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Honesty is the best policy for young brothers
December 01, 2013
Honesty is the best policy for young brothers
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation lost a valuable GPS unit, but it was returned to the corporation by two brothers, both students of Oaksfield Primary School.
People with respiratory issues can breathe easy
August 06, 2013
People with respiratory issues can breathe easy
Dr. Kevin Moss has no idea of the number of people who need treatment from a pulmonologist. However, the country's lone pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist, who deals with treating a range of lung diseases including, but not limited to, lung cancers and chronic obstructive lung diseases such as asthma, pneumonias and scarring on the lungs, said he knows the number is high...
Doctors should be more considerate
May 25, 2013
Doctors should be more considerate
Dear Editor,
Why is it that so many members of the medical profession place such a high premium on their time while completely disregarding the time constraints placed on their patients?
My GP excepted, I have seldom if ever kept a doctor's appointment and been examined or treated at the appointed time.
Recently I was required to make three trips to a specialist clinic in the western district bef...
Understanding your dog's vocalization
April 02, 2013
Understanding your dog's vocalization
Last week we wrote about body language; the primary method of communication for dogs. This week we focus on the vocalization of a dog as a secondary method of communication. Learning to discern the meaning of your dog's vocalizations can be a big step to a healthy dog-human relationship.
Yelps: Yelping is a good indication that the dog is hurt or anxious. Although some dogs, those who interact wit...
February 14, 2013
Govt Only Collecting 50 Percent of Real Property Taxes Owed
More than 35,000 properties are not registered in The Bahamas' real property tax (RPT) system, resulting in the government only collecting 50 percent of real property taxes owed, Guardian Business can reveal."We have rea.son to believe that almost half of the...
February 05, 2013
BahamasLocal.com Tuesday Tech Tips: A Smartphone or Dumb Phone?
Since the cell phone was born the ?Smartphone? is becoming the fastest selling cell phone of all time. The first versions of smartphones were a combined function of a personal digital assistant (PDA) with a mobile phone. Then we saw the functionality of the music player, digital camera, pocket video and even a GPS built into the phone.
President's Alarm Over Judge Scores
December 28, 2012
President's Alarm Over Judge Scores
Certain judges attempted to "sabotage" the results of this year's Boxing Day parade, Junkanoo Corporation President Silbert Ferguson has claimed.
Police Chief Defends Seymour's Promotion
November 30, 2012
Police Chief Defends Seymour's Promotion
Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday stood by the appointment of Assistant Commissioner Stephen Seymour and said any criticism of the officer's promotion is offensive. Seymour -- a former chief superintendent -- recently served as director of security for the now closed City Market chain of supermarkets.
Five New Ambulances Commissioned By PHA
November 20, 2012
Five New Ambulances Commissioned By PHA
The Public Hospitals Authority commissioned five new, state-of-the-art ambulances yesterday, making this country one of only two in the Caribbean to employ the latest technology, the director of National Emergency Medical Services said.
Are Smartphones The New Laptop
October 16, 2012
Are Smartphones The New Laptop
Since the cell phone was dubbed the "smartphone", it has easily become one of the fastest selling electronics products of all time.
An Out Of This World Experience
October 03, 2012
An Out Of This World Experience
Eight weeks at a NASA summer experience have forever changed the lives of two young men -- one now has the confidence that he can get into the university of his choice, and the other believes the experience factored in heavily into him recently obtaining employment.
Die' Stubbs sentenced in drug smuggling plot
September 01, 2012
Die' Stubbs sentenced in drug smuggling plot
As heavily armed police officers stood guard outside the South Street Magistrates Court Complex, Stephen 'Die' Stubbs was sentenced on Friday to four years in prison for conspiracy to import marijuana and conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to supply.
Stubbs, 37, will spend an additional year in prison if he does not pay a $50,000 fine. The conviction is Stubbs' first in 14 years, althoug...
August 30, 2012
Missing Defendants Cause Another Delay In Stubbs' Drug Case
More judicial time was wasted on Wednesday as a magistrate was forced to delay delivering a decision in a major drug case because of missing defendants.
Doctors To Launch 3.5M Medi Center
August 21, 2012
Doctors To Launch 3.5M Medi Center
A key investor behind the upcoming $3.5 million Medi Center says the facility is designed to provide a modern, comprehensive facility where patients can receive most of its primary care in one location.
July 25, 2012
Environmental Stewardship Workshop focuses on Bahamian Birds
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Thirteen educators and community leaders from Nassau, Andros, Great Exuma and Grand Bahama participated in the Bahamas National Trust Environmental Stewardship Programme workshop July 16 - 20. The workshop provided training for the leaders in the implementation of the BNT's Navigator's Certification Programme which is the third level of Discovery Club which targets high sc...
June 18, 2012
Lawyer outlines three-step plan for aircraft registry
Callenders & Co. Senior Associate Llewellyn Boyer-Cartwright, a former commercial jet pilot and the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, today outlined a three-step process he says could pave the way for the establishment of an aircraft registry in The Bahamas.
The first step is to ratify the Cape Town Treaty (Aircraft Convention), says Boyer-Cartwright, who has acti...
June 11, 2012
Callenders Lawyer Outlines 3-Step Process for Int'l Aircraft Registry
Callenders & Co. Senior Associate Llewellyn Boyer-Cartwright, a former commercial jet pilot and the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, today outlined a three-step process he says could pave the way for the establishment of an aircraft registry in The Bahamas.
