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A massive U-turn in China
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Having maintained a strict zero- COVID policy for almost three years, the Chinese government had become a prisoner of it. The strategy was designed to address the low vaccination rates of the elderly population (80 million people aged 80+ years are not vaccinated and 44% of the population did not receive the third dose, this percentage rising to 60% among people aged 80+ years). And, although studies in Hong Kong comparing CoronaVac with BioNTech’s vaccine have not been conclusive, the Chinese government did not seem to have much confidence in the degree of immunity provided by their own vaccines.
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Alvena Gertrude Beneby
Alvena Gertrude Beneby, 88 a resident of Bartlette Lane, Johnson Road & formerly of Anderson Hill, Acklins, died at PMH on February 15, 2018. She is survived by her husband: Kenneth Beneby of Lovely Bay, Acklins; 1 daughter: Francetta Beneby-Dada …
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Barbara Eleanor Sweeting
Funeral Service for the late Barbara Eleanor Sweeting age 88 years of Maple Drive, Perpall Tract will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Fr. I. …
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DRUCILLA BROWN
MRS. DRUCILLA “AUNT DRU” BROWN Age: 88 yrs of Charles Vincent Street, formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayguana Died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, 5th October, 2014 She is survived by: 3 daughters – Rowena Charlton, Geleata Brown, and …
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Epsielena Clarke
DEATH NOTICE Epsielena Clarke, 88, of Baldwin Avenue died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 6, 2012. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Bishop Kenneth Clarke of Tallahassee, Fl., Pamela Ferguson of Miami, Fl., and Deacon …
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Iris Melba Hanna
Iris Melba Hanna, age 88 of Regency Park, Discover Close and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at her Residence on Thursday, November 5th, 2019. She is survived by her 2 Daughters: Shelley Hanna & Bonnie Thompson; 2 Sons: Theodore …
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MONDAY UPDATE: One newly confirmed case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that there is one newly confirmed case of COIVD-19 in The Bahamas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 93.
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Jones and Sun in WNBA Finals
Jonquel scores 15, grabs 10 rebounds as Sun rally in 4th to beat Sky 72-63
Powered by a furious quarter rally, Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun won a series finale on the road and are headed to the WNBA Finals.
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Popeyes to add 80 jobs with new site
Popeyes Bahamas is investing more than $2 million to launch its second restaurant on Carmichael Road before year-end 2016, a move that is expected to create 80 jobs.
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Jones, Sun force game five to decide WNBA champions
The WNBA Finals will come down to the greatest thing in sports - a single elimination game to decide the title.
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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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Jones has 19 points, 14 rebounds, Sun top the Wings 80-59
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonquel Jones had a double double - 19 points and 15 rebounds - to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 80-59 on Sunday.
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Tennis ace Philip Major makes strong start to year
His run at his latest stop on the pro circuit may have come to an end but 19-year-old Bahamian tennis ace Philip Major has made a strong start to the year.
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Near $200m energy saving from natural gas switch
The Bahamas would realise between $172-$186 million per annum in “net savings benefits” if it switched to natural gas as its main energy generation source, with this nation’s electricity system costs the highest in the Caribbean.
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BISX listee's principal seeks SEC suit dismissal
A BISX-listed company’s principal, and its broker/dealer affiliate, are demanding that a federal regulator’s lawsuit against them be dismissed because the US courts have “no jurisdiction”.
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'Risk' broker may not return investor funds
There is a “legitimate risk” that a BISX-listed broker/dealer may not return funds caught up in a $340 million Ponzi scheme to their rightful owners, court documents obtained by Tribune Business have alleged.
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Golfers tee off at Caribbean Amateur Junior Championships
TEAM Bahamas opened the 27th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships yesterday as the host country celebrates 60 years in the sport.
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Alva Loretta Hudson
Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80. Died March 11, 2019 Alva Loretta Hudson Age 80 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday March 11, 2019. She is survived by (9) children: Franklyn Woodside, Rev. Ella Charlton, Betty Miller, Pastor. Karen …
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Instructor training held
MORE than 80 people participated in a certified craft instructor training course yesterday.
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Rose hits the court running
LJ Rose had a debut to remember and made an immediate impact on his new club.
