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Oil opponents: BPC EIA 'contradicts' drilling halt
Oil exploration opponents are arguing Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) assertion that a mid-drilling halt will cause "unnecessary safety" risks is contradicted by its own environmental studies.
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Rockets, Pros win in NPBA double header
THE New Providence Basketball Association’s season got in full swing with its first double header of the season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
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Tourism ‘90% unaffected’ by COVID-19 tightening
Tourism industry executives yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s recovery will not be impacted by the government’s tightening of COVID restrictions, with one asserting it will be “90 percent unaffected”.
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Gov't 'can't say' how much spent on NHI
The Minister of Health “cannot say” how much the Christie administration spent on National Health Insurance’s (NHI) launch, saying only: “It’s more than $100 million.”Dr Duane Sands acknowledged that many Bahamians will be amazed the Government canno
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Top junior golfers on par for the Nationals
THE top juniors golfers in the country are prepared to take to the course as the Bahamas Golf Federation showcases its young talent.
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Average cruise visitor spend rises 42%, says Minister
THE average expenditure by cruise passengers in the Bahamas has increased by roughly 42 per cent according to the Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, who said yesterday that the country is also on pace for a record number of air arrivals this year.
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Miami Heat’s Deng training in the Bahamas
THE Islands Of The Bahamas, long known for beautiful, crystal clear waters, powder soft white sand beaches and near-perfect, year-round weather, are also known for their passion and commitment to sports.
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Former Senator Mizpah Tertullien laid to rest
FORMER Senator Mizpah Tertullien was laid to rest following a state-recognised funeral at St Francis Cathedral, West Street, Nassau, on Friday morning.
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Christie promises VAT amendments and debate soon
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he hoped to see the final Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation debated and passed before Parliament’s standard summer recess, acknowledging that there would be “an amendment or two” to the Bill tabled a few weeks ago.
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Three more deaths from COVID-19
MINISTRY of Health and Wellness officials have reported three more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing the nation’s death toll to 833.
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Patriarch Lloyd Fowler
Last Rites for Patriarch Lloyd Fowler age 85 of North Mastic Point, Andros will be held on Saturday 19th January, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at New Mt. Sanai Baptist Ministries International, Mastic Point, Officiating will be Apostle Dr. Samuel Fowler …
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Patsy Ellen Wring
Funeral Service for the late Patsy Ellen Wring age 85 years of South Beach Estates and formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday February 17th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of The Holy Souls Catholic …
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Drucilla Leadon-Williams
Drucilla Leadon-Williams affectionately called “DaDa” age 85 years of Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Betsy Bay, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 2:00pm at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jones Heights West off East …
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Mae Delories Sands Major-Culmer
Funeral Service for the Late Mae Delories “Laurie” Sands Major-Culmer, 85 years of Mullings Lane, will be held on Sunday January 4th, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk, Princess Street. Rev. Bryn MacPhail will officiate. Interment will follow …
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Prince Albert Atherley
Funeral service for Prince Albert Atherley, 85 yrs., a resident of Rupert Dean Lane will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Boyd Road, on Saturday 18th October, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer. Interment follows …
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Doris Naomi Smith
Funeral Service for DORIS NAOMI SMITH aged 85 years of # 15 Bass Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday July 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ The King, Pioneer’s Way and East Atlantic …
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William Alexander Weeks
Funeral service for the late William Alexander Weeks age 85 years of Garden Hill Estates #2 will be held on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Good News Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Flamingo Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Theodore …
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Godfrey Moss
Funeral Service for the late Godfrey Moss age 85 years of Murphy Town Abaco will be held on Saturday at Latter Rain Ministry, Marsh Harbour Abaco at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Jacintha Marie Neilly assisted by Apostle Alexander Neilly, …
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OLGA VERNEVA SAUNDERS-HIGGS
Funeral Service for OLGA VERNEVA SAUNDERS-HIGGS age 85 years of Mahogany Street will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Lively Stone Church of God, Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Angela Pratt-Rolle assisted …
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Ernest Levi Mackey
Funeral service for Ernest Levi Mackey, 85 a resident of Dunmore Street & formerly of The Bluff, Cat Island, will be held at Gospel Light Baptist Church, Cowpen Road, West, on Saturday 28th January, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …