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ABACO – One day after a story ran in The Tribune concerning the deplorable condition of the roads in Central Abaco, workmen were seen patching potholes in the areas of most concern on Queen Elizabeth Drive and Don MacKay Boulevard in Marsh Harbour.

Chamber appoints new Institute head

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has appointed Keshelle Kerr as the new executive director of the Chamber Institute.

PM Christie vows disability legislation by end of year

THE struggle to legislate equal opportunity for disabled persons moved a step forward today as the government announced plans to sign on to international conventions and introduce new legislation before the year end.

Prosecution to seek death penalty

WHILE three men convicted of murdering a policeman must wait a month to learn what sentence the Supreme Court will impose, they discovered yesterday that Crown prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Frustration with roads in Central Abaco

Abaco’s residents continue to be frustrated with the poor condition of the roads in Central Abaco despite the start of long awaited asphalt paving which began at the end of August.

FEEL THE RHYTHM

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer

BOC expresses gratitude to Rogge, wishes new president Back success

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee, expressing its gratitude to Jacques Rogge for his past presidency of the International Olympic Committee, has revealed a number of programmes that they hope will lend its support to greater participation of Bahamian athletes on the international scene.

Sports in brief

THE Sigma Brackettes could become the first team to advance to the New Providence Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series when they take their 2-0 lead in their best-of-five playoff series against the Electro Telecom Lady Hitters. Game three is all set for 7pm tonight at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

All smiles for bride and groom

MR Robert Dupuch Carron and Elizabeth Joanna Seymour are shown leaving St Anselm’s Church, Fox Hill, Friday afternoon after exchanging wedding vows.

BEC losses 'won't exceed $22m', its chairman pledges

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s (BEC) accounts receivables currently stands at $120 million to-date, its executive chairman yesterday estimating that the utility monopoly would suffer a loss of $20-$22 million for its current financial year.

PM: BANNISTER NEVER HAD THE MINDSET OF A POLITICIAN

By SANCHESKA BROWN

Adrian Gibson: Activist Rodney Moncur tells of his struggles and challenges

Well-known political and social activist Rodney Moncur says is struggling to survive and facing his own challenges even while fighting to assist others.

Men sought in murder cases

AS the high profile police crackdown on crime continues, the force yesterday issued wanted notices in connection with several murders, a rape, and three armed robberies.

Employer fury over Tribunal's 'extra week paid vacation' ruling

Outraged businesses have reacted with fury to an Industrial Tribunal decision that effectively gives all Bahamian workers an extra week of paid vacation annually.

Bahamian wants No Confidence vote

YESTERDAY, a member of the public sent us the following letter for publication. It was signed by a concerned Bahamian “with an independent mind”.

Gov't 'undermining' Hawksbill Creek via industries Act offer

A well-known QC yesterday accused the Government of attempting to undermine the Hawksbill Creek Agreement by offering Freeport's major industrial companies Industries Encouragement Act incentives.

Murder count close to tally at same point last year

TWELVE murders in the past 12 days brought the country’s murder count to 81 for the year, not far behind last year’s count of 85 by this same time, last year.

Wanted men turn themselves in to police in connection with murders

FIVE men have turned themselves into police stations across New Providence in connection with the country’s latest murders.

Wanted men turn themselves in

FIVE men have turned themselves into police stations across New Providence in connection with the country's latest murders.

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POTCAKEMAN TRIATHLON 2013

Abaco potholes patched