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Baha Mar gets $2m severance pay nod
Baha Mar yesterday obtained Bankruptcy Court authorisation to pay almost $2 million in severance monies, with July 20 now seemingly set as the date that will determine the fate of several thousand employees.
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Investments Minister: Bahamas ‘in a mess by many measures’
A Cabinet Minister yesterday conceded that the Bahamas was “in a mess by many measures”, and warned that painful “radical surgery” was necessary to haul both the economy and society back on the right path.
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VAT health claims change may drain foreign reserves
THE changed VAT treatment on health insurance claims payouts could further drain The Bahamas’ foreign reserves by driving patients to seek care outside the country, a senior executive warned yesterday.
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Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast
A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.
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Coral farm ‘showcase’ eyes 1m annual target
The Bahamian winner of Prince William’s £1m Earthshot prize yesterday disclosed it is targeting production of 1m coral pieces per year to help “showcase” this nation’s environmental credentials.
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BTC to 'radically attack' Cable on TV, Internet hold
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is planning to “radically attack” Cable Bahamas’ internet and TV dominance, having slashed new subscriber waiting time by 80 percent.
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Auto dealers strike 10% 'convert' return
Auto dealers yesterday expressed optimism that they would double their monthly sales average in April as a result of the recent Car Show, with some having already hit their 10 per cent ‘conversion’ return rate.
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Exuma real estate in '80-100% improvement'
Exuma has seen a “tremendous 80-100 per cent improvement” in its waterfront real estate market over the past two years, with a leading broker urging the Government to extend the duty-free building materials exemption for another year.
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Judo: World juniors set for Atlantis this month
IN approximately two weeks, the international judo community will descend on the Bahamas as the island nation hosts the sport’s elite talent from around the world.A total of 510 judokas, including 295 men and 215 women from five continents and 81 cou
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Man charged with nightclub murder and causing public terror
EMMANUEL Rolle, 25, formerly a wanted suspect, was charged on Friday in connection with the January 25 fatal shooting of Defence Force marine Angelo Dorsette at the G-Spot nightclub at Faith Avenue north.
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judge to decide on bail in Latore Mackey murder case
A JUDGE is expected to make a decision today on whether he will grant bail to one of two men awaiting trial in connection with the fatal shooting of Latore Mackey, Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary.
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Man denies exposing himself to tourists
A MAN denied an allegation in Magistrate’s Court yesterday of “exposing himself” to tourists on a popular beach over the weekend.
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Amy Morales
Funeral Service for the late: Amy Morales Age: 84 years A Resident of #28 Meadows Lane, Nassau N.P., The Bahamas and formerly of Anse-a-Foleur Haiti, will be held on Saturday April 28th, 2018 at 2:00pm at Metropolitan Church of The …
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Hazel Sears
Last rites for Hazel Sears aged 84 of Williams Town, Exuma will be held on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Williams Town, Exuna. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Ethan O. J. Ferguson assisted by Rev’d …
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John Alexander Bostwick
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. John Alexander Bostwick, Age 88yrs, a resident of Gibbs Lane, will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, West Street on Saturday, 11th July 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be …
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Marilyn Donnamae Rolle
Funeral Service for Retired Nursing Officer Marilyn Donnamae Rolle, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, will be held on Sunday, June, 5th, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, …
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PATRICIA SMITH-WHITE
PATRICIA “PATSY” SMITH-WHITE age 84 years of Nassau East died at her daughter’s residence on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. She is survived by her (1) Son: Otto William Gibbs; (2) Daughters: Crystal Cunningham of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Keva Ferguson; …
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Leonard Uriah Darville
Funeral Service for Leonard Uriah Darville, 84 of Roses, Long Island who died on February 14, 2017 will be held on Friday February 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Gregory's Anglican Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Fr. Shazz …
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Pedro Ricardo Newery
Funeral service for Mr. Pedro Ricardo Newery, 48 a resident of # 6 Exuma Street the Grove, will be held at St Peters Evangelistic Baptist Church, Andros Avenue on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be Apostle David …
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Crystal Evans Dean
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs Crystal Evans Dean, Age 25yrs, a resident of Lowe Sound Andros, will be held at Lowe Sound Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sunday November 18th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor …