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World record swim attempt from Eleuthera to Nassau underway

An Australian endurance athlete has started an attempt to achieve a world-record 80 mile swim in the open waters of the Bahamas.

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A history of corruption

Let’s look back to the earliest times of when The Bahamas was discovered by Columbus…on behalf of the Spanish many of the original tribes of the Bahamas were taken as slaves to Mexico and other parts.

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Six deaths confirmed in two days

FOUR more deaths were recorded on Thursday - following two confirmed on Wednesday in the latest date from the Ministry of Health.

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BISX-listed Fund eyes restart for dividends after 15-year gap

The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund’s Board will within the next month receive a recommendation to resume investor dividend payments after a 15-year hiatus following completion of its $8m preference share financing.

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Roger Lunn Taylor Sr

Roger Lunn “Slim” Taylor Sr., 80 a resident of Vernon Street, Kennedy Subdivision & formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera died at PMH on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Elvie Joseph

Elvie Joseph Age: 80 years A resident of Hope Town, Abaco, The Bahamas, died at her Residence on Monday 5th February, 2018 Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a …

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If you catch the virus - don’t panic

A Grand Bahama resident who has COVID-19 but did not experience any of the severe symptoms associated with the disease, says people should not panic if they too test positive because it is not “a death sentence”.

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Govt spending controls will require ‘innovation’

THE Government’s ability to implement spending controls “will require innovation”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman arguing that it must demonstrate its commitment to balancing the Budget without damaging the economy.

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Minister: 100-150% increase in Bahamians at the Pointe

The Labour Minister yesterday said the number of Bahamians employed on downtown Nassau’s Pointe project has increased by between 100 to 150 percent. Dion Foulkes, pictured, said: “I have received two reports recently, one from the Department of Labou

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Tennis ace Mark Knowles to assist academy at Albany

Mark Knowles, the Bahamas’ most prolific tennis player, is coming home to contribute to the growth and development of the sport. Knowles, who has raised more than $1 million from his annual Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational, is all set to

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Madeline Richards Martin

Madeline Richards Martin, 91 yrs., a resident of #23 Rosena Street, Faith Gardens & formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera, died at her residence on 25th December, 2015. She is survived by her 1 son: Charles Martin; numerous grand & great …

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NPBA: Mingoes stop Shockers 91-71 to win series 2-1

THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes not only needed to beat the JD’s Seafood Shockers in the decisive game of their New Providence Basketball Association men’s best-of-three series, they needed to make a statement.They did just that at the AF Adder

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Christopher Jeremiah Neely

Christopher Jeremiah Neely age 80 a resident of Johnson Hill Coconut Grove Harbour Island Eleuthera The Bahamas, died at his residence Monday August 27th 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH HOME and, will be announced later.

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Hugh Taylor

Hugh Taylor age 80 a resident of St. Martin Road, Golden Gates II and formerly of Rolleville Exuma, died at his residence Tuesday June 26th, 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced …

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Esther Gibson Thurston

Death Notice For Esther Gibson Thurston, 80 of Rocky Pine Road and formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on June 25th, 2017. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be …

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Warren Holland Grant

Warren Holland Grant age 80 a resident of Bay Street Harbour Island Bahamas, died at The princess Margaret Hospital Sunday October 13th, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced later.

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FIBA Women’s EuroBasket: Jones and her team eliminated

GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones had another terrific game, but it wasn’t enough as Bosnia and Herzegovina ended their run at the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket in the quarterfinals on Tuesday in Strasbourg, France.

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15-year-old accused of using gun to rob woman

A 15-year-old was charged with armed robbery in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.The North Andros boy was accused of using a .9mm pistol to rob a woman of a wallet containing $200, two Alcatel cell phones valued at $90 each and $80 cash which belonged to

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Charles W Saunders dies age 91

CHARLES W Saunders, arguably one of the most prolific pastors this nation has ever seen, died on Friday. He was 91 years old.