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Madness incorporated
Why at this time of our economic development, except to assist and do what the clearing banks are supposed to do, do we want to implement a Credit Bureau? Note it was the political guro of the DNA, Johnny Rodgers who proposed this.
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Reforms to boost financial services industry flexibility
Reforms to two key corporate products will boost the Bahamian financial services industry’s competitiveness by enabling it to provide more flexible structures to clients, the Attorney General has charged.
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'Gun epidemic closely tied to drugs trade'
OF THE 762 murders in the country since 2012, 629 of these have been as a result of gun violence, National Security Minister Marvin Dames revealed yesterday. So far this year, he said, there have been 31 murders, but 87 percent of these or 27 involved firearms. Between 2012 and 2018, approximately 602 or 82.4 percent of the 731 homicides involved guns, he also said.
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PLP 'should be the last to speak' on fiscal propriety
THE Deputy Prime Minister last night said the Opposition “should be the last to open their mouths on fiscal propriety” as he hit back at criticisms of the Government’s borrowing.K P Turnquest, pointing to the “massive ramp-up” in the national debt un
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GB Power: 90% now electrified
Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) yesterday confirmed that 90 percent of its customer base have seen electricity services restored following Hurricane Dorian.Dr Hubert Minnis, the Prime Minister, revealed the energy monopoly’s restoration progress in
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Chelsea gets 6-1 Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers
LONDON (AP) -- Fernando Torres got his first hat trick in more than two years on Sunday to lead Chelsea to a 6-1 English Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win over Blackburn, moving ahead of Newcastl
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Janiemae Johnson
Janiemae Johnson, 63 yrs, a resident of #5 Petrea Ave, Garden Hills, died at her residence on 30th January, 2016. She is survived by her husband: Robert Johnson; 2 daughters: Kendealet & Lithera Johnson; 3 sons: Brian, Jason & Valdez …
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Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Track & Field Invitational this weekend in Grand Bahama
ALL six of the universities from the United States of America are now in Freeport, Grand Bahama to participate in Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Track and Field Invitational this weekend at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.
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Suspects deny being at scene of Mackey murder
THE men to be tried in connection with the fatal shooting of Latore Mackey have denied being at the scene of crime.
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In Japan, Mark St Fort wins, Kadeem Coleby suffers loss
IT was contrasting results for Bahamian professional basketball players Mark St Fort and Kadeem Coleby yesterday as they continued their journey in the regular season of the Japanese B League.
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Commission forces Benchmark into broker 'guarantee'
BISX-listed Benchmark (Bahamas) has been forced to “guarantee” its broker/dealer subsidiary will meet all financial obligations for “at least 12 months”, after regulators expressed concern over whether it was a ‘going concern’.
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Tropical storm watch in effect
TROPICAL Storm Chantal was racing towards the Lesser Antilles today, and is predicted to hit The Bahamas on late Thursday and Friday.
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Former Governor General CA Smith hospitalised
FORMER Governor General Sir Cornelius Smith was hospitalised yesterday.
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Atlantis ‘very concerned’ on labour reforms impact
Atlantis last night said it was “extremely concerned” over the Government’s proposed labour law reforms, saying they represented “an intrusion” into companies being able to run their businesses.
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McPhee-McCuin and Ole Miss Rebels back in win column
YOLETT McPhee-McCuin’s Ole Miss Rebels have rebounded from their lone Southeastern Conference loss of the season with a pair of dominant performances, including a milestone win over an in-state rival.
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Jones named Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month
For the second time this season, Jonquel Jones has been named the WNBA’s Kia Eastern Conference Player of Month.
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Everything you should know about HPV
According to the National Cancer Institute, human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group of more than 200 related viruses. More than 40 HPV types can be easily spread through direct sexual contact, from the skin and mucous membranes of infected people
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Vera Yvonne Rolle
Death Notice for Vera Yvonne Rolle, age 84 years, of Sea Breeze Estates, died at her residence on Wednesday May 2, 2018. She is survived by her Sons: Kevin (Latasha) Rolle, Anthony (Renae) Rolle, Andrew (Lesma) Rolle, Kent (Philocia) Johnson …
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Rowena Stubbs-Levarity
Rowena Stubbs-Levarity, 84 yrs., a resident of Iguana Way, Bel Air, Estates & formerly of Dumfries, Cat Island, died at PMH on 6th December, 2015. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Bridgette Sherman, Maryann Clarke, Janet Higgs & Barbara …
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De’Yanza H Burrows
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr De’Yanza H. Burrows, Age 73yrs, a resident of # 31 Swordfish Road Stapledon Gardens, will be held at, St Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road, on Saturday March 21st, 2015 at 2:00 …
