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Bahamas’ first cochlear implant surgery performed at Doctors Hospital
Three years ago, Wesley Paul suddenly went deaf. He had just no residual hearing in his left ear and minimal hearing in his right, and he was no longer able to communicate, continue to work in the financial sector or participate in one of his favourite hobbies – singing.
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Broncos revel in never-never land in Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
IN A year filled with previous "nevers" accomplished by the Western Michigan Broncos, the college added another on Christmas Eve with the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl title, the first bowl win in school history.
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Christmas Day will be hot for Bahamians say forecasters
FORECASTERS at the Department of Meterology have dashed any hope of a cool Bahamian Christmas, with the holiday weekend shaping up to be “an average hot day”.
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The stage is set for the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
THE teams are ready, the logistics are in place and the stage is set for the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl.
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Wheatley Rayon Miller
Funeral Service for the Late Wheatley Rayon Miller, aged 82 years of Carmichael Road and formerly of Kemp’s Bay, Andros, who died on Monday, December 14th, 2015, will be held on Sunday, December 27th, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Hillview Seventh-Day …
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LORINA SMITH-COX
Funeral Service For MATRIACH LORINA SMITH-COX 80 yrs., of Market Street South, & formerly of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, will be held at Church of God of Prophecy, East Street on Tuesday 29th December, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be …
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Players to watch in the Bahamas Bowl
WE were a laughing stock last year. When the cameras panned to the empty seats at the first Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, our reputation as football fans was called into question by the international media. This year is our chance at redemption.
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'Madness': 90% of loan requests are consumer
The Bahamas' consumer loan "madness" is making sustainable economic development impossible, as more than nine out of every 10 credit applications fall into this category.
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Just 12% of mortgages finance 'new buildings'
New Central Bank of the Bahamas date has provided a further insight into the sluggish home construction market, with just 12 per cent of mortgage applications involving 'new builds'.
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Hield cans career high 33, ‘Tum Tum’ and Spartans top Huskies
It was an historic feat in Bahamian basketball with the latest release of the NCAA rankings when Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr and the Michigan State Spartans were ranked No.1 while Buddy Hield and the Oklahoma Sooners were ranked No.3.
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SANCHESKA v RENALDO: NFL week 15 picks
Buccaneers at Rams RENALDO: Oh God, Thursday nights mean NFL Colour Rush. Which means we’re subjected to the NFL’s latest money grab scheme, these God awful uniforms. Avert your eyes away from the bright colours and away from Nick Foles. BUCS over Rams
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Increase announced in Junkanoo seed funding
JUNKANOO groups in New Providence are to receive large increases in seed funding, with the A groups to get $30,000 and B groups $15,000.
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Lawyer: We must act now on climate change
WITH The Bahamas recognised as one of the most vulnerable countries to rising seas that could swallow up to 80 per cent of the land mass of the islands by the end of the century, a leading environmental consultant and attorney is calling for “immediate radical action” to stem the tide of climate change.
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Public servants left confused ahead of NHI introduction
BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder suggested yesterday that the silence by government officials over National Health Insurance has led to “confusion” for persons employed in the public service.
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Florida court blocks $7.59m Bahamas ruling
A contractor’s bid to enforce a $7.59 million Bahamas Supreme Court judgment against a major global hotel chain has been blocked by a Florida appeals court, which ruled the latter was not involved in a $1 billion Bahamian joint venture.
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Marion Pauline Curry
Funeral Service for the late Marion Pauline Curry age 91 years of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco will be held on Saturday December 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. Officiating will be Reverend …
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Rowena Stubbs-Laverity
Funeral service for Rowena Stubbs-Laverity, 84 yrs., a resident of Iguana Way, Bel Air Estates, & formerly of Dumfries, Cat Island, will be held at Good Shepherd Church of God, Ida Street off Robinson Road, on Saturday 19th December, 2015 …
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Ricardo Francis Roberts
Last rites for Captain Ricardo Francis Roberts, age 80 years, of McKinney Drive will be held on Saturday 19th December, 2015 at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte, assisted by Deacon Dennis …
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Effie Sybil Hanna
Funeral Service for Effie Sybil Hanna, age 91 years, of Nurse Naomi Senior Citizen’s Home, formerly of Delectable Bay, Acklins, will be held on Saturday December 19, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at Faith Temple Ministries International, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating …
