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Harold Whitmore Wright
Harold Whitmore “Junior” Wright, age 84 of Step Street, Fox Hill died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, January 26th 2017. He is survived by his wife: Infeanease Rolle-Wright; 2 daughters: Peggy Styles and Doreen Bailey; 1 son: Gregory …
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Arthur Howard Rolle
Bishop Arthur Howard Rolle age 84 years of Prince Charles and formerly of Old Bight Cat Island died on December 31 2016. He is survived by his Sons: The Nation Singing Prophet, Bishop Lawrence Rolle, and John Rolle; Daughters: Rev. …
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Rebecca Gertrude Hutchinson-Nesbitt
Death Notice For Rebecca Gertrude Hutchinson-Nesbitt, 84 a resident of #2 Grant & Step Streets, Fox Hill, died at her residence on 15th July, 2017. She is survived by her 5 sons: John Davis, Anthony Taylor, Gregory, Roscoe & Ricardo …
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Patricia Broxton Barrett
Patricia Broxton Barrett age 84 years of Geriatric Hospital Sandilands died at her Geriatric Hospital Sandilands on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020. She survived by her Adopted Son: Cory Cooper; Step daughter: Valeria Barrett Henry; Sister in law: Brenda Betty Rolle; …
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LW Young and broke candidates
Leon Walter Young, better known to us as L W Young, was first elected to the House of Assembly in 1912, during the governorship of either Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter or Sir William Grey-Wilson. A carpenter and building contractor by profession, Young would serve in Parliament for the Eastern District of New Providence, from the aforementioned 1912 to 1942 – the year of the Burma Road Riots.
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New home starts off 67% in one decade
The pace of home construction is failing to keep pace with the Bahamas’ housing needs, with residential starts and completions both declining by more than two-thirds in the decade up to 2014.
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Gov’t deficit grows 56% to strike $151m
The Government’s fiscal deficit “deteriorated” by 56 per cent during the first quarter of its 2014-2015 financial year, growing by $54.1 million to hit $151 million.
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PM unveils lease-to-own Crown Land return plan
The Prime Minister has pledged to launch a lease-to-own initiative involving Crown Land to entice Cat Islanders to return home.
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Basketball Federation round robin nationals all set for DW Davis
THE top basketball teams in the country will meet this weekend to decide the overall title of national champions.
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‘Worrisome’ rise in Central Bank support for Govt
The FNM’s deputy yesterday pledged to probe the “very worrisome” increase in the Central Bank’s financial support for the Government, which had to meet more than $100 million in one-off demands on top of its $86 million first quarter deficit.
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Talk,Test,Treat!
THE Ministry of Health held its first Annual STI Awareness Symposium under the theme “Talk, Test, Treat”.
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Atlantis eyes 100k extra room nights in Marriott tie-up
Atlantis is hoping its 10-year franchise deal with Marriott International will generate an extra 50,000-100,000 room nights per year, its top executive describing the agreement as “the most significant tourism stimulus for the Bahamas this decade”.
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$112m spent with 'no due process'
$112m spent with 'no due process' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor With more than $112 million in public monies spent "without any evidence of due process", the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president has urged the Government to use t
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$112m spent with 'no due process'
$112m spent with 'no due process' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor With more than $112 million in public monies spent "without any evidence of due process", the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president has urged the Government to use t
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Demetrius Ferguson headlines for the X-Men
ED Reed is that kind of play-making defensive back that has a knack for highlight reel plays and finding the end-zone. Demetrius Ferguson is developing a similar reputation.
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'Severely hampered' over legal action against Alliance
Liquidators for an alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme have been “severely hampered” by a lack of financing in their efforts to recover a $5 million investment, and pursue legal action, against a BISX-listed company’s main affiliate.
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FTX Bahamas wind-up ‘halted’ if no Ray deal
FTX’s Bahamas wind- up “would be halted” without a deal with their US adversary, its liquidators have revealed, as they seek an extension to the legally-mandated 90-day deadline to hold a first creditor meeting.
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Buddy Hield: ‘I’m just thankful that we got to an agreement’
AS a member of the Sacramento Kings for the foreseeable future, Buddy Hield said the focus now returns to the basketball court and getting his Kings to the playoffs.
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Out Island resorts see Easter uptick
Family island resorts are reporting strong bookings for Easter, with some fully booked and voicing optimism that they have “turned the corner” despite COVID-19’s lingering impact.
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GB Chamber calls for income tax alternative
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to implement an income tax as a more equitable and progressive alternative to Value-Added Tax (VAT), with both personal and corporate income caught in the net.