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Minister: BPL financial past ‘totally shameful’
A Cabinet minister yesterday blasted Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) financial past as “absolutely shameful” amid revelations it received a $15m taxpayer loan to help repay due debt.
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Exam results table - depressing again
STUDENTS who took the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations failed to do any better this year in Maths, English and Science than test takers for the past five years.
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Deportation for Renew’s ex-boss Cox
FORMER Renew Bahamas CEO Michael Cox and his uncle Maurice were collectively fined $6,000 yesterday for working at a local scrapyard without valid work permits late last year. Senior Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans fined both United Kingdom natives $3,000 after convicting them for illegally engaging in gainful employment in October 2018.
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Suns awaiting decision on Ayton appeal
The Phoenix Suns are still awaiting a decision on Deandre Ayton’s appeal process on his suspension, but no announcement has been made on talks between the league and the Players Association.
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Top pro basketball players begin seasons on high note
SOME of the country’s top pro basketball players throughout the European, Asian and Middle Eastern circuit began their seasons on a high note.
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Team Northfield hope to leave a lasting impression
THE Northfield Mount Hermon boys’ basketball team is making their initial appearance in the Bahamas for the Tip-Off Classic this weekend at Loyola Hall and, by the time they leave next week, they hope to leave a lasting impression.
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Julia Armbrister
Funeral Service for Julia Armbrister, age 85 of Jubilee Gardens and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island who died on Monday, October 21st, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 at 11 a.m. at New Victory Temple Church …
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Sharif Ernest Oliver
Celebration Service for Mr. Sharif Ernest Oliver "Affectionately Called Reffie age 40years of #3 Spence Street, Mason Addition will be held on Saturday November 2nd 2019 at 11:00am at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Officiating will be Rev. …
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Espelina Rolle
Espelina Rolle age 80 years of Bahama Sound Exuma died on October 29 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Perry and Roosevelt Rolle, Carolyn Bodie Bethel, Shirleymae Butler, Esthermae Pinder-Moss and Cleotha Whylly; Numerous …
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Aaron Rolle
Funeral Service for Aaron Rolle age 80 of #44 Sunset Drive and formerly of Long Bay Cays, Andros who died on October 20, 2019 will be held on Friday November 1, 2019 at 10:00 am at Hillside Missionary Baptist Church, …
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Sandra Vanrea King Johnson
Home going service for the late Sandra Vanrea King Johnson age 66 a resident of Rocky Pine Road will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at 11:00am at Church of Christ, Eighth Street and Coconut Grove Avenue. Officiating will …
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Daniel Ezzias Saunders
Mr. Daniel Ezzias Saunders age 84 years of Marshall Rd. passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday 27th October 2019. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Roselyn Saunders; Daughters: Monique Basden, Renencha, Brenda Miller, Charlene, Makeisha, Lisa, …
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Fealy Richard Demeritte Jr
Funeral service for Mr. Fealy Richard Demeritte Jr. age 57 years of Baillou Hill Road will be held at Evangelistic Temple Collins Avenue on Saturday November 2, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Delton Fernander assisted by other Ministers …
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Winifred Pinder
Mrs. Winifred Pinder age 87 years of Pinewood Gardens passed away A & A Comfort Care on Monday 28th October 2019. She is survived by her daughter: Linda Edith Ferguson, 2 sons: Hubert Pinder & Alfred Teddy Brown; 1 sister: …
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PI developer gains nearly $50m sales
A Canadian-based developer is seeking other opportunities in The Bahamas after generating close to $50m in sales from its ten-storey Paradise Island development. Replay Destinations, which acquired One Ocean from the bank in 2016 after its original
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STATESIDE: Robert Evans, good looking but still knew how to win
You may have heard the phrase “she (or he) is too good looking to be taken seriously”. There’s a reason a truism like that persists: it can be true. The kids who are blessed with good looks often glide through high school and even college without seeming to suffer a single setback. They are the kings and queens of the prom, the leaders of the school sports teams, the head cheerleaders.
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New VAT policy to aid Abaco & Grand Bahama
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a new VAT policy for Abaco and Grand Bahama yesterday to assist with rebuilding efforts.
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Dorian to drive national debt to near $9bn
The Ministry of Finance’s top official last night said Hurricane Dorian had reinforced “why fiscal discipline is so important” even though it is set to drive the national debt to almost $9bn. Marlon Johnson, the acting financial secretary, told Trib
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Jones rejoins powerhouse in Russia
JONQUEL Jones rejoined Russian Premier League powerhouse UMMC Ekaterinburg this WNBA offseason as the team looks to repeat as EuroLeague champions.
