise funds for the repair of children’s hearts.
PM insists resolution to the Baha Mar saga is ‘imminent’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has said he believes the Export-Import Bank of China is prepared to present a possible buyer for the beleaguered $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort, as he declared a resolution to the Baha Mar debacle is “imminent”.
TOUGH CALL: Is it time for FNM to change horses or hold a steady course?
WITH less than eight months to the next British general election, the opposition Labour Party appears to be having buyer’s remorse over its choice of leader. In fact, there are some interesting parallels with the political situation here.
Sports in brief
THE lanes at Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palace were on fire Monday night as the City Bowling League continued its regular season action.
