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Bahamas 'exceeded goals' at major airlift conference
The Bahamas “exceeded our initial goals and expectations” at the 2018 World Routes Conference in Guangzhou, China, the ministry of tourism’s airlift chief believes.“Geographically, The Bahamas is located thousands of miles away from China, but our pr
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EDITORIAL: A high stakes game with the Supreme Court the prize
WHAT is really at stake in the great political circus now playing in Washington, DC?
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Burrows, Augustin-Fairell make season debuts in France
THE French Pro A League tipped off the 2018-19 season and both Bahamian players made their season debuts.Jaraun “Kino” Burrows and his Fos-Sue-Mur Provence Byers competed in Pro A for the first time while Jonathan Augustin-Fairell played his first ga
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Decision day looms large for Kai Jones
Decision day looms large for Bahamian prep basketball star Kai Jones as he narrowed his final list of schools this week.Jones announced via social media that he will decide between the Florida State Seminoles, Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears to dete
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Virgina Newton
Virgina Newton, 85 of Mastic Point, Andros died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Edney, Pedro & Trevor Newton, Johnnie Mae Colebrooke, Pollyann Newton and Danessa Curtis; One Brother: William …
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Lillian Elizabeth Edwards O.B.E
Funeral Service for Lillian Elizabeth Edwards O.B.E aged 88 years of #289 Eastern Road will be held on Saturday September 29th 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Hugh Bartlett Jr …
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George Taylor
Funeral Service for George Taylor age 95 of Dunmore’s, Long Island will be held on Saturday 29th September, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Deacon Patrick Darville. Interment …
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Glandina Elizabeth Pratt
Funeral Service for Glandina Elizabeth Pratt, age 89 of Burnt Ground, Long Island will be held on Saturday 29th September, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Magdalene Anglican Church, Clintons, Long Island. Officiating will be Rev. Father Lynden Douglas. …
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The FNM's brightest
We have enjoyed, in most cases, parliamentary democracy over the past 55 years with the advent of ministerial government during the 1960s and the emergence of internal self governance and, eventually, independence. Over the years, I have seen countless men and women enter the hallowed halls of parliament filled with zeal and vision. Indeed, they come into parliament roaring like a lion only to leave, involuntarily or voluntary, mewing like a pussy cat.
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Beijing and The Bahamas - a developing story
As important members of emerging economies and the developing world, Latin American and Caribbean countries play major roles in safeguarding world peace and development. Though far apart from each other, China and Latin America and Caribbean countries have a long history of friendship, dating back to the 16th century - by means of “The Manila Galleon” - when China started trade exchange with Latin America and the Caribbean countries.
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Buddy looks to improve his game for Kings
COMING off what he called “one of the best summers” of his life, Buddy Hield is poised to make improvements to his game and for the Sacramento Kings in the 2018-19 season.
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$6m fire and police station opened in Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened a new $6m fire and police station in Grand Bahama Friday.
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Public-private-partnership considered for Prince George Wharf management
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday said the government considering a public-private-partnership for the day-to-day management of the Prince George Wharf as it eyes the overall improvement of the country’s top cruise port.Responding to ques
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Clara E Cox Lewis
Funeral Service for the late Clara E. Cox Lewis aged 89 years of Margaret Lane, Garden Hills #3 and formerly of The Forest, Exuma will be held on Sunday September 23rd 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillview S. D. A. …
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Glandina Elizabeth Pratt
Glandina Elizabeth Pratt, age 89 Of Burnt Ground, Long Island Died at her residence on Saturday 15 September 2018 She is survived by her Sons: Audley, Harris, Kirkland, Joel, & Whitfield Pratt; Daughters: Tryphene, Sheila Clarke, & Norma Adderley; Brother: …
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Minister lauds poultry's 'huge' growth potential
A Cabinet minister yesterday lauded the domestic poultry sector’s growth potential as “huge” given that it currently supplies just 15 percent of the Bahamian market.Michael Pintard, pictured, minister of agriculture and marine resources, addressing t
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DIANE PHILLIPS: How do you know when it’s time to trade the old for the new?
There is an almost inexplicable pleasure in cleaning out a drawer, a satisfaction that far exceeds what would seem appropriate for such a mundane task.
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FACE TO FACE: It’s never too late to turn your life around
Amein Burrows has completely turned his life around and believes if he has done it, so can the countless young men in this country who find themselves in a revolving door situation with the cops and the courts. He found the life he was chasing after – quick, fast money, nice cars and girls – came with a price too heavy to bear.
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Govt reassurances on WTO 'irrelevant'
The Government’s drive for full WTO membership by mid-2020 is “unnerving” for Bahamian firms, a businessman branding reassurances from its new chief negotiator as “irrelevant”.Robert Myers, pictured, the former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce chairman, t
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Edison Sumner tenders resignation as Bahamas Chamber of Commerce CEO
EDISON Sumner tendered his resignation as director and CEO of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation on Friday following a report this week about his ten-year ban from the securities industry.
