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Rev. Gladstone Wellington Thompson
Rev. Gladstone Wellington Thompson, 84 a resident of #20 Kendall Avenue, South Beach Estates & formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He is survived by his 7 daughters: Janet Careyt, …
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Exuma 56% 'willing' on mobile payments
More than half of Exuma residents are “likely” to use their mobile phones for financial transactions, making the island a fertile testing ground for the Central Bank’s digital Bahamian currency pilot.The regulator’s survey of Exumian payments habits,
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'Marijuana will boost economy': Commission report says drug has huge business potential
THE Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana has endorsed the economic potential of a cannabis industry in The Bahamas as robust.
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Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo defeats Charlotte 31-9
The Buffalo Bulls came to the Bahamas with the intention of making history and did just that when they concluded the 2019 season with the first bowl win in programme history.
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Insurers 'sorry' for 15% hike . . . but it's worth it
Major Bahamian insurers yesterday warned property owners they face “a minimum” 15 percent premium rate rise in 2020 with Dorian-related claims set to hit peak estimates of $2bn. Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executive, told Tribu
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Freeport hotel braces for 'worst xmas ever'
A major Freeport hotel is on track for its “worst Christmas ever” despite enjoying a strong fall, with occupancy rates set to plunge from “the high 80s” to around 30-40 percent.Magnus Alnebeck, Pelican Bay’s general manager, yesterday told Tribune Bu
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Emily Rolle
Funeral service for the late Emily Rolle age 84 years of coopers Terrace off kemp Road will be held on Saturday December 21st., 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road. …
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Retired Nurse Brunell Pandora Mezain Munroe
Funeral Service for Retired Nurse Brunell Pandora Mezain Munroe, age 84 years, a resident of #15 Eleuthera Drive, Yamacraw Beach Estates, and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday December 20th, 2019, at …
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Althea Alexandria McCartney
Funeral Service for the late Althea Alexandria McCartney aged 84 years, of Hampshire Street and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros, will be held on Friday December 20th 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will …
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Illustrious Past Grand Master Mr. Samuel Nathaniel Culmer
Final Rites and Burial for the late Illustrious Past Grand Master Mr. Samuel Nathaniel Culmer Age 83 yrs, a resident of Rock Sound Eleuthera will be held on Saturday December 21st 2019, 10:00 am. at Wesley Methodist Church Rock Sound …
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Marjorie Louise Wallace
Funeral Service for Marjorie Louise Wallace, 80 of Yellow Elder Gardens and formerly of Lower Bouge, Eleuthera who died on Friday, November 22, 2019 will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019, 11:00 am at Wesley Methodist Church, Lower Bouge, …
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Small Business Centre gives $3.5m in first year
The deputy prime minister has hailed the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) for approving $3.5m in financing for small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs during its first year. Speaking at the Centre’s year-end Christmas Client Showcase, K
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‘Blame game won’t stop the violence’
WITH the country’s murder rate having already surpassed last year’s count, a leading bishop is urging Bahamians to take a more “non-political, bi-partisan” approach to the crime problem in the country.
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PETER YOUNG: All’s well in the end as Corbyn & co are destroyed at the polls
Britain’s historic General Election last week turned out to be nothing short of an earthquake that may have changed the political map of the nation for a generation. For the first time, Labour Party supporters in its traditional, working-class heartlands in the North-East and Midlands areas of the country have voted Tory.
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Super Value chief '100%' confident resort deal close
Super Value’s owner says he is “100 percent” confident that the sale of his Bimini Sands resort will close as early as this week, adding: “I’m doing the island a favour by exiting.”Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business he hoped to conclude the deal th
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High office, retail demand for $250m PI development
The developer behind Hurricane Hole’s $250m revival has fully leased all the office space in phase one of its project together with 80 percent of the retail units, it has revealed. Sterling Global Financial said the Paradise Island-based development
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Giants squash Great Whites 123-39
THE top team in Division I of the New Providence Basketball Association pulled off the most dominant win of the season. The Commonwealth Bank Giants had a 123-39 win over the BIBT Great Whites at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Adam J
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Luann Celestine Joachim
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Luann Celestine Joachim Age 37 yrs, a resident of West Street Bain Town, will be held on Saturday December 14th 2019, 11:00 am. At Bethel Baptist Church Meeting Street, Nassau, Bahamas, Officiating …
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Emily Rolle
Emily "Mame" Rolle age 84 years of Cooper's Terrace died on December 8 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her Daughter: Joann Brown; Grandchildren: Peter Dottin, Gregory Rolle, Denice, Chelcie, Renee, Tamara, Steven, Adassa, Leslia; A host of …
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Marjorie Louise Wallace
Memorial Service for Marjorie Louise Wallace age 80 of Yellow Elder Gardens and formerly of Lower Bouge, Eleuthera who died on November 22, 2019 will be held on Thursday (TODAY) December 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm. Officiating will be Bishop …
