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80 to 100 voluntary job cuts offered at Water and Sewerage

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation is considering offering 80 to 100 voluntary separation (VSEPs) packages to employees as it looks towards “right-sizing,” according to Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson.Saying that plans are now underway to have the p

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80 test positive for TB exposure

MORE than 340 people living in two shelters for Hurricane Dorian victims have been screened for tuberculosis - 80 of them with positive skin tests, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.

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Bahamian filmmaker's work has private screening in London

THE Bahamas’ High Commissioner to London, Eldred Bethel, hosted a private screening of ‘Passage’, a short film by Bahamian writer/director Kareem Mortimer at Bahamas House in London on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

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USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney

Southern California coach Andy Enfield wanted a time-out. No one noticed. And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.

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Mandatory guides push threatens 80% of fly fishing impact

The Bahamas could lose almost 80 per cent of the fly fishing industry’s $141 million annual economic impact if it alienates the ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers, a leading tourism executive has warned.

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Commercial banks to acquire 80 per cent of restoration bond

Some 80 per cent or $120 million of the Government’s Hurricane Restoration Bond will be raised from the commercial banks, the Government yesterday confirming the offering’s multi-tiered nature.

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Banks urged: Lower your debit card fees

REDUCED fees on debit card transactions could significantly boost commerce in the Bahamas, a leading businessman noting that credit card purchases effectively ruled out roughly 80 per cent of the shopping public.

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Near $200m energy saving from natural gas switch

The Bahamas would realise between $172-$186 million per annum in “net savings benefits” if it switched to natural gas as its main energy generation source, with this nation’s electricity system costs the highest in the Caribbean.

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Jones and the Connecticut Sun miss out on championship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night

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Haitian captain, crew charged in connection with $1m drug seizure

A HAITIAN captain and his crew of seven countrymen appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday to be arraigned in connection with a $1million cocaine seizure last weekend.

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Theadora Orelia Johnson Bevans

Theadora Orelia Johnson Bevans, 91 a resident of Little Creek, South Andros, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She is survived by her children: Sterling Bevans, Magnola Forbes, Doreen Campbell, Livingston Bevans, Vernell Goodman, Pauline Rolle, …

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Butters named Player of the Week

Grand Bahamian Shackeel Butters of Williams Baptist in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, has been named the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.

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Leroy Harrington Moss

Leroy Harrington Moss, age 88 of Beatrice Avenue, Sea Breeze Estates, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his Wife: Mitylene Moss; Son: Rev. T.G. Morrison; Daughters: Faye Cash, Jenijane McDonald, Dena Burnside, June …

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Frank Farrington

Frank Farrington, age 88 of Persis Rodgers Home, Farrington Road died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. He is survived by his 3 Daughters: Patricia (Henson) Miller, Alice (Simeon) Rolle and Andrea Clarke; 2 Sons: Leonard (Loretta) …

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Annie Elizabeth Knowles Sands

Annie Elizabeth Knowles Sands Age: 88 years A resident of Minnie Street and formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 19th January, 2016 She is survived by: 3 Sons: Gary R.W. Pinder, Mervyn K. …

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Francis Elizabeth Clarke

Francis Elizabeth Clarke, age 88 of Dumping Ground Corner, Bain Town died at her residence on Friday, December 19, 2014. She is survived by her children: Shelia Mangura, Paula Lowry, Elder Enith Clarke, Helen Clarke, Joseph Clarke Jonathan Clarke and …

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Hickwood Goshen Heastie

Hickwood Goshen Heastie, 88 yrs., a resident of #25 Hardwood Drive East, Joans Height died at PMH on 6th February, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Venus Heastie; 1 daughter: Sandra Wells; 4 sons: Gordon Major, Gregory Heastie, Stephen …

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Charles Alexander Fisher

Mr. Charles Alexander Fisher, age 88 years a resident of Grace Avenue, Regency Park, at the Princess Margaret Hospital died on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016. He is survived by his: three (3) sons: Ernest, Adrian Fisher and Allan Francis; two …

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Cecil Mackey

Cecil Mackey, 88 a resident of #7 Ludlow Street, Mt. Royal Ave. & formerly of Waterford, Eleuthera died at his residence on 19 April, 2016. He is survived by his 1 son: Kermit Mackey; 3 daughters: Verlene Mackey, Linda Demeritte …

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Eunice Remilda Cooper

Eunice Remilda Cooper age 88 years of North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera died at her reisdence on Saturday, June 11th, 2016. She is survived by her 2 sons: Anthony and Basil Cooper Jr.; 1 daughter: Tanika Williams; 3 sisters: Eurene Nottage, …