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Evangelist Joyce Deveaux
Evangelist Joyce Deveaux Age: 73 years Service held at: BAHAMAS FAITH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL The Myles E. Munroe Diplomat Center Carmichael Road, Nassau, N. P., The Bahamas SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 AT 10:00 AM Officiating: Pastor Neil Hamilton Assisted by: Other …
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Correspondent ‘de-risk’ affects Bahamas banks ‘more than we thought’
The effects of correspondent bank ‘de-risking’ on the Bahamian financial services industry are “more extensive than first assessed”, the Central Bank has conceded, with 57 per cent of impacted institutions unable to find replacement relationships.
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As another 100 migrants land in Exuma, PM warns: THEY’RE A THREAT TO OUR COUNTRY
AS illegal migrant landings have increased in recent weeks, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government remains committed to aggressively dealing with the country’s immigration problems which he said poses a serious threat to major sectors of society.
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‘Nothing to celebrate’ on $99m borrowing
The Opposition yesterday argued there was “nothing to celebrate” in the Christie administration’s revelation that it is only borrowing $99 million to fund the 2016-2017 fiscal deficit, its finance spokesman saying it had over-burdened Bahamians with taxes to achieve this.
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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
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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
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Retailers ‘not easing up’ on gas margin increase
The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association’s (BPRA) president yesterday asserted that the industry is “not easing up” on demands for a margin increase with several dealer “unable to survive” more than another two months.
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BBF boss Bowleg praises FIBA U-17 coaching staff
MARIO Bowleg, president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation, feels that he selected the right coach to lead the boys’ national basketball team at the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Fears as Bimini gets ready for lockdown
RESIDENTS of Bimini said while they have prepared “as best they could” for the two-week lockdown which begins today but fear provisions may not be enough for some households struggling to make ends meet. Pertrisa Saunders from Bailey Town, Bimini, s
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Atlantis targeting $130m investment by end-2018
Atlantis’s top executive yesterday revealed that the Paradise Island destination resort is likely to invest a further $130 million to upgrade its amenities by 2018 year-end.Howard Karawan, its president and managing director, said “north of $80 milli
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Policy reforms need for $200m IDB guarantee
The Bahamas must implement several policy reforms to develop its “blue economy” in return for obtaining a $200m guarantee that will underwrite the government’s planned $700m foreign currency bond.
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Gov't unveils $250m BEC bond
The Government yesterday unveiled a planned $250 million bond to refinance the troubled Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), saying it was “the first step to rehabilitate” its financial position.
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NCAA: Mikhail McLean suffers broken leg
IT WAS a bittersweet weekend for several Bahamian players in NCAA basketball with a major injury for one and key conference wins for others.
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Elite, developmental sports programme supports athletic achievement at The Lyford Cay International School
STUDENTS with exceptional athletic ability at The Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) now have new support for their ambitious goals: The Elite and Developmental Sports Programme (EDS).
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Bd Global Sports to host ‘Islands of the Bahamas showcase’
The Bahamas continues to be an attraction for major NCAA basketball and another event will be added to a stacked schedule this fall.
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Tomii misses out on pageant’s final 15
MISS Bahamas didn’t reach the top 15 in last night’s Miss Universe contest - but Miss Jamaica represented the Caribbean region, just missing out on the top three.
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Teenager victim of 88th murder
A 17-year-old boy became the country’s latest murder victim when he was gunned down in broad daylight.
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Willard Wallace Sr
Funeral Service for the late Willard Wallace Sr., age 88 years of Churchill Avenue, Boyd Subdivision will be held on Saturday November 10th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be the Fr. Simeon …
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Bloneva Balfour
Funeral service for the late Bloneva Balfour Age 88 years of Alice Street, Matthew Town Inagua will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philips Anglican Church, Smith Street. Officiating will be Rev’d Willish Johnson. …
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Ruth Olivia Burrows
Funeral Service for Ruth Olivia Burrows age 88, of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island will be held on Saturday October 18th 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Canon Harry Ward. Interment …
