Haiti Earthquake: How Bahamians Can Help

In the aftermath of the earthquake that has left at least 72,000 dead, Bahamians are reaching out to help Haiti.

Here are a few of the ways that Bahamians can send help:

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An objective/angry review of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company

I did not start out angry at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company. I did not love it but I was trying. It had some things going for it.

It had a customer service number that was easy to remember and free to call from your cell phone –CALL-BTC (225-5282). What a convenience! I could call when I was walking somewhere and ask about a bill or even add options to my account.

I readily switched post paid and am still the only person I know that was willing to try the unlimited data plan. For a year I paid $25 every month so that I was online all the time.

So why the frustration?

I think the best way to give an snapshot of the BTC experience is to tell you a specific story, my story. It is a personal example and as such has its limitations. But I feel it is a fair representation. If you disagree please

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Urgent Info. For Voters Abroad And Voters Traveling On May 7th!!!

Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, wishes to advise local residents who have planned to travel during the election and will be away on Election Day (May 7th), that you should report to The Parliamentary Registration office this week with proof of travel, for guidance.

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Vaughn Vivian Randal Roberts, 66

Funeral Service for the Late Vaughn Vivian Randal Roberts, 66 years of South Beach Estates, will be held on Saturday April 21st, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Fr. Glen C. Nixon will officiate. Cremation will follow.
He is survived by his loving and faithful Wife of 45 years: Frances Roberts; Children: Dr. Tracy Roberts-Halkitis and Shariff Roberts; Grandchildren: Kiran and Soraya Halkitis, Adero, Jaya, and Sameer Roberts; Sisters: Keva Nethersole, Donna Roberts, Dr. Lynda Roberts-Riddle of Cincinnati, Ohio, Delvera Wallace, Brenda Tinker, Patrice White of Savannah, Georgia, Marsha Roberts, Yolanda Thomas. He was predeceased by brothers Anthony, Robert and Dr. Stephen Roberts and survived by brothers: Bradley B. Roberts, Dr. Robin Roberts; Aunt: Ruth Rolle of Syracuse, New York; Son-in-Law: Senator Michael Halkitis; Daughter-in-Law: Donna Palmieri-Roberts; Sisters-in-law: Hartlyn Roberts, Winnifred Roberts, Carolyn I. Roberts, Mary Roberts, Carolyn Roberts, Ivy Drakeley, Marie Stewart; Brothers-in-law: Garfield Deal, Gilles Deal, Lincoln Deal, Livingston Stewart, Kenneth Drakeley, Donald White; Nieces: Nicole Roberts, Michelle Roberts, Tina Roberts, Stacey Roberts, Aliya Riddle, Simone Thompson, Darnell Joyner, Jennifer Roberts, Tamar Roberts, Ann Bedford, Therese Drakeley-Smith, Kimberely Drakeley, Sherry Fax, Barbara Darville, Jacqueline Russell, Sandy Bootle, Cindy Deal, Tara Deal, Roxanne Strachan; Nephews: Obie Roberts, Ryan Strachan, Simeon Roberts, Rupert Anthony Cyril "Duggie" Roberts IV , Chad Roberts, Stephen Roberts, Alex Riddle, Julian and Corey  Wallace, Elsworth Cumberbatch, Taj Anderson, Mario Stewart, Jason, Jaime and Luciano Cooper, George Fax, Paul Bethel, Lynden, Brian, and George Deal, Gilles Deal Jr., Kenneth Deal, Miguel Deal; Godchildren: Genaye Sturrup, Svetlana Thompson, 2666 Inspector Chaswell Andre Hanna of The RBPF, Garnell Curry. Dear relatives include: Elva Armbrister, Joy and Radcliffe Nichols, Debbie and Paul Longley, Wendy Lightbourne, Mae Albury and family, Franklyn Sands and family, Lynn Curry, Helaena Dean and family, Val Sturrup, Marie Dean and family, Rena Cargill, Carolyn Fox, Angie Sands, Anne Sands, Judy Turnquest, Agatha Green, Hortense Rahming and family, Nadine Rolle, Tasma Brighthaup, Kevin Rolle, Peter and Maria Wallace-Whitfield. Dearest friends include: Steve Kandel, Julian Brown, Anthony Ferguson, Sandra Knowles, Cherese and Samuel Brown, Inez Brown, Colleen Collie, Linda Dean, Helen and Maria Hanna of Katy, Texas, Beverly and Geno Nairn, Oswald and Yvonne Isaacs, Maria McKenzie, Constance Gardiner, Mae Culmer, Elaine Pinder,  Shirley Cooper, Joyce Bain, Brenda Gilbert of Toronto, Canada, Cyril Roberts, George Sherman, Walter Sherwood of Boston, Thomas A. Robinson,Reverend Godfrey and Judith Huyler, Herbert and Jenny Huyler, Angela Cartwright, Lilles Strachan, Elizabeth and Gladstone Mackey, Mitzi Swaby, Lamont "Yellow" Bain, Kiffer Morris, Randolph Scott, Pete Deveaux, Hervis Smith, Greg Knowles, Ruth Sands, Louise Thompson, Ruth Bowe Darville, Paula Williams, Phyllis and Basil Knowles, Rosie and Brendan Foulkes, Bishop Clarence Williams and Reverend Doctor Barbara Williams, Hopeful Hanna, Fred Ramsey, Bishop Samuel Green, Helena and Pam Ferguson, Deborah and Eugene Thompson and family, Chrissie Carroll, Carolyn Beneby, Henry and Alma Ferguson,  Jacinta Thompson, Dr. Caryn Sands-D'Aguilar and Adrian D'Aguilar Jr., Dr. Marcia Bassett, Dr. Sara Friday, Dr. Tamina Singh, Dr. D'Arbrielle Hunt-Burrows, Dr. Dionne Dames, Dr. Dane Bowe, Dr. Colleen Fitz-Charles. Special thanks to: The Nurses and Staff of Princess Margaret Hospital Oncology Clinic, especially Dr. DuVaughn Curling, Dr. Margo Munroe, Nurse Sylvia Butler, Nurse Beverly Williams, Mrs. Judy Ward-Carter, Mrs. Valderine Sweeting, Dr. John Lunn and staff especially Melanie Hanna and Karen Walcott, Dr. Wesley Francis, Dr. Delton Farquharson, Dr. Adrian Sawyer, Dr. Elizabeth Darville and the staff of Fourth Terrace Diagnostics, Physicians of MD Anderson Cancer Center: Dr. John Abbruzzese, Dr. Jean Vauthey and Alicia Cross, Princess Margaret Hospital A&E Staff especially Drs. Horton and Joseph, the staff of Bonaventure Medical Laboratory, the staff of Doc's Pharmacy, the Nurses of Private Medical Ward, Princess Margaret Hospital, The Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral community, His Grace, Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Father Glen Nixon, Sisters of Saint Martin Monastery, his caregiver, Nurse Pearl Mills and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
**There will be NO Public Viewing.
In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be sent to the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, P.O. Box SS-6539.
In celebration of Vaughn's life the family requests that all attendees wear the colors of the rainbow.

