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February 04, 2012
PLP urges gov't to scale back on stadium opening ceremony
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday urged the government to pull back on the $600,000 grand opening planned for the National Stadium and instead have a "soft opening".
"We urge them instead to spend that money on programs to heal, assist, empower our youth and the needy in our Bahamaland and provide a modern ambulance service in The Bahamas," the party said in a statement.
600,000 for stadium opening
February 02, 2012
600,000 for stadium opening
The government will spend between $500,000 and $600,000 on the grand opening of the national stadium later this month, according
to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard, who said the sum is not extravagant.
Maynard said this sum will cover preparations for the event, including a massive cleaning of the stadium, and pay for other things connected to the opening ceremony.
He said th...
Bahamas Underwater Post Office
January 03, 2012
Bahamas Underwater Post Office
Did you know that the Bahamas had The World?s First Undersea Post Office?
The 1940 cover had a May 6th Sea Floor, Bahamas postmark. It was obvious that this cover had an interesting story to tell.
The world?s very first adhesive postage stamp went on sale in England on May 6, 1840 and the Bahamian cover was produced to commemorate the centenary of the Penny Black.
My research indicates th...
A reasonable assessment by the court
December 24, 2011
A reasonable assessment by the court
Senior Justice Jon Isaacs has issued a ruling that has significant implications for the electronic monitoring system. He has ruled that officials responsible for tracking people out on bail with ankle bracelets have no authority to impose additional restrictions on accused criminals without further court approval.
The ruling came after Melvin Maycock Sr. (who has since been convicted on drug...
A Reasonable Assessment By The Court
November 25, 2011
A Reasonable Assessment By The Court
Senior Justice Jon Isaacs has issued a ruling that has significant implications for the electronic monitoring system.
Electronic Monitoring Firm Faces Restrictions
November 24, 2011
Electronic Monitoring Firm Faces Restrictions
In a ruling that has significant implications for the government's much-touted electronic monitoring program, a judge has ruled that officials responsible for tracking people out on bail with ankle bracelets have no authority to impose additional restrictions on accused criminals without further court approval.
5.3M Solomon's 'Breaks Out Of Box'
November 16, 2011
5.3M Solomon's 'Breaks Out Of Box'
The new $5.3 million Solomon's Fresh Market, an anchor for the Old Bay Bay Town Centre development, is scheduled to open in a matter of days.
NAD targets 'affluent foothold'
November 02, 2011
NAD targets 'affluent foothold'
Nassau airport is seeking to capitalize on its strategic pre-clearance system and will commence a new direct flight this month to create "a foothold that is affluent".
Vernice Walkine, the vice president of marketing and communications at Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), told Guardian Business that jetBlue will begin daily flights on Nov. 15 from the domestic terminal in Westchester Count...
D'Aguilar inspects progress at Solomon's
October 28, 2011
D'Aguilar inspects progress at Solomon's
AML Food executives toured the site of the new Solomon's Fresh Market yesterday, with the company's Chairman reporting "the progress is encouraging".
Dionisio D'Aguilar told Guardian Business the shelves are in, the freezers are installed and the air conditioning is working.
Although the company still expects the new supermarket to open in November, customers shouldn't expect it to happen overnigh...
'Smarter airlines' will consider China direct flight
October 17, 2011
'Smarter airlines' will consider China direct flight
China Construction America's top executive in The Bahamas says "smarter airlines" would consider a direct flight from China to Nassau over the next few years. Tiger Wu, the company's Vice President - a subsidiary of the largest construction firm in China - believes the creation of the $2.6 billion Baha Mar resort will spark considerable foreign interest in the region.
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