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Bahamas 'ass backwards' over oil negotiations
A well-known attorney yesterday said the Bahamas had done an “ass backwards” job in negotiations with the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), arguing that the country should receive “no less than 60 per cent” of the proceeds if commercial quantities of oil were discovered.
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New faces join ranks of public servants after vote
THE official results are in for the local government elections on Grand Bahama and several newcomers were elected to represent and serve their communities. In the City of Freeport District, six of the nine councillors are newcomers to local government.
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Swift swimmers compete at Auburn
SIX Swift swimmers represented the Bahamas at the Auburn Masters Swimming Invitational. They won 13 races and had six second place finishes. The meet took place at the Auburn University swim complex that is to host the women's NCAA Championships next mont
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NFL Draft: The Colts select Mike Strachan
Mike Strachan’s lifelong pro football dreams became a reality when he heard his name called on night three of the 2021 National Football League Draft.
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The Hawksbill agreement - and its importance to Grand Bahama
FREEPORT would not be in existence without the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, which has given rise to major infrastructural and investment developments on the island of Grand Bahama.
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URCA 'u-turn' over third cellular player
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamian communications regulator has reversed course by deciding not to reserve space in the key 700 MHz radio frequency spectrum for a third cellular operator, while
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‘Final’ delivery date for new post office
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells announced a “final” timeline of the third week in May for the General Post Office’s official move from East Hill Street to Town Centre Mall.
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$200 fine over Indian hemp find
A MAN was fined $200 in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for possession of dangerous drugs.
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Lillymae Adderley Sawyer
Funeral service for Lillymae “Mum” Adderley Sawyer, 70 a resident of # 80 Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, will be held at Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fifth Terrace, Centreville, on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor …
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Lerman McIntosh
Lerman McIntosh age 80 years, resident of Cooperstown Abaco, died September 29, 2018. He is survived by: Wife: Ruthmae McIntosh Five Sons: Bishop Clayton McIntosh Sr. - Ruth McIntosh Rev. Freddie McIntosh - Alrecia McIntosh Lerman McIntosh Jr. - Sophia …
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Two arrests after drugs found in separate incidents
Two men have been arrested in two separate incidents, after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
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Alicia Maria Valerio Stockdale
A memorial service for Alicia Maria Valerio Stockdale, 80 yrs., a resident of Bel Air Estates, Carmichael Road & formerly of Grand Turk, will be held at Christ the King, Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 …
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John Knowles
Funeral service for Dr. John Knowles, age 80 years, of Village Road, will be held on Saturday March 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Shirley and Church Streets. Officiating will be Canon Crosley Walkine assisted by …
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Mercilia Simon
Funeral Service for the late Mercilia Simon age 76yrs of St. James Road, Nassau Bahamas will be held on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Kemp Road Alliance Chapel Church, Kemp Road, Nassau Bahamas at 11:00 a.m. Officiating is Rev. Pastor …
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ARTHUR THEODORE SAWYER
Funeral Service for ARTHUR THEODORE “Sunny” SAWYER, 80 of #55 Roosevelt Avenue, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, on Tuesday, 8th August, 2017, will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue, on Friday, 25th August, …
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Alice Cartwright
Funeral Announcement for The Late Alice Cartwright, age 80, formerly of Mortimer's Long Island and of Johnson Terrace Nassau. Services will be held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Kemp Road, Saturday, 19th, 2013 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Father Oswald …
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Naomi Mary Thompson
Funeral service for Mrs. Naomi Mary Thompson, 80 a resident of Summer Haven Estates, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Fr. …
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100 Haitians found hiding in bushes
NEARLY 100 Haitian migrants were apprehended on Tuesday after they were found in bushes along the coastline on Inagua, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force said yesterday. Shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, an Operations Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) helicopter, w
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Sir Sidney a hero of The Bahamas
Sir Sidney Poitier was a Bahamas National Treasure and priceless Jewel to the world, which shared his God-gifted talent of acting with the world on the world stage on television and in movies.
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GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% net access
GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said
