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NHI chief: ‘We have work to’ justify model
National Health Insurance’s (NHI) top executive yesterday admitted “we have work to do” to convince the government its “financing model” will not result in multi-million dollar shortfalls.
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WORLD VIEW: Cooperation, coercion and capitulation
ON March 12, the Council of the 28-nations European Union (EU) placed 15 small territories on a list of what it calls “non-cooperative jurisdictions”. What the EC considers these territories to be “non-cooperative” about reveals the raw exercise of power by the strong over the weak.
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Breezes High Flyers top Aliv 95-86
THE New Providence Basketball Association got its best-of-five semi-final playoffs started at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend and there were no surprises in the outcome of the games played.
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US visa applications get easier for Trinidadians and Tobagonians
APPLYING for a US visa has just got much easier – for Trinidadians and Tobagonians.
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Cabinet demands answers on NHI
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) must “give it another go” after failing to win Cabinet approval for the scheme at the first try, a minister revealed yesterday.
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Lack of dredging sees return of the seahorse
The discovery of a seahorse in North Bimini Bay may very well be the sign that, with the temporary stoppage of dredging within the mangroves, these unique treasures may be returning to the area. It was a juvenile seahorse, which indicates the possible presence of adults in the area.
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Coach ‘Drips’ Poitier to adopt new role at Florida State College
ON April 1, coach Edric C ‘Drips’ Poitier is expected to take on a new role at Florida State College at Jacksonville where he coaches their Blue Waves women’s volleyball and reconstructs their beach volleyball programme after a three-year coaching sting at Savannah State University.
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Alva Loretta Hudson
Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80. Died March 11, 2019 Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday March 11, 2019. She is survived by (9) children: Franklyn Woodside, Rev. Ella Charlton, Betty Miller, Pastor. Karen …
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Brian Dugue
Celebration Service in Recognition, Acknowledgement, Appreciation, of the Legacy and Many Profound Memories of the Late Mr. Brian Dugue age 13 of Plantol Street, East Street service will be held on Saturday March 16th, 2019 at 11:00am at East Street …
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Matriarch Deaconess Elizabeth Johnson
Funeral Service for Matriarch Deaconess Elizabeth Johnson age 95 years of Bamboo Town and formerly of Chester’s Bay Acklins, who died on 28th February 2019, will be held at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Faith United Way, off Baillou Hill …
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Elva Nadean Gates
A funeral service for the late Elva Nadean Gates, 83, of Blair Estates and formerly of Abaco, The Bahamas, who died peacefully in Nassau, The Bahamas, on Sunday, 10th March, 2019, will be held at New Life Ministries, Abaco, The …
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Shirley Mae Smith
Funeral Service for Shirley Mae Smith age 80 of Lady Slipper Ave., Garden Hills Estates No.2 who died on February 24, 2019 will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Ave. …
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Alden Lewelyn Ritchie
Memorial Service for Alden Lewelyn Ritchie age 99 of Talbot Street and formerly of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island who died on March 1, 2019 will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, …
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Luc Eyma
Luc Eyma, age 84 of #8 Bacardi Road and formerly of Cap-Haitien, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, March 8th 2019. He is survived by his 3 Daughters: Mitchalene, Miriam & Sharon Jasmine Eyma; 3 Sons: Arnold, …
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Christopher Lawrence Moss
Funeral Service for Christopher Lawrence Moss age 68 of Spitfire and Garnett Roads, Stapleton Gardens, will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at 10:00am at Church of the Holy Spirit, Howard Street, Chippingham. Officiating will be The Rev’d Fr. …
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‘Mickey Mouse governance’ is Wells LOI price
The Bahamas has been “left in a Mickey Mouse state of governance” by the continuing silence over the Renward Wells Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy, the DNA’s ex-leader blasted yesterday.
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Sun Belt: Munnings’ double double helps Warhawks to win in opening round
TRAVIS Munnings is playing his best basketball when it matters most and continues to lead his ULM Warhawks through the postseason.
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‘I cannot go further with people’s funds’ on Grand Lucayan
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the $5.5m payout demanded by Grand Lucayan managers was based on “faulty analysis”, and blasted: “I can go no further with the people’s money.”
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Union boss doubles down on BPL generation warning
A trade union leader yesterday reiterated that he will “accept nothing less” than Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) training his members to operate New Providence’s new generation plant.
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Renward’s relief in $700m lawsuit
Court brings end to waste project dispute
The Supreme Court has dismissed the $727.364m damages claim brought against Renward Wells and two government "agents" by the firm at the centre of the Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy.
