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BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in
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BAHAMAS SUFFERS 90% FARMER DROP OVER 40 YEARS
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THERE has been a 90 per cent decrease in Bahamian farmer numbers over the last 40 years, it was disclosed yesterday, with insurance said to be one of the "major concerns" for the in
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Franchise group's $3.1m expansion adds 90 jobs
A prominent Bahamian franchise group has invested $3.1 million in opening its latest Marco’s Pizza and Popeyes restaurants on Robinson Road, a move that has created 90 jobs.Aetos Holdings, which is owned by the Tsavoussis brothers, Chris and Terry,
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Bahamas: 90% of diving sector withstood Dorian
The Bahamas delivered the message that 90 percent of its dive industry remains operational post-Dorian when the Ministry of Tourism and private firms attended the sector’s largest trade show.
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Aruda Moss
Aruda Moss, 96 yrs., a resident of Ballet Street, Fox Hill died at her residence on 20th May, 2013. She is survived by her 1 son: Rudolph Fritzgerald; 2daughters:Janette Demeritte & Georganna Pennerman, numerous grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a …
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Man accused of series of armed raids
A 20-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with robbing nine people of more than $50,000 worth of cash and merchandise in the last six months.Edward Colebrooke, also known as “EJ”, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann F
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$50m project predicts 30-40% sales increase
A MAJOR western New Providence real estate development is on track to this year surpass 2011 sales by 30-40 per cent, its principal telling Tribune Business yesterday that it was preparing to take total build-out value to $50 million by starting two more construction phases in 2012.
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Giants look to even series after triple OT win
THE defending champions Commonwealth Bank Giants needed triple overtime in game three of the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination against the Mail Boat Cybots at the AF Adderley Gym Saturday night.
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Don't Blink: Star-filled home run derby set for tomorrow
THE third annual Don’t Blink/Charles Johnson Foundation Home Run Derby, powered by REV, takes place at noon tomorrow, Saturday January 5, 2020 at the Montagu foreshore, featuring 30 participants in this one-of-a-kind baseball exhibition. The star-fi
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Expo to shine light on diabetes in children
CHILDREN will be the focus of the upcoming ACE Diabetes Health & Wellness expo, which will aim to educate both kids and adults on prevention and management of diabetes.
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UPDATED: Young Freeport barber found shot dead in car
GRAND Bahama Police are actively investigating the murder of a young barber known as 'Ace’ who was gunned down in Freeport late on Thursday night.
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84-year-old woman dies in car crash in Grand Bahama
An 84-year-old Grand Bahama woman died in hospital on Sunday after a two-car collision on Saturday.
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Bay Street taxi drivers face Kelly Dock move
TAXI drivers operating in downtown Nassau yesterday backed “relocation” to facilities at the Kelly Dock - a move that will affect 150-175 persons and their vehicles.Ed Fields, the Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (NDP) managing director, said: “The Down
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Japan trio all in action - but with mixed results
The trio of Bahamian players in the Japanese B-League were all in action over the weekend with mixed results for their respective teams.
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BEC: 95% of Family Islands 'have power restored'
BEC said it had substantively completed repairs in New Providence and had restored supply to more than 95 per cent of customers in the Family Islands.
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Mildred Riley-Pinder
Matriarch Mildred Riley-Pinder age 96 years of Charles Vincent Street and formerly of Standard Creek, Andros died at Residence on Sunday August 17th, 2014. She is survived by her Daughters: Hester and Miriam Brennen a host of other relatives and …
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Frances Louise Hamilton
Frances Louise Hamilton, 96 a resident of Bozene Town, & formerly of Rum Cay, died at PMH on 24th November, 2013. She is survived by her 1 daughter: Jane Hamilton Rolle; 1 grandson; 2 nieces: Nell Gardiner Z& Janet Johnson …
