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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: As Matthew nears, a few other ‘Hurricanes’ come to mind
AS we all prepare for the unwanted visitor, Hurricane Matthew. And yes all preparations and safety precautions must be adhered to in this one, Matthew is a big boy with a ‘stink attitude.’
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Bahamas set to host Judo Junior World Championships
ONE of the most prestigious events for the international judo community is set to premier in the Bahamas as the country prepares to host the 2018 Judo Junior World Championships.
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Atlantis Crown Invitational starts tonight
THIS year has been filled with milestones for the sport of gymnastics and now another approaches as the country prepares to host the largest gymnastics competition in the Caribbean.
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‘We also have to make sure that we get home in a reasonable time for Christmas’
BETWEEN the two teams, it took about three airplanes to get their entire contingent to the Bahamas this week for the second version of the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.
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Government ‘can still do more’ on guns
AFTER acknowledging that the bulk of this country’s homicides are committed with a firearm, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage indicated on Wednesday that the government can still do more to prevent gun trafficking to The Bahamas.
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Youth activist hits out at Minister over rise in child abuse cases
OUTSPOKEN youth activist Tavarrie Smith yesterday accused Minister of Social Services Melanie Griffin of dereliction of duty in light of the 22 per cent increase in child abuse cases.
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Mother beaten to death outside her own home
A MOTHER of one was beaten to death outside her home on Saturday prompting police to launch an intensive investigation into the case.
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What are YOU aiming for?
EVERY archer recognises the need to identify the target long before sending forth his arrow. No aeroplane leaves the runway without having a flight plan that includes its destination.
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FINCO cuts staff by 1/3 in 2014
Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (FINCO) cut staffing levels by one-third in its 2014 financial year, taking the reduction in its workforce to 50 per cent over the past five years.
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Tourist shoppers: VAT refund to fall to 85%
Visiting duty-free shoppers will be refunded 85 per cent of their Value-Added Tax (VAT) payments from July 1 this year, when the Government’s private sector contractor takes over management of the process.
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Nation ‘on track’ to reduce deficit
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government is “on track” to reduce the country’s deficit and increase revenue by the end of the fiscal year.
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Scheidt leads after day one
IT WAS a perfect first day for the second Star Sailors League Finals in Nassau with sun and wind in abundance. The racing had it all, including a sudden downpour, lots of jostling around the marks, collisions, penalties and, most importantly, neck-and-neck finishes with surprise winners.
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Darville tables new NHI Bill in Parliament
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday tabled the new National Health Insurance Bill 2022, which once passed will repeal the NHI legislation of 2016.
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Paula Mae Hudson Major
Funeral Service for Paula Mae Hudson Major age 61 of Tonique Williams Darling Highway who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital January 23, will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday February 3rd. 2018 at All Saint’s Anglican Church Joans Heights. Rev. …
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Urban Edward Bostwick
Funeral Service for the Late Urban Edward “Skipper” Bostwick, 95 years of #9 Young Street and formerly of Fresh Creek, Andros, will be held on Saturday October 4th, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. The …
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Irene Strachan
Funeral service for Matriarch Irene Strachan, age 95 of Strachan’s Estate and formerly of Mastic Point, Andros will be held on Saturday, June 13th 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at. Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Rev. …
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Solomon Miller
Funeral service for the late Mr. Solomon Miller age 95 years Nassau Village and formerly of Pinefield, Acklins will be held on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Charles Vincent Street. Officiating will be Pastor …
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FLORINE COAKLEY
Funeral Service FLORINE COAKLEY, 95 affectionately called “Mama” of Hospital Lane, Poinciana Drive, will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Officiating will be Pastor Stephen Thompson, assisted by …
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Prescola Rudell eech-Lockhart
Funeral Service for, Prescola Rudell Weech-Lockhart, 95, of 36 Nina Crescent, Regency Park , formerly of Bailey Town, Bimini, will be held on Saturday, August 18th , 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Soldier Road off Highbury …
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Marathon Bahamas ready for the off
by RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Just days remain until runners from across the globe submerge on the capital for the second annual running of Marathon Bahamas and organisers are making the final preparations along the race co