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Atlantic Medical Insurance Limited

• 2nd Terr & Collins Ave
• Nassau
• Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

Ride for Hope: Calling All Riders and Volunteers

In less than two months, it will be Ride Day! Over
350 riders, teams and families have registered to pedal thousands of
miles on the island of Eleuthera at Ride for Hope 7. Together, they have
already raised $13,000 to help fight cancer in The Bahamas.

Saturday, April 14 is
sure to be a great day for riders, volunteers, and spectators. Those
interested in riding are encouraged to register online before March 15 when the registration fee increases from $75 to $100.
Those interested in volunteering - a full day commitment - can complete
the Volunteer Registration Form and fax...

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Financial Voice to examine national budget and economy

"The Financial Voice" (TFV), the forum that brings together experts from various economic sectors to weigh in on issues impacting the national economy, will take on its fifth annual examination of the national budget on June 19 at the J. Whitney Pinder Building, Collins Avenue beginning at 8 p.m.
The event is open to the public and will also be carried via ZNS television. Members of the public tuning in to the television broadcasts will be able to ask questions of the panel by telephone, text or fax.
The forum is expected to tackle such topical issues as the government's controversial mortgage relief commitment - how practicable it is and what its implications are for the national economy.
Panelists are also likely to touch on the provisions for rationalizing tariffs and excise and for bringing the national debt-to-GDP ratio in line with what international public finance experts consider prudent.
The panelists for the event are I. Chester Cooper, president of Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation and CEO of BAF; Hubert Edwards, senior manager, business and strategic management, Bank of The Bahamas; Gowon Bowe, partner, PWC; Dr. Robin Roberts, urologist and director, UWI School of Clinical Medicine & Research, The Bahamas; Chris Mortimer, entrepreneur; and Rupert Pinder, economist and assistant professor, The College of Bahamas. The Bahamas Hotel Association will be represented by its president, Stuart Bowe.
Joan Albury, president of TCL Group, organizers of The Financial Voice, said in a release that the 2012/2013 budget is a crucial one for the country and one Bahamians need to understand.
"At this critical stage of our country's development, we are pleased to be presenting this edition of The Financial Voice. It's our first public forum since May 7 and the first private sector event to discuss the new national budget at such a high level," she said.
"It is our hope that the conversation will help Bahamians to understand more fully the challenges and opportunities reflected in the 2012/2013 budget now being debated in Parliament."

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CONFUSION OVER CITY MARKETS STORE 'CLOSURES'

By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

CONFUSION reigned last night over the immediate fate of two New Providence-based City Market stores after the union representing the company's line staff said it had received a fax notifying it of their closure.

However, when a Tribune Business team visited the Seagrapes Shopping centre store last night it was trading normally.

The same situation occcurred with two City Market Freeport stores where staff were initially told to go home only to be called back and the outlets recommenced normal operations.

City Markets principal Mark Finlayson told Tribune Business on Monday that the supermarket chain was planning to close both the Seagrapes and ...

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Micronet Technology Superstore

• 11 Madeira Street
• Nassau
• Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

G25 Galliott Cay, Cape Santa Maria

• $ 1,690,000
• House
• Long Island, Bahamas
• Bedrooms : 3
• Bathrooms : 3.00
• Living Area : 3000 sqft
• Lot Area : 2 acres

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