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Salamise Dauphin
Salamise Dauphin age 95 of Granger St. and formerly of Port au Paix, Haiti died at her residence on Saturday November 24, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Dauphin; her son, Walker Dauphin; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; …
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Emeritus Pembrooke Smith
Pastor Emeritus Pembrooke Smith, 95 yrs., a resident of Marigold Lane & formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island, died at his residence on 29th August, 2015. He is survived by his 2 sons: Phillip & Stephen Smith; 3 daughters: Pastor …
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Edna Emmaline Wells
Edna Emmaline Wells, age 95 Of Grays, Long Island Died at her Residence on Saturday August 17th 2019 She is survived by her Children: Sayretta Turnquest, Angeline Turnquest, Delarece Adderley, Shirley Turnquest, Marina Taylor, Guildford Wells, Wayne Wells, and Kevin …
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Hotel union aims to close ‘four of five’ this summer
The hotel union’s president yesterday said it is targeting “by summer’s end” to conclude negotiations on at least four of five outstanding industrial agreements in a bid to ease “tremendous pressure” on workers.
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DRILLING ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM IMMINENT
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday said it is “ready to deliver” on a 14 year-old promise after confirming it will drill its first exploratory well in Bahamian waters in April 2020.
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Gov’t is urged to ‘clarify’ VAT data
The Government was yesterday urged to “clarify” its Value-Added Tax (VAT) collection statistics, a leading private sector executive acknowledging the progress but warning it was too early to “heap praises on ourselves”.
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Govt breaching global standard on union vote
The Government was warned three years ago that its supervision of trade union ballots breached international labour standards - an error it is now threatening to exacerbate with further legal changes.
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Bahamas near bottom at 40% 'tax capacity'
The Bahamas is currently operating at just 40 per cent of its tax capacity, the Government’s US consultants have warned, ranking this nation near-bottom of 98 countries.
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Countdown to the Heart Ball
THE countdown is on for the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation’s 52nd Annual Heart Ball.
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Doris Elizabeth Poitier
Funeral service for Mother Doris Elizabeth Poitier, 97, of West & Brougham Streets, who died on 10th August, 2012, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Timothy Stewart. Interment …
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Romad Dean commits to Fordham
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Romad Dean returned home to officially end his recruitment and announce his collegiate decision.
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Bahamas in Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships
TEAM Bahamas opened the 26th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships on a favourable note with several round one performances leaving the coaching staff optimistic for the remainder of the event.
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Dr. Arnold Bissegger
Dr. Arnold Bissegger, 95 yrs., a resident of Casino Drive, Paradise Island & formerly of Switzerland & The United States of America, died at his residence on November 2, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife: Marilyn; children: Peter …
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ROSALETTA ZELMA ALBURY
MATRIARCH ROSALETTA ZELMA ALBURY, 95 of Lower Bogue Eleuthera, died at her resident on November 8th, 2017. She is survived by her Children: Wilfred, Sherman(Valerie), Jeremiah, Rudolph(Iris) Albury, Cherene(Rodney Sr.) Greene, Cherese Smith. 10 Adopted Children, 21 Grand Children, 7 …
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It's a first as Giants stun Jaspers 88-82
THE Manhattan College Jaspers were hoping to return home to Riverdale, New York, with a perfect run through the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 5th annual BTC Summer of Thunder Classic in the Bahamas.
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Opponents fear ‘door’s left open’ on oil licences
Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced fears that a Cabinet minister’s statement on outstanding fees “leaves the door open” for licence renewals if these sums are paid.
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Undefeated Cybots beat Crimestoppers
WITH the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) season winding down, the undefeated Bain and Grants Town Cybots dropped the Police Crimestoppers 88-81 this past weekend.
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Kendal Isaacs Gym ‘not available for us to use’
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was faced with the dilemma of securing the necessary funding to send its men’s national team off to the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers from November 27 to December 1.
