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DIANE PHILLIPS: The Atlantis lesson on xenophobia
SOMEONE I highly respect reminded me recently of the reaction Bahamians had when we heard a hotel magnate from South Africa, a man known to throw lavish parties aboard a private jet and enrich himself in a land of apartheid, had purchased much of Paradise Island. Bahamians were enraged, apoplectic.
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INSIGHT: A bad investment - don’t you believe it
The Cable Bahamas (CAB) share price quoted on BISX has suffered a stunning fall of almost 40% in the last 18 months, from $6.50 to $4.00. EPS (earnings per share) dropped from $0.28 in 2014 to a loss of ($0.38) in 2017, and last year quarterly dividends on the ordinary shares were indefinitely suspended.
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Ayton flashes new aspect of his offensive game, ‘Buddy’ has led Kings in scoring
THE NBA restart has gone through two of three scrimmages at Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, and both Bahamian players at the NBA “clean site” appear ready to perform at a high level once the games count toward the record books.
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John Hunt
Patriarch John Hunt, age 85 of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera died at his residence on 20th January, 2018. He is survived by 1 Son: John Hunt Jr. 2 Daughters: Sylvania Hunt & Diana Forbes, 2 Sisters: Mary & Francis Nottage, numerous …
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Basil Ruel Lewis
Basil Ruel “Ole Tack” Lewis age 85 years of #20 Hampden Road, Stapeldon Gardens died at his residence on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. He is survived by his Son: Garth Basil; Daughters: Donna, Michelle and Beverly Lewis and Sandra Bethel …
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James Theophilus Musgrove
James Theophilus Musgrove, 85 yrs., a resident of Wilson Tract & formerly of North Caicos, Turks Island, died at PMH on 29th January, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Anna Cox Musgrove; children: Nelson Musgrove, Carolyn Gray of Atlanta …
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Joyce Rolle-Nairn
Joyce Rolle-Nairn, 85 a resident of Bahama Ave, formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at her residence on 6 Oct. 2013. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Adora Hanna, Rosemary, Shirleymae & Merlene Cole; 3 brothers: Garnet, Daniel & …
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Eugene Gibson
Funeral Service for the Late Eugene “Erskin” Gibson, aged 94 years of Wemyss’ Bight, Eleuthera and formerly of Deep Creek, will be held on Saturday October 24th, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Jehovah’s Witnesses Assembly Hall, Edmond Street off Dolphin Drive. …
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Moree to take up post on June 12
THE Cabinet Office has announced that Brian Moree, QC, will take his position as the country’s newest chief justice on June 12.
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Bahamas First in 94% first half profits jump
Bahamas First has unveiled a 94 per cent year-over-year increase in first half profits, although this was driven largely by a $4 million gain in the value of its investment holdings.
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Junior Golf: Bahamas in 5th place after day 2
FOLLOWING day two of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, the Bahamas is currently fifth in the standings and the Under-15 girls continue to lead the team with the top performances in their respective divisions.Ashley Michel is the top pe
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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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Aliv Buckets get 91-90 victory over Rockets
THE Aliv Buckets and the Rockets D1 won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.In the men’s division II opener, Aliv nipped the Rockets 91-90 and the Rockets avoided a double dose of wha
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Jones: 'We move the ball really well'
Already the most successful postseason run of her WNBA career after a single series, Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun took game one of their semi-finals matchup.The Sun have been on the losing end of single game elimination scenarios at the hand
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Rosabell King
Rosabell King, 85 a resident of Whylly’s Close off Market Street & formerly of Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 21, 2018. She is survived by her adopted daughter: Shirley King; 1 brother: James …
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Gloria Francis
Gloria Francis, 85 a resident of #7 Sir Lynden Pindling Estates, died at PMH on 30th May, 2014. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Roseline Joseph, Larvette Francis, Jeanette Francis & Rosiane Matthews; 5 sons: Lucien Francis, Willie & …
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Maudella Bullard
Ms. Maudella Bullard age 85 yrs of #17 Podoleo Street formerly of The Ferry Exuma passed away at her residence on Thursday December 1st 2016. She is survived by her 2 sons: Supt.Kemmie Phillip Hinzey, Clarence Hinzey; 2 daughters: Stephanie …
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JOHN NICHOLAS GIBSON
Death Notice MR. JOHN NICHOLAS GIBSON, 85 of Avocado Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. He is survived by his Sons: Michael, Cassius, John Jr. and Donald Gibson; Daughters: Veronica, Antoinette and Martha Gibson, …
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Lillian Roberts
Lillian Roberts age 85 years of Sandy Point, Abaco died at her daughter’s residence in Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday, January 31st, 2014. She is survived by her sons: Edney and Derek Gaitor, Patrick and Wilba Roberts Jr.; daughters: Stephanie …
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Lola Sawyer
Lola Sawyer age 85 years of Man- O- War Cay died at her residence on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019. She is survived by her Son: Gary Sawyer; Granddaughter: Crystal Albury (Grant Albury); Grandson: Dylan Sawyer; Great granddaughter: Alexis Albury and …
