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Leroy Cyril Gibson

Leroy Cyril Gibson, age 80 Of Turnbull, Long Island Died on Wednesday July 25, 2018 He is survived by one brother: Oral Gibson; two sons: Eugene & Nial Gibson; four daughters: Heather Heney, Nathalie Coakley, Graceyln and Gloria Gibson; stepdaughter: …

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Michael James Wilkinson

Death Notice for Michael James Wilkinson, age 80 years, of Yamacraw Hill Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday July 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Daphne Wilkinson; daughters: Nichola Wilkinson and Crystal Glinton; son: Miles …

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Alvera Belle

Alvera Belle age 80 of Cameron Street and formerly of the Bluff, South Andros died on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. Alvera was pre-deceased by her husband Evangelist Belle; parents and all of her siblings. She …

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Arlington Farquharson Sr

Arlington Farquharson Sr., age 80 of Gleniston Gardens and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins died at the PMH yesterday morning. He is survived by his wife: Marjorie Farquharson; 6 sons: Dr. Delton Farquharson, Arlington, Robert, Kirk, Noel, Joel and Jamal …

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Vera Patricia Ash

Vera Patricia Ash, age 80 of First Street, the Grove and formerly of George Town, Exuma died at the Geriatric Hospital on Friday, February 3rd 2017. She is survived by 1 daughter: Cheryl “Chea” Wallace; 3 sons: Rudolph Ward, Shawn …

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George Maxwell Wellington Thompson

George Maxwell Wellington Thompson, Sr.80 yrs., a resident of #13 Routhland Ave, South Beach Estates died at PMH on 17th March, 2017. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Margaret Thompson Bain, Sharon McGregor & Barbara Thompson; 6 sons: Kirk …

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CHARLES CARROLL

MR. CHARLES CARROLL, age 80 years of Crossing Rock, Abaco died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, New Providence on Monday, January 20th, 2020. He was predeceased by his daughter Virginia Major. He is survived by his wife: Myrtle Carroll; …

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Prince Strachan has another standout performance

It WAS another standout performance from Prince Strachan in the regular season finale for the John Carroll High School Golden Rams football team. The junior wide receiver finished with five catches for a game high 94 yards and one touchdown in the Rams’ 35-3 win over Sebastian River on homecoming night in Port St Lucie, Florida.

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UB, Giants NPBA division leaders

Division leaders in the New Providence Basketball Association maintained their leads with dominant wins Monday night to stake their claim as contenders early in the season.

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Tributes paid to Black Tuesday veteran Effie Walkes

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party stalwart councillor Effie Walkes, famed for her role in Black Tuesday, died yesterday at the age of 96.Ms Walkes, a political activist of her era, is known for the vital role she played in organising Black Tuesday, an event

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$60m farm project aiming to ‘make agriculture sexy’

Bahamian investors will get details on how they can invest in a $60m hydroponic farming project by early March, its principals saying yesterday: “We want to make agriculture sexy again.”

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Landfill operator hits '80% of goals'

The New Providence landfill’s new operator yesterday said it is “hitting at least 80 percent of our targets”, having already invested $9m of its initial $20m financing.

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'Mid-80s' occupancies give Atlantis 'exceptional' March

Atlantis is eyeing an “exceptional” March with “across the board” occupancies in the low-mid 80 per cent ranges, its senior executive telling Tribune Business the resort had beaten early 2012 comparatives and was hitting this year’s performance targets.

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Love and Basketball: Reuniting after 12 years

AFTER divorcing themselves back in November, 2003, the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association and the New Providence Basketball Association will be coming back together in another love affair that will include a collaboration for the All-Star Classic on St Valentine’s Day.

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NPBA All-Star Classic set for AF Adderley gym on Friday

AFTER posting their activities a week ago, the New Providence Basketball Association has confirmed that the Godfrey McQuay All-Star Classic is now set for Friday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with two additional events included in the package.

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Killings prompt plea to families

THREE murders occurred within 24 hours in New Providence this weekend, the latest of them a man who was killed after a basketball game at AF Adderley Junior High School yesterday - prompting a call for people who know relatives possess illegal firearms to “do the honourable thing”.

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SPORTS NOTES

THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools is slated to begin its best-of-three softball championship series today, but instead of playing at Freedom Farm, they will use the various high school home fields.• Here

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Grand Bahama teams are ready for hardwood

AS the action starts to heat up in the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic, there are two things that the fans usually look forward to - playing in the mystique of the AF Adderley Gym and watching the Freeport teams in action.

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NPBA: UB Mingoes stop the Regulators 87-68

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball season started strong with a victory in the New Providence Basketball Association at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Saturday night. Three Mingoes basketball players combined for 45 points to lead

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Raptors take early lead

The 27th Annual GSSSA Track and Field Championships got underway yesterday and continued its format with both junior schools and senior schools competing simultaneously.