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Unemployment falls to 11.6%
THE unemployment rate between October 24-30 was 11.6 per cent, a 1.1 per cent decline from May, the previous time the Department of Statistics conducted their Labour Force Survey, officials announced yesterday.
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Husband killed after gunmen forced couple to stop car
CHIEF Superintendent Clayton Fernander, officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit, warned drivers yesterday to be “extra cautious” after armed men forced a couple to stop their vehicle in the middle of the road before shooting and killing the driver.
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Rahming urges investors to consider the Bahamas
WASHINGTON, DC – Investment opportunities in the Bahamas were highlighted during a reception at the Bahamas Embassy hosted by Dr Elliston Rahming, permanent representative to the Organisation of American States.
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Stephen Strachan Jr to suit up for the Eagles
AFTER a storied high school career, Stephen Strachan Jr is set to begin his collegiate career this fall in the NAIA.
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BISX listee's principal seeks SEC suit dismissal
A BISX-listed company’s principal, and its broker/dealer affiliate, are demanding that a federal regulator’s lawsuit against them be dismissed because the US courts have “no jurisdiction”.
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'Risk' broker may not return investor funds
There is a “legitimate risk” that a BISX-listed broker/dealer may not return funds caught up in a $340 million Ponzi scheme to their rightful owners, court documents obtained by Tribune Business have alleged.
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Kendal Isaacs Gym ‘not available for us to use’
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was faced with the dilemma of securing the necessary funding to send its men’s national team off to the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers from November 27 to December 1.
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Florceta Nottage (nee Rolle)
Florceta Nottage (nee Rolle), 84 years of #84 Sumner Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Deep Creek, South Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 19th April, 2019. She is survived by three (3) Sons: Carl, Donald and …
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AID at 85-90% of pre-fire sales
MAJOR construction on Automotive Industrial Distributors' (AID) new Wulff Road headquarters should be completed within eight months, the company's operations manager yesterday told Tribune Business that the company's sales had recovered to 85 to 90 per cent of pre-fire levels.
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Promotion Board president urges 30% stopover focus
The Bahamas Out Island Promotions Board president yesterday urged the nation to near-double the proportion of stopover visitors that make up its tourism base to 30 percent.
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Carifta medal bungle
The Holy Bible encourages us to plan intricately at Luke 14:28, 29 & 30
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Greater power to protect witnesses
THE government passed the Criminal Evidence Witness Anonymity Amendment Bill yesterday to allow for witness identities in criminal proceedings to be shielded and only revealed in screening by a magistrate, magistrate panel or judge in a bid to clamp down on acts of witness tampering.
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Bucks edge Suns 123-119 to take 3-2 lead in NBA Finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Jrue Holiday seized his chance to give the Milwaukee Bucks the lead in the NBA Finals.
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AURALEE MINETTE NEBOLD
AURALEE MINETTE NEBOLD age 80 years of Sunshine Park and formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, January 16th, 2018. She is survived by her Son: Chief Petty Officer Marvin Newbold; Daughters: Sherry Antionette …
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Bruce Knowles
Death Notice for Bruce Knowles, age 80 years, of Long Cay, Acklins, died at the Crooked Island Clinic on Thursday November 19, 2015. He is survived by his children: Garland Knowles, Hilroy Knowles, Philip Knowles, Julian Knowles and Deedee Knowles, …
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Amy Evangeline Lawson-Miller
Mrs. Amy Evangeline Lawson-Miller age 80 a resident of # 21 Baldwin Ave. and formally Westmoreland Jamaica , died at P.M.H on 3rd of November, 2015 She is survived by her Husband: Robert Miller, Eric Miller, DeAndra V. Cartwright Warren …
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Pembroke Charles Smith
Pembroke Charles Smith, 80 a resident of Francis Ave. Fox Hill & formerly of Exuma, died at PMH on 20th June, 2015. He is survived by his 3 sons: Winston, Darryl & Shawn Smith; 1 daughter: Charmaine Smith Lockhart; 1 …
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George Nelson McNeil
Mr. George Nelson McNeil age 80 years a resident of #42 Sunset Park died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 7th, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Vanria McNeil; One (1) Son: Stephen McNeil; Two (2) Daughters: …
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Edna Grace Miller
Death Notice for Edna Grace Miller, age 80 years, of Gleniston Gardens, died at her residence on Friday March 25, 2016. She is survived by her children: Linda, Leon, Laurie and Lolisa Miller; grandchildren: Kyle Knowles and Leshanon Miller; one …