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EDITORIAL: Through the years of conflict Kofi Annan fought for peace
DESPITE the issuance of an official statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death last week of the distinguished former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Laureate Kofi Annan, there has been little media coverage here at home of his passing.
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Minister Susan Magdalene Smith
Funeral Service for Minister Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive and formerly of Mt. Thompson Exuma, will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church , Zion …
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Rudolph Johnson
Rudolph Johnson, 84 a resident of Burial Ground Corner & formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, died at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ferguson Johnson; sister: Evelyn Johnson; 3 brothers: Ervin Johnson, …
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FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON
Funeral Service for the late FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON age 91 years of #23 Soursop Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Major’s Cay, Crooked Island will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, …
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William Quaintain Mather
Funeral Service for William Quaintain Mather age 82 affectionately called “Anthony” “Priest” a resident of Norse Place Harbour Island The Bahamas, who died at his residence Tuesday August 7th, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 25th, 2018 at Blessed …
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Religious happenings
• A Quantum Leap of FaithTime: August 24-26Venue: City Of Israel International Covenant Church, Lightbourne AvenueCovenant Keepers Kingdom Fellowship International Apostolic and the City of Israel International Covenant Church host their annual conve
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1,000 scholarships available at BTVI
THE government, through the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, is offering 1,000 scholarships to students enrolled in full-time programmes inclusive of preparatory, certificate, diploma and associate degrees.Named The Bahamas Be Your Own Bos
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Govt's Grand Lucayan deal to close Sept 11
The Government’s $65m Grand Lucayan purchase is due to close on September 11, with the Hotel Corporation’s chair pledging: “This is not going to be a haemorrhage of taxpayer funds.”Michael Scott, confirming the acquisition price remains the same as t
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Split sparked by row over power generation
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) Board split was sparked by disputes over generation technology for the new, low-cost power plant and executive appointments, Tribune Business can reveal.
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Cleaning up Over-The-Hill
THE third phase of the Over-the-Hill programme’s clean up campaign took place over the weekend, with 80 people and 20 heavy duty companies working to remove litter in the Nassau Street and Collins Avenue areas.The effort saw cooperation between the D
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BUSINESS BITES: Two Huberts with different visions
The disputed future of the Grand Lucaya Hotel complex is more than a business debate. It could well mark the opening political shot for control of the FNM. Incumbent Prime Minster Hubert Minnis and predecessor Hubert Ingraham have each visibly tied his flag to a radically different solution for the hotel’s continued viability - and the future of Grand Bahama.
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UB Mingoes find positives in loss to Northern Arizona University
Justin Smith hit seven three-pointers to lead the UB Mingoes with 27 points in the loss to The Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 92-82 in Summer of Thunder action on Sunday at The Kendal Issacs gym.The Mingoes got within single digits of the di
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BTC revenue revival after 10k client loss
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) owner is targeting a 2018 second half turnaround for its slumping top line, after it lost another 10,400 mobile customers due to “competitive intensity”.Balan Nair, Liberty Latin America’s (LiLAC) chief
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FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON
FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON age 91 years of #23 Soursop Street, Pinewood Gardens passed at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. She is survived by her Daughters: Betty (Mae) Brown, Gloria McPhee, Sheralyn Anderson, Joan Anderson, Claudibelle (Pinky) Farquharson …
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Matriarch Pearlene Brown
Last Rites for Matriarch Pearlene Brown, age 82 of Black Point, Exuma will be held on Saturday 18th August, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Zio South Beach Baptist. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Charles T. Dorsett assisted by Bishop B.W. …
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Palm Cay picks Amedu
Palm Cay has announced the expansion of its sales team with the appointment of 34-year-old Bahamian-born Ahmahl Amedu.Amedu, is a successful restaurant manager with a track record of identifying opportunities and bolstering sales at a trio of restaur
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DIANE PHILLIPS: Let perfection be . . . leave Lighthouse Point alone
Some things are perfect just the way they are, even when we don’t understand why they are the way they are.
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Jones leads Suns to victory with 27 points
For the second consecutive game, Bahamian WNBA star Jonquel Jones posted another season-high total.
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Wildcats end Bahamas tour with 4-0 record
The winningest programme in men’s college basketball history recently completed its second foreign tour in the Bahamas hoping that the early tests will set the tone for the team to fulfill the lofty expectations of the preseason rankings.
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Isnord heads to Connecticut for 2018-19 season
Wilkenson “Kenny” Isnord continues to boost his recruitment stock this offseason and is now headed to an elite prep school programme this fall.
