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Petroleum retailers fear ‘another nail in the coffin’
Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday voiced fears that full Business Licence audits will be “just another nail in the coffin” as they push to meet with the Prime Minister over demands for a margin increase.
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BPL set for a 'maturity audit'
Regulators are searching for consultants to conduct a "maturity audit" of Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) in a bid to assess the energy monopoly's performance and develop better regulatory oversight.
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company donates volleyballs and basketballs
THE Simpson Penn and Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Boys and Girls respectively got a much-needed boost to their athletic programme on Wednesday, thanks to a donation from Wilson Sporting Goods Company.
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‘Ed Sky’ wins on Valentine’s
In memory of the late Edgar Moxey, who was buried last week, Ed Sky was the first of two boats to catch the Campari Lady Nathalie en route to winning her first major regatta.
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Buddy Hield scores 17 in 102-87 loss to Raptors
BUDDY Hield’s productivity off the bench continues for the Sacramento Kings and is approaching milestone numbers for his efficient shooting.
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$300m stocking island project to bring 200 permanent jobs
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday announced the government’s approval of an application for the sale of 70 acres of land on Stocking Island, off Exuma, where a $300m five star development will be constructed.
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Taxis suffer 80% business fall-off
Taxi drivers have seen an 80 percent fall in business as they enter the traditionally slow September period, their union head said yesterday, adding that COVID testing and changed protocols are also to blame.
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Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement
The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
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‘Bonefish Sam’ to be honoured
ONE of The Bahamas’ bonefish tour legends is being honoured next month through the International Game Fish Association of Florida next month.
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Man behind bars after being charged with murder
A 28-year-old man is behind bars after being charged in Magistrates Court yesterday for killing a man last month.
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Man shot in drive-by dies in hospital from wounds
A 29-year-old man who was shot multiple times during a drive-by shooting on Saturday died in hospital early yesterday morning.
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Knowles hits 2nd walkoff in a week
FOR the second time in the series against the Stockton Ports, D’Shawn Knowles delivered late-game heroics and another walk-off win for the Inland Empire 66ers.
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A gentleman who will be terribly missed
RELATIVES of Grand Bahama businessman Harold “Sonny” Waugh remember him as a gentleman who will be “terribly missed” by his family and friends.
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Minister Susan Magdalene Smith
Funeral Service for Minister Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive and formerly of Mt. Thompson Exuma, will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church , Zion …
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Leah Jessie Thurston
Funeral service for the late Leah Jessie Thurston age 84 years of #130 Mermaid Blvd. and formerly of Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive. …
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Bertram Flowers Jr
Funeral Service for Bertram Flowers Jr., 78 a resident of Ferguson Street, Perpall Track, will be held on Sunday, December 17th, 2017, at 2:00 pm. at St Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. I Ranfurly …
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John Lawrence Neilly
Funeral Service for John Lawrence Neilly “Lovey”, 84 of Current, Eleuthera, died at his residence Friday, November 24th, 2017, will be held Saturday, December 16th, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at The Current Gospel Chapel Current, Eleuthera. Officiating will be Evangelist …
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FRANCES VIRGINIA MOSS-COX
Funeral Service for MATRIARCH FRANCES VIRGINIA MOSS-COX Age 84 years of #174 Fox Hill Road South who died on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at 1:00pm at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street. …
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Walter Wilfred Sands
Funeral Service for Walter Wilfred Sands age 84 affectionately called “Gun” of Rock Sound Eleuthera, who died at his residence October 14th, will be held on Saturday 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Rock Sound Eleuthera. Father Bradley Miller …
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David Pennerman Jr
Funeral Service for the Late David Pennerman Jr., age 84 years, of Unity House, formerly of Mangrove Cay Andros will be held on Saturday 13th December, 2014 at 10:00am, at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill and Wulff Roads. Officiating …
