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By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer

BFSB award nominees unveiled

The Nominations Committee for this year’s Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) Excellence Awards has released the names of all nominees submitted to the Blue Ribbon Panel. They are:

Honoured for bringing 40 years of joy as Santa

AFTER 40 years of playing Santa Claus, Robin Brownrigg was honoured for bringing joy into the lives of children this Christmas.

Miss Teenager Bahamas shows national pride

WITH nine competitive youthful beauties ready to take the stage, Miss Teenager Bahamas will officially host their first ever pageant on June 29 at the Wyndham Crystal Palace Resort and Casino.

Chamber chair: Brain drain 'very concerning'

A leading private sector executive said yesterday it was “very concerning” that the Bahamas was losing two-thirds of its “brightest and best” to developed countries, with a major employer adding that it had done “more than our share” to provide opportunities for persons studying abroad.

Man found dead after car crash

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found slumped over in his car after crashing into another vehicle yesterday morning.

NEMA: No response to attempts to contact Long Island and Crooked Island

THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in co-ordination with local government officials from islands affected by Hurricane Joaquin, are reporting on Friday afternoon that attempts to contact Long Island and Crooked Island have brought no response.

Spanish Wells and the St Anne’s Bluewaves emerge as champions

SPANISH Wells and St Anne’s Bluewaves emerged as the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively in the Bahamas Softball Federation’s Austin ‘King Snake’ Knowles National Softball Tournament that was played at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex over the weekend.

Steer students to close skills gaps

NOT enough is being done to advise students of career opportunities they could pursue, a well-known trade unionist said yesterday.

Union files Land’Or employee dispute

The hotel union yesterday confirmed it had filed a trade dispute on behalf of Club Land’Or employees against the embattled Paradise Island property, which is said be to in “serious financial straits”.

Melia injunction remains as court adjourns

A SUPREME Court Justice has further adjourned proceedings over an ongoing gratuity dispute between the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union and the Melia Nassau Beach Resort until next week.

Britenique Harrison makes her mark at the Tigers

BAHAMIAN Britenique ‘Brit or Big Baby’ Harrison is making a name for herself as a member of the Benedict College Tigers women’s basketball team.

Double murder convict's appeal proceeds next month

THE appeal hearing of a man contesting a double murder conviction is expected to proceed next month with all outstanding transcripts from his Supreme Court trial now available.

'Overall, I think it was a very competitive meet'

THE 29th version of the Barracuda/Family Guardian Swim Meet was keenly contested and well supported over the weekend.

ON DA HOOK

WHEN you’re ready for the biggest, baddest, fastest and most ferocious fight, you’re ready for deep sea fishing.

No shortage of support

Allow me to respond to your recent article in The Tribune in the Tuesday, January 31, edition, concerning the “Lack of Support” by the Anglican Clergy towards the State Recognised Funeral of the Hon. Justice Roger Keith Gomez, Sr (Ret). I do not believe there was a “lack of support”.

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