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Buddy vs Tavario in Sweet 16
FOR the second consecutive year, the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 features an unlikely matchup of two Bahamian players facing each other on the biggest stage in college basketball.
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Barbara Delores Bain
Funeral service for the late Mother Barbara Delores Bain age 80 years of Matthew Town, Inagua will be held on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets. Officiating will be Rev. T.G. …
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Milton Moxey
Funeral Service for the late Milton Moxey affectionately called “Wilton” age 84 years of Seven Hills and formerly of Little Harbour, Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of God …
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Boxers suffer big blow in effort to qualify for Olympics
The Bahamas’ seven-member team suffered a big blow at the 2016 American Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and they now have to wait for the AIBA World Olympic Qualifier in Baku, Azerbaijan, June 7-19 for a chance to secure their berths at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Emerald Lucita Clarke
Funeral services for the Late Emerald Lucita Clarke 82 yrs of Hospital Lane North formerly of Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday March 26th @ 11:00 a.m at The Church of God of Prophecy Meadow Street. Officiating will …
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ALVIN LEROY RITCHIE
Funeral Service for MR. ALVIN LEROY RITCHIE, age 91 years of Scrub Hill, Long Island will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Father Alvardo Adderley. Interment …
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Landmark season for Bahamian collegiate basketball players in Canada
IT was a landmark season for Bahamian basketball players at the collegiate level in Canada, highlighted by an MVP performance and championship title by one local star with an inspiring story of perseverance.
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Real Deal Shockers rout Cybots, 96-76
THE defending champions PJ Stingers and the league’s top team during the regular season, the Commonwealth Bank Giants, highlighted the opening weekend of the New Providence Basketball Association men’s playoffs at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Buddy Hield and Sooners into 'Sweet 16'
ONE of the most popular sporting events in America, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship tipped off with several Bahamian players figuring prominently in the first two rounds.
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Tributes paid to 'consummate hotelier' Felix Seymour
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Grand Bahama veteran hotelier Felix A Seymour for his commitment to excellence in the field of tourism.
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Chipman concern at allegations
FREE National Movement MP Hubert Chipman expressed concern yesterday about allegations that some members of the party have been intimately involved with Save the Bays in its alleged efforts to “destabilise the government” using money received from foreigners.
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GIANTS HOLD OFF CARIBS TO CAP OFF A NEAR PERFECT SEASON
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants capped off a near perfect season by holding off The College of the Bahamas Caribs 83-81 at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday as the New Providence Basketball Association completed its regular season.
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Dr. John Cornelius Alexander Godet Sr
Funeral Service for the Late Dr. John Cornelius Alexander Godet Sr., aged 80 years of Claridge Avenue, Fox Hill and formerly of Grand Turk Island, who died on Thursday, 10th March, 2016, will be held on Friday, 18th March, 2016, …
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Juanita Elizabeth McKinney (nee Higgs)
Funeral Service for the Late Juanita Elizabeth McKinney (nee Higgs), aged 91 years of Hillside Park, who died on Monday, 7th March, 2016, will be held on Saturday, 19th March, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Bernard …
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EMERALD LUCITA CLARKE
EMERALD LUCITA CLARKE 82 YRS OF HOSPITAL LANE NORTH FORMERLY OF ABRAHAMS BAY MAYAGUANA DIED ON SATURDAY MARCH 12TH, 2016 AT THE PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL. SURVIVORS ARE: (2) DAUGHTERS : BEVERLY & STEPHANIE (5) GRAND CHILDREN & (15) GREAT GRAND …
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BARBARA BAIN
BARBARA BAIN age 80 years of Matthew Town, Inagua died at the Doctor’s Hospital on Sunday, March 13th, 2016. She is survived by her HUSBAND: Rev. Godfrey L. Bain; SONS: Cedric, Tyrone, Dawson and Dexter Bain; DAUGHTERS: Blythe Bailey, Janice …
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Milton Moxey
Milton Moxey affectionately called “Pio” age 84 years of Blue Hill Road South and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016. He is survived by his sister: Katrina King; step daughter: …
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80% Parliament backing needed for spending rise
Fiscal Responsibility legislation must “make it extremely difficult” for the Government to exceed Budget spending forecasts, an outspoken businessman yesterday demanding that any increase require at least 80 per cent Parliamentary approval.
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Alarm over drop in water level at sanctuary
THERE is growing concern over the unexplained huge drop in water level of a pond which is considered to be an important wetland and wildlife sanctuary in the Lucaya area of Grand Bahama.
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TOUGH CALL: The eternal subordination of women
Doing business with a middle-class, 40-ish shop clerk last week I was questioned about the referendum.
