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Works ministry can't save developer held in contempt
The Philip Davis-led Ministry of Works’ failure to follow the law means that a Rum Cay developer has no protection against claims he is in contempt of court, a judge has ruled.Justice Rhonda Bain, in an August 16, 2018, ruling found that David Cummin
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80 Bahamians buy into crypto start-up
BAHAMIANS are “eager” to explore cryptocurrency opportunities, a local businessman says, suggesting this was highlighted by 80 locals purchasing tokens from a cryptocurrency start-up’s Australian offering last week.Wayne Johnson, who with Parrish Sim
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EDITORIAL: Through the years of conflict Kofi Annan fought for peace
DESPITE the issuance of an official statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the death last week of the distinguished former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Laureate Kofi Annan, there has been little media coverage here at home of his passing.
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First win for Bahamas in Puerto Rico
A late three pointer from Brea Forbes was the go ahead score for team Bahamas and led them to their first win over the 2018 FIBA Centrobasket Women’s Basketball Championships.
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Jones and Sun beaten in Playoffs
The rematch produced the same result for the second consecutive year as the Connecticut Sun were eliminated at home by the Phoenix Mercury in the second round of the WNBA playoffs.
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Lillian Eloise Culmer-Miller
Funeral Service for Mrs. Lillian Eloise Culmer-Miller, age 62 years, of #14 St. Lucia Road, Golden Gates II, and formerly of Tarpon Bay, Eleuthera, will be held on Friday August 24th, 2018, 11:00 am, at Church of God Convention Center, …
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Minister Susan Magdalene Smith
Funeral Service for Minister Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive and formerly of Mt. Thompson Exuma, will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, 10:00 a.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church , Zion …
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Rodnell Glamour Smith
Funeral services for the late Rodnell Glamour affectionally called “Lal” Smith age 78 yrs of Driggs Hill, Andros, Bahamas will be held on Saturday August 25th, 2018 at St. Luke’s Baptist Church, Driggs Hill Andros at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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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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Patriarch Eric Sands Sr
Funeral service for Patriarch Eric Sands Sr., 88 a resident of Pleasant Bay, South Andros, will be held at New Providence Seventh Day Adventist Church, Soldier Road, on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Terry …
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FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON
Funeral Service for the late FLORENCE DELEVEAUX-ANDERSON age 91 years of #23 Soursop Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Major’s Cay, Crooked Island will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, …
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Matriarch Ethlyn Rolle
Last Rite for Matriarch Ethlyn Rolle age 99 yrs of Staurt Manor, Exuma will be held on Saturday 25th August, 2018 10:00 a.m. at Kemp Road Ministries Int’l. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ivan Ford butler, Rev. Robin Thompson, Rev. …
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Religious happenings
• A Quantum Leap of FaithTime: August 24-26Venue: City Of Israel International Covenant Church, Lightbourne AvenueCovenant Keepers Kingdom Fellowship International Apostolic and the City of Israel International Covenant Church host their annual conve
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Body found after blaze hits building
POLICE in Grand Bahama found human remains in a wooden structure that was destroyed by fire yesterday morning.Shortly after 1am, police from the Fire Department were called to a building fire in Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock on I-95 corner where they met
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Jones and sun open playoffs tonight
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun will open the WNBA Playoffs and their prospective title run tonight.
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1,000 scholarships available at BTVI
THE government, through the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, is offering 1,000 scholarships to students enrolled in full-time programmes inclusive of preparatory, certificate, diploma and associate degrees.Named The Bahamas Be Your Own Bos
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Bahamas beaten by Mexico in Puerto Rico
THE women’s national basketball team suffered its second straight loss at the Centro Basket, this time falling 74-52 to Mexico at the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Auditorium in Puerto Rico.Coming off their 95-50 loss to Puerto Rico in their opening game o
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Govt's Grand Lucayan deal to close Sept 11
The Government’s $65m Grand Lucayan purchase is due to close on September 11, with the Hotel Corporation’s chair pledging: “This is not going to be a haemorrhage of taxpayer funds.”Michael Scott, confirming the acquisition price remains the same as t
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Split sparked by row over power generation
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) Board split was sparked by disputes over generation technology for the new, low-cost power plant and executive appointments, Tribune Business can reveal.
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Cleaning up Over-The-Hill
THE third phase of the Over-the-Hill programme’s clean up campaign took place over the weekend, with 80 people and 20 heavy duty companies working to remove litter in the Nassau Street and Collins Avenue areas.The effort saw cooperation between the D
