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Neville C Morris
Neville C. Morris, 80 a resident of Minnie Street, died at his residence on Saturday, July 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Beulahmae Morris; 5 sons: Charles, Neville Jr., Lavardo, Dion & Leon Morris; 8 daughters: Marina, Helen, …
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Basil Lascelles Sands
Funeral Service for the late Basil Lascelles Sands, CMG, FCCA, Sovereign Grand Commander, The United Supreme Council, Ancient and accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliated, N.J. Diocesan Treasure Emeritus age 88 years of Closter Drive, Paradise Island will …
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Olive Marie Seymour
Funeral Service for the late Olive Marie Seymour age 84 years of Matthew Town, Inagua and formerly of South Caicos, Turks Island will be held on Saturday 28th July, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive. …
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Pearline Joyce Toppin
Funeral Service for the late Pearline Joyce Toppin age 83 years of Dannottage Estates and formerly of Port Maria, Jamaica will be held on Saturday July 28th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be …
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Training stepped up to minimise police shootings
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday confirmed police were working to establish intermediate use of force standards that would regulate police response when facing perceived threats.Use of force standards dictate how much force can be us
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CAC Games: Bahamas 9th in the standings with six medals
SWIMMERS and sailors continued the competition for Team Bahamas yesterday at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.In the pool, Izaak Bastian finished seventh in the A Final of the 200m Breaststroke in 2:18.12 second
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Strachan: ‘Arthur was one of our best junior welterweight fighters’
SINCE in mourning over the death of his wife, Bahamas Professional Boxers Association president Patrick ‘the Centreville Assassin’ Strachan said it has been a difficult time trying to grieve over the loss of his long-time friend and collegiate Arthur Clarke.
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Safe haven for cancer patients hailed as a ‘godsend’
“A godsend” is what Francis Friends calls the assistance of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, whom she credits with making her husband’s treatment and recovery process as comfortable as possible.
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Patron taxes a 'major concern' for web shops
THE twin five percent Stamp Tax levies on web shop patrons are a “significant concern” for operators, the Gaming House Operators Association’s chief executive said yesterday.Gershan Major told Tribune Business that while it was difficult to determine
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Tech issues stall new betting tax
Bahamian gamblers will enjoy a two-month reprieve from the budget’s twin five percent levies because they are “not as easy and straightforward” to implement as the government thought.
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Isnord gets his first high major offer from Virginia Tech Hokies
PREP basketball star Wilkenson “Kenny” Isnord received his first high major offer from an elite Division I programme.Isnord’s summer recruitment continues to accelerate following his performance at the Summer Hoops Festival in Orlando, Florida, last
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Recall of antihypertensive drug Valsartan
PUBLIC health patients who filled prescriptions for antihypertensive drug Valsartan have been asked to return their medication for a replacement following an international recall.
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Basil Sands dies, aged 88
BASIL Sands Sr, the father of Health Minister Dr Duane Sands and Baha Mar Senior Vice President Robert “Sandy” Sands, died yesterday at the age of 88.The elder Sands, a celebrated accountant in his own right, was also the father of noted and respecte
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Minor leaguer Chisholm promoted to Single A-Advanced
IT has been a week of highlights for Bahamian minor league baseball players featuring promotions and career days at the plate for several players.Jazz Chisholm was promoted to Single A-Advanced and Anferee Seymour made a successful return from the di
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Govt mulling over adding property tax on light bills
The government is forecasting a three percent inflation increase this year as a result of the VAT rate hike, and examining whether to collect real property tax by adding it to light bills.KP Turnquest, the deputy prime minister, in an address to the
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MAVIS MELDORA WELLS
MAVIS MELDORA WELLS, 83 Of Gray’s, Long Island. Died at her Residence on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. She is survived by her Husband: Robert Wells Jr.; Children: Nancy ‘Mizpah’ Wells, Madeline Smalley, Cheryl and Janet Wells; Nine grandchildren, nine great …
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Kent George Capron
Funeral Service for Kent George Capron, 51 of Pinewood Garden will be held on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 at The Luthern Church, J. F. Kennedy Drive, Nassau Bahamas at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor. Samuel Boodle. Interment will follow in …
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96-year-old displaced after blaze at her home
ONE of the oldest residents in Eight Mile Rock has been displaced from her home following an early morning fire yesterday.A blaze broke out at the Pinedale home of Doris Smith, 96, sometime after 2am. According to a relative, the fire destroyed her b
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BPL staggering $70m exit plan
WITH 314 Bahamas Power and Light employees opting to receive voluntary separation packages which will result in more than $70m paid out over a period of time, Works Minister Desmond Bannister said employee departures have been staggered to ensure that the efficiency of Bahamas Power and Light is not negatively affected.
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Road repair fines increased to $10k
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday tabled an amendment to the Roads Act, which seeks to raise the fine for infractions from $75 to $10,000.
