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Cabinet demands answers on NHI
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) must “give it another go” after failing to win Cabinet approval for the scheme at the first try, a minister revealed yesterday.
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Lack of dredging sees return of the seahorse
The discovery of a seahorse in North Bimini Bay may very well be the sign that, with the temporary stoppage of dredging within the mangroves, these unique treasures may be returning to the area. It was a juvenile seahorse, which indicates the possible presence of adults in the area.
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Alva Loretta Hudson
Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80. Died March 11, 2019 Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday March 11, 2019. She is survived by (9) children: Franklyn Woodside, Rev. Ella Charlton, Betty Miller, Pastor. Karen …
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Brian Dugue
Celebration Service in Recognition, Acknowledgement, Appreciation, of the Legacy and Many Profound Memories of the Late Mr. Brian Dugue age 13 of Plantol Street, East Street service will be held on Saturday March 16th, 2019 at 11:00am at East Street …
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Shirley Mae Smith
Funeral Service for Shirley Mae Smith age 80 of Lady Slipper Ave., Garden Hills Estates No.2 who died on February 24, 2019 will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Ave. …
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Luc Eyma
Luc Eyma, age 84 of #8 Bacardi Road and formerly of Cap-Haitien, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, March 8th 2019. He is survived by his 3 Daughters: Mitchalene, Miriam & Sharon Jasmine Eyma; 3 Sons: Arnold, …
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Marjorie Degregory-Foreman
Marjorie Degregory-Foreman, age 82 of Falcon Cresant, Eastern Estates died at her son’s residence on Saturday, March 9th 2019 She is survived by her 1 Daughter: Brenda Sands; 4 Sons: Bernard, Silvan, Dwight & Jeffrey Baker; 6 Sisters: Pandora Johnson, …
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‘Mickey Mouse governance’ is Wells LOI price
The Bahamas has been “left in a Mickey Mouse state of governance” by the continuing silence over the Renward Wells Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy, the DNA’s ex-leader blasted yesterday.
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Sun Belt: Munnings’ double double helps Warhawks to win in opening round
TRAVIS Munnings is playing his best basketball when it matters most and continues to lead his ULM Warhawks through the postseason.
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‘I cannot go further with people’s funds’ on Grand Lucayan
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the $5.5m payout demanded by Grand Lucayan managers was based on “faulty analysis”, and blasted: “I can go no further with the people’s money.”
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Union boss doubles down on BPL generation warning
A trade union leader yesterday reiterated that he will “accept nothing less” than Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) training his members to operate New Providence’s new generation plant.
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Renward’s relief in $700m lawsuit
Court brings end to waste project dispute
The Supreme Court has dismissed the $727.364m damages claim brought against Renward Wells and two government "agents" by the firm at the centre of the Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy.
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Stampers, UB Mingoes advance to semi-final of NPBA playoffs
THE Triple K Stampers and University of the Bahamas Mingoes advanced to the semi-final of the New Providence Basketball Association playoffs.
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Seahorse sighting brings a little hope
the sighting of a juvenile seahorse in North Bimini Bay following the ending of dredging within the mangroves has excited environmentalists.
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Davis asks - why Disney secrecy?
OFFICIAL Opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday criticised the closed-door signing between the government and Disney Island Development Ltd for a multi-million dollar project in Eleuthera, adding it appeared to be shrouded in secrecy.
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Jones and Bobcats claim national championship title
BAHAMIAN prep basketball player Kai Jones notched another milestone in his career with a national championship title.
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Chamber chief: Full disclosure on Disney deal
THE Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday called for the Heads of Agreement (HOA) for Disney’s $250-$400m Lighthouse Point project, and the development “strategy”, to be made public.
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Disney’s go-ahead in ‘$400m’ project: Lighthouse Point plan allows land for national park
THE government and Disney Island Development Ltd have signed a Heads of Agreement for the construction of a $250m to $400m cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.
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U Sports Basketball: Bahamian men reach Final Eight
THE U Sports Men’s Basketball Final Eight featured several Bahamian players, however, each fell short in their bid for a National Championship.
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NPBA playoffs: Bucket stop Eagles Nest 98-91, Regulators top Rockets 100-97
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its first round best-of-five playoff series with another double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend.
