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Top Stories of 2012 from TheBahamasWeekly.com
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Jan 4, 2013 - 5:27:59 PM
The Bahamas Weekly is pleased to present an overview and year in review of our
Top Stories of 2012!
Predominantly, 2012 was known for the General Election; 50th anniversary of Women's Suffrage; the retirement of the Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham; Prince Harry's visit; Sidney Poitier's honouring; and those pesky road repairs in Nassau.
Here's our TOP stories in chronological order, looking back from December through January 2012:
40th Anniversary of the conclusion of The Bahamas Independence Conference
- Dec 28, 2012
Re-dedication of plaque to honour former US President Kennedy - Dec 23
Bahamas and US hold first dialogue on transnational crime
- Dec 19
Bahamas-US sign Amendment to Letter of Agreement
- Dec 19
Bahamas and US hold first dialogue on transnational crime
- Dec 19
Historic First Master’s Degree Graduates From College of The Bahamas -
Dec 2
MV Eugenia oil spill
- Dec
Eleuthera fuel spill
- Dec 10
The passing of sports legend, Thomas A. Robinson - November
25th Year of Junior Junkanoo
- Nov 28
Gambling issue before Bahamian Constitution Commission
- Nov 28
Legendary Dinner Hosted by Kamalamee Organization
- Nov 1
Berkley Vanbyrd of T-Connection passes away at 59
- October
Final Phase of LPIA Expansion Completes - Oct 26
The Celebrity Artist presents to Oprah Winfrey - Oct
40th Independence to honour Sir Sidney Poitier
- Oct 11
Hurricane Sandy - October
Nadia Smith named Bahamas Teacher of the Year
- Oct 19
College of The Bahamas launches Confucius Institute
- Oct 19
TNC drafts legislation to protect 20% of marine environment
- Oct 15
Bimini is home to bust of Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
- Oct 11
State funeral for Bruce Charles Braynen
- Oct 9
Saint Martin's Monastery celebrates 75th Anniversary
- Oct 5
Paul L. Adderley given Hero’s Send-off in Nassau, Bahamas
- Oct 5
Bahamas Ministry of Finance Statement on the Ratings Outlook Revision
- Sep 25
The life and times of Sir Milo chronicled in book
- Sep 21
Grand Bahama Meteorologist Donna Duncombe passes
Patterson lauded for ‘pioneering work in bringing peace’ to victims of abuse
- Sep 21
Prime Minister opens Grand Bahama’s newest resort
- Sep 21
Bahamas to host the 41st Edition of the Carifta Games in 2013
- Sep 21
Darville asks GB Power Company to partner with Government in lowering electricity cost
- Sep 17
Bahama Journal turns 25 - Sep 13
Mark Knowles Retires: One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
- Sep 7
Senator Leroy "Duke" Hanna laid to rest
- Sep 1
Bahamian entertainer T'Rez Hepburn dies
- Sep 1
C A Smith says farewell to OAS; calls for return to mandate
- Aug 31
Charles Maynard remembered for his contributions to nation building
- Aug
Bahamas PM urges COB to uphold legacy of Dr Keva Bethel
- Aug 22
The Golden Knights Relay Team bring Olympic GOLD - Aug
Fishing Legend Bonefish Folley’s Last Boat Ride
- Aug 23, 2012
Bahamas to host inaugural IAAF World Relay Championships
- Aug 17
Marriage aspect of Bahamas Immigration Act to be amended
- Aug 16
Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas Celebrates 25th Anniversary
- Aug 9
Bahamas Children’s Choir scores bronze level in Chinese competition
- Jul
(VIDEO) Former Prime Minster Hubert A. Ingraham tenders his resignation letter from Parliament to the House Speaker - Jul 24
Bahamas government to purchase 11 vessels to help RBDF protect Bahamian waters
- Jul 23
(Video) Antonique Strachan wins Gold in the 200 m in Barcelona
- Jul 19
Bahamas Earmarks an estimated 1 million dollars for immigration repatriation
- Jul 12
Passing of Trixi Hanna, Mother of Mrs. Bernadette Christie, First Lady of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Jul 3
The first Bahamian TV soap opera, Gippie's Kingdom premieres
- Jun 15
Bishop Michael Eldon remembered in the book "Faithful Servant"
- Jun 7
State recognises William 'Bill' Cartwright, last founding member of PLP
The island of Grand Bahama gets its own Ministry
- May 31
NEMA assesses tornado damage in Abaco
- May 28
(VIDEO) T-Connection Brings Back the Memories to The Bahamas with Reloaded Concerts
- May 25
(Photos) Three female pilots make Bahamasair aviation history
- May 25
VIDEO) Free National Movement making leadership transition
- May 9
(VIDEO) Christie takes oath as Prime Minister of The Bahamas
- May 7
2012 General Election - May 7
Nassau Container Port Opening
- May 4
Bahamas welcomes election observers
- May 3
Bahamas Government Lauds Successful Conclusion of Kerzner International's Restructuring Process
- Apr 27
Bahamas and United States to define maritime boundaries
- Apr 27
New Grand Bahama Gov't Complex Officially Opened & Named in Honour of C.A Smith
- Apr 27
Grand Bahama Businessman Harold DeGregory Honoured
- Apr 20
Rachel Elizabeth Jennings celebrates 100th birthday
- Apr 19
Contract for $1,174,127 signed to restore Pompey Museum
- Apr 18
Marsh Harbour to get ‘community hospital’
- Apr 11
Minister of Tourism Opens New Bay Street Store
- Apr 4
Book on the History of the World Famous Bahama Brass Band published
10th Meeting of Caribbean Fisheries Forum held in Bahamas
- Mar 22
Prince Harry Visits The Bahamas - March
The New Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium Opens - March
Haitian President Michel Martelly visits The Bahamas
- Feb
New Book: Bush Medicine of the Bahamas
- Feb 16
Bahamian engineer, Aisha Bowe wins 21st Century Trailblazers in Aerospace Award
- Feb 10
NAGB Director appoints John Cox as new Chief Curator
- Feb 2
T. G. Glover School Officially Opens
- Jan 29
Anatol Rodgers High School Officially Opens
- Jan 22
New Director of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
- Jan 20
Opening of Rand Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit
- Jan 18
Rotary Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Service
- Jan 5
State Funeral for Sir Clifford Darling - Jan 5
BAAA 2012 Athletes of the Year
OBITUARIES
- 2012
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2012 Elections for Mayor of Cecil's Room
- Feb 17
Just Divorced! Bahamian woman decorates her car to celebrate
- Nov 29
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