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School takes shape

School takes shape

Work is progressing at full speed at the new campus of the British School of Bahrain in Hamala which is set to boast state-of-the-art learning fa ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
BreadTalk rises to Bahrain challenge

BreadTalk rises to Bahrain challenge

BreadTalk, an award winning Singapore-based chain of boutique bakeries celebrated the grand opening of its first outlet in the Kingdom of Ba ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Pirates feel the might

Pirates feel the might

Somali pirates causing peril on the high seas are now facing the might and mettle of a seasoned seawoman based in Bahrain.


Rear Admiral ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Finishing touches to barrels of fun

Finishing touches to barrels of fun

Finishing touches are being put to the vessels which will power their way to raising funds for good causes at the Rotary Club of Salmaniya's annu ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Sowing the seeds for  a great show

Sowing the seeds for a great show

Water for Life' is the theme at the Riffa Views' Bahrain International Garden Show (RVBIGS) which opens on Friday.

Exhibits, including a ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Green light for new e-services call centre

Green light for new e-services call centre

A NATIONAL call centre, allowing access to all government e-services, has been given the go ahead for Bahrain.

At its 25th meeting the Sup ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Lesson in safe driving

Lesson in safe driving

I cannot begin to stress how important it is to drive safely these days.

As I near 18, most of my classmates and I will begin to get our d ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Picture perfect

Picture perfect

A TALENTED snapper, who only picked up a camera three years ago, has won the Bahrain section of a competition run by photographic giant Canon.

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April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Showcasing skills on stage and TV

Showcasing skills on stage and TV

Two of the island's leading educational establishments have joined hands to offer the kingdom's hidden talents and performers a chance to appear on ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Dogfather's day out plan

Dogfather's day out plan

THE British Embassy is responding to Tony the Dogfather's plea for help with a fundraising dog show and family day out to be held within its state ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
A glimpse of the island's treasures

A glimpse of the island's treasures

THE island's rising number of tourists has prompted a holiday company to set up a Half Day City Tour of Bahrain offering visitors the chance to s ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Local News
Supercars - made in Bahrain

Supercars - made in Bahrain

When the Chevrolet Supercars take to the grid in support of this year's F1 Grand Prix there will be added interest for local fans, many of the ca ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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TV Weekly
Scrubs back for eighth season starring Courteney Cox

Scrubs back for eighth season starring Courteney Cox

Get ready for more medical misadventures with the Emmy Award winning Scrubs, and the hapless medical interns at the Sacred Heart Hospital.

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April 15 - 21, 2009
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TV Weekly
Hit show Eli Stone returns exclusively to Showtime

Hit show Eli Stone returns exclusively to Showtime

wednesday (Apr 15)

New comedy - Little Britain USA at 11pm on America Plus.

Bringing class, culture and dignity to America, meet Ma ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Sport
United leave it late

United leave it late

Manchester United appear to have taken Brad Gilbert's book Winning Ugly literally in their attempt to lift their third successive ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Sport
Raikkonen vows to bounce back in China race

Raikkonen vows to bounce back in China race

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen has vowed that Ferrari will bounce back from their awful opening to the 2009 season that has seen them fail ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Sport
Vote now for Bahrain Grand Prix theme tune

Vote now for Bahrain Grand Prix theme tune

Bahrain music fans will have a chance to vote for their favourite local act in the 'Race Your Voice' challenge to find an official theme song for ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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TV Weekly
TV WEEKLY

TV WEEKLY

Wednesday (Apr 15) New comedy - Little Britain USA at 11pm on America Plus.

Bringing class, culture and dignity to America, meet Matt Lucas ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Travel Weekly
Worldwide free stays for 25 years up for grabs

Worldwide free stays for 25 years up for grabs

Guests at one of the island's premier residential suites have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime travel prize to celebrate the company's ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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Sport
Howzat! East or West my India is the best

Howzat! East or West my India is the best

Back in my country India, the most discussed and debated question today, apart of course from who will be the next prime minister, is whethe ...

April 15 - 21, 2009
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