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Sarah Louise Hepburn Horton
DEATH NOTICE Sarah Louise Hepburn Horton, 84 a resident of #113B Collins Ave. & formerly of Simms, Long Island, died at PMH on 3rd March, 2013. She is survived by her children: Joy E. Horton-Tucker, Freda Horton Farrington, Spessard Horton; …
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Julia Elizabeth Kelly
Julia Elizabeth Kelly, 84 yrs., a resident of Faith Avenue & formerly of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, died at PMH on 5 August, 2013. She is survived by her children: Sidney B. Kelly, Evangelist Rev. Diana Ranger, Ruby Kelly, Anthony Fisher, …
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Sylvia Euturpie Bain
Sylvia Euturpie Bain 84, of #8 Lockhart’s Lane off Davis Street, Oakes Field died at her daughter’s residence in Monastery Park on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She is survived by her Children: Philip, Michael, Linda Elizabeth, Loretta, Kevin, Joseph and …
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Lewis Lucine Mackey
Lewis Lucine Mackey, 84 yrs., a resident of Rosewood Street, Pinewood & formerly of Gregory Town, Eleuthera, died at his residence on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Christine Mackey-Smith & Janet Mackey; 1 son: …
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Karl McCartney back in CFL action after injury
After seven games on the sideline due to injury, Karl McCartney was finally able to return to the field for the Calgary Stampeders last weekend.
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Turnquest says VAT has improved compliance habits
VALUE-Added Tax (VAT) has been a “blessing in disguise” for many local small businesses according to a leading small business consultant, noting that such businesses have effectively been forced into better accounting practices and financial management.
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Standard national diploma announced
Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday announced the implementation of a standardised national high school diploma.
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Bahamas must target 70% cruise visitor ratio
A well-known hotelier says The Bahamas must do a better job on cruise passenger “conversion” and increasing the number of resort rooms if it is to maximise tourism’s economic benefits.
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Travis Munnings eliminated from Eurocup qualifier contention
TRAVIS Munnings and Sporting Lisboa Benfica have been eliminated from FIBA EuroCup playoff contention but remain strong contenders locally in Portugal’s Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB).
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Witness anonymity discussed in Mackey murder case
A JUDGE has reserved his decision on whether or not the prosecution has complied with the law regarding a statement obtained from an anonymous witness in the fatal shooting of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary Latore Mackey.
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Hotels to beat eight-year rate recovery target
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president believes the industry will return room "rates to pre-recession levels much faster" than the world average, after a renowned travel research firm said this could take
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Hotels to beat eight-year rate recovery target
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president believes the industry will return room "rates to pre-recession levels much faster" than the world average, after a renowned travel research firm said this could take
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Hotels to beat eight-year rate recovery target
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president believes the industry will return room "rates to pre-recession levels much faster" than the world average, after a renowned travel research firm said this could take
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Activist: Vote is not a waste of time
ACTIVIST Marion Bethel yesterday disagreed with statements made by former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer as she called for heightened education and public awareness in the lead up to the gender equality referendum.
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Bleachers mean Bay Street ‘looks like a prison’
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director yesterday expressed “extreme disappointment” over the placing of Junkanoo bleachers on Bay Street so far ahead of the parade, arguing that it “looks like a prison rather than a city centre”.
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Musicians hit at ‘second class citizens’ treatment
Bahamian musicians yesterday argued that they remain unemployed while foreign entertainers are permitted by the Government to work at major New Providence resorts.
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Bank branches shrink 30% in seven years
The number of commercial bank branches in The Bahamas has declined by almost 30 percent over the past seven years, the Central Bank’s governor revealed yesterday.
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Sports notes
In conjunction with the Gym Tennis Club, Brajaxba Tennis Club held its 2015 Back-To-School Jamboree at the Gym Tennis Club on Saturday. The results posted are as follows:
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first Clasico of the season in completely different positions. Madrid was engaged in tremendous turmoil in what turned out to …
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Contractors chief to bring members 'up to scratch'
THE Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) yesterday said it was pushing for internationally-recognised certification for small/medium-sized firms, which make up 80-90 per cent of the industry.
