The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the Ministries of Legal Affairs and National Security partnered to deliver a Criminal Gang Investigation and Prosecution Workshop for more than 40 ministry officials, public prosecutors, police investigators, and corrections officers August 6-7 in Nassau. The workshop was funded by the U.S. Embassy's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and was part of ongoing U.S.-Bahamian cooperative efforts to fight transnational crime and increase efficiencies in the administration of justice in The Bahamas.

The two-day program-conducted by a former state prosecutor and circuit court judge, an assistant district attorney, a retired 1st grade detective, and a police sergeant-was designed to enhance attendees' knowledge of best practices in investigating and prosecuting gang-related crimes. Workshop topics included intelligence gathering, evidence analysis, and group criminal liability, and utilized hypothetical scenarios and group breakout brainstorming sessions.

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Declaring that he was moved and touched by the message of the national Cancer Society telethon launching the $3 million building fund campaign to expand the Cancer Caring Centre, businessman and philanthropist Craig Flowers delivered on his pledge August 7 to contribute $30,000 to the cause. Flowers, CEO of FML Group, presented the cheque to Cancer Society board members Dianne Bingham and Dr. Williamson Chea at FML headquarters, West Bay Street.

FML joins the growing number of leading companies supporting the drive to build the much-needed expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre. Two days earlier and in a press conference that moved some to tears, Commonwealth Bank Ltd. made the single largest commitment in its community outreach history -- a 10-year, $500,000 pledge, payable at $50,000 a year for the next decade.

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The Securities Commission of The Bahamas recently held a celebratory Cocktail Reception at the Balmoral Club in Nassau, to mark its 20th Anniversary. Guests were welcomed by Mrs. Tonya Bastian Galanis, the Commission's Chairman and Ms. Christina Rolle, Executive Director.

Mr. John Rolle, Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, gave congratulatory remarks and proposed the Toast. Looking at the attendees he said it was an honour to be amongst so many industry pioneers. He noted that not just the Commission but the industry as a whole had accomplished much over the past 20 years in terms of development of the financial sector.

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The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), under the Patronage of Dame Joan Sawyer, the now retired President of the Bahamas Court of Appeal, and a former Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, has seen a steady increase in its base of qualified and trained professionals who can ably champion the cause of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution both locally and internationally.

Since its formation in 2010, the approved Bahamas branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London, England, has made steady progress in fulfilling its mandate to offer internationally recognized accredited arbitrators and mediators. CIArb's Bahamas' Chairman, His Excellency, Dr. Richard C. Demeritte, says the organisation is ready and able to provide the necessary professional expertise in the arena of resolution and mediation.

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We also remember not only Claudzino Davis, Shanique Sands, Eric Morrison and Shaquille Demeritte but we remember the nine others who were injured on that occasion. They are alive but bear living testament to the vicious and hateful act which occurred on this Freedom Park on 27th December 2013.

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One of The Bahamas' best-loved personalities shared a lesser known side of his life with dozens of campers at the Royal Bahamas Police Summer Camp this week, urging them to believe in 'the greatness inside' themselves and inspiring them to chase the dream in their hearts - just as he did when everything around him could have led him down a far different path.

Romi Ferreira, popular TV personality, host of Bahamas@Sunrise, and one of the leading environmental attorneys in the Caribbean, told wide-eyed youngsters they could be whatever they wanted to be, even if that was prime minister. "Picture yourself in 20 years," he said, "and chase the dream that is in your heart."

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Cable Bahamas announced Monday, the expansion of its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) service offering, to over one hundred homes in Victoria Gardens.

"Our fibre to the home service has been incredibly successful," said Cable Bahamas Vice President of Marketing David Burrows. "FTTH is new technology to many providers, but not to us; our first deployment was over 10 years ago. We now have FTTH service in New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera." Mr Burrows continued, "We made the conscious decision several years ago that all future builds would include this cutting edge technology and we are excited to announce the next phase of the programme, the first overbuild neighbourhood with this product."  

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Reflecting on my recent trip to Freeport, I couldn't help but realize that my friends no longer ask me IF I am going to the Bahamas, but rather WHEN I plan on going. Since July of 2009, I have been spending a week each summer helping out at the shelter that was the previous home of my two Potcakes.

When I return each year, I am anxious to see what is new at the Humane Society. There is always something different. This year there was the new store inside the front office; it sells various pet foods as well as supplies such as collars, leashes, and toys. Speaking with the shelter director, I found out that a new feeding system had been instituted which is healthier for the dogs as well as more cost effective for the shelter. A more organized kennel card system has also been established.

