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TOUGH CALL: When parliamentary privilege was on the other foot
According to Fred ‘This is War’ Mitchell, he will not be bound by any court of law when it comes to what he considers to be his unqualified right to say and do whatever he pleases in Parliament.
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Gov’t ‘got nothing’ for foregone $2bn taxes
The Government’s deal with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) “makes no sense” because it has gained just “nebulous promises” in return for foregoing potentially $2 billion in taxes.
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Education woes leave ‘blind leading blind’
The Bahamian education system’s woes have created sub-standard management throughout the Government and private sector, resulting in “the blind leading the blind”.
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INSIGHT: Fishermen renew pleas to protect our marine resources from poachers
I congratulate our fine men and women of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) for the capture of yet another Dominican poaching vessel.
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JONES AND SUN LOSE TO MYSTICS, 84-76 IN OVERTIME
JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were outscored 17-9 in overtime en route to their second consecutive loss.
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Adell Leona Moss Butler
Funeral service for Adell Leona Moss Butler, 91 a resident of Union Village, will be held at The Annex Baptist Church, Wulff Road & Pinedale, on Saturday 21st May, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Mitchell Jones, assisted …
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Esthermae Gilbert Fife
Esthermae Gilbert Fife, 91 yrs., a resident of Myrtle Avenue & formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, died on Sunday 15th May, 2016. She is survived by her daughter: Princess Gilbert of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Madlyn Darling, Rosemary Cartwright of …
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Sybil Sarah Green
Last rites for Sybil Sarah Green age 80 of Burnt Rock Mangrove Cay, Andros, will be held on Saturday May 21st, 2016 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, at 11:00am. Officiating will be Fr. William Quiamjot, Assisted …
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Uriah Lorenzo Cartwright
Funeral Service for Uriah Lorenzo “Renza” Cartwright, age 84 years, of Johnson Terrace, will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, Madeira Street, Palmdale. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Junior Calixte assisted …
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Jacques Pierre
Funeral Service for Jacques Pierre age 84 of Butler’s Way off Carmichael Road and formerly of La Tortue, Haiti will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Carmichael and Lazaretto Roads. Officiating will …
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Samuel James Humes Jr
Samuel James Humes Jr., 82 yrs of #18A Jennie Street, Marathon, died on Saturday 14th May, 2016 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Vilma Humes; Son: Samuel 111; Daughters: Dr. Netisha Humes Rahming, Samicka & …
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$3m could be better spent
I laughed my heart out reading the detail of the recent combined Defence Force - US Military exercise and the location and the scenario.
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Jury shown images of aftermath of murder
A SUPREME Court jury yesterday was shown nearly five 100 images illustrating the aftermath of the murder of a web shop employee in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.
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QC’s ‘conflict’ warning on Port tax treatment
A Freeport-based QC yesterday warned that the Government’s agreement with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) threatens to “create a conflict” between the latter and its licensees over discriminatory tax treatment.
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Hyperloop One shows off super-speed propulsion technology
A LOW-profile block of aluminum zipping across a short stretch of what looked like railroad tracks before crashing into a tuft of sand seconds later in the desert north of Las Vegas last week marked the first public glimpse of the Hyperloop One propulsion system that its creators hope will rocket people and cargo through tubes at the speed of sound in five years.
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Bahamas a good place for summer satellite camps?
THE issue of satellite camps has recently been a point of contention for the NCAA and football programmes, now the Bahamas may join the conversation and play a factor this summer.
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Educators urged to ‘loosen grip’ on vocational training
A former Chamber of Commerce chairman has urged educators “to give up their grip” on vocational training, and let industry drive course content and standards.
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Bahamian jeans for Bahamian women
BAHAMIAN author Kendia Larramore has embarked on another creative venture and is now designing a new line of jeans for curvy women.
