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February 04, 2015
Law firm gears up for Ride for Hope

As part of the fundraising efforts by the Ride for Hope (RFH) for the prevention and treatment of cancer in The Bahamas, Glinton Sweeting O'Brien (GSO) is proud to be a yellow jersey sponsor.

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February 04, 2015
Scotiabank supports Ride for Hope

For the fifth consecutive time Scotiabank (Bahamas) Ltd. is a yellow jersey sponsor of Ride for Hope.

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February 05, 2015
Ride for Hope comes to New Providence

The 9th Annual Ride for Hope, the largest charity cycle ride in The Bahamas, will be held on New Providence this Sunday for the first time in its history.

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June 15, 2016
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development

Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.

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June 06, 2016
Refugee Olympic Team to Shine Spotlight on Worldwide Refugee Crisis

Ten refugee athletes will act as a symbol of hope for refugees worldwide and bring global attention to the magnitude of the refugee crisis when they take part in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 this summer.

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June 02, 2016
Buddy Walk Marks 5 Years of Raising Awareness

Last month marked the 5th year that the Grand Bahama community has hit the pavement to raise awareness for those living in our community with Down Syndrome (DS).

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May 25, 2016
Youth baseball gets a boost from CIBC FirstCaribbean

The Freedom Farm Baseball League (FFBL) has received a financial boost to help with its competitive sporting programs for a network of age groups reaching over 600 young athletes.

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April 26, 2016
Dasani Coca-Cola team up to sponsor 63rd National Family Island Regatta

Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producer of Coca-Cola, has always strived to be ever present in the community through donations and participation.

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April 25, 2016
100 JAMZ team give support to Sandilands Push/Walkathon

THE TEAM from 100 JAMZ and the "Jambulance" were out early on Saturday morning to support the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and the Geriatric Hospital at its fifth annual Push/Walkathon at the Sandilands ground on Fox Hill Road.

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April 25, 2016
Ride for Hope bike-a-thon returning to Eleuthera

Ride for Hope has announced that it is going back to its roots for its 10th anniversary charity bike-a-thon. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 February, the 2017 event will be hosted, once again, in Eleuthera.

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April 21, 2016
Damian Neville suffers spinal injury in rugby training accident

DAMIAN Neville, a well known local sportsman, suffered a serious spinal injury on Tuesday night after an accident during the Bahamas rugby team's preparations for their match with Mexico next month.

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April 20, 2016
'Super heroes' grace Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk

About 1,500 runners and walkers took part in the 18th Atlantic Medical Insurance Fun Run/Walk last Saturday, joining in with the company's premier fundraising effort in support of the Bahamas Diabetic Association and The Cancer Society of The Bahamas.

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April 18, 2016
Atlantic Medical 18th Annual Fun Run Walk

Over 1400 participants (runners & walkers) registered for the 18th Annual Atlantic Medical Fun Run Walk this weekend.

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April 11, 2016
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries seen by doctors

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries seen by primary care physicians.

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April 08, 2016
Strategic plan shows government is serious about tackling gender-based violence

THE Bahamas' National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence has been hailed as demonstrating the government is serious about tackling the issue by the United Nations' Entity for Gender Equality (UN Women) during a high level, multi-sector consultation forum in New Providence this week.

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April 06, 2016
Container Port Says Bring It ON!

Container Port has responded to the 'Dog Days' Marathon Corporate Challenge joining PharmaChem, Grand Bahama Power and Grand Bahama Port Authority. The race which is just a few days away will be held at 6:30am on Saturday, April 9th.

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March 23, 2016
Walkathon to help girls in fight

THE president of a local sporting club yesterday urged Bahamians to support the Never Give Up Walkathon and Souse Out, which seeks to aid two girls in their fights against life-threatening illnesses.

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March 21, 2016
Tourism, agriculture available for Bahamas-Cuba collaboration

Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to The Bahamas Ismara Vargas Walter spoke with Guardian Business yesterday to highlight areas of economic development in which the two countries could collaborate.

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March 21, 2016
Sarah St George addresses the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook

Speech presented by Ms. Sarah St George at the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook
March 17, 2016
Freeport, The Bahamas

First, I'd like to thank Joan Albury and the Counsellors for another year's dedication and hard work on this invaluable forum to discuss the Business Outlook for Grand Bahama with the community.

I'd like to acknowledge our Grand Bahama Port Authority team. Ian Rolle Pres...

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March 20, 2016
St. George questions accuracy of McKinsey Report

Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Vice Chairman Sarah St. George said talks with Prime Minister Perry Christie have given GBPA partners confidence that there will be a "practical and measured approach to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) Review Committee's earlier recommendations", and that Christie has given assurances that his approach will be "fair and non-coercive".

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