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Often declared 'the Gateway to The Bahamas,' the island of Bimini, with its close proximity to the Florida has played host to a number of celebrities and thousands of boaters and fishing tournaments. Now-a-days, the island has regained its popularity for fishing, bright sandy beaches, tasty Bahamian dishes, the nightlife or the nonstop entertainment at Resorts World Bimini. Bimini has also been a favourite spot for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Frederick Mitchell, who traveled there for the Annual Glenda's Road Race on Thursday.

While there the Minister had the opportunity to welcome some 350 persons to the island, who traveled there from South Florida aboard some 62 boats to participate in the Annual Bimini Lobster Bash.

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From Grand Bahama in the North to Inagua in the South, the exquisite 11 beauties vying for the coveted titles of Miss World Bahamas, Miss Universe Bahamas and Miss Earth Bahamas were officially introduced to the public Friday during the launch of Beauty by Nature - the 2015 Miss Bahamas Beauty Pageants.

The event, held at Avista Lounge on Elizabeth and Bay Streets - drew a crowd of cheering hard-core pageants fans, as well as friends and family members of this year's hopefuls who came out to show support for their favorites. They were not disappointed as the contenders - beautifully adorned in dresses by Bahari and footwear by Statement Shoes - made official their bid for the Bahamas' most prestigious crowns.

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Poetic Justice, a group of young Bahamians, have joined forces with Nat Cambridge's NCP Entertainment to create their own opportunity to share and express their talents. The group consists of young Bahamian singers, rappers, musicians and poets from all walks of life.

The event series is scheduled to commence this Thursday, August 13, at the newly named GB Cultural Arts Center. Curator of the center is Mr Kevin Tomlinson. "Mr Tomlinson has been welcoming and I am grateful for the opportunity to stage these outings at the center," said organiser Nat Cambridge.

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A Junkanoo rush out was held for Franklyn "Count Bernadino" Ellis after the Memorial Service was held on Wednesday August 5th 2015, at the National Centre For the Performing Arts.

Minister of Youth and Culture The Hon. Dr. Daniel Johnson is pictured dancing with members of the Music Makers that Count rushed for.

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The tagline for this movie: Go Rogue. After the disbanding of an international espionage organization by its government of origin an agent of that now disbanded organization must now face off against a network of highly skilled operatives from a rival espionage organization while trying to prove that organization's existence to his superiors. To do this the agent must assemble the scattered members of his former team as the rival espionage organization attempts to establish a new world order through an escalating series of coordinated terrorist attacks.

Ethan Hunt is an Impossible Mission Force agent who finds himself 'out in the cold' when the organization is absorbed by the Central Intelligence Agency due to the outcome of a Senate oversight committee hearing and must now prove the existence of The Syndicate with limited resources.  

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The Grand Bahama Sailing Club (GBSC) invites the public to come and watch the last graduation of the Summer Camps, the Great Bottle Race and an Ice Cream Social to celebrate the end of the most successful Summer Sailing Programme at GBSC.

GBSC Junior Instructor Bootcamp (JIB) Kids have been collecting thousands of plastic bottles all summer which are being turned into two craft which will race against each other in the Great Bottle Boat Race at 2pm on Friday 14th August. This environmentally sound science project has resulted in far too much fun, but, as the pressure mounts, the competitive spirit is sure to kick in and all the hilarity will turn to a searing intent and determination held together by all the duct tape available on the island.

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As the summer sailing camps on New Providence come to a close, Sloop legend Eleazor Johnson (Captain and owner of Lady Nathalie) who introduced the popular Valentines Day "Catch me if you can" annual event has suggested Bahamas National Sailing School and South Beach Sloop Club host a joint regatta on Montagu Bay.

Both organizations think this is a fabulous idea. It is a wonderful way to bring our sailing community closer together and promote sailing within the schools. The major schools expected to participate in this are T.A. Thompson Junior High and C.V. Bethel Sr. High along with students from other government and private schools.

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The local alumni chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. held a successful Clash of The Titans Basketball Tournament over the weekend to not only increase unity among fraternal organization but also raise scholarship funds for young men. The Phi Beta Sigma basketball team defeated the team from Omega Psi Phi 32-24. In the female competition, the team from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. defeated the team from Delta Sigma Theta 28-10.

The fraternity members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. also participated in the one day tournament at The A.F. Adderley Gym. "This was one of the most competitive tournaments we've had in a while," said organizer Demario Minus of Phi Beta Sigma.  

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The 48th Annual Glenda's Road Race was staged this past Thursday on the streets of North, Bimini, with Dylan Edden taking top honours in the Men's Division and Eve Dorsett securing the top spot in the female category.

The Road Race has been on the calendar of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Frederick Mitchell for years and again this year he put on sneakers, shorts and knee brace and took to the streets. He placed first in the '50 and Over' category.

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