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The lady pirates of the Caribbean

The legendary Anne Bonny and Mary Read hold a special place in the annals of piracy in the Bahamas. Sir Christopher Ondaatje recounts their extraordinary tales of disguise and daring

Nursing graduates honoured in ceremony

NINE graduates of the College of the Bahamas nursing programme have been recognised at the first pinning ceremony in Grand Bahama at Pelican Bay.

Why are the Constitutional Bills being delayed?

PRIME Minister Christie, who in 2002 successfully led his party to defeat the FNM’s referendum that would have given equality to Bahamian women, boasted at the time that Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham could not get such a referendum through, but he – Perry Christie — could and would.

'Iconic' retailer mulling closure

An “iconic” 92 year-old Palmdale-based furniture retailer yesterday revealed it was assessing the “possibility” of closing down by year-end, causing the potential loss of 20 jobs.

Swimmers advance to finals at the CAC Games

ALL three Bahamians in action in the pool yesterday advanced out of the heats into the final of their respective events at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico.

Bahamian documentary to explore 'Perfect Feet'

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

PLP chairman urges more action on crime

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said the scourge of crime must not weaken the government as he urged officials to implement all of the plans contained in the Urban Renewal 2.0 programme.

Rollins recommendation ‘by end of month’

THE Progressive Liberal Party’s disciplinary committee appointed to decide on the fate of embattled Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins is expected to make its formal recommendation to the leadership council by the end of this month, party chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.

Cuckoos beat Buccaneers 19-14 to open new season

THE Bahamas Rugby Football Union kicked off its 2014-15 season on Saturday at the Winton Rugby Field with a thrilling finish to the first match in the Nassau Cup series.

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).

PM: Job cuts ‘unfair’ - and protection is needed

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday criticised last week’s terminations of 190 Crystal Palace workers by Baha Mar as “unfair” and said the Government needed to give hotel staff greater protection in future Heads of Agreements negotiated with foreign developers.

$1.3m Scotiabank theft appeal delayed by trial transcripts

A NEW court date has been set for two former Scotiabank employees contesting conviction for theft of $1.3m from the bank’s Nicholl’s Town branch on North Andros.

New buses to help Urban Renewal with mission to help children

THE Urban Renewal Commission revealed a new “key component” in its effort to improve the lives of the children in urban communities in New Providence.

PM brands 190 Crystal Palace lay-offs 'unfair'

Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday blasted last week’s terminations of 190 Crystal Palace workers as “unfair”, and said the Government needed to give hotel staff greater protection in Heads of Agreements negotiated with foreign developers.

MARKETING REVOLUTION - Dr Myles Munroe: A true Marketing revolutionary

I was at a conference in Chicago when the waiter heard me speaking and asked: “Where are you from?” When I told him the Bahamas, he said: “Be sure to say hello to my brother, Dr Myles Munroe. I’m reading one of his books now.”

Crystal Palace to train over 3,000

Baha Mar will use the former Crystal Palace Hotel and casino to train more than 3,000 potential staff for its $3.5 billion development, as it moves to structure its workforce for the late Spring 2015 opening.

Dr Myles Munroe: Teacher, author, inspiration

Dr Myles Munroe is survived by his two children, his son Myles “Chairo” Jr Munroe and his daughter, Charisa Munroe.

FNM Deputy wants help for 190 sacked workers

FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner is calling on the government to respond to the needs of the 190 Crystal Palace employees who were fired last Friday.

'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.

Baha Mar lays off 190 hotel workers

SOME 190 Bahamian workers are without a job just weeks before Christmas after they were terminated from the Crystal Palace hotel by Baha Mar yesterday.

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