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Abaco MP defends developer ordered to cease and desist - yet still working

NORTH Abaco MP Renardo Curry yesterday threw his support behind development underway at the site of a proposed Treasure Cay fishing lodge.

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New exhibit celebrates Cuba-Bahamas cultural exchange

IN ADDITION to showcasing Bahamian art, celebrating the work of artists in the Caribbean and across regional borders has always been an objective of Hillside House Studio and Gallery.

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Another delay in murder sentencing

NO SENTENCE was handed down yesterday in the case of three men convicted of a policeman’s murder as questioning the contents of their probation and psychiatric reports lasted the entire court day.

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Artists capture 'essence of the Bahamas' for domestic terminal

IT WAS long road to walk for three Bahamian artists who were tasked with the responsibility of creating artwork for the domestic and international departures terminal of the Lynden Pindling International Airport almost three years ago.

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Jackie Conyers volleyball camp gets underway

THE husband and wife team of Del and Arlene Hughes are back from Atlanta, Georgia, for their ninth appearance at the Jackie Conyers Back to Basics Volleyball Camp.

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Amateur artists embrace their elders at NAGB exhibit

THE NATIONAL Art Gallery of the Bahamas hosted its fourth annual All-Start Amateur Artist (AAA) event on Sunday.

Casinos target 20,000 job boost via reforms

The Bahamas could enjoy “anywhere from a 25-30 per cent increase” in stopover visitors by passing the casino gaming reforms currently before Parliament, and create more than 20,000 new jobs.

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Minister hails efforts of officials

MINISTER of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson opened the Public Service Week Exhibition by hailing the efforts and achievements of former ministers, chairmen, permanent secretaries and senior government officials.

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Red Ribbon Ball's 20th anniversary

THE Annual Red Ribbon Ball will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with organisers promising prizes ranging from a $10,000 shopping spree to five round-trip tickets to destinations around the world.

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Famous faces for Bahamas debut of Tubular Bells for Schools

IT WAS the album that launched Virgin Records 40 years ago in 1973 and sold more than 17 million copies worldwide.

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Death penalty still an option

THE death penalty will still be considered for three men convicted of a policeman’s murder even though the prosecution did not comply with practice directions to serve them notice of that intent, a Supreme Court judge ruled yesterday.

'Frustrated' waste energy group offers $3.7bn boost

A waste-to-energy developer proposing a solution that could give the Bahamas a $3.7 billion return over 10 years yesterday said separating the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway landfill from BEC reform was “the wrong way to go”.

TOUGH CALL: The Americas that might have been

Counterfactual history is an attempt to answer hypothetical questions by considering what would have happened if certain key historical events had not occurred.

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Court hears the arguments over death penalty for three murderers

THE question of whether three men convicted of a policeman’s murder had been served notice of the prosecution’s intent to seek the death penalty took up most of what was expected to be a sentencing exercise in Supreme Court yesterday.

Church groups participate in king of the grill test

Hundreds of persons flocked to Saint James Anglican Parish, Adelaide Village on October 14 to attend the eight annual Father R.F. Anthony Roberts’ King of the Grill Fest.

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Art competition recognises two top participants

THE CENTRAL BANK added an honourable mention prize to its art competition in recognition of the “spectacular” work submitted for the exhibition this year.

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Haeven band releases new single, 'Right There'

BAHAMIAN entrepreneur Kendra KayGeni James has expanded her talents from the world of modelling and clothing design into the music world.

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Baha Mar open for bookings

GROUPS can now book reservations at Grand Hyatt residences at Baha Mar, senior vice president of external and governmental affairs Robert Sands told The Tribune yesterday. Baha Mar is expected to have its grand opening in December 2014.

BORCO donates lunch benches for students

BAHAMAS Oil Refining Company Ltd (BORCO) donated ten lunch benches to the children of the Lewis Yard Primary School, located at the former St Vincent De Paul School site.