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Team Bahamas named for CAC Games
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee announced its largest team, comprising of 60 athletes - 21 coaches and three team officials in a contingent of 84 from nine disciplines - for the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.In joi
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Edith Mae Taylor
Funeral Service for the late Edith Mae Taylor age 88 years of Whites Subdivision will be held on Saturday July 14th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Kemp Road Ministries. Kemp Road. Officiating will be Pastor Ivan Butler assisted by other …
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Marie Theresa Johnson
Funeral Service for the late Marie Theresa Johnson age 91 years of Oakes Field will be held on Friday July 13th, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted …
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Michael James Wilkinson
Funeral service for Michael James Wilkinson, age 80 years, of Yamacraw Hill Road, will be held on Friday July 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be the Rev. Fr. Anselm …
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O’DONALD McINTOSH
Funeral service for MR. O’DONALD McINTOSH age 76 years of Fire Road, Abaco will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The New St. Andrews Baptist Church, Fire Road, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop John McIntosh …
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Elder Victoria Elizabeth Pratt
Funeral service for the late Elder Victoria Elizabeth Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Ministries International, off Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be Pastor Basil …
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David Charles Foulkes
Mr. David Charles Foulkes, age 84 years, a resident of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Nassau Bahamas, died in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018. Funeral service will be held at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church 3003 NW 207th Street, Miami …
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Freda Mae Knowles
Funeral Service for Freda Mae Knowles age 84 affectionately called “Sexy Freda” a resident of Pyfrom, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital June 29th will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 14th, 2018 at Cornerstone Zion Church International Kemp …
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Hugh Taylor
Funeral Service for Hugh Taylor age 80 affectionately called “Pusher” a resident of St. Martin Road Golden Gates II and formerly of Rolleville Exuma who died at his residence June 26th, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 14th, 2018 …
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Bahama Brass Band releases historic 12th album
Embraces praise and worship music
Music is said to be the universal language and feature of the human experience. It transcends the barriers of language and creed. It is with this in mind that the famous Bahama Brass Band celebrates an historic accomplishment this year for the brass
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Realtor: Economic citizenship can lower Bahamian tax burden
A prominent realtor has renewed his call for The Bahamas to introduce economic citizenship, arguing it will create a new revenue source and lessen the tax burden on Bahamians.Mario Carey, the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahama
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‘Going legal’ is worth just $5m
THE country stands to reap the greatest benefit from the full legalisation of marijuana production, sale and use with state control, according to CARICOM’s regional report, which estimated net benefits for The Bahamas was about $5.5m.
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Kings' moves indicate uncertainty over buddy's role going forward
THE Sacramento Kings front office continues to make transactions that indicate uncertainty about Buddy Hield’s role with the organisation moving forward.The Kings signed restricted free agent guard Zach LaVine to a four-year $78 million offer sheet,
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Junior golfers 'putt' Bahamas 5th overall
Team Bahamas produced a trio of top five finishers against elite junior golf talent in the region at the 31st edition of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.The team concluded the final round in fifth place in the race for the Hank James
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Palm Cay unveils new $100m offer
Palm Cay is today releasing its latest real estate offering, a $100m condominium and penthouse complex overlooking the community’s marina and ocean access.Named One Marina due to its location, the residential community’s latest real estate offering w
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UPDATED: Remnant of Tropical Storm Beryl sweeps onto Dominica
Beryl, which had been the Atlantic season's first hurricane, disintegrated as a tropical storm shortly before reaching Dominica on Sunday. But the US National Hurricane Center said it still had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph) as it zipped over Dominica moving west-northwestward at 26 mph (43 kph).
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'Beryl' strengthens into first hurricane of season
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Beryl has become the first named hurricane of the season, threatening islands still trying to recover from last year's storms, forecasters said Friday.
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Junior Golf: Bahamas in 5th place after day 2
FOLLOWING day two of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, the Bahamas is currently fifth in the standings and the Under-15 girls continue to lead the team with the top performances in their respective divisions.Ashley Michel is the top pe
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'Toxic' BOB borrower loses $2.1m appeal
A seafood supplier’s bid to obtain $2.1m in damages from Scotiabank (Bahamas) for lost profits was this week rejected as “unmeritorious” by the Court of Appeal.Jerome Forbes and North Andros Food Services, who were among the first 13 “toxic” borrower
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Victoria Elizabeth Pratt
Victoria Elizabeth Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. She is survived by her sons: Michael Anthony, Keith Jefferson, Dwight David, and Dwayne Charles Pratt, daughter: Cynthia Spewak; sisters: …
