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Shortly after dawn on Monday, May 19, 2014 the Bahamas’ newest defender pulled into harbour and lowered her anchor, marking the end of her journey halfway across the world and the beginning of her mission in the Bahamas.
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Cameron Riley qualifies for Great Abaco Classic
IN his second appearance on the Bahamas Professional Golf Association fresh from his initial season on the professional circuit, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley emerged as the champion of the Korn Kerry qualifier for the Great Abaco Classic.
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PMH owed $700m in historic unpaid bills
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is owed over $700m in unpaid bills accumulated over the last 30 years, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
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IDELL CLARKE-ROLLE
Funeral Service for the late IDELL CLARKE-ROLLE age 86 years of Bamboo Blvd., South Beach and formerly of Moss Town, Exuma will be held on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at 11:00 am at Blue Hill Gospel Chapel, Baillou Hill Road …
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Public sector debt drops $93m during first quarter
Total public sector debt fell by $93m during the first quarter of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, it was disclosed yesterday, cutting it slightly from its June peak as the foreign currency share fell by 1.5 percentage points.
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Musicians hit at ‘second class citizens’ treatment
Bahamian musicians yesterday argued that they remain unemployed while foreign entertainers are permitted by the Government to work at major New Providence resorts.
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NPBA: Giants return to the finals
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants and Your Essential Store (YES) Giants will both return to yet another New Basketball (NPBA) Providence Association Finals.
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BBF nationals to christen newly built South Andros Gym from Friday to Sunday
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation will take its National Round Robin Tournament to South Andros this weekend, but there won’t be any competition for the men’s division one.
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Yvonne Alicia Sawyer Johnson-Taylor
Funeral Service for Yvonne Alicia Sawyer Johnson-Taylor age 86 of Wilson Tract and formerly of Mason’s Bay, Acklins who died on October 20, 2019 will be held on Saturday November 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at New Bethany Baptist Cathedral, …
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Retired Sgt. 292 Carl Renwick Lynch Sr.
Funeral Service for the late Retired Sgt. 292 Carl Renwick Lynch Sr., aged 86 years, of Datura Avenue and formerly of Deigo Martin, Trinidad will be held on Tuesday January 21st, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church, …
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Bahamas and Caribbean CEOs fear tax increases
Some 75 percent of corporate leaders in The Bahamas and Caribbean fear their plans will be impacted by new and/or increased taxes to help pay for elevated debt levels sparked by COVID-19.
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Bimini residents fear increase in virus cases
SOME people in Bimini fear there could be more cases of COVID-19 on the island after a husband and wife tested positive for the virus. So far there have been three confirmed cases on the small island, including deceased Kim Johnson-Rolle, the sister
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Buddy Hield projected as late 1st round pick for 2015 Mock Draft
MANY pundits expected Buddy Hield to have a breakout season as a sophomore last year, and after meeting those expectations, the bar has been raised once again for the Bahamian lead guard headed into his junior year.
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To be or not to be - Bahamians want answers on VAT
BAHAMIAN businessmen are becoming more agitated as the date for the implementation of VAT nears with only reassurances from legislators that draft legislation as to what it will mean to them is on its way.
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Crimes against the person increased by 23 percent last year
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander revealed on Friday that crimes against the person increased by 23 percent last year when compared to the same period in 2021, including murders, armed robberies and sex crimes that also trended upwards.
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Joe leads 76ers past Thunder in SLC Summer League 80-79
ISAIAH Joe made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25 seconds left, his fourth of the game, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 80-79 on Thursday on Day 3 of the Salt Lake City Summer League.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Adding up, Growing up, Acting up
I must admit as I looked back at all that transpired politically and socially this past week I had a “deja-vu” experience.
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FACE TO FACE: Holding hands with old friends from Harlem
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I had the privilege of being invited to speak at a special forum hosted by the Bahamian American Association.
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Baha Mar director probe ‘won’t find a bloody thing’
The Baha Mar liquidators will “not find one bloody thing” wrong when they probe the Sarkis Izmirlian-led Board’s conduct, a former director told Tribune Business yesterday.
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Florida ferry captures 50% of Big Game guests
THE Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina has been reaping the benefits of ferry service from Florida, its general manager yesterday crediting this with producing “50 per cent or more” of its weekend occupancies.
