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Web shops: Tax rises attempt to seize industry
The government has been accused of trying to seize control of the web shop industry through tax increases that will “decimate” all operators and 3,000 jobs in less than a year.The Bahamas Gaming Operators Association, in a furious post-budget counter
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‘Buddy’ and Bahamas ready to face Venezuela
Although they have yet to “finalise” the team, head coach Chris DeMarco said the Bahamas coaching staff will select a “solid” 12-man roster coming out of this week’s training camp to play against Venezuela at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Thursday night.
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Non-Melia contracts ‘won’t be adopted’
Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators have warned they will “not adopt” non-Melia supply contracts that were agreed by the $3.5 billion developer prior to the September 4 appointment.
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Baha Mar liquidators mull change to powers
Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators are assessing whether to seek Supreme Court permission to change their powers, following the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the secured creditor’s receivers for the project.
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'Phenomenal' Heart Ball meets its goals
THE 52nd annual Heart Ball was nothing short of “phenomenal”, according to organisers, and provided guests with an evening full of glitz and glamour, while also fulfilling the purpose of raising funds to help children who need urgent heart care.
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Gov’ts initial Baha Mar winding-up ‘highly irregular’
Justice Ian Winder has “struck out” the Government’s original $59 million ‘omnibus’ petition to wind-up Baha Mar for being “highly irregular”, although he did allow those by several of its key agencies to move forward.
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PM loses his cool over rebels
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Minnis hits out at lack of preparation for summer heat
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday it is “unconscionable” that Bahamians have to suffer through an intense heat wave because the government was “ill-prepared” for the challenge of generating electricity during the summer months.
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‘It seems the Zika virus won’t derail Rio 2016’
(CNN) — The Olympic Games arrive in Brazil at a time when the country is ravaged by crises. With two months to go until the cauldron is lit in Rio de Janeiro, the host of South America’s first Games is grappling with a public health emergency, a governmental meltdown and economic woes.
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JOHNATHAN CAPRON
Funeral Service for MR. JOHNATHAN “PENO” CAPRON, age 66 years of #223 Pioneer’s Way East, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Mason Addition, Nassau will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Star of the …
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ERIC ORRIS MARSHALL
Funeral Service for the late ERIC ORRIS MARSHALL age 74 years of Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Farrington Road. Officiating …
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Thomas Reid Gordon Hall
Memorial for Thomas “Tommy” Reid Gordon Hall, age 54 years, of Buckley’s, Long Island, will be held on Thursday January 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Hugh Bartlett …
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Julian Giovanni Outten
Funeral service for Julian Giovanni Outten, 38 a resident of Sapodilla Blvd., Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Shield of Faith Evangelistic Church, Mutton Fish Drive, on Saturday 21st February, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Christopher Burrows, …
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Colyn Gibson
Funeral Service for Colyn “Hog Head” Gibson, age 62 of Pyfrom Addition who died on March 28th, 2016 will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle - East Street & …
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Mildred Bosfield
Funeral Announcement for the late Mildred Bosfield age 65 of Winton Meadows will be held on Saturday April 16th, 2016 at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Heuter B. Rolle assisted by other …
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Helen Catherina Demeritte
Funeral service for Helen Catherina Demeritte, 76 yrs., a resident of West Dennis Ct., Yellow Elder, will be held at The Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street, on Saturday 27th August, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev. …
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Michael Davis
Funeral Service for the late Michael Davis age 56 years of #37 Lake Cunningham Street will be held on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Rev. James Neilly …
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MARIA ALBERTHA MCSWEENY
Memorial Service for the late Elder MARIA ALBERTHA MCSWEENY age 106 years of Sunshine Park and formerly of Crooked Island will be held on Friday at Golden gates World Outreach Ministries @ 7:00p.m. Officiating will be Pastor. Ross Davis assisted …
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ESTWOOD TREVOR THOMPSON
Funeral Service ESTWOOD TREVOR THOMPSON, 42 of #55 Providence Ave. Chippingham, will be held on Saturday, 27th May, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Howard Street, Chippingham. Fr. Joseph Mycklewhyte, assisted by Canon Sebastian Campbell will officiate. Cremation …
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Wilbur Outten
Funeral Service for Pastor Wilbur Outten age 62 years, a resident of South Bahamia, Freeport will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 at Freeport Bible Church, Norma Headley Drive, Freeport. Officiating will be Pastor Cedric Beckles …
