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EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER
MRS. EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER, age 80 years of #5 Tradewinds Drive, South Bahamia died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her sister’s residence. She is survived by her daughter: Yasmine Neely; grandchildren: Portia, Sasha and Selina Neely; great grandchildren: Clarence Symonette, …
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Bahamian businesses hit worst by gun crime
The Bahamas leads the Caribbean when it comes to the victimisation of businesses by gun violence and Internet fraud, with crime-related costs higher here than anywhere else in this region
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Henfield says ‘catch and release’ policy needs revision
NEWLY appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield has said the country’s “catch and release” policy in response to the “knotty problem” of Haitian migrants entering the country will need revision and most likely a more strategic plan implemented to mitigate the influx of illegal migrants coming to The Bahamas.
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Kadeem Coleby signs with Al Manama for 37th GCC Clubs
JUST weeks after losing the league championship series, Kadeem Coleby was on the move once again and inked a deal with the team that most recently beat him as they prepare to vie for a top title in the Middle East.
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THE PRESSBOX: Shinsuke Nakamura ‘the next big thing’ in WWE
AS most of you all are aware, a huge part of dealing with the long NFL offseason is watching Monday Night Raw and Tuesday Night Smackdown with my sons. (A great joy as a father, I must admit.)
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JONQUEL GRABS CAREER HIGH 20 REBOUNDS
THE Connecticut Sun organisation expects Jonquel Jones to have a breakout season in her sophomore campaign in the WNBA, and Jones delivered immediately with a new career high in her season debut.
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Swiss solar plane completes 1st test flight
A group of Swiss adventurers say they have completed the first test flight of a new solar-powered airplane they hope will eventually reach the edge of space.
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Thelma Elizabeth Bullard-Butler
Funeral Service for Matriarch Thelma Elizabeth Bullard-Butler, age 82 years, of Windward Isles and formerly of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Robinson Morris Chapel A.M.E Church, Ridgeland Park West. Officiating will …
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Hazel Lloyd
Funeral Service For Hazel Lloyd Age 82 of Wilson Track and formerly from baraterreExuma who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital April 30th will be held SaturdayMay 14, 2017 2 pm at first Market Street and Coconut Grove Ave. Rev. …
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No Property Fund dividend until 80% occupancy rate hit
The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund will not pay shareholder dividends until its overall occupancy rate improves into the 80 per cent range, its administrator has told Tribune Business.
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Seymour promoted to Class-A advanced, joins Fire Frogs
It was another step on the path toward the Major Leagues for Anfernee Seymour as his progression continues in the Atlanta Braves Organisation.
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ELECTION RESULTS LIVE: Christie concedes after crushing defeat
Live coverage of the 2017 General Election.
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The so-called election 2017
THIS has been the most incredible campaign, basically based on who has created the most corruption and the biggest scandals.
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WORLD VIEW: Debt strangling a Caribbean generation
There is a real prospect that, in dealing with unsustainable debt, 11 of 13 Caribbean small states will have lost the first three decades of the 21st century and foregone opportunities for poverty reduction, transformation and growth.
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End of legal battle brings ‘closure’ to Darling family
A LENGTHY legal battle finally reached a resolution and, according to former NFL player Devard Darling, brought “closure” to his family.
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Thelma Elizabeth Bullard-Butler
Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Bullard-Butler, age 82 years, a resident of #49 Windward Isles Way, and formerly of Savanah Sound, Eleuthera, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, April 27th, 2017. She is survived by her two sons: Gary Bullard …
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Hazel Lloyd
Hazel Lloyd age 82 a resident of Wilson Tract and formerly of Barraterre Exuma, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital April 30th, 2017. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and will be announced later.
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Team Bahamas affected by FIBA tournament’s cancellation
THE Bahamas’ bid toward FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualification will now follow a new path after the international governing body made adjustments to its tournament structure.
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Web shop slams GBPA taxation as ‘extortionate’
A web shop chain yesterday blasted its rivals for remaining “impotent” in the battle over who has regulatory responsibility for the industry in Freeport, while also slamming the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) “extortionate taxation” demands.
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Tourism ‘weakens’ as LPIA traffic off 6.5%
The Central Bank believes Bahamian tourism industry performance in the 2017 first quarter “weakened” compared to last year, with passenger traffic at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) down 6.5 per cent.
