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RBDF apprehends over 30 Haitian migrants
OVER two dozen Haitian migrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in waters off Ragged Island early yesterday morning. According to a statement from the RBDF, HMBS L L Smith under the command of Senior Lieutenant Shawn Adderley, ac
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Solar generation unit 'will reduce energy costs on grand Bahama'
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51st Heart Ball hopes to raise $350,000 for children’s surgeries
WHAT started out as an idea by a Hollywood legend is today one of Nassau’s most anticipated charitable events which once again will be held this Valentine’s Day to raise funds for the repair of children’s hearts.
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PM insists resolution to the Baha Mar saga is ‘imminent’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has said he believes the Export-Import Bank of China is prepared to present a possible buyer for the beleaguered $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort, as he declared a resolution to the Baha Mar debacle is “imminent”.
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Giants rout the Crimestoppers 113-94
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants proved why they are the defending New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) champions as they pulled off their biggest challenge so far this year by defeating the Royal Bahamas Police Force Crimestoppers 113-94 at CI Gibson Gym Monday night.
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FIBA Women’s EuroBasket: Jones and her team eliminated
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones had another terrific game, but it wasn’t enough as Bosnia and Herzegovina ended their run at the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket in the quarterfinals on Tuesday in Strasbourg, France.
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NAD returns to $322m debt terms compliance
The Nassau Development Company (NAD) no longer requires a government "commitment" or waiver from its lenders after returning to full compliance with conditions governing its outstanding $322.313m debt at end-September 2022.
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Standards Bureau may cost over $10m
The Government anticipates having the Bahamas Bureau of Standards (BBS) fully operational by year-end 2014, aiming to enhance the reputation of Bahamian-made products and ensure this market is not flooded with inferior imports.
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Mary Ellen McKenzie
Funeral Service for the late Mary Ellen McKenzie age 78 years of Maze Court and formerly of Mars Bay, South Andros will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Transfiguration Baptist church, Vesey and Market Streets. …
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With one in six Bahamian men affected, here is how to lower your risk of prostate cancer
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has registered that 200 Bahamian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, and that number is likely underestimated, as several Bahamians seek prostate cancer screening and treatment abroad and are therefore often not captured in local statistics.
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Lillian Advilda Fisher
Mrs. Lillian Advilda Fisher age 84 yrs a resident of Regency Park, and formally of Rolle Town, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015. She is survived by her Husband Charles Fisher, 4 Sons: Ernest, …
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David Pratt
Bishop David Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close, Winton Heights and formerly of Oneil, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Victoria Elizabeth Pratt; sons: Michael Anthony, …
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Donald Garnet Nixon
Donald Garnet Nixon, 84 yrs., a resident of Lenora Ave. South Beach, died at PMH on 1st May, 2016. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Joanne Dorsette, Elizabeth Rahming & Judith Nixon; 2 sons: Jeremiah Nixon Sr. & Matthew …
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Dorothy Louise Saunders
Dorothy Louise Saunders, 84 a resident of Comfort Street, died at PMH on 24th June, 2017. She is survived by her son: Ronald Pratt; adopted son: Quinton Thompson; 2 daughters: Maudline Rolle & Sabrina Pratt; 2 sisters: Rev. Marilyn Thompson …
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Reta Rebecca Clarke
Mrs. Reta Rebecca Clarke, age 84 years of Pinders, Mangrove Cay Andros died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 13th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Lofton Clarke; Three (3) Sons: Prince Rolle, Edward Clarke & Anthony Clarke; …
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Jinal Petit-Papa
Jinal Petit-Papa, 84 yrs., a resident of #4 South Beach Estate, died at PMH on 9th January, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Fearlese Whyms-Papa; 1 son: Andrew Petit-Papa; 3 daughters: Jezulla, Teders & Dominique Petit Papa; 2 grand …
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Thomas Burchenald Gibson
Mr. Thomas Burchenald Gibson, 84 Affectionately called “Tommy” a resident of The Bluff, Eleuthera, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 6th May, 2019. Cherished memories are held by his Wife: Maybell Gibson; Sons: Carl, Thomas and Timothy; Daughters: Ann, …
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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.
