Webb chairs first FIFA Anti-Discrimination Task Force meeting
Members discuss stronger and consistent sanctions against acts of discrimination and racism The newly created FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination held its first meeting today at the Home of FIFA in Zürich. The session focused the debate on…
Syria crisis: UN peacekeepers seized on Golan Heights
Four Filipino UN peacekeepers have been abducted by armed men while patrolling in the demilitarised area between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. UN spokesmen said efforts were “under way to secure their release now”. A Syrian rebel group, the…
What’s a Kentucky Derby win worth?
From The Financialist The Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, Ky., is the most famous horse race in the world and has been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. Its winners, including Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed, rank among…
Consuelo Ebanks death
It is with much sadness we announce the death of the much loved Consuelo Ebanks, writer, actor, activist, artist, and more who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon after collapsing the day before (6) at Hurley’s and being admitted to the George…
Suspected Cocaine washed up on North Side beach
From RCIPS May 7, 2013 2:18:43 PM CDT A large bag, containing 25 (twenty-five) packages of what is suspected to be Cocaine, was found washed up on the beach in North Side yesterday. About 1.45pm on Monday, 6 May, police received…
Bahamas and Finland to collaborate on forest conservation
From Bahama Islands info NASSAU, The Bahamas — His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General has suggested that the renewed impetus for Bahamas-Finland relations include research and development of forest conservation. He made the statement on the occasion of the…
Waterkeeper – ‘Voice of the world’s waters’ – announces first Bahamas partnership
From Bahama Islands info Waterkeeper Alliance, known as the voice of the world’s waters with organisations and volunteers in 37 countries, announced its first partnership with The Bahamas today — minutes after divers emerged from inspecting reefs off the southwest…
CBP to begin rollout of Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
(Friday, April 26, 2013) Washington— U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced that the automation of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is now effective which will streamline the admissions process for individuals lawfully visiting the United States. Form I-94 provides international…
3rd Annual Junior Rugby International Tournament coming to Freeport
From Bahama Islands info By Tom Purvis Next weekend, 11th and 12th May, the Freeport Rugby Club will be holding their 3rd Annual Junior Rugby International Tournament. Teams from the ages of 8 to 16 are coming from The Cayman…
60th Annual Family Island Regatta brings excitement on the water to Exuma
From Bahama Islands info Please see attached photos #1 Red Stripe finishes 2nd in first series race for Class A during the 60th Annual Family Island Regatta, George Town, Exuma. #2 Class A boat Lady Muriel won the first series…





