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Exposed: pup smuggling racket

February 13 - 19, 2008
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THEY SAY a puppy is for life and the Alsharif family were hoping for years of fun-filled happiness with their new pet.





Flights of fancy

February 13 - 19, 2008
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IT was an irresistible offer. The advertisement screamed out a fare of BD5 - the equivalent of my weekly petrol bill and gave me a choice of eight destinations - Dubai, Alexandria, Beirut, Doha, Damascus, Mashad, Amman and Khartoum - to choose from. Reporter Anasuya Kesavan decided to check out new low-budget carrier Bahrain Air's service on a return flight to Dubai for a weekend shopping trip.





Cancer care at hand

February 13 - 19, 2008
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A breast cancer support group is set to be launched next month to offer sufferers and survivors of the disease information, help and encouragement.





Path to a bright future

February 13 - 19, 2008
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THE POWER of polytechnics will be introduced into the kingdom in a bid to improve the learning abilities of students and help them find jobs crucial for the future of Bahrain.





Step out of the shower and sing!

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Australian singer and teacher Lisa Morgan has set up a series of workshops to help teach the world to sing.





Kandy Mobile is good news for parents and children

February 13 - 19, 2008
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KEEPING in touch with children by mobile phone could soon become less stressful and worrying for concerned parents in the kingdom.





Youngsters must be free to speak up

February 13 - 19, 2008
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The letter published by teenager Jeanice S. Vacarizas in last week's GulfWeekly really opened my eyes to what many students across Bahrain are going through every single day they take a bus ride to school and back to their home.





Jet Airways to spread wings

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Jet Airways, India's premier airline, is continuing to expand its operation and improve its services for customers in Bahrain.





Bahrain bound

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Twinjet, the UK's longest established private jet operator, is expanding its operations to the Middle East.





Showcase for 'souq' creativity

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Culture and creativity will go hand in hand at the stunning Riffa Views souq-style stand at the Riffa Views Bahrain International Garden Show 2008 as a number of local artists showcase their talents.





Vroom with a view!

February 13 - 19, 2008
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THE Bahrain International Circuit has revealed an innovative range of accommodation packages for overseas visitors to the 2008 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on April 4-5-6.





Play it again, Alec

February 13 - 19, 2008
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SCHOOLBOY Alec Spalding has plucked up the courage to compete against the best in the forthcoming Young Musicians of the Gulf competition.





Students sign up for Scrabble workshop

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Scores of students are signing up for the Scrabble workshop on February 22 at Yateem Centre after youngsters as young as six turned up at league meetings to try out the popular "brain sport".





Plea to return Krazy to the early show

February 13 - 19, 2008
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CAMPAIGNING schoolboy Harry Kesterton has made a heartfelt plea to Radio Bahrain bosses to bring back popular DJ Krazy Kevin to the early morning "school run" show.





Close encounter with Massa

February 13 - 19, 2008
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Felipe Massa kicked off ITHMAAR Group Yalla Bahrain! signing autographs for hundreds of adoring fans.