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Tree lighting at Police Headquarters
Tree lighting at Police Headquarters (Nov 29) Minister of National Security the Hon O A ‘Tommy’ Turnquest (left) with Commissioner of Police Reginald Ferguson, turned on the Christmas tree during the Royal Bahamas Police Force 9th annual Carol Service & Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 26, Police Headquarters

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Nygard Cay Fire 'Probably Sparked by Electrical Short-Circuit'
Nygard Cay Fire 'Probably Sparked by Electrical Short-Circuit' (Nov 26) THE fire that ripped through Nygard Cay causing multi-million dollar destruction was accidental and probably sparked by an electrical short-circuit, investigators have concluded.

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Marathon Bahamas organizers call on Minister of Tourism
Marathon Bahamas organizers call on Minister of Tourism (Nov 26) Organizers of Marathon Bahamas paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism, the Hon Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, November 25

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New Attorney General Appointed
New Attorney General Appointed (Nov 26) Newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator John Delaney is the centre of attention with reporters following his swearing-in ceremony at Government House November 23. (BIS photo/Peter Ramsay)

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The National Women's Week Committee Visits School
The National Women's Week Committee Visits School (Nov 25) The National Women's Week Committee members paid a visit to D. W. Davis Junior High School on Monday, November 23, 2009. One of the panelists was the Hon. Italia Johnson, first woman Speaker of the House Assembly.

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Prime Minister Goes To CHOGM
Prime Minister Goes To CHOGM (Nov 25) Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hubert A Ingraham left Nassau for Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He returns on Sunday.

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The 2009 Visionary Business Leaders & Entrepreneur Awards
The 2009 Visionary Business Leaders Entrepreneur Awards (Nov 25) Jerome Gomez, Fund Administrator of The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund announced today that three pioneering organizations that have positively contributed to the development of the business community and The Bahamas particularly during the recession will be presented with the prestigious Visionary Award for Business Excellence at next week’s Wednesday’s, 2009 Visionary Business Leaders & Entrepreneur Awards Conference at The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Cable Beach.

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Government Acquires Land From Mekaddish Ministries
(Nov 25) The Government will acquire nearly one acre of land through a ‘voluntary’ transfer from Mekaddish Ministries. In return, Mekaddish Ministries will receive comparable land fronting on Pine Yard Road, in the area of the Sandilands Allotments. Minister of Education, the Hon. Carl Bethel made the announcement during a press conference at the site on Monday, November 23.

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Minister calls for collaboration in ‘War on Terror’
Minister calls for collaboration in ‘War on Terror’ (Nov 25) International cooperation in criminal matters and the sharing of intelligence and special investigative techniques are critical to the war on national, regional and global terrorism, Minister of National Security the Hon. O.A.T. “Tommy” Turnquest said Tuesday.

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Commonwealth Games Federation President Comes to The Bahamas
Commonwealth Games Federation President Comes to The Bahamas (Nov 25) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon Desmond Bannister (left) greets Commonwealth Games Federation President, Mike Fennell (second from left) in the VIP Lounge, Lynden Pindling International Airport, Thursday, November 19.

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Bahamian Brewery launches its fourth beer to the Grand Bahama market
Bahamian Brewery launches its fourth beer to the Grand Bahama market (Nov 24) Last Wednesday evening Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company launched its fourth beer, High Rock, a premium lager beer. The newest addition to the brewery’s line of successful beers is a higher end lager, delivering a crisp and refreshing taste with a bolder constitution.

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Carnival Dreams to bring a Quarter of a million passengers in 2010
Carnival Dreams to bring a Quarter of a million passengers in 2010 (Nov 24) One of the largest ships in the Carnival Cruise Lines, the Carnival Dream, made its inaugural trip to the shores of The Bahamas on Thursday.
A ceremony complete with performances by The Royal Bahamas Police Band and Junkanoo group Colours was held at the Prince George Wharf to commemorate the event

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Jackson Burnside To Address 2009 Visionary Business Leaders & Entrepreneur Awards Conference
Jackson Burnside To Address 2009 Visionary Business Leaders Entrepreneur Awards Conference (Nov 24) Noted architect and artist, Jackson Burnside, President of Jackson Burnside Limited and Doongalik Studios, who has over 30 years of architectural experience under his belt in which he has led and directed major architectural and construction projects both internationally and locally will be a featured speaker at The 2009 Visionary Business Leaders and Entrepreneur Awards Conference, next Wednesday, December 2 at The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Cable Beach. Burnside will address the conference on the topic, ‘The Realities of Operating a Business During a Recession.’

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Grand Bahama Port Authority supports inner city community clean-up
Grand Bahama Port Authority supports inner city community clean-up (Nov 24) Executives and staff of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited, along with Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) committee members, turned out in large numbers on Saturday in support of the clean-up campaign in the inner city Pineridge community.

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New AG supports death penalty
New AG supports death penalty (Nov 24) Indicating his support for the death penalty, newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs John Delaney yesterday pledged that his office would not "frustrate" the process of carrying out capital punishment.

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More than one million dollars invested in nurses’ training
More than one million dollars invested in nurses’ training (Nov 24) The Government of The Bahamas invested more than one million dollars on programmes and stipends for the training of nurses at the College of The Bahamas during the fiscal year 2008/2009, Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said.

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Senator Delaney is new Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs
Senator Delaney is new Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs (Nov 24) Prime Minister the Hon Hubert Ingraham described the new Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator John Delaney, as an “accomplished professional who has already demonstrated his willingness to render public service to his country at considerable sacrifice to himself and his family.”

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Summit Insurance Co. Ltd, and Insurance Management (Bahamas) Limited Donate $22,000
Summit Insurance Co. Ltd, and Insurance Management Bahamas Limited Donate 22,000 (Nov 24) Summit Insurance Co. Ltd, and Insurance Management (Bahamas) Limited Donate $22,000 for an Incubator to the Breathe Easy Campaign

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Minister of Foreign Affairs to attend CHOGM meting in Trinidad
Minister of Foreign Affairs to attend CHOGM meting in Trinidad (Nov 24) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette will participate in the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from November 25 to 26, 2009

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50th Annual E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Awards Ceremony Held in Exuma
50th Annual E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Awards Ceremony Held in Exuma (Nov 23) NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of State for Culture the Hon Charles Maynard brought remarks during the 50th Annual E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Presentation of Awards Ceremony in George Town, Exuma, Friday, November 20. Exuma won over 19 awards and two special awards during the competition.

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