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No layoffs over laundry changes, says Atlantis
SENIOR Atlantis Vice-President Ed Fields insisted there would be “absolutely no layoffs” at the hotel after laundry workers were told some positions had been made redundant yesterday morning.
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Shockers, Giants win NPBA openers
THE New Providence Basketball Association kicked off its 2018/19 season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night with the JD’s Seafood Shockers and the Your Essential Store Giants pulling off the double header.In the men’s division one feature
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Martial arts: Miller to represent Bahamas
A LONE Bahamian competitor will travel to represent the country at the 2018 Unified World Mixed Martial Arts Championships.Christian Miller will compete in the Men’s Light Heavyweight (93kg/205 lbs) division at the International Mixed Martial Arts Fe
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Bahamas softball in co-ed slow pitch cup tourney
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association, with a much beefed up national team, is heading to the 2018 World Baseball Softball Confederation’s Co-Ed Slow Pitch International Cup Tournament next week.And BGDSA president Dwaine Stevens i
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THE FINISH LINE: Inaugural Caribbean Tip-Off Classic shows that 'you can't teach height'
THE inaugural Caribbean Tip-Off Classic gave Bahamians a chance to see the next two rising young talents in Kai Jones and Samuel Hunter as they prepare for the collegiate ranks next year. But the tournament also put the spotlight on the high school
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Buddy scores 24 in loss to the Raptors
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 24 points, including three 3-pointers, and dished out three assists but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 114-105 on Wednesday night.
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'How could I compete' against 7 cents power?
A Bahamian businessman yesterday questioned “how am I supposed to compete” against foreign rivals whose all-in electricity costs are almost two-thirds lower than BPL’s fuel charge.Robert Myers, who also heads the Organisation for Responsible Governan
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Central Bank to ban 'anonymous' crypto assets
The Central Bank is proposing to ban its licensees from dealing with “anonymous” crypto currency assets, with 84 percent of local institutions saying they have no desire to enter this space.The regulator, unveiling a “discussion paper” on proposals f
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Broshadrack Collins
Broshadrack Collins age 80 years of Rolleville Exuma Bahamas died Friday November 2nd, 2018. Providencethers: Raymond Collins. He is survived by his wife; Loretta Collins; Children Veronica Collins Styles, Marva Collins, Collette Collins, Lazanta Collins Thompson; sister; Rena McPhee; brothers; …
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Janet Marina Adderley
Funeral Service for Janet Marina Adderley age 76 of Samana Ave., Marathon Estates who died on October 27, 2018 will be held on Saturday November 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m at Grace Community Church, Grave Ave., Palmetto Village. Officiating will …
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Willard Wallace Sr
Funeral Service for the late Willard Wallace Sr., age 88 years of Churchill Avenue, Boyd Subdivision will be held on Saturday November 10th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be the Fr. Simeon …
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Dr. Arnold Bissegger
Dr. Arnold Bissegger, 95 yrs., a resident of Casino Drive, Paradise Island & formerly of Switzerland & The United States of America, died at his residence on November 2, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife: Marilyn; children: Peter …
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Eric Russell
Funeral service for Eric Russell, 91 yrs., a resident of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera & formerly of Cooper’s Town, Abaco, will be held at National Church of God, Governor’s Harbour , Eleuthera, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating …
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MP makes tearful tribute to Moxey
ST BARNABAS Member of Parliament Shanendon Cartwright was brought to tears yesterday as he said politics should never diminish humanity or the contribution of any Bahamian to society.He was speaking of the legacy and victimisation of deceased politic
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Bahamians in spotlight as the NCAA basketball season tips off
THE NCAA basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and several Bahamians figured prominently for their programmes on the court and from the coaching ranks on the sidelines.Yolett McPhee-McCuin began her era as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’
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Accused armed robber ‘riddled with dried blood stains’
THE attorneys for a man accused of committing numerous armed robberies in the capital yesterday claimed the man was flogged with a cutlass by police officers, moments after the accused’s blood-stained underwear was exposed for the court to see.
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Deceased activist Parisien named in fraud investigation
COURT documents detailing a two-year FBI sting operation into US visa fraud in Nassau name deceased activist Pierre Parisien as being involved in the scheme.
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BPL examines 'all options' over fuel
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday pledged it is “looking at all options” to secure cheaper fuel sources amid fierce consumer criticism of high electricity bills.Dr Donovan Moxey told Tribune Business: “We are looking at all options i
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Health levy hits wages Jan 2020
THE proposed amendment to the National Health Insurance programme is expected to be enacted between April and July 2019, with employers making employee mandated contributions by January 2020, according to NHI Authority chairman Dr Robin Roberts.
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Ayton posts 5th double, season high 18 rebounds
Deandre Ayton had a weekend where he recorded his fifth double double of the season and the Phoenix Suns followed with their first win since opening night.