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Contractors hope for early ‘16 regulation
The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said he was hopeful that long-awaited legislation to regulate the sector could become law as early as Spring 2016, with the private sector backing “95 per cent” of its contents.
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Opponents fear ‘door’s left open’ on oil licences
Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced fears that a Cabinet minister’s statement on outstanding fees “leaves the door open” for licence renewals if these sums are paid.
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Water & Sewerage loses court ruling on ‘double dipping’
A Supreme Court judge has ruled against the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s practice of docking the salaries of union members in a bid to end “double-dipping” in relation to sickness and maternity benefit claims, ordering that the corporation reimburse and/or refund all monies taken from union members as a result of the “ultra vires” exercise.
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Davis clinches Mavericks win
Bahamians across NCAA Division I basketball had mixed results over the weekend, both in their personal production and in the win/loss column for their teams.
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Maycock leads the pack
With two consistent rounds of two-over-par 74s, veteran Greg Maycock holds a slim four-stroke lead over his nearest rival Keathen Stuart after the first two days of competition in the Bahamas Professional Golf Association (BPGA) 2020 National Championships.
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Attendance at public school now at 95 percent
ACTING Director of Education Dominique McCartney Russell revealed that the public school attendance rate for face-to-face learning is at 95 percent.
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George Alexander Seymour
Funeral Service for George Alexander Seymour Age: 82 Of Matthew Town, Inagua, Formerly of South Cacicos, Turks and Cacicos Islands. Service held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church South Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands Saturday, August 18th, 2012 At 10:00 a.m. …
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NPBA Championships: Rockets sweep Giants
WHILE the Discount Distributors Rockets celebrated with a three-game sweep of the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series, dethroning the Commonwealth Bank Giants, the division II series between the Sun Oil Rockets and the Your Essential Store (YES) Giants will go right down to the wire in the fifth and deciding game.
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Deal signed for 507 more CCTV cameras
THE Ministry of National Security signed a contract with Proficient Business Services yesterday for the expansion of the government’s closed-circuit television system, adding an additional 507 cameras to the initiative. National Security Minister Ma
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Barbara Yvonne Brown
Barbara Yvonne Brown, 82 years of Taylor Drive, Bamboo Town and formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, died at her Grandson’s residence in Seabreeze Estates on Tuesday, 3rd July, 2018. She is survived by three (3) Grandchildren: Lamarr (Latonya), Lionelle and …
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Open house at Lyford Cay School
THE Lyford Cay International School is holding an open house on Saturday, November 30, at 2pm at the school campus in Lyford Cay.
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Witlene Gilbert
Funeral service for Witlene Gilbert, 82 yrs., a resident of Zion Blvd. & formerly of Grand Bahama, will be held t St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street, on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. …
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Lexion Louissant
Lexion Louissant age 82 years of Wright’s Lane, Fox Hill died at his residence on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. He is survived by his son: Edieu Louissant; daughters: Tania Pluviose and Nadia Louissaint; and other relatives too numerous to mention. …
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Avery Evans Ferguson
Death Notice for Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Avery Evans Ferguson, CPM, age 82 years, of Devonshire Drive, Coral Harbour, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Tuesday May 26th, 2015. He is survived by his wife; children; and a host …
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Sylvia Elizabeth Taylor
Ms. Sylvia Elizabeth Taylor age 82 years a resident of #74 Palm Beach Street died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday 27th, July, 2015. She is survived by her sister: Susan taylor Hunt; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, a host of …
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Ethian Campbell
Death Notice Ethian Campbell, 82 a resident of Bay Lily Drive, Seabreeze & formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at PMH on 23rd August, 2017. He is survived by his 2 sisters: Shirleymae Adderley & Ruthmae Curtis; numerous nieces & …
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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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EMPEROR McKENZIE
REVEREND EMPEROR McKENZIE, 95 of Long Bay, South Andros died on March 23rd, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his (5) Sons: Elnathan, Bradley, Dudley, Emperor Jr. & James McKenzie ; Daughter: Janetta Culmer; (1) Brother: Ernest McKenzie …
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Stencil Russell
Mr. Stencil Russell, 82 of Red Bay Cays, North Andros, The Bahamas passed away, quietly, on Tuesday, 17th April, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Russell; 23 Children, numerous Grands, Great-grands, a host of relatives and friends, inclusive …