RIM: Bahamas remains 'stronghold' for BlackBerry
June 05, 2012
RIM: Bahamas remains 'stronghold' for BlackBerry
Research In Motion (RIM) is poised to launch a series of new products in the Caribbean, calling The Bahamas a key "stronghold" in an otherwise shaky marketplace.
Two new devices - the BlackBerry Curve 9320 and 9220 - will be available by the end of June. Meanwhile, on their very first stop on a Caribbean tour, top RIM executives revealed that the second generation of its tablet device, the PlayBo...
Land registry needed to end 'medieval times'
May 29, 2012
Land registry needed to end 'medieval times'
Reducing stamp duties by two percent isn't enough to boost The Bahamas' real estate market, according to a local realtor.
Ali Capron, a sales agent at Bahama Islands Realty, shared with Guardian Business that as transactions increase, certain measures must be put in place so the country's economy can be taken to a higher level.
Creating a land registry, a universal cadastral map and a universal zo...
Man with ankle bracelet goes missing
May 21, 2012
Man with ankle bracelet goes missing
The monitoring center has lost track of a drug suspect who was tagged with an ankle bracelet as a condition of his bail, The Nassau Guardian has learned.
David Colebrook, who has two pending drug trafficking cases, reportedly failed to charge his bracelet weeks after a judge refused to order the removal of the device to allow him to go fishing, according to a well-placed source.
The monitoring c...
Aircraft donaton to Bahamas Habitat
May 04, 2012
Aircraft donaton to Bahamas Habitat
May 1, 2012 --- Bahamas Habitat (www.bahamashabitat.org) announced today the donation of the Beechcarft Baron E55 N63JL aircraft to the organization by Thierry Pouille, President of Air Journey in Jupiter FL, for use by the organization in its Bahamas mission work.
Hundreds of streets to be named
April 30, 2012
Hundreds of streets to be named
The government's street naming program has revealed about 800 unnamed roads in New Providence alone, according to information from the Ministry of Public Works.
Deputy Permanent Secretary Bruce Walker said the ministry had the mammoth task of suggesting names for all of those roads.
And while that exercise is done, Walker said the ministry still has to get final approval from the Cabinet Office be...
April 28, 2012
Accused rapist tells judge he's unable to comply with bail conditions
A man accused of the rape and armed robbery of a policewoman told a judge yesterday that he has been unable to comply with the conditions of his bail.
Audley Ward, of Price Street, Nassau Village, was released on $20,000 bail on April 25 on the condition that he reports to the South Beach Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and wears a GPS ankle bracelet.
However, Ward tol...
Fishing on faith
April 05, 2012
Fishing on faith
THE LADY ROBERTS - And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures..." (Genesis,1:2). While a crew of Spanish Wells fishermen profess this as truth, finding evidence of it was difficult during their last voyage.
For nearly two weeks, eight crew members aboard two fishing vessels endured the turbulent motion of the seas only to cast their nets in waters once dense with fish.
It did not used...
Bail revoked for numerous murder suspects
April 04, 2012
Bail revoked for numerous murder suspects
A judge yesterday revoked a murder suspect's bail for reportedly tampering with his electronic monitoring device.
Gary Leon, who is accused of the February 2011 beating death of Jason Brown at Homestead Street, was released on $20,000 bail on September 15, on the condition that his movements were monitored.
Leon reportedly used foil to deactivate the GPS-enabled tracking system.
Senior Justice Jon...
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
March 07, 2012
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
2006 Monza 34 Open Fisherman in excellent condition with Twin 300 Yahama engines loaded with options. Draft is 2 foot 10 inches. Never water stored.
T-top with 6 rod holders rear flood light and spreader light, Taco
Grand Slam Outriggers, Electric Anchor with plow anchor, Birdsall
Livewell Leaning post, rear removable rear bench seat, additional rod
holders, dive Ladder, dive platform, 4...
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
March 05, 2012
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
2006 Monza 34 Open Fisherman in excellent condition with Twin 300 Yahama engines loaded with options. Draft is 2 foot 10 inches. Never water stored.
T-top with 6 rod holders rear flood light and spreader light, Taco
Grand Slam Outriggers, Electric Anchor with plow anchor, Birdsall
Livewell Leaning post, rear removable rear bench seat, additional rod
holders, dive Ladder, dive platform, 4...
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
March 01, 2012
34 Monza T-Top for Sale
2006 Monza 34 Open Fisherman in excellent condition with Twin 300 Yahama engines loaded with options. Draft is 2 foot 10 inches. Never water stored.
T-top with 6 rod holders rear flood light and spreader light, Taco
Grand Slam Outriggers, Electric Anchor with plow anchor, Birdsall
Livewell Leaning post, rear removable rear bench seat, additional rod
holders, dive Ladder, dive platform, 4...
Virclom offers sound solution
September 08, 2011
Virclom offers sound solution
As the government considers which company will install CCTV cameras throughout New Providence, two young Bahamians in the U.S. are urging officials to drop what they are doing, and think again.
Shawn Barker, 35, and Depree Smith, 30, the CEOs of Virclom Technologies, have recently partnered with a major U.S. company to sell, install and distribute a cutting-edge gun shot and explosive detection sy...
Police Officer Quizzed Over Armed Robbery
September 02, 2011
Police Officer Quizzed Over Armed Robbery
A POLICE officer is being questioned over his alleged involvement in an armed robbery in which a woman claims she was sexually assaulted. Police say the incident happened at around 11.20pm on Thursday when officers received information of an armed robbery on Marathon Road.
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