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Dancer Virginia Maura dies at the age of 97

CELEBRATED dancer Virginia Maura died Thursday at age 97 leaving behind a grieving family.

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S&P goes ‘negative’ on Bahamas as debt ratio rises 11% pts

Wall Street last night forecast that the Bahamas’ net government debt would hit 45-47 per cent of GDP by 2013-2014, a double digit rise in three years, as one rating agency slashed its economic outlook on this nation to ‘negative’.

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Stopovers beat pre-COVID for first time in January ‘23

Monthly air arrivals exceeded pre-COVID figures for the first time in January 2023, a senior tourism official said yesterday, while revealing that stranded or in-transit passengers have been unable to find hotel rooms in Nassau.

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Seven-fold jump in Benchmark’s debt to clients no alarm

A BISX-listed firm has reassured investors that the seven-fold increase in monies owed to clients at year-end 2021 is no cause for alarm since it stems from $150m in securities trading activity.

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Bank not obligated to provide further Baha Mar finance

Baha Mar’s $2.45 billion lender yesterday said the developer had contractually committed to financing any cost overruns on the project, and it was not obligated to provide further money.

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Chamber says wage hike ‘was the best option’

CHIEF Executive of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Edison Sumner yesterday dismissed concerns raised by some private sector employers over the recent minimum wage increase, saying that the approved $210 rate was the “best option on the table”.

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‘Showdown in Paradise’

The 2024 World Relays to be hosted on home soil at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium is already shaping up to be exciting but officials added another layer of excitement with the launch of the pregame show “Showdown in Paradise”.

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Erma Elizabeth Johnson

Funeral service for Erma Elizabeth “Mum” Johnson, 86 yrs., a resident of Blenheim Road, will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill & Wulff Roads, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Canon Basil …

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One new case of COVID-19 diagnosed, takes total to 83

ONE more case of COVID-19 has been confirmed today, bringing the total in The Bahamas to 83.

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Goodman’s Bay hostilities erupt on 14-storey project

Hostilities erupted between Goodman’s Bay neighbours over allegations voiced at a public hearing regarding the motives for opposing the Wynn Group’s 14-storey penthouse project.

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RAQUINO MARCARIO HUYLER

Funeral Service For RAQUINO MARCARIO ‘Kid’ HUYLER, 32 of Johnson Terrace, Fox Hill, who died on July 15, 2017, will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Tabor Church, Willow Street and Mt. Tabor Drive, …

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BFS deal: Require 25% stake sale to Bahamian investors

THE Government must ensure a minimum 25 per cent equity stake in Bahamas Food Services (BFS) is sold to the Bahamian public if it approves the company’s purchase by Sysco, a prominent businessman also warning it to guard against a food wholesale monopoly.

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Addie Millis Carey

Funeral Service for the late Addie “Ed” Millis Carey age 94 years of Pyfrom Addition and formerly of Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera will on Saturday at Sacred Hart Roman Catholic Church, Shirley Street at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Anselm Russell …

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No VAT prosecutions, as quarterly filers hit over 80% compliance

The Government has yet to bring any prosecutions against delinquent Value-Added Tax (VAT) payers, while confirming last night that more than 80 per cent of quarterly filers had met the April 28 deadline for their first returns.

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Men’s national basketball team splits wins with Jayhawks

TEAM Bahamas, with the newest addition of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, split games 1-1 against the University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks this past weekend in Puerto Rico.

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Jonquel Jones leads her team at FIBA World Cup

Just days after her WNBA season came to an end, Jonquel Jones returns to international play with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

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BSF names water polo team

THE Bahamas Swimming Federation has completed two thirds of its national team that will represent the country at the XXXIV CARIFTA Swim Championships.

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Minnis: Where did $100,000 cash come from for BEC payment?

OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed calls for an investigation into the $100,000 cash payment made to the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.

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Bahamians receive postseason honours

A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.

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Byron Ferguson secures berth in the Greece All-Star Classic

BYRON Ferguson has secured his berth in the Greece All-Star Classic this weekend.