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Court 'quashes' Commission probe into BISX firm's broker
The Securities Commission is appealing a court verdict that “quashed” its bid to assess the solvency of a BISX-listed company’s broker/dealer affiliate, which is embroiled in an ongoing $340 million fraud probe.
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IMF: 12% VAT rate ‘lowest in Caribbean’
The Bahamas’ soon-to-be-repealed 12 percent VAT rate was branded “the lowest in the Caribbean” by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its much-debated report to the Government.
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Retired CPL #91 Rev. Errol Daniel Hepburn
Full Military Funeral Service for Retired CPL #91 Rev. Errol Daniel Hepburn, 80 “Ghost Rider” a resident of Campbell Street, Mt. Pleasant Village & formerly of The Bluff, Cat Island, will be held at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens, on …
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General Post Office demolition underway
DEMOLITION of the General Post Office at East Hill Street began yesterday as part of efforts to modernise the downtown area.
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Minister: more residential care facilities are needed
MORE residential care facilities are needed for an ever-expanding population, says Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin.
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Margueritte B Roberts
Margueritte B. Roberts age 89 a resident of South Beach died at P.M.H on Wednesday 30th of December, 2015 She is survived by 1 son: Hands Henderson Funeral arrangements will be announce at a later date.
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Ullin Lunsford Ritchie
Funeral Service for Ullin Lunsford Ritchie, age 91, of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island will be held on Friday June 17th 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Fr. Alvardo Adderley. Interment will …
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Psychiatrist on 'hidden epidemic wreaking havoc' in Bahamas
EARLY childhood abuse is linked to violence and murder in teenage years, noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen said yesterday, adding this “hidden epidemic” is “wreaking havoc” in the country.
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Edmund Spencer Moxey M.B.E
A State Recognized Funeral Service for Mr. Edmund Spencer Moxey M.B.E., age 80 years, Father of Culture and Member Of Parliament 1967-1977, formerly of Duncan Town Ragged Island and a resident of #63 McKinney Drive, Stapleton Gardens, will be held …
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Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary
A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.
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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Atlantis near sell-out for holiday weekend
ATLANTIS’S occupancy for the Thanksgiving weekend is ‘over 90 percent’, according to a senior executive at the resort with the annual ‘Battle for Atlantis’ tournament a ‘significant contributor’ to its boost in business for the period.
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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CIBC's $100,000 gift to hurricane relief
RELIEF and recovery efforts for those most affected by Hurricane Matthew received another boost yesterday with a $100,000 donation from CIBC FirstCaribbean to the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund.
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Four months to answer marijuana questions
CABINET will discuss the committee to be given responsibility for holding town hall meetings on the possible legalisation of medical marijuana in the country when it meets on Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
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Woman in tears as she is accused of murder
A WOMAN was led away from a courtroom in tears yesterday after she was arraigned in connection with the death of a female whose partially burned body was found with a “black cord” wrapped around her neck.
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Colina profits rise, cautious over VAT
Colina Holdings Bahamas yesterday reported another profitable quarter in 2013, with operational performance yielding a period-over-period increase in total premium revenue and an $11.7 million growth in the asset base.
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Lorrene Louise Higgs
Funeral service for Mrs. Lorrene Louise Higgs, 88 a resident of #26 Current Road, Yamacraw Estates & formerly of Simm's, Long Island will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets, on Saturday 27th February, 2016 at 11:00 …
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Heat take 2-1 lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Halfway to a title, LeBron James shows no sign of letting this one get away. James had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a 91-85 victory over the Oklaho
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Elpre Sainfart
Elpre Sainfart Age: 89 years A resident of Coconut Grove, Nassau, Bahamas, Died at Residence on Tuesday 5th November, 2019. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a later date.
