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Families grieve for murdered women
POLICE are holding two men for questioning in connection with the shocking double murder of a mother and daughter that has rocked the tight-knit community of Salt Pond, Long Island.
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Wilson, Burrows help Tigers claim their fifth AUS title
JORDAN Wilson and Shamar Burrows helped the Dalhousie Tigers claim their fifth AUS Conference title in the last six years and earned a spot in the U Sports National Championship.In a weekend filled with Bahamian talent on the floor for three differen
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Coronavirus fears trigger the fastest stock market correction of all time
The coronavirus crisis shows no sign of abating and the declaration of a global pandemic, by the World Health Organisation, is imminent. Person to person transmission is now documented across several countries, with some cases, notably in the US, whe
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Industry workshop aim is to meet the standard
The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) teamed with its Caribbean counterpart to host a Freeport workshop on the development of quality regulation for various local industries. The workshop, held on February 19 in partnership with the CAR
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Optimism over new home for UB North
THERE is strong “optimism” concerning negotiations for a new permanent location in Freeport for the University of the Bahamas North after the loss of the $10m campus and $4.5m residence hall in East Grand Bahama due to Hurricane Dorian. Dr Ian Strac
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Ex-minister explores poultry farm revival
A former Cabinet minister yesterday revealed he is in the “advanced” stage of exploring whether to revive a Grand Bahama poultry operation that once produced 3m-5m pounds of chicken annually. Zhivargo Laing, who is the government’s chief World Trade
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Oil drilling is 'reckless response' to debt woe
Activists yesterday blasted the government’s decision to give the environmental go-ahead for oil drilling in Bahamian waters as “a reckless and irresponsible response” to the country’s debt woes. Sam Duncombe, reEarth’s president, told Tribune Busin
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Environmental nod 'huge milestone' for oil explorer
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday hailed the receipt of all necessary environmental approvals from the government as “a massive milestone” towards drilling its first exploratory well.Simon Potter, pictured, the Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC)
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$1m benefit from tax concessions Over-the-Hill
RESIDENTS and businesses in economic empowerment zones of New Providence have accessed about $1m in tax concessions since the programme was launched in 2018, an official said yesterday.
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DIANE PHILLIPS: The finest line of all – the last breath
AN old friend died this week. His death was not the saddest part of the story, the end of his life was.
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Theresa Berneatha Erdeg
Death Notice for Theresa Berneatha Erdeg, 84 years of Graham Avenue, Blair Estates, Nassau, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her residence on Thursday, 20th February, 2020. Predeceased by her parents Bernardo and Inez Gonzalez; her loving husband of 56 years: …
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Fritz Gerald Webb
Mr. Fritz Gerald Webb, age 85 years, a resident of Arthurs Town, Cat Island, died at the Geriatric Hospital, Nassau, on Thursday February 20th, 2020. He is survived by his Children: Elaine, Michelle, Lisa and Fritz Jr.; sister: Betty Stubbs; …
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Retired Nurse Olive Dorothy Clarke nee Charlow
Retired Nurse Olive Dorothy Clarke nee Charlow, aged 85 years, of Leeward Isles Road, Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, died at her residence on Thursday February 13th, 2020. She is survived by her daughter: Joyanne Culmer; …
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Meus Mira Jeune
Funeral Service for the late Meus Mira Jeune age 80 years of 2nd Street the Grove and formerly of Haiti will be held on Saturday February 29 2020 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Faith Ave at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be …
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Jerome Hakeen Jones
Mr. Jerome Hakeen Jones aka “JJ” age 25 years old of #90 Oleander Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, February 21, 2020. He is survived by Father: Charles Jones Sr.; Mother: …
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Matriarch Olga Kathleen Percentie Higgs
Funeral Service for Matriarch Olga Kathleen Percentie Higgs age 90 affectionately called “Stormy Weather” a resident of Alice Street Harbour Island Bahamas, who died Sunday February 9th, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 29th, 2020 at Wesley Methodist Church …
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MONICA M GOULD DEAN
Funeral Service for MONICA M. GOULD DEAN, 83 a resident of Tobago Crest, Elizabeth Estates & formerly of Lowe Sound, Andros, will be held at First Baptist Church, Market Street, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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MAYBELL BUTLER
Funeral Service for MAYBELL “Mae” BUTLER, 90 a resident of Green Castle, Eleuthera, will be held at Miracle Convention Cathedral, Green Castle, Eleuthera, on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Audley Hepburn, assisted by …
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Bahamas investor gives oil explorer $36m war chest
A Bahamas-based investor was yesterday said to have added “another brick in the wall” to a local oil explorer’s financing strategy by taking the funding available for its first well to $36m. Simon Potter, Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) chief exec
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Raptors take early lead
The 27th Annual GSSSA Track and Field Championships got underway yesterday and continued its format with both junior schools and senior schools competing simultaneously.
