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Henry Alexander Wright
Henry Alexander Wright, 97 yrs., a resident of Dunmore Street West, & formerly of Gambier, died at his residence on 26th June, 2012. He is survived by his 1 daughter: Carleta Taylor & a host of other relatives & friends.
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Bahamian firms urged to exploit US funding
SMALL business loans represented 87 per cent of the US Export-Import Bank's $33 billion credit portfolio last year, a senior US embassy official said yesterday, urging Bahamian companies to take advantage of its programmes to access additional capital for their enterprises.
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National basketball team standouts making presence felt across globe
SOME of the most prominent names in Bahamian basketball are adjusting well to their new surroundings in their respective leagues.
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Sevil E Richards
Sevil E. Richards, 80 a resident of Pastel Gardens formerly of West Moreland, Jamaica died at the Princess Margret Hospital on May 8th, 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced later
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Luella Miriam Ramsey
DEATH NOTICE Luella Miriam Ramsey, 80 yrs., a resident of Bimini Avenue died at her residence on 17th April, 2013. She is survived by her children numerous grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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World record swim attempt from Eleuthera to Nassau underway
An Australian endurance athlete has started an attempt to achieve a world-record 80 mile swim in the open waters of the Bahamas.
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A history of corruption
Let’s look back to the earliest times of when The Bahamas was discovered by Columbus…on behalf of the Spanish many of the original tribes of the Bahamas were taken as slaves to Mexico and other parts.
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Port's 80% efficiency almost tops Caribbean
The Freeport Container Port (FCP) is the second most efficient port in the Caribbean despite having the highest shipping costs per mile, a World Bank study has found.
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Renovated Wyndham re-opens
AFTER an extensive $4m hurricane restoration, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort reopened its newly renovated property to guests and is expecting 90 per cent occupancy during the Christmas season.
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Idell Susan Jones
Mrs. Idell Susan Jones, 97 a resident of Sea Breeze Estate died at her Residence on 17th November, 2017. She is survrived by Paulette, Kendal, Marilyn, Charles, Waren and Brendalee Jones; Numerous Grands and Great Grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be …
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Court filing sheds light on FTX fund transfers
FTX’s Chapter 11 lawyers applyed for a motion for the enforcement of an automatic stay from creditors in FTX proceedings due to shuffling of funds days prior to the chapter 11 filing, new court filings state.
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FTX lawyers apply for creditors stay
FTX’s Chapter 11 lawyers applied for a motion for the enforcement of an automatic stay from creditors in FTX proceedings due to shuffling of funds days prior to the chapter 11 filing, new court filings state.
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Miller: Slow progress on Olympia Heights
MORE than two months after a $1.2m contract was signed for the placement of infrastructure and development at Olympia Heights, Olympian Ramon Miller said there is still much more work to be done as construction has slowed down in the area.
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Roger Lunn Taylor Sr
Roger Lunn “Slim” Taylor Sr., 80 a resident of Vernon Street, Kennedy Subdivision & formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera died at PMH on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Elvie Joseph
Elvie Joseph Age: 80 years A resident of Hope Town, Abaco, The Bahamas, died at her Residence on Monday 5th February, 2018 Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a …
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Lewis: Farm Road residents are posing us a challenge
THE Farm Road shanty town in Abaco remains occupied, hindering clean-up efforts in that area, according to Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction Iram Lewis. He made the statement when updating reporters outside C
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Tum Tum back on the court after a month out
Exactly a month after he was sidelined due to injury, Lourawls, “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr made his return to the court for the No 8 ranked Michigan State Spartans.
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Award named after Sir Sidney Poitier
SIR Sidney Poitier, the Oscar-winning Bahamian actor, is to have the prestigious Career Achievement Award at the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) named after him, it was announced yesterday.
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Demitri Knowles and Hokies open NCAA season in win column
DEMITRI Knowles and the Virginia Tech Hokies kicked off the NCAA 2014 football season in the win column as the junior wide receiver tries to find his way in the new-look offence.
