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A proactive approach to Zika virus
As most of your readers are aware, Zika virus infection can result in abnormal brain and skull development in the developing fetus of women infected early in pregnancy.
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Avengers even series with police, Cybots take 2-0 lead vs Challengers
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued its semi-final playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
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BOB: $70m wiped off value in week
Bank of the Bahamas saw almost $70 million wiped off its stock market value last week, as investors searched for the ‘floor’ following the removal of price movement restrictions.
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WORLD VIEW: The fight for a big bite of Apple’s taxes
Over the last few weeks, a trans-Atlantic war of words has been going on between the US Treasury and the European Union Commission (EC) over what amounts to ‘harmful tax competition’.
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Bullard, Butler and Bobcats are off to 2-0 start
IN his sophomore season of college football, Michael Bullard looks to have a greater impact on the defensive backfield.
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Delores Edith Roberts
Funeral Service for the late Delores Edith Roberts, aged 84 years of #145 Avenue, Rosedale, New York and formerly of Nassau, Bahamas who died on Wednesday, 24th August, 2016, will be held on Sunday, September 11th, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at …
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David Pratt
Mr. David Pratt, age 80 years a resident of #34 Walting Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Millicent Beckles Pratt; Seven (7) sons: Greg, Mario, Michael, David, Ornan, …
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Louverture Charite
Funeral Service for Louverture Charite age 84 affectionately called “Shorty” a resident of Rock Sound Eleuthera and formerly of St. Louis Du Nord Haiti, who died at his residence August 9th, will be held on Saturday September 10th, 2016 at …
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Genetta Frances Sands
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Genetta “Net” Frances Sands Age 63yrs, a resident of Hatchet Bay Eleuethura , will be held on Saturday September 10th 2016, 10.00 am at The New Mount Zion Baptist Church South Beach, …
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Patrice Isabell Cartwright
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Patrice Isabell Cartwright Age 48yrs, a resident of # 16 Bamboo Crest, will be held on Saturday September10th 2016, 10.00 am. at The New Bethlehem Baptist Church Independence Drive, Officiating will be …
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SANNIE VS RENALDO NFL PICKS: Week 1 – Let the games and battle begin
The social experiment continues for another season. Bet your mortgage, your kids’ college fund or your Baha Mar severance pay on our picks. This is where we’re at with the NFL in 2016, in an already saturated market, people want even more, therefore you get people like us involved in this.
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The quest to end lost airline luggage
DELTA Air Lines is investing $50m to soothe one of air travel’s biggest headaches: lost and delayed luggage.
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BOB trading bandwidth is increased 54%
The bandwidth in which Bank of the Bahamas shares can trade on BISX has been expanded for the second time in less than two months, this time by 54 per cent, amid alterations to its $40 million rights offering.
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Bahamians take spotlight in NCAA Football
NCAA football across all divisions began last weekend and several Bahamian players were in action in week one.
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Gordon Lester Riley
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Gordon Lester Riley Age 61yrs, a resident of #69 Johnson Road , will be held on Saturday September 3rd 2016, 11.00 am. at Coke Memorial Methodist Church (MCCA) Rose Street Fox Hill, …
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Winston Cardinal Knight
Funeral Service for the late Winston Cardinal Knight, aged 82 years of Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Barbados, who died on Friday, 19th August, 2016, will be held on Friday, September 2nd, 2016, 10:30 a.m. at the Most Holy Trinity …
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Carrie Mae Pratt
Funeral Service for Carrie Mae “Dink” Pratt age 84 years, of Grace Avenue, Marathon Estates and formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, will be held on Saturday September 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and …
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Jackquline Bernice Bain-McIntosh
Funeral Service for Jackquline Bernice Bain-McIntosh age 80 years, of Kenilworth Street, will be held on Saturday September 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries, Golden Isles Road. Officiating will be Pastor Shameka L. Morley assisted …
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Richard Whymns
Richard Whymns, 80 a resident of South Street, & formerly of Kew, Turks & Caicos Island, died at his residence on 25th August, 2016. He is survived by his wife Elaine Whymns; 1 daughter: Shirley Whymns; 1 stepson: Ian Pennerman; …
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Financial sector hit by ‘foot in mouth disease’
A Cabinet Minister yesterday asserted that the Bahamian financial services industry was “not dead”, and said too many were guilty of talking down its prospects.
