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COVID travel measures ‘won’t ease in any way’
A Cabinet minister last night said the government is “not minded in any way to relax the health travel protocols” despite conceding that have likely helped to “depress demand” and tourism’s revival.
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Former Member of Parliament Earl Vincente Thompson Sr
Funeral Service for the Late Former Member of Parliament Earl Vincente Thompson Sr. aged 84 years of #74 Infant View Road will be held on Friday October 5th 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. …
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Farming investors: ‘You can taste the difference’
The Bahamian principals behind a $60m hydroponic farm project yesterday voiced hope it will inspire “our fellow Bahamians” to invest in the sector, adding: “We’re full speed ahead.”
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‘At least 90 percent reduction in conflicts’ since psychologist arrived at BDCS
CONFLICTS among mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services have declined by 90 per cent since a psychologist arrived three weeks ago, Acting Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.
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Buddy Hield scores 17 in 102-87 loss to Raptors
BUDDY Hield’s productivity off the bench continues for the Sacramento Kings and is approaching milestone numbers for his efficient shooting.
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Sir Sean Connery dies age 90
James Bond star and longtime Bahamas resident Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.
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Four more COVID deaths
FOUR more COVID-19 deaths have been added to the nation’s tally, bringing the figure to 467.
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Coaches Hall of Fame: Greene to be inducted
There’s a saying that it’s better late than never. For Bahamian Rolando “Lonnie” Greene, it couldn’t be any better as he looks forward to his induction into the Drake Relays Coaches Hall of Fame.
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Fusion cash ‘nearly depleted’
FUSION Superflex’s cash reserves are “nearly depleted” after being closed since March with the entertainment centre’s CEO telling The Tribune the facility needs to reopen soon before the business suffers “permanent” damage.
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Men's national softball team fails to qualify for CAC Games
THE men’s national softball team fell into a scoring slump and failed to qualify for the Central American and Caribbean Games.
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Eric Charles Thompson
Funeral service for the late Eric Charles Thompson age 86 years of Bartlett’s Addition, Johnson Road, and formerly of Oasis Street, Five Pound Lot, who died on 14th February, 2015, will be held on Saturday, 28th February, 2015, at 11:00 …
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Eloise Lucene Cargill-Wilmott
Mrs. Eloise Lucene “Deli” Cargill-Wilmott age 86 years of #145 Bamboo Blvd., South Beach Estate, and formerly of Calabash Bay, Andros, died at her residence on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 Precious memories will linger in the hearts of her relatives …
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Neville Robert Nixon
Funeral Service for Neville Robert Nixon age 86 of Ferdinand Drive Regency Park and formerly of Little Farmers Cay, Exuma will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church, Palmetto Village. Officiating will be …
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Sidney Roston Valentine Burrows
Funeral Service for Sidney Roston Valentine Burrows, age 86 years of Shirlea Road, will be held on Friday November 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Gospel Chapel, Dowdeswell Street. Officiating will be Pastor Allan Lee assisted by Brother Brentford …
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‘90 taxi plates are inactive’
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.
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BTC owner proposing 25,000 homes spend
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a “huge” investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government’s stake in the carrier. Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief e
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Rattlers repeat as the Providence champions
CI Gibson Rattlers repeated as champions of the Providence Basketball Club’s 14th annual Christmas Classic.
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Nassau and Freeport top port ‘scrubbers’
Nassau Cruise Port’s top executive yesterday said “more work is definitely needed” after the Bahamian capital and Freeport were ranked in the world’s top five ports for “washwater pollution” discharges.
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Bahamas targets January 1 launch for overflight fees
The Bahamas is aiming to levy fees on aircraft flying through Bahamian airspace by January 1, 2021, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, adding: “We think we’re close to a solution.”Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, said the gov
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A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years
A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years THE PANACEA to all this country's social problems is Urban Renewal, PLP-style. The constant cry of the PLP is that the FNM came along, stole the PLP's idea, destroyed it and, in so doing, opened a P
