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Consumers warned on plastic bag levy
Consumers have been reminded that Bahamian businesses will be required to charge them a minimum 25 cents per bag for using single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020.The levy is mandatory under Section 8 of the Environmental Protection (Control of
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Insurer 'praying' Abaco 90% paid in six months
A top Bahamian insurer was yesterday “praying” that 90 percent of Abaco’s Dorian-related claims will be paid out within the next six months given the scale of the island’s devastation. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, told Tr
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Lucayan chairman backs govt GB airport control
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman yesterday backed calls for the government to take over ownership of Grand Bahama International Airport from Hutchison Whampoa and the Port Authority.Emphasising that it was his personal opinion, and not government policy,
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Lerlean Ruthmae Cox
Lerlean Ruthmae Cox, Aka “Flour Cake Lady/Dookie Lady” age 85 of Snug Corner, Acklins and formerly of Mason’s Bay, Acklins died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019. She is survived by her 9 Daughters: Peralee Knight, Florence …
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Donald Emerson Knowles MBE
Funeral Service for the late Donald Emerson Knowles MBE, aged 87 years, of St. Paul’s Street, Chippingham, will be held on Sunday October 6th 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Hill View Seventh Day Adventist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Danhugh …
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George Nathaniel Collymore
Funeral Service for the late George Nathaniel Collymore, aged 90 years, of Yorkshire Street and formerly of Bluff, Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday October 5th 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will …
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Duroland Morris Monestime
Duroland Morris Monestime Age: 85 years A resident of #13 Faith Avenue Off Carmichael Road, Nassau N.P., The Bahamas, died at Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau on Wednesday 25th September, 2019. He is survived by his Daughter: Rosie Monestime; Brothers: …
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Constance Marie Carroll
Funeral Service for Constance Marie Carroll age 85 years of Highbury Park, will be held on Saturday October 05, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, East Shirley and Church Streets. Officiating will be Rev’d Canon Crosley Walkine, assisted …
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Elma Evangeline Davis
Funeral Service for Elma Evangeline Davis age 87 years, of Baillou Hill Estates, will be held on Monday October 07, 2019 at10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral., West Street North. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Glenn Nixon. Assisted by …
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Dulcie Patrice Ferguson
Dulcie Patrice Ferguson age 80 years of Tasmania Dr., Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 16th, 2019. Dulcie is survived by her husband: Hoshea Ferguson aka Joe; children: Charmaine Brown (Bankasingh) & Satt (Danny) …
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Gloria Green
Funeral service for Gloria Green, 84 yrs., a resident of Ruth Close off Sea Breeze Lane, will be held at The New Redeem Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Refuge Court, on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating …
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Bahamians 'not given proper gear' to deal with Equinor spill
A human rights activist claims that Bahamians working to clean up the oil spill at the Equinor facility in Grand Bahama are not being provided with the proper hazmat gear as the foreign crew, leaving them exposed to dangerous toxic chemicals.Joseph D
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Freeport store releases 22 due to 90% fall-off
A major Freeport hardware and supply store has been forced to let more than one-third of its employees go after Hurricane Dorian wiped out 90 percent of its revenue and inventory.
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PLP debate on Hurricane Dorian operations denied
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie denied the opposition’s request yesterday for debate about the planning, management and execution of operations surrounding Hurricane Dorian.
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Jones inks her name in WNBA record books
IT was an historic night for Jonquel Jones as she inked her name into the WNBA record books as one of the league’s top performers in finals history.
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60% non-insurance 'huge factor' for Abaco's rebuild
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday warned that the 60 percent non-insurance rate will be a “huge factor” limiting the pace and extent of the island’s recovery.Ken Hutton told Tribune Business that the relatively low level of insuranc
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Attorney: Use Carnival deal to fund airport
A top Freeport attorney today urges the government to ensure that the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners use their Carnival port proceeds to finance airport restoration.
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One dead, one hurt in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and another one injured and in hospital.
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‘Buddy’ takes centre stage as Kings open training camp
THE 2018-19 season was a breakout year for Buddy Hield with career highs across the board and he looks to continue that trend in the upcoming campaign.
