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'Most of New Providence has had electricty restored'
ELECTRICITY has been restored to most of Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s customers in New Providence since Hurricane Sandy, said Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller.
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Financial group chair to gain trailblazer award
A BAHAMIAN financial institution’s chairman is set to receive the Trailblazer Award at today’s Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Bahamas conference.
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50,000 travel visas show scale of tourism drop
ABOUT 50,000 people bought travel health visas to enter The Bahamas in December, suggesting arrivals declined by more than 90 percent compared with December 2019 despite relaxed entry requirements.
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Rudolph Johnson
Rudolph Johnson, 84 a resident of Burial Ground Corner & formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, died at his residence on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ferguson Johnson; sister: Evelyn Johnson; 3 brothers: Ervin Johnson, …
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Aliko Collins
The late Mr. Aliko Collins age 21yrs, a resident of Gamble Heights will be held on Monday 27th February 2017, 11.00a.m. at Mt. Tabor Church, Willow Street Pinewood Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Delton Ellis. Cremation will follow. Those left …
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Rufus Pritchard Sr
Rufus Pritchard Sr., age 84 of the Berry Island and formerly of McCleans Town, Freeport, Grand Bahama; died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on December 18th, 2016. He is survived by his 3 daughters: Wilmalee Bastian, Rose M. Pritchard and …
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Luc Eyma
Luc Eyma, age 84 of #8 Bacardi Road and formerly of Cap-Haitien, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, March 8th 2019. He is survived by his 3 Daughters: Mitchalene, Miriam & Sharon Jasmine Eyma; 3 Sons: Arnold, …
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Elva Breneva Smith
Elva Breneva Smith age 84 years of Nicholes Court Yellow Elder and formerly of Pinefield, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, November 27th, 2019. She is survived by her: Son: Ralph Smith: Daughter: Valerie- Golean Smith: Sister: …
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One newly confirmed case of COVID-19 in New Providence
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that there is one additional confirmed case of COVID-19.
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New Providence Cycling Association back in full gear
AFTER a year of inactivity because of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the New Providence Cycling Association is finally back in full gear.
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James, Heat escape with 97-93 win over Bulls
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- The odds had to overwhelmingly be in Chicago's favor. Down by a point with 22.7 seconds left, with Derrick Rose heading to the line to shoot a pair of free throws. The reigning NBA MVP. He was a perfect 29 fo
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Search for Mako vessel suspended
Saturday UPDATE: The US Coast Guard suspended its search for the Mako vessel on New Year's Day. The Coast Guard said that, along with partner agencies, it searched approximately 17,000 square miles, roughly double the size of Massachusetts, for about 84 hours.
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84-year-old woman is attacked at family home
AN Eastern Road family, who felt so secure in the location of their off-the-beaten track home in New Providence in which they had lived for two generations, learned a hard lesson on Thursday for going about their daily routine without taking safety precautions.
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Funeral service for Michael Stewart
FUNERAL services for Michael John Stewart, 84, of Winton Highway, who died in Doctor’s Hospital on New Year’s eve, will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk, Princes Street, on Saturday, January 4, at 3pm.
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Wall, Young help Wizards break Thunder streak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their
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INSIGHT: A vision for Downtown Nassau
ALTHOUGH the bulk of the plans for the rejuvenation of downtown Nassau are medium to long-term, Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) managing director Ed Fields is adamant the organisation is working to bring significant changes to the city.
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Call for curfew in hot spots to tackle crime
NOTED psychiatrist Dr David Allen has called for a curfew in crime hot spots and urged the government to bring in law enforcement officers from overseas to help combat the crime problem.
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$18.8m credit shrink exposes weakness
Persistent private sector and consumer weakness was further exposed by July’s $18.8m credit contraction, with total banking sector loan arrears also slightly increasing to $835mThe Central Bank, in its July economic update, said: “Private sector cred
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Basketballers Munnings, Burrows and Fritz shine across Europe
BAHAMIAN basketball players have continued their respective seasons in leagues across Europe.
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Former Senator Clara Rose Hall-King
State Recognize Funeral Service for the late Former Senator Clara Rose Hall-King age 86 years of #1 Samana Drive, Marathon Estates will be held on Friday May 11th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating …
