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INSIGHT: Crime prevention is no mystery, just follow expert advice
Drawing on his experience of a career in policing and private security, Paul Thompson offers advice on how the pubic can stop themselves from becoming victims of crime . . .
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$20m contract signed for four new radars
THE government yesterday signed a contract for nearly $20m with a Finnish company for the acquisition of four new Doppler radars, something local meteorologists said will give the Department of Meteorology “no excuse” for not being more accurate with weather forecasts and tracking weather systems.
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UPDATED: Baha Mar bidder is Hong Kong firm
AFTER months of speculation and intense national interest, the identity of the company in negotiations to acquire Baha Mar has been disclosed as Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE).
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Allison Pinder Williams Augustin
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs. Allison Pinder Williams Augustin Age 50yrs, Formally a resident of Bimini,will be held on Saturday October 29th 2016, 11:00 am at Emmanuel Gospel Chapel, Malcolm Allotment , Officiating will be Fr. I …
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Clarice Latoya Young-Turnquest
Final Rites for the late Mrs. Clarice Latoya Young-Turnquest, 26 A resident of Flamingo Gardens, will be held on Friday October 28th 2016, 11:00 am at Temple Baptist Church, Farrington Road, Officiating will be Pastor A. Geoffrey Wood, assisted by …
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Everette Hanna
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Everette “BoB” Hanna Age 51yrs, a resident of Elizabeth Estates,will be held on Saturday October 29th 2016, 11:00 am at Baptist Bible Church, Soldier Road, Officiating will be Rev., Dr. Howard Mills, …
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Ludovic Fils-Aime
Ludovic Fils-Aime Age: 80 years, A resident of Masons Edition, Nassau, N.P.; The Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday 23rd October, 2016. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at …
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Carlton Alexander Farquharson
Funeral Service for the late Carlton Alexander Farquharson age 84 years of #165 Sandy Port and formerly of Mathew Town, Inagua will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at 10:00 am at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be …
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Arthur Livingston Sawyer
Funeral Service for Mr. Arthur Livingston Sawyer, age 82 years, of #108 Behring Lane, Grand Bahama, and formerly of New Providence, will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 2016, 3:00 p.m., at St. Anges Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating …
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Buddy scores four in season opener
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jusuf Nurkic scored 23 points, Will Barton added 22, and the Denver Nuggets survived a dominant performance by Anthony Davis to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-102 in both teams’ regular season opener last night.
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Buddy Hield prepares for tonight's NBA debut
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana - Set to make his debut tonight for the New Orleans Pelicans, Buddy Hield noted the adjustment to his preparation and his game day routine at the NBA level.
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Lawyer fears for client in hurricane-hit prison
A LAWYER yesterday expressed concern for his client’s stay in prison, which had been affected by the passing of Hurricane Matthew.
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POLITICOLE: There’s a hole in the bucket, Dear Christie
I was born in the 70s, and I grew up in the 80s and 90s. Life in The Bahamas was so much simpler then. Everything appeared cleaner, easier, purer. It was long before we knew what a storm our leaders were brewing for us, though we would soon find out. And the Pandora’s Box has been spilling over since then.
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Man found shot dead on track in early morning
ONE man is dead and another man is fighting for his life in hospital after two separate shooting incidents late Sunday night and early Monday morning.
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Nine-fold increase in job placement rate now targeted
A nine-fold improvement in job seeker placement rates is being targeted by a $50 million initiative that aims to overhaul skills training and employment preparation in the Bahamas.
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INSIGHT: Keeping visitors safe from robbers and rapists is a cost hotels must meet
Protecting tourism from criminals in The Bahamas is paramount for the country’s economy and reputation as a destination. Paul Thompson suggests government security surveys of hotels would help prevent major incidents . . .
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Bahamas’ Top junior golfers Turnquest, Anand in Annika Invitational
TWO of the Bahamas’ elite junior golfers are participating in a top regional tournament aimed at developing the game among young ladies.
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‘Matthew was angry and The Bahamas was his enemy. From this day on if any hurricane come, I am evacuating.’
Residents in southern New Providence are still without power 14 days after Hurricane Matthew hit. But the memories of the storm’s brutal force are still vivid, Sancheska Dorsett hears . . .
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Rosa and crew lead field at Snipe World Masters
The restoration efforts from the effects of Hurricane Matthew have presented several challenges for the organisers of the Snipe World Championships Masters. However, the event continues this week at the Royal Nassau Sailing Club.
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Fighting the spirit of depression
FIGHT depression with the Word of God! Depression is a spirit, and spirits only respond to and are affected by things of the spirit.