Operation Potcake

Sunday 13th January 2013  7:00 AM

Operation Potcake

On 10 January Operation Potcake kicks off and we?re all madly scrambling around to get the final bits and pieces in place. We have sourced the majority of our supplies, accommodation has been organized for most volunteers, funds are continuously coming in (we still need lots of donations!) and marketing has also begun. Teams are putting up promotional posters in their areas th...

Teenager is guilty of schoolboy's manslaughter

A TEEN who stood trial in the Supreme Court concerning the fatal stabbing of a schoolmate was acquitted of murder yesterday but convicted on the lesser charge of manslaughter.

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Teen killing suspect may give his defence

A TEEN accused of murder may be called on today to give a defence to allegations that he had direct involvement in the fatal stabbing of schoolmate Adonai Wilson.

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Roberts: Izmirlian has no credibility

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday criticised Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar's developer, accusing him of having "absolutely no credibility" and insisting that he could not be trusted on matters related to the shuttered $3.5bn West Bay Street resort.

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Witness says she saw knife handed over before killing

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D'Aguilar: Veil of secrecy by gov't on Baha Mar deal

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Demeritte denies confirmation of political influence on BOB loans

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Statement by Immigration Minister the Hon. Fred Mitchell in response to Dionisio D'Aguilar's appearance on the Jeffrey Lloyd's radio show

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AML, Sunshine 'working out details' on possible Yamacraw grocery store

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PM threatens to open files on Baha Mar

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