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Delinquent bank loans push beyond $1bn mark
Delinquent bank loans pushed beyond the $1 billion mark in May, with net passenger departures through the Bahamas’ major airport down 3.4 per cent for the first five months of 2017.
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Nassau hotels in 7% revenue drop
New Providence hotels suffered a 7 per cent year-over-year revenue slump for the four months to end-April 2013, as room rate rises failed to offset occupancy declines.
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Bad loans hit $1.34bn
Bahamian commercial banks suffered a further credit quality deterioration in November, as delinquent loans increased by $23.5 million to a new $1.343 billion record.
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Ashley Moss dominates in Hurricanes' season opening rout of Rams
BAHAMIANS in the Holland College football programme have grabbed headlines recently with their Atlantic Football League title win. Now, a member of the women’s basketball programme is having an immediate impact in her first year with the programme.
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The quest to end lost airline luggage
DELTA Air Lines is investing $50m to soothe one of air travel’s biggest headaches: lost and delayed luggage.
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'Buddy' misses 2nd straight game with ankle injury
Buddy Hield missed his second consecutive game after he was ruled out of last night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets with an ankle injury.Hield was injured last Friday in the fourth quarter of the Sacramento Kings’ 86-82 win over the Portland Tra
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Barbers and beauty salons fret over lockdown survival
Bahamian barber shops and beauty salons say they are trying to determine how they will pay the bills and survive after being placed on COVID-19 lockdown until month’s end.Adam Russell, Stylistic Barbers’ owner, told Tribune Business: “Right now I’m s
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‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy
The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.
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Inactive account owners face 60% reclaim time cut
The Central Bank is proposing to slash by 60 per cent the time allowed for owners of some $86 million in inactive accounts to claim their funds, as it moves “more in line” with global standards.
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Lillian Advilda Fisher
Mrs. Lillian Advilda Fisher age 84 yrs a resident of Regency Park, and formally of Rolle Town, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015. She is survived by her Husband Charles Fisher, 4 Sons: Ernest, …
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David Pratt
Bishop David Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close, Winton Heights and formerly of Oneil, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Victoria Elizabeth Pratt; sons: Michael Anthony, …
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Donald Garnet Nixon
Donald Garnet Nixon, 84 yrs., a resident of Lenora Ave. South Beach, died at PMH on 1st May, 2016. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Joanne Dorsette, Elizabeth Rahming & Judith Nixon; 2 sons: Jeremiah Nixon Sr. & Matthew …
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Dorothy Louise Saunders
Dorothy Louise Saunders, 84 a resident of Comfort Street, died at PMH on 24th June, 2017. She is survived by her son: Ronald Pratt; adopted son: Quinton Thompson; 2 daughters: Maudline Rolle & Sabrina Pratt; 2 sisters: Rev. Marilyn Thompson …
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Reta Rebecca Clarke
Mrs. Reta Rebecca Clarke, age 84 years of Pinders, Mangrove Cay Andros died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 13th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Lofton Clarke; Three (3) Sons: Prince Rolle, Edward Clarke & Anthony Clarke; …
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Jinal Petit-Papa
Jinal Petit-Papa, 84 yrs., a resident of #4 South Beach Estate, died at PMH on 9th January, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Fearlese Whyms-Papa; 1 son: Andrew Petit-Papa; 3 daughters: Jezulla, Teders & Dominique Petit Papa; 2 grand …
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Thomas Burchenald Gibson
Mr. Thomas Burchenald Gibson, 84 Affectionately called “Tommy” a resident of The Bluff, Eleuthera, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 6th May, 2019. Cherished memories are held by his Wife: Maybell Gibson; Sons: Carl, Thomas and Timothy; Daughters: Ann, …
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Albany: Bahamians to get 95% of 650 new construction jobs
ALBANY’s developers yesterday said its newly-launched Marina Residences would create 650 construction jobs over the next 18-24 months, telling Tribune Business that approximately $370 million in economic activity had been generated from lot sales.
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Edris Eulyn Rahming
Edris Eulyn Rahming, 86 of Summer Set Way and formerly of The Bluff, Cat Island died on August 4th, 2018 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her step mother: Rowena Hepburn; daughters: Kayla Cooper, Eulamae Rahming, Donna …
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Muriel Elizabeth Cooper
Muriel Elizabeth Cooper, 86 a resident of North Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Rosemary Thompson & Patricia Davis; 2 sons: Gary & Royal Cooper; numerous …
