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China State now jeopardising the Bahamas’ future
A STATEMENT made by the Chinese Embassy in Nassau in January 2011, brushed off America’s growing concerns — revealed in cables released by WikiLeaks – that developments such as Baha Mar would “leave The Bahamas indebted to Chinese interests for years to come”.
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Corporate redress regime upheld with $33m verdict
The Supreme Court has prevented the Bahamas being perceived as “a parochial, quirky jurisdiction” for international business through its recent ruling on a $33 million insolvency dispute, a former attorney general said yesterday.
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Excise Tax snafu stymies start-up's 60 hires plan
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up said yesterday it would pursue legal action as a “last resort” if it is unable to obtain an Excise Tax exemption on domestic sales, adding that its business model had been thrown “totally out of whack”.
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Police hunt for wanted men
GRAND Bahama police are searching for two men who are wanted for questioning in connection with armed robbery, housebreaking and stealing incidents on the island.
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Police bail extended for man accused of stealing $40,000
AN Eleuthera man accused of stealing more than $40,000 from his employer between 2009 and 2012, had his police bail extended in the magistrates court yesterday until he is formally arraigned in Eleuthera next week.
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Dr. Gilbert Fitzroy Davis
Funeral Service for Dr. Gilbert Fitzroy Davis, 94 of Sans Souci, New Providence will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anselm's Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Father Anselm Russell will officiate, assisted …
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Aline McLaughlin
Aline McLaughlin, who has died at age 94, was a staunch supporter of Christ Church Cathedral and beloved member of the Nassau community. The daughter of Effie McLaughlin (nee Barbes) of Matthew Town, Inagua and Chalmers Percival McLaughlin of Cayman …
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Jean Caroline Thomas, M.B.E. née Malone
Funeral Service for Jean Caroline Thomas, M.B.E. née Malone, 94 who died on Thursday, 10th August, 2017, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas, on Saturday, 19th August, 2017 at 10:00am. The Very Reverend …
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Sports notes
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today. THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today.
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‘Bubba’ posts double doubles
Van ‘Bubba’ Hutchinson Jr, still reeling off his historic 56-point game performance, had a pair of double-double stings to lead the Niagara College Knights to a pair of victories over the weekend.
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Joan Eleanor Hanna
Joan Eleanor Hanna aged 90 years of 98 Devonshire and formerly of Brandon, Manitoba, CA, died at her residence on Friday March 30th, 2018 She is survived by her two daughters: Margo Blackwell and Donna Cartwright; one son: Jeffrey Birch; …
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Henrietta Rolle
Henrietta Rolle age 98 of Abraham Street off Kemp Road and formerly of Wemyss Bight Eleuthera, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital Monday November 17th, 2014. Precious memories are held by: Five daughters: Lovely and Estella Rolle, Shirley and Christine …
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Ardenia Newry
Ardenia Newry, 98 a resident of #52 East Ave, Millars Height, died at PMH on 2nd May, 2014. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Ethlyn Armstrong, Yvonne Sands & Florence Pedican; 5 sons: Eugene, Randollian, Clarence, Dereck & Alphonso …
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IVA LOUISE SANDS
IVA LOUISE SANDS age 98 years of Ethel Street, Robinson Road and formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera died at Geriatric Hospital on Saturday, March 19th, 2016. She is survived by her SON: Percy Sands; DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Shirley Sands; GRAND DAUGHTERS: Theresa, …
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Eliza Williams
Eliza Williams, age 98 of United Estates, San Salvador died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 24th 2016. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Mathred Williams, Glendina Johnson, Barbara Lightfoot, Coramae Lightfoot Cadet; 1 son: Vernon Williams; …
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Lillis Bullard-Pennerman
Death Notice For Mrs. Lillis “MaMa” Bullard-Pennerman, 98 a resident of Fowler Street South and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, July 31st, 2017. She is survived by her four daughters: Pearline Symonette, …
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JULIA NEILLY-NESBITT
Death Notice MATRIARCH JULIA NEILLY-NESBITT, 98 of Catnip Close, off Soldier Road formerly of Congo Town, South Andros, died at her sons residence on Sunday, September 10th, 2017. She is survived by her two sons: Cedric Nesbitt of Nassau, Bahamas …
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Discover Moringa
By Dr Betty Adderley
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ACTIVTRADES: The faster the better - some things never change
In the distant year of 490BC a Greek messenger raced from Marathon, the site where a Greek army had just fought and beaten the invading Persians, to Athens, more than 25 miles away, to deliver the good news. Many centuries later, in 1896, this feat w
