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BPL targets fall 2021 for rental generation end
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) last night confirmed it aims to end its reliance on rental generation by fall 2021 in a move that would save long-suffering consumers $2m-plus per month.
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'Unify' Abaco's power grid to eliminate four voltages
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has warned many Abaco residents will be without power “for a year or longer”, as it called for a “unified” grid to eliminate the four voltages used pre-Dorian.The multilateral lender, in documents accompanyin
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Students stay put in China - for now
AS the government continues to closely monitor the deadly coronavirus in China, Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said yesterday that officials see “no real reason” to evacuate Bahamians studying in Wuhan.
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PETER YOUNG: It’s all done and dusted, time for Boris to deliver
Having written two weeks ago about the watershed moment of the UK Parliament passing the Withdrawal Bill for Britain’s departure from the European Union, I hesitate to claim there has been yet another significant milestone in the Brexit saga. But this time, finally, it is for real and the goal has been achieved.
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Bahamas in Fintech 'first for Caribbean'
Corporate loan rejection rates in The Bahamas are double those in other Caribbean countries, it has been revealed, resulting in financial technology (Fintech) being deployed to boost capital access. An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) paper on
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Athletes qualify for the Carifta games
SIX athletes attained the qualifying standard for the 2020 CARIFTA Games to highlight the third annual DTSP Wolf Pack/Rose Cleare Track Classic on Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. Leading the way was Anthaya Charlton in the
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Kristian Robinson and Jazz Chisholm among MLB's Top 100 Prospects
A PAIR of Bahamian minor leaguers were listed among the Top 100 Prospects when MLB Pipeline unveiled its first rankings for the upcoming 2020 season. Kristian Robinson of the Arizona Diamondbacks was listed at No. 43 while Jazz Chisholm of the Miami
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Hield scores 21, Kings beat Bulls 98-81 to snap a six-game slide
BUDDY Hield came off the bench for the first time all season and still led the Sacramento Kings in scoring as they stopped a six-game losing streak. Hield finished with 21 points and eight rebounds to lead the Kings to a 98-81 win over the Chicago B
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Oil explorer seeks approval to open to small investors
A Bahamas-based oil explorer and its advisers last Thursday submitted a formal request for regulatory approval to open their £2m mutual fund to investments by small Bahamian retail investors.Brian Jones, managing director of Leno Corporate Services,
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Ministry coalition launches initiative to tackle childhood obesity
THE Ministry of Health’s Healthy Bahamas Coalition launched their Let's Move Initiative: Reducing Childhood Obesity project at Stephen Dillet Primary School on Friday.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Connect the dots on marijuana legislation
PRIME Minister Minnis seems to be in the zone these days, in regards to legalising and decriminalising marijuana, both medicinally and recreationally here in the Bahamas.
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Caribbean rating agency entering Bahamas market
A Caribbean rating agency yesterday voiced optimism it can help Bahamian debt issuers raise capital at lower costs after being approved to offer its services in this nation.Wayne Dass, Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRI
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Quarter of the way to potable water across Grand Bahama
THE Grand Bahama Utility Company has repaired a portion of the wells that were impacted by Dorian and expects to achieve island-wide water potability over the next ten weeks. During an update this week on the current state of water quality, company
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NPBA: Specialists and High Flyers win
UPTOWN Cuts Specialists and Breezes High Flyers pulled off the New Providence Basketball Association’s double-header played at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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John Nelson McIntosh
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. John Nelson McIntosh Age 64yrs, a resident of Lewis Street will be held on Friday January 24th 2020, 2:00 pm. At Saint Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Road, Nassau, Bahamas, Officiating will be …
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Reverend Bertha Mae Saunders
Memorial Service for Reverend Bertha Mae Saunders, 72 years of #73 Everglade Street, Twynam Heights and formerly of Alice Town, Bimini, who died at her residence on Wednesday, 8th January, 2020, will be held at Southwest Cathedral Church of God, …
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Geneva Elizabeth Cartwright
Funeral Notice FOR The Late Geneva Elizabeth Cartwright Age: 83 yrs Of Yamacraw Close and formally of Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, will be held at St. Matthews church, Shirley Street, Nassau, Bahamas. This Saturday 25th January 2020 at 3:00pm Officiating …
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Carmi Beriah James, Jr.
Carmi Beriah James, Jr. aka “CB”, “By-O”, “Chairman of the Board” October 20, 1943 – January 5, 2020 Age: 76 Farm Road. The Grove. Ms. Russell’s lemon pie, fritters and hamburgers. Soda crackers and cheese. Slam Bam. Grape soda. Vanilla …
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Helena Musgrove
Funeral Service for the late Helena Musgrove age 84 years of White’s Addition off Kemp Road will be held on Saturday January 25 2020 at The New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Blue Hill Road South at 10:00a.m. Officiating will …
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Cleo Alvilda Dean and Lynden Curry
Combined Funeral Service for the late Cleo Alvilda Dean age 95 years of Talbot Ave Nassau Village and Lynden Curry age55 years of Andros will be held on Saturday at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Deveaux Street at 1:45p.m. Officiating will …