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It's a first as Giants stun Jaspers 88-82
THE Manhattan College Jaspers were hoping to return home to Riverdale, New York, with a perfect run through the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 5th annual BTC Summer of Thunder Classic in the Bahamas.
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Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Thompson dies age 96
Former Royal Bahamas Police Force Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson has died, aged 96.
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Wake-up call that stirred team on their path to destiny
AFTER dropping a disappointing loss to Antigua, the Bahamas men’s national team got a wake up call and the reality set in as they starred their destiny against Cuba at the Caribbean Basketball Championships over the weekend in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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John Hunt
Patriarch John Hunt, age 85 of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera died at his residence on 20th January, 2018. He is survived by 1 Son: John Hunt Jr. 2 Daughters: Sylvania Hunt & Diana Forbes, 2 Sisters: Mary & Francis Nottage, numerous …
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Basil Ruel Lewis
Basil Ruel “Ole Tack” Lewis age 85 years of #20 Hampden Road, Stapeldon Gardens died at his residence on Thursday, February 9th, 2017. He is survived by his Son: Garth Basil; Daughters: Donna, Michelle and Beverly Lewis and Sandra Bethel …
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James Theophilus Musgrove
James Theophilus Musgrove, 85 yrs., a resident of Wilson Tract & formerly of North Caicos, Turks Island, died at PMH on 29th January, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Anna Cox Musgrove; children: Nelson Musgrove, Carolyn Gray of Atlanta …
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Joyce Rolle-Nairn
Joyce Rolle-Nairn, 85 a resident of Bahama Ave, formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at her residence on 6 Oct. 2013. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Adora Hanna, Rosemary, Shirleymae & Merlene Cole; 3 brothers: Garnet, Daniel & …
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New Era Gym Rats win GBABA title
THE Grand Bahama Amateur Basketball Association completed their best-of-five championship series at the St George’s Gymnasium on Saturday night.
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THE New Providence Basketball Association kicked off the other half of its playoff series on Wednesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the defending champions, Commonwealth Bank Giants, and the PJ Stingers winning the John Archer divisional double header.
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Different versions of House rules exist
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie has ordered an enquiry into why multiple, divergent versions of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament are in circulation.His revelation came as he defended his decision to suspend Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin from Pa
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Rosabell King
Rosabell King, 85 a resident of Whylly’s Close off Market Street & formerly of Bennett’s Harbour, Cat Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 21, 2018. She is survived by her adopted daughter: Shirley King; 1 brother: James …
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Gloria Francis
Gloria Francis, 85 a resident of #7 Sir Lynden Pindling Estates, died at PMH on 30th May, 2014. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Roseline Joseph, Larvette Francis, Jeanette Francis & Rosiane Matthews; 5 sons: Lucien Francis, Willie & …
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Maudella Bullard
Ms. Maudella Bullard age 85 yrs of #17 Podoleo Street formerly of The Ferry Exuma passed away at her residence on Thursday December 1st 2016. She is survived by her 2 sons: Supt.Kemmie Phillip Hinzey, Clarence Hinzey; 2 daughters: Stephanie …
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JOHN NICHOLAS GIBSON
Death Notice MR. JOHN NICHOLAS GIBSON, 85 of Avocado Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. He is survived by his Sons: Michael, Cassius, John Jr. and Donald Gibson; Daughters: Veronica, Antoinette and Martha Gibson, …
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Lillian Roberts
Lillian Roberts age 85 years of Sandy Point, Abaco died at her daughter’s residence in Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Friday, January 31st, 2014. She is survived by her sons: Edney and Derek Gaitor, Patrick and Wilba Roberts Jr.; daughters: Stephanie …
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Lola Sawyer
Lola Sawyer age 85 years of Man- O- War Cay died at her residence on Tuesday, December 17th, 2019. She is survived by her Son: Gary Sawyer; Granddaughter: Crystal Albury (Grant Albury); Grandson: Dylan Sawyer; Great granddaughter: Alexis Albury and …
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Cybots and defending champions Stingers stay alive
THE defending champions PJ Stingers and former champions Mail Boat Cybots both staved off elimination Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its best-of-five divisional championship series.
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Buddy ‘Buckets’ 12 but Harden, Rockets get 10th straight win
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Houston Rockets fought off a late rally to get their 10th straight win, 100-91 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
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Bahamas requires $160-$180m swing to 'stabilise' debt
The Bahamas needs a $160-$180 million ‘positive swing’ on its primary Budget balance to “stabilise” the debt-to-GDP ratio, with an even “stronger adjustment” needed to slash the $7 billion-plus national debt.The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB
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Jonquel Jones named WNBA Eastern Player of the Week
JONQUEL Jones of the Connecticut Sun and Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks were yesterday named the WNBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week respectively, for games played June 12-18.
