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THE PETER YOUNG COLUMN: Rebellion? Just mayhem and misery for millions
Memories of youth seldom fade. I still recall a teacher in my far-off schooldays who seemed more interested in demonstrating his own intellectual prowess than in leading young minds to new ideas and concepts. ‘Liberty or licence’ (see below) was one of his favourite topics for essay-writing, without bothering to explain the difference in advance.
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MVP Anthon Williams’ triple double helps Cobras to win title
ANTHON Williams delivered a triple double and earned an MVP performance to lead the CC Sweeting Cobras to the inaugural Caribbean Kings, Inter-Caribbean High School Basketball Championships.
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Abaco development pledges $2bn impact
A $580m mixed-use South Abaco resort investment is pledging to create 600 full-time jobs and inject $2bn into the area's struggling economy during its first 10 years in operation.
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Jones and Company take Euro League title
JONQUEL Jones had another successful WNBA offseason as her team captured the EuroLeague women’s championship.
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Elma Ivan Cash
Funeral Service for the late Elma Ivan Cash Age 84 years of Treasure Cay Abaco will be held on Saturday April 20 2019 at Seaside Gospel Chapel Great Guana Cay, Abaco at 3pm. Officiating will be Bro. Michael Sawyer and …
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CAROLINE LIGHTBOURN
CAROLINE LIGHTBOURN age 82 years of #16 Cowpen Road passed at her residence on Friday, April 12th, 2019. She is survived by her Sons: Matthew Gilbert, Allison Gilbert and Leslie Lightbourn; Daughter: Alexis Gilbert and other relatives and friends. Arrangements …
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$500m developer unveils Bahamas’ ‘largest marina’
The developers behind a proposed $500m Long Island development yesterday released artistic renderings of what is being billed as the largest marina harbour in The Bahamas.
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Minister unhappy after gossip leads to walkout by teachers
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd has decried the demonstration by a small contingent of SC McPherson Junior High School teachers that occurred Friday morning, insisting this broke an industrial agreement with teachers and the public school system.
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Caribbean Kings High School Basketball heats up on day 2
THE Caribbean Kings High School Basketball Championships moved into day two as local teams continued to vie for a spot in this weekend’s final round against visitors throughout the Caribbean.
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Consumers reveal concerns to URCA
Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) executives heard the concerns of Bahamian consumers at its recent New Providence town hall meeting.
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Giants, High Flyers are national champions
BOTH the Division I and Division II titles will remain in the capital as the New Providence Basketball Association champions emerged as winners of the 2019 Bunny Levarity Bahamas Basketball Federation Nationals.
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Lucayan managers to ‘very shortly’ get new payout offer
The Grand Lucayan’s managers should “very shortly” receive a new voluntary payout offer following “a productive meeting” last Friday with the minister of tourism.
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Providence Advisor Limited officially take over landfill
THE keys to the New Providence Landfill officially belong to Providence Advisor Limited.
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Caretaker sexually assaulted in housebreaking
AN elderly woman’s 60-year-old caretaker was sexually assaulted during a San Souci housebreaking Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Abaco rescue officers included in commendations
MORE than 70 officers in the Northern Bahamas district of the Royal Bahama Police Force were recognised during a commendation ceremony in Grand Bahama on Wednesday.
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THE 600 CLUB: Buddy Hield sets new 3-point record
Buddy Hield has now made more three-point field goals than any other player in National Basketball Association history through their first three seasons in the league.
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Vera Smith
Vera Smith, age 84 of Joan’s Heights, South Beach and formerly of Green Castle, Eleuthera died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, April 7th 2019. She is survived by her 3 Daughters: Christine Stubbs, Susan O’Brien & Dianne Rolle; …
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Claudette Lundy
Mrs. Claudette Lundy age 84 years of Soldier Road and formerly of George Town, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, April 1st, 2019. She is survived by her sons: Dwayne, Fernando and Marchello Lundy; daughter-in-law: Christine R., …
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Deaconess Doreen Albertha Williams-Black
Funeral service for the late Deaconess Doreen Albertha Williams-Black age 91 years of #3 Honey Creeper Lane and formerly of United Estates, San Salvador will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Zion South Beach Baptist …
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Aaron Kenneth Seymour
Funeral Service for the late Aaron Kenneth Seymour age 82 years of Eastern Road will be held on Saturday 13th April, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev’d Milton Lightbourne assisted by other …
