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Blaming the boys
Why are these boys behaving so badly? What’s wrong with our boys? What is the problem with the young men in our community? What happen to these boys?Over the last few days especially, these are questions that have been raised on the radio and televis
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Unlicensed dealers seize 40% auto market share
The Government was yesterday urged to crack down on “out of control” roadside auto vendors, a leading dealer estimating they now accounted for 40 per cent of the total market.
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Tourism ‘subdued’; LPIA departures decline 3.6%
The Central Bank yesterday identified a mixed outlook for the Bahamian economy, with increased domestic demand offset by a “subdued” tourism performance that saw air departures shrink by 3.6 per cent.
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Ingeritha Elizabeth Fox
Funeral Service for Ingeritha ‘Ritha’ Elizabeth Fox age 84 of Salt Pond, Long Island who died on May 28, 2017 will be held on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, Thompson Bay, Long Island. …
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World View: Competition for benefits of second citizenship is global
Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIPs) in the Caribbean have been the subject of much criticism, even though the financial and economic benefits of the programmes are undeniable. These programmes are operated by Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Gr
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Unions 'not satisfied' with Employment Act changes
The Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president says he is “not at all satisfied” with the Employment Act Reforms passed by the former Christie administration, with redundancy pay “a major issue for us”.Obie Ferguson told Tribune Business: “I don’t think
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Bahamas'U-17 Men's Basketball team faces tough draw
THE Bahamas’ Under-17 Men’s Basketball team is faced with a difficult draw with hopes to advance to the FIBA Tournament of Americas.The draw was released yesterday for the Men’s Centrobasket Under-17 Championship, which will be hosted in Santo Doming
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Lewitt Stuart
Funeral Service For Mr. Lewitt Stuart, 80 of Kemps Bay, South Andros and formerly of Long Bay Cays, South Andros, will be held on Saturday, May 27th, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at St. Matthews Baptist Church, Congo Town, Andros. Officiating will …
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Rowena Strachan-Clarke
Death Notice For Rowena Strachan-Clarke, 84 of George Town, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 19th May, 2017. She is survived by 5 Sons: Mark, Wayne, Andy, Craig, & Dwight Clarke; 5 Daughters: June Duncombe, Sharon, Antonette, …
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Edwin Leaden Ingraham
Death Notice For Edwin Leaden Ingraham, 82 a resident of St. Vincent Road, died at his residence on 21st May, 2017. He is survived by 7 sons: Orpheus, Joshua, Pete, Kendal, Kris, William & Edwin Ingraham; 8 daughters: Edith Taylor, …
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Vertrum Albert Lowe
Funeral Service For Vertrum Albert Lowe, 84 of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco will be held on Sunday May 28, 2017 at Miracle Church of God Green Turtle Cay Abaco at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bishop Anthony Campbell assisted by …
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Jonquel cans 16 in Sun's loss to Lynx
JONQUEL Jones posted her second double-digit scoring effort in three games, but her Connecticut Sun lost yet another close finish.Jones finished with 16 points and six rebounds in the Sun’s 80-78 loss to the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday at the Xcel Energy
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The Speech from the Throne in full
The new government's policies were outlined by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling in the Speech from the Throne on Wednesday.
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Revamped Employment Exchange to launch July 1
The Department of Labour’s revamped and modernised Employment Exchange is expected to go live on July 1, its director said yesterday.
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Govt spending controls will require ‘innovation’
THE Government’s ability to implement spending controls “will require innovation”, the Chamber of Commerce’s chairman arguing that it must demonstrate its commitment to balancing the Budget without damaging the economy.
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Young golfers in the lead
THREE of the top young players are sitting on top of the standings after the first two days of competition at two different venues in the Bahamas Golf Federation’s National Amateur Championships.
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Mercilia Simon
Funeral Service for the late Mercilia Simon age 76yrs of St. James Road, Nassau Bahamas will be held on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Kemp Road Alliance Chapel Church, Kemp Road, Nassau Bahamas at 11:00 a.m. Officiating is Rev. Pastor …
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Lewitt Stuart
Mr. Lewitt Stuart, age 80 years, a resident of Kemps Bay, South Andros, and formerly of Long Bay Cays, South Andros, died at his residence on Thursday, May 11th, 2017. He is survived by his one daughter: Cecelia Stuart; six …
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Frank Glinton
Funeral Service for Frank Glinton age 91 years a resident of McLean’s Town, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday 20th, May, 2017 at the New Emmanuel Baptist Church, McLean’s Town, Grand Bahama. …
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ELSIE CORNISH
MRS. ELSIE CORNISH age 75 years of #80 John Maxwell Street, Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She is survived by her sons: Ken, Randy, Lewis Jr., Otis and Tarcisius Cornish ; …