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October 08, 2010
Advocacy group calls for action on land conflicts, crime
By STAFF REPORTER
Guardian News Desk
A recently-formed advocacy group claimed yesterday that the nation is being"oppressed"by"major"issues including land conflicts, unprecedented crime rates, a lack of prison reform and a laundry list of social concerns.
In a three-page press statement, the Citizens for Justice(CFJ)said they are currently examining some of the social challenges facing the nation....
Bannister: South Andros district doing well
October 07, 2010
Bannister: South Andros district doing well
By STAFF WRITER
Guardian News Desk
Education Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday commended teachers and students in South Andros as a result of improvements over the past few years in Bahamas Junior Certificate(BJC)and Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education(BGCSE)exam results.
Bannister said for the past five years there have been incremental improvements in BJC and BGCSE exam result...
Huge drug seizure in Exuma
October 07, 2010
Huge drug seizure in Exuma
ByStaff Writer
Guardian News Desk
The Drug Enforcement Unit(DEU)seized more than$600,000 worth of marijuana during an operation in Exuma yesterday morning.
Police press liaison officer Sergeant Chrislyn Skippings said DEU officers made the discovery around 8 a.m. The area where the drugs were found in Exuma was not revealed. The bales, which weighed over 600 pounds, were transported to New Provid...
October 05, 2010
Defense begins case in trial of attempted murder of US cop
ByStaff Writer
Guardian News Desk
The case against two men accused of shooting a vacationing American police officer during an armed robbery entered the defense stage yesterday.
EbenezerSherman and Bradley Saunders are on trial for the attempted murder of John Casper and the attempted armed robbery of his traveling companion Joan Algios.
In his opening address, Sherman's lawyer Godfrey"Pro"Pinder ...
October 04, 2010
Ingraham, Chrisite offer condolences following plane crash
By STAFF WRITER
Guardian News Desk
Prime Minister HubertIngraham and Progressive Liberal Party Leader Perry Christie both sent condolences to the families of the eight men who were killed in yesterday's tragic plane crash near Lynden Pindling International Airport(LPIA).
"My colleagues and I learned with great sadness of the crash of a Cessna 402,"said Ingraham in a statement yesterday."On behalf ...
Millionairess Leaves Daughters 90p Each
April 26, 2010
Millionairess Leaves Daughters 90p Each
A millionaire socialite has left her daughters less than a pound each because she believed they conspired in her mother's death.
Australian Valmai Roche, who died last year aged 81, bequeathed her children and ex-husband $1.5 AUD "blood money" - worth 90p - from her estate, which is reported to be worth around ?2.1m.
April 30, 2010
April 2010 will have highest number of arrivals to Guyana, says minister
As fans across the cricketing world prepare to support their favourite teams and players, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is putting forth greater efforts to ensure that all necessary protocol and regulatory systems are in place to facilitate an easy process, as the spotlight will be focused on the National Stadium, at Providence, East Bank Demerara...
US reporter slaps Bahamian ambassador's chauffeur
May 21, 2010
US reporter slaps Bahamian ambassador's chauffeur
Self-proclaimed TV news "bad boy" Vince DeMentri is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reason after slapping a chauffeur to the Bahamian UN ambassador during a parking-spot flap, police said.
The WPIX/Channel 11 reporter - fresh off gushing to the Daily News about how he'd "grown" from past mistakes - surrendered to the NYPD Thursday night and was booked for assault, police
2010/2011 Budget Debate - MP Kwasi Thompson
June 02, 2010
2010/2011 Budget Debate - MP Kwasi Thompson
This contribution is by far been one the most difficult communications I have ever presented to this Parliament. It has not been easy to absorb all that is in this budget and then to present my reasons to support it I will admit took some effort. I say this being painfully aware of the difficulties people are facing. I understand that more people are unemployed,
June 08, 2010
Immigration Department to enhance revenue collection efforts
The Immigration Department will implement additional initiatives, which should assist in overall revenue intake, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette announced in his budget communication.
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