Summary for the week of May 2nd to May 8th

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TOXIC SMOKE - A Firefighter prepares to enter the smoke-filled freezer room which caught fire Monday May 3rd 1999 at Solomon's Wholesale Warehouse in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Firefighters fought for an hour in dense, toxic smoke to bring the situation under control which started from a welder's sparks igniting the interior of the room. Insulating foam used in the freezer room was the cause of the toxic smoke. (© 1999 Photo by Tim Aylen/Picture This)

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BOAT FIRE - Canadians Alex and Lena Hughes, experienced an engine room fire on board their 46' Sea Ranger 8 miles off the west coast of Grand Bahama Thursday May 6th, 1999. The Hughes are pictured at Bradford Marine, Freeport Harbor. Bahamas Air Sea Rescue and Sea Tow responded to the emergency call and brought the vessel safely into port. The Hughes were en route to Port Lucaya on a pleasure cruise. (© 1999 Photo by Tim Aylen/Picture This)

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HEAD TURNER - Cameras clicked and camcorders rolled on the boardwalk of the Port Lucaya Marketplace in Freeport, Grand Bahama Saturday May 8th, 1999 as the 'Star Ship' motor vessel fueled up carrying its unusual cargo - a helicopter! The extraordinary sight caused people to stand up from their lunch tables at the popular Pub at Port Lucaya restaurant and photograph the helicopter as momento of their visit to Grand Bahama. (© 1999 Photo by Tim Aylen/Picture This)


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SPECIAL RESERVE OFFICERS - Assistant Commissioner John Rolle (left) presents Woman Reserve Constable Bernadette Bartlett (right) and Reserve Constable Jacob Davis with a plaque and certificates for recognition of their invaluable contribution to the Force at a ceremony Wednesday May 5th 1999 at Police Headquarters in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Commissioner Rolle commented that his department will continually seek out suitable candidates for awards. (© 1999 Photo by Tim Aylen/Picture This)

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SLIP AND SLIDE - Youngsters enjoy a ride on a slide at the Columbus Park and Playground Saturday May 8th, 1999 in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The Freeport City Council and Pineridge member of Parliament C.A. Smith held a Rededication ceremony of the Park which has been renovated to provide better facilities for young children in the area. (© 1999 Photo by Tim Aylen/Picture This)


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