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January 08, 2014
Urban Renewal plans to visit every New Prov. home

Urban Renewal officials will begin canvassing inner-city communities next week to obtain a profile of households, the program's Co-Chair Cynthia 'Mother' Pratt said yesterday.
Pratt said the canvassing will begin in areas that have Urban Renewal centers and then expand to other communities throughout New Providence. There are Urban Renewal centers in nine constituencies on the island.
Pratt anti...

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January 07, 2014
Cache looking for more improvement in 2014

One of The Bahamas' most versatile track and field athletes had a breakthrough season a year ago, and is looking forward to more improvement in 2014.
Cache Armbrister, 24, was home for about three weeks over the Christmas holidays, spending time with her family and catching up with friends. Now back in Kingston, Jamaica, Armbrister is really hoping to ascend to the upper echelon of track and field...

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November 19, 2013
FNM concerned over small home repairs program

Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Darron Cash yesterday expressed concern over the Urban Renewal small home repairs program.
The program, which targets inner-city homes in need of small scale renovations, was launched last week. The government has allocated $10 million for that program in the current budget.
Cash said while the FNM supports the program, it is concerned about how the money will...

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January 16, 2013
Local entertainers and Philadelphia 76-ers dance team come together Sunday for BOB-sponsored children's homes fundraiser

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Local entertainers and students will come together along with the Philadelphia 76-ers pre-pro dance team Sunday at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, to raise money for three children's homes in the third annual 'Love That Child' concert sponsored by BOB.
Funky D, Veronica Bishop, Julien Believe, Meridian School, EPIC and Damien Davis are among the headliners for the...

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January 16, 2013
3rd Annual BOB Love That Child

Local entertainers and students will come together along with the Philadelphia 76-ers pre-pro dance team Sunday at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, to raise money for three children's homes in the third annual Love That Child concert sponsored by BOB.

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December 18, 2012
The NIB Affair and National Development

Dear Editor,

I, like a great many Bahamians am greatly troubled that the business of National Insurance has occupied such prominent media attention over the last several weeks. National Insurance was designed to give all Bahamians an assurance of social comfort, especially in times of distress, sickness and aged.

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December 10, 2012
Invest in The Right Renovations

Be careful not to overbuild for your area. If you are planning to sell your home or condo and contemplating improvements to your property, make sure you spend the money wisely and only do those renovations that will give you the most return on your investment.

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November 21, 2012
NIB To Fund Major Housing Program

The government plans to begin construction on its housing program next year as the National Insurance Board (NIB) finalizes its funding, according to a senior government official.

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October 15, 2012
Bahamas First Eyes 'Double Digit' Rise

Bahamas First is breathing a sigh of relief as the hurricane season slowly comes to an end.

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August 21, 2012
Battling Stevens-Johnson Syndrome And Winning

At 10 years old, Latoya Hanna-Moxey knew one thing -- her baby brother, Edmund Lewis Jr. was sick.

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