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Clubs and Societies 10/17/2014

Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association. - The BPA continues to be the voice for the Pharmacy profession in the Bahamas, and is the leading provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education in the Bahamas. Its members comprise of pharmacists, technicians, educators, and supply management personnel. The BPA has three local chapters, one in the Northern Bahamas (encompassing Grand Bahama and Abaco) and the remaining two based in New Providence, but inclusive of members in Eleuthera, and Exuma. The current membership is approximately 150 members. The BPA is a member of the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) and the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists. Meetings are held monthly, and are available via video conference and webcast to members outside of New Providence.

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Kendal Isaacs Gym ‘not available for us to use’

The Bahamas Basketball Federation was faced with the dilemma of securing the necessary funding to send its men’s national team off to the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers from November 27 to December 1.

Commission defends process to select judiciary

THE Judicial and Legal Service Commission has defended the process behind the selection of newly appointed judges and magistrates. After the JLSC announced the appointments in May, there was criticism and speculation in some quarters.

Bahamian players help Axemen to33-23 victory over Huskies

THE Acadia Axemen are headed to the AUS playoffs as the top overall seed.Eugene McMinns caught his third touchdown of the season, Arrien McDonald led the team in punt return yardage and Shelton Williams got the start on the offensive line in the Axem

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‘Not enough time given’, says Abaco shanty town resident

ALTHOUGH for years government has threatened to destroy Abaco’s shanty towns, a father of two facing eviction from The Farm fears his family will have nowhere to go before the deadline is up to leave the unregulated community, his home for 20 years.

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AJ Storr suits up for Red Storm in Big East

FOUR star freshman guard AJ Storr leads a highly touted incoming class expected to propel the St John’s Red Storm back into contention of a competitive Big East Conference.

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New marines boost Defence Force numbers

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), continuing its move to bolster the number of enlisted marines, commissioned two entries at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.

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Minnis pledges govt of fiscal responsibility

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday pledged to create a “new Bahamas” if elected prime minister in 2017 by being “fiscally responsible, intolerant of corruption, and transparent” in the execution of his duties.

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Job advice for young Bahamians at COB event

SCORES of young Bahamians were given job advice yesterday by panellists at the College of The Bahamas’ Career Symposium.

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”.

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Shockers get 87-74 win over Giants

WILLIAM ‘JR’ Rigby, in another Most Valuable Player performance, pumped in a game high 42 points to lead the Real Deal Shockers to a 87-74 victory over the Commonwealth Bank Giants.

Bahamas First in 94% first half profits jump

Bahamas First has unveiled a 94 per cent year-over-year increase in first half profits, although this was driven largely by a $4 million gain in the value of its investment holdings.

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THE most valuable player (MVP) in City Bowling League competition Monday night was Mario Brown of Telco Enterprises who downed the pins for a 246 second high game and a 604 high three game set.

Freedom Farm dominates Andre Rodgers Nationals

THE Bahamas Baseball Association returned to play in its marquee event for local youth baseball, the Andre Rodgers National Championships.

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‘We’ve been waiting for someone else to make it for a very long time’

FORMER Bahamian baseball players Antoan Richardson and Edison ‘Ed’ Armbrister were both excited to see Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm’s rise to the Major League.

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Weekend shootings bring murder total for the year to 121

TWO weekend homicides have brought the murder total for the year to 121, just two murders shy of last year’s tally.

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Ayton has 28 points, 12 rebounds in 129-124 loss to Pelicans in overtime

THE Phoenix Suns are mired in a losing streak, but Deandre Ayton continues to enjoy one of his best statistical stretches for the season.

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Pair charged after shooting incident

TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with last week’s shooting incident.

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Man shot dead in Freeport

GRAND Bahama police are investigating the shooting death of a man late Wednesday evening in Freeport.

Tight end Alex Smith signs with Redskins

AS teams fortify their rosters headed into the playoffs, one veteran player with Bahamian roots took advantage of the opportunity to continue his career as a journeyman reserve.