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Murder plot suspect granted $20,000 bail
A MAN awaiting trial concerning an alleged murder plot was granted $20,000 bail in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Butler-Turner is worried by turnout
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the low voter turnout for gender equality referendum’s advance poll was a “clear and frightening” indication that the majority of the Bahamian electorate is either “confused or disengaged” because of the many “different stories” associated with the vote.
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Basil Strachan
Last rites for Rev. Basil Strachan age 82 of Conch Sound, Andros, will be held on Sunday June 5th, 2016 at New Mount Pisgah Trinity Baptist Church, Conch Sound, Andros at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Samuel Fowler , …
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Samuel Humes
Funeral service for the Late Mr. Samuel Humes age 82 yrs of #18A Jennie Street, Marathon will be held on Saturday 4th June, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. St. Peters Baptist Evangelistic Church, Andros Avenue off East Street, Nassau. Officiating is …
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Marilyn Donnamae Rolle
Funeral Service for Retired Nursing Officer Marilyn Donnamae Rolle, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, will be held on Sunday, June, 5th, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, …
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Mae Isabella Ward Pratt
Mae Isabella Ward Pratt, 80 yrs., a resident of Lobster Avenue, Golden Gates #1 & formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, died at PMH on 29th May, 2016. She is survived by her children: Adrian, Aldric, Sherwin & Eric Pratt …
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Esthermae Gilbert Fife
Funeral service for Esthermae Gilbert Fife, 91 a resident of Myrtle Avenue & formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, will be held at Greater Chippingham Church of God, Eden & Rosebud Streets, Chippingham, on Saturday 4th June, 2016 at 11:30 …
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Please say the coup ain’t true
I am amazed and perplexed beyond imagination, of what I heard reported over the airwaves this morning.
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Air Traffic Controllers Union signs industrial agreement with government
BAHAMAS Air Traffic Controllers Union (BATCU) President Lashan Gray has expressed "relief" over finally signing an industrial agreement with the government, calling it a "momentous occasion" that it signifies the "beginning" of air traffic controllers moving "closer towards industry-related standards".
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Christie’s double speak leaves us all none the wiser
There’s an old Bahamian saying that goes “He talking out two mouths”.
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Centrobasket: Pro players eager to suit up for Team Bahamas
Pro players Ronnie ‘JR’ Cadot and Kenton Smith, collegian Michael Carey and Grand Bahamian Alonzo ‘CJ’ Hinds are all eager to suit up for the Bahamas next month when the men’s national basketball team heads to the Centrobasket Championship in Panama City, Panama.
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Sylvia Ida Clarke
The late Ms. Sylvia Ida Clarke Age 84yrs, a resident of Okra Hill, will be held on Saturday May 28th 2016, at 2.00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Shirley Street. Officiating will be Father Crosley Walkine assisted by Other …
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LOGAN HERBERT BENEBY
Funeral service for the late MR. LOGAN HERBERT BENEBY age 82 years of Prison and Victoria Streets, Matthew Town, Inagua will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Streets. Officiating …
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Kenneth Alvin Thompson
Funeral Service For Kenneth Alvin “Sir K” Thompson Age 80 Years of 20410 N. W. 40 Court, Miami Gardens, Florida and formerly of Palmetto Village, Marathon Estates and Chapel Street will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10am …
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Licences 'soon' for nation's second cellular provider, says PM
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will award licences to the country’s second cellular mobile services provider soon, Prime Minister Perry Christie said during his budget communication yesterday.
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PM cuts 2016 GDP growth to just 0.5%
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday slashed a full percentage point off the Bahamas’ projected economic growth for 2016, cutting real GDP expansion estimates to just 0.5 per cent.
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Govt raises deficit estimate to $100m
The Government yesterday forecast a more modest pace for fiscal consolidation, projecting a higher $100 million GFS deficit for the upcoming 2016-2017 Budget year compared to its estimates a year ago.
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‘Nothing to celebrate’ on $99m borrowing
The Opposition yesterday argued there was “nothing to celebrate” in the Christie administration’s revelation that it is only borrowing $99 million to fund the 2016-2017 fiscal deficit, its finance spokesman saying it had over-burdened Bahamians with taxes to achieve this.
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Tax break may help 41,000 homeowners
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said more than 41,000 homeowners could benefit from the Government’s decision to waive real property tax arrears for owner-occupied homes valued at less than $250,000.
