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The CPSA's shakedown of the Minnis administration
SENIOR doctors of the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) remain in stalemate. Notwithstanding the assurances of CPSA doctors, the ongoing industrial action has the potential of exposing gravely ill Bahamians who depend on the Princess Margaret Hospital to unnecessary risks. Most Bahamians do not have the option of going to Doctors Hospital or other privately owned health institutions, simply because they cannot afford to.
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Bahamas Bowl matchup all set
THE matchup is set for the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl and both programme’s had an opportunity to conduct a site visit ahead of the game as they begin to galvanise support for the holiday season contest.
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Magistrate calls on police to probe mishandled evidence
A SENIOR magistrate has invited the commissioner of police to investigate the “questionable” investigation conducted by some of his subordinates, whom she said mishandled the physical evidence against a man brought up on criminal charges and never bothered showing up to testify in the criminal trial.
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95% satisfied with NHI so far
NINETY-FIVE percent of National Health Insurance beneficiaries are satisfied with their experience with the programme, according to the National Health Insurance Authority.
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NPBA: Rockets top High Flyers 93-87
THE Sun Oil Rockets scored an early-season win over the defending Division II champions in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Louise Gomez Evans
Funeral service for the late Louise Gomez Evans affectionately called “Button” age 85 years of Garden Hills #2 and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 2018 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and …
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Geneva Smith-Lloyd
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Geneva Smith-Lloyd age 85 years of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Nassau, New Providence and Stuart Manor, Exuma, The Bahamas will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at the New Zion …
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Salamise Dauphin
Salamise Dauphin age 95 of Granger St. and formerly of Port au Paix, Haiti died at her residence on Saturday November 24, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Dauphin; her son, Walker Dauphin; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; …
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Charles Irvin Knowles
Charles Irvin Knowles age 89, of Vendal Drive, Sunset Park #2 and formerly of High Rock, South Andros, died at his residence on Saturday, November 24th, 2018. Charles is pre- deceased by his son: Thomas Knowles He is survived by …
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Lights out for 5,400 ‘can’t pay’ families
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister revealed yesterday that 5,412 households across the country are “off the grid,” as a result of not paying energy bills for 60 days or more and collectively owe Bahamas Power and Light more than $5m.
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GAIN AN EDGE – Follow your dreams: Reflections from a first-generation college graduate
Going to college is an exciting time, full of growth and exploration. It can also be frustrating and scary – especially if you are the first in your family to ever go to college. That’s because ‘first-generation’ students (a term used to describe those who are the first in their family to attend college), often have limited access to the important resources that can help make attending and graduating from college a reality.
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FIU, Toledo accept bids to the Bahamas Bowl
FIU will represent Conference USA and Toledo will represent the Mid-American Conference as both institutions accepted bids to the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, set for Friday, December 21 in Nassau’s Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
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Chavez Young Baseball Camp in January
CHAVEZ Young seeks to continue his efforts of giving back to the local Grand Bahamian baseball community during his offseason.
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LOUISE EVANS
LOUISE EVANS age 85 years of Garden Hills #2 and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros passed at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 16th, 2018. She is survived by her Daughter: Barbara Ivy Deveaux; Sister: Annamae Newbold; Brother: George …
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Rev. Norris H McDonald
Funeral Service for the late Rev. Norris H. McDonald affectionately called “Daddy Mac” age 91 years of #30 Goose Street, Nassau East North and formerly of Bennett’s Harbor, Cat Island will be held on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at 11:00 …
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PM: People should be allowed to protest
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was not worried about angry protestors who marched downtown yesterday, incensed by rising electricity costs and some of the government’s decisions.
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National growth ‘remarkable’ coming from 18% of income
The Bahamas has achieved “remarkable national development” that has been financed with just 18 percent of national income, an ex-finance minister and Central Bank governor says.
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Van Hutchinson Jr cans career high 56 points
Not too many players can say they have a 50-point game logged on their résumé as a college player. Van Hutchinson Jr is one who can boast of this feat.
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Minnis wants solar homes for everyone
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says his vision for The Bahamas is that every home becomes self-sustaining power stations with the use of solar technology.
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BTC’s privatisation ‘a colossal failure’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation “has been a colossal failure”, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: “Aliv’s eating our lunch with ease.” The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) privatisation “has been a colossal failure”, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: “Aliv’s eating our lunch with ease.”
