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Top Story : Court and Parliament refurbishment project continues with Ansbacher House renovations

(Sep 3) Renovations to the ground floor of the Ansbacher House, which will accommodate two courtrooms of the Supreme Court along with judges' chambers, jury and ancillary rooms, are due to begin within the next ten days.

Speaking at the contract signing for the renovation work yesterday, Attorney General John Delaney said that the project is not

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The Tribune is The Bahamas' second oldest newspaper and has been publishing since 1903. With editions Monday through Saturday the paper is usually available by 5 am. Online, The Tribune's website is updated around 2pm. Categories include news, business, sports, weather, features and world news.

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The Nassau Guardian is The Bahamas' oldest newspaper and has been publishing since 1844. With editions Monday through Saturday, the paper is usually available by 5 am. Online, The Nassau Guardian's website is updated around 12pm. Categories include News, Weather, Business, Lifestyles, Sports. The paper's Grand Bahama edition, The Freeport News, focuses the country's second major city.

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Government Signs Four Contracts for Storm Drainage Maintenance
Government Signs Four Contracts for Storm Drainage Maintenance (Sep 3) Minister of Public Works and Transport the Hon. Neko Grant said, on August 30, 2010, that the four contracts signed that day for the maintenance of hundreds of storm drainage wells is just another example of the Ministry taking action to ensure continuity of its maintenance schedule for New Providence

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Minister Cartwright receives Exporters Association
Minister Cartwright receives Exporters Association (Sep 3) Three officers of the Bahamas Marine Exporters Association (BMEA) paid a courtesy call on Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Lawrence S ‘Larry’ Cartwright on Thursday.

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Royal Bahamas Police Force Full Military Service
Royal Bahamas Police Force Full Military Service (Sep 3) Minister of National Security the Hon. OAT "Tommy" Turnquest in attendance at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Full Military Service for the late PC345 O'Neil Gibson, Friday, September 3 at Bahamas Faith Ministries. Minister Turnquest also made Remarks. Hundreds crowded the Bahamas Faith Ministries.

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Road Closures
(Sep 3) The Ministry of Public Works & Transport wishes to advise the public of temporary road closures that are now in effect.

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Dr. Leonard A. Johnson presents book to the Prime Minister
Dr. Leonard A. Johnson presents book to the Prime Minister (Sep 3) A book entitled Inspirational Sayings and stories from A to Z by Dr. Leonard A. Johnson, president, Bahamas Conference Of Seventh 'day Adventists was presented to Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham on Thursday, September 2 at the office of the Prime Minister, Cable Beach. Pictured from: Prime Minister Ingraham and Dr. Johnson.

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Ansbacher Contract Signing
Ansbacher Contract Signing (Sep 2) Ansbacher Contract Signing

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Securities Commissions Farewell
Securities Commissions Farewell (Sep 2) Minister the Rt. Hon Hubert Ingraham speaking at the farewell reception August 25 for Hillary Deveaux, executive director for the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.

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Voter Registration Drive
(Sep 2) The Parliamentary Registration Department is in the process of starting a Voter Registration Drive to prepare a new voters list.

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Clifton Heritage Signs Contracts for Ruins Restoration
Clifton Heritage Signs Contracts for Ruins Restoration (Sep 2) NASSAU, The Bahamas – Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Charles Maynard said, on August 30, 2010, that the signing of agreements between The Clifton Heritage Authority (CHA) for the restoration of a number of ruins at Clifton Heritage National Park is, in itself, a critical and historic event.

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Education Minister provides Grand Bahama teachers with ‘honest picture’
Education Minister provides Grand Bahama teachers with ‘honest picture’ (Sep 2) Newly-announced National Teacher of the Year 2010-2012, Mrs. Afrika Karamo-Miller of Sister Mary Patricia Russell Junior High School performs a violin serenade for Ministry officials and teachers at a Back to School rally for educators.

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AG signs $2.3 million renovation contract with Sunco Builders
AG signs 2.3 million renovation contract with Sunco Builders (Sep 2) Criminal and civil court renovations are to begin in seven to 10 days to organise the justice system in a central location at the Bank Lane and East Street area. The completed work will result in a total of nine new criminal and civil courts, which should be finished within 42 weeks.

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Hurrican Earl 5pm Update
Hurrican Earl 5pm Update (Sep 1) DANGEROUS AND LARGE HURRICANE EARL POSES A THREAT TO THE
MID-ATLANTIC COAST...WATCHES AND WARNINGS EXTENDED NORTHWARD THROUGH MASSACHUSETTS

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Trafficking Persons Training Extended To Family Islanders.
Trafficking Persons Training Extended To Family Islanders. (Sep 1) The Bureau of Women’s Affairs of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development along with the International Organisation for Migration held a workshop in Marsh Harbour, Abaco from the 17th to the 19th of August, 2010.

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Perpare Your Child For Back To School
Perpare Your Child For Back To School (Sep 1) A proper home atmosphere for doing homework is important for learning and keeping up in school. We offer these suggestions to prepare your child for back to school.

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Visit To The Governor General
(Sep 1) The chairman and the board of directors of The Bahamas National Pride Association were received by Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes in a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday, September 1. Pictured seated from left: Olvin Rees, chairman; Sir Arthur; and Joanne Johnson, executive coordinator. Standing from left are directors: Dr. Bridgette Rolle, Alpheus Ramsay, Mrs. Judy Williams, Anthony Capron, Mrs. Lori Thompson-Karabas, Lakeisha Burrows, and Anthony Newbold.

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Evergreen Mortuary Holds Back To School Jamboree
Evergreen Mortuary Holds Back To School Jamboree (Sep 1) Evergreen Mortuary teamed up with neighboring businesses in the Mackey Street South community to provide hundreds of students in that community with back to school items during its Second Annual Back to School Jamboree on Monday, August 23.

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Doctor Hospital Adds Minimally-Invasive Technology To Treat Prostate Cancer
Doctor Hospital Adds Minimally-Invasive Technology To Treat Prostate Cancer (Sep 1) Doctors Hospital has been a pioneer in minimally and non-invasive surgeries in the Bahamas with the first Laparoscopic colon surgery performed locally in 2009; today high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been added to its portfolio for treatment of prostate cancer. Doctors Hospital thus joins a select group of hospitals that is offering this innovative treatment for prostate cancer and becomes the first hospital in the Bahamas to offer this technology.

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URGENT: PUBLIC NOTICE FOR BAHAMIAN STUDENTS
URGENT: PUBLIC NOTICE FOR BAHAMIAN STUDENTS (Sep 1) Bahamian students who are seeking a visa for entry into the United Kingdom to pursue studies are advised that an additional visa biometric clinic will be held by UK Consular Officials at the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, East Hill Street on Friday 3 September, 2010.

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Hon. OAT "Tommy" Turnquest welcomes Dr.Veena Rawat
(Sep 1) Minister of National Security the Hon. OAT "Tommy" Turnquest welcomes Dr.Veena Rawat, president, Canada Research Council, during a courtesy call at the Churchill Building on Monday, August 30. Pictured from left: Marc Dupuis, director general Engineering Planning Industry, Canada; Dr. Rawat; Minister Turnquest; and Missouri Sherman-Peter, permanent secretary.

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The Director of Labour Atteds Workshop in Dominican Republic
The Director of Labour Atteds Workshop in Dominican Republic (Sep 1) The Director of Labour for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Mr. Harcourt Brown attended an Organisation of American States Workshop held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on the 27th of July, 2010.

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