Prime Minister Perry Christie celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday. Christie told The Nassau Guardian that all he wanted to mark the occasion was some quality time with his daughter Alex, who is pursuing a singing career in the United States. The prime minister added that he was looking forward to finding some down time to relax, and said he has been working non-stop.

"I have to advise myself to slow down a bit and take a break," he said. "I haven't had a break and it's telling sometimes, but by and large I am pleased with what we have done." The Prime Minister cut a birthday cake during a luncheon hosted by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations at the British Colonial Hilton hotel. The luncheon was also attended by the 'Golden Knights' Chris Brown, Ramon Miller, Michael Mathieu and Demetrius Pinder. Photos: Edward Russell III

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