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Gov’t crackdown on 20-25% uninsured motorists is urged

The Government was yesterday urged to crack down on the 20-25 per cent of Bahamian motorists who are uninsured, given the increasing frequency of traffic accidents where victims have no compensation recourse.

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Executives evaluate site of beach soccer facility

FIFA, Beach Soccer Worldwide and Bahamas Football Association executives conducted a site visit this week to evaluate the Bahamas’ progress toward major beach soccer events.

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Anthony Newbold's words prick consciences

AS ANTHONY “Ace” Newbold took his place at the lectern of Holy Trinity parish church on Friday, he looked down on the draped coffin of his friend of 30 years, then donned the mantle of a Marc Antony come to bury his Caesar. This Bahamian Anthony, like that Roman Antony, and his Caesar, was determined not to let the good that Edmund Spencer Moxey, 80, had done for his people be interred with his bones.

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Alex Smith on short list of options for Denver Broncos

WITH the NFL offseason in full swing, one veteran player with Bahamian roots looks to continue his career as a journeyman reserve. Alex Smith has emerged on the short list of options for the Denver Broncos as they look to replace acclaimed rookie tight end Jeff Heuerman.

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George Ivan Davis

Funeral Service for the late George Ivan Davis aged 86 years of Wind Cool Avenue, Koolair Subdivision will be held on Saturday July 6th 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Central Gospel Chapel, Dowswell and Christie Street. Officiating will be Pastor …

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COVID death tally passes 600 milestone

THE Bahamas achieved another grim milestone over the weekend after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths reached 605, with one senior physician warning the country could be grappling with another coronavirus surge.

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Kenneth Alvin Thompson

Funeral Service For Kenneth Alvin “Sir K” Thompson Age 80 Years of 20410 N. W. 40 Court, Miami Gardens, Florida and formerly of Palmetto Village, Marathon Estates and Chapel Street will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10am …

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Nassau/PI resorts in New Year sell-out 

MAJOR Nassau/Paradise Island resorts are predicting traditionally strong occupancies over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.

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Family Island hotels targeting 90% pre-COVID room nights

Family Island hotels can hit 90 percent of pre-COVID room nights sold with a strong over 2022’s final quarter, a senior tourism is predicting, voicing optimism the sector will “get closer” to its targets.

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POTCAKEMAN TRIATHLON 2013

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Andros Chickcharnies in the lead after day 2

Bahamas Games golf tournament at Ocean Club on Paradise Island

THE Andros Chickcharnies are still holding onto the lead after two days of competition in the 6th Bahamas Games golf tournament at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island.

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Atlantis team to the fore in Ride for Hope

Atlantis employees braved the chilly start and mid-morning rain to make up one of the largest corporate teams in the annual Ride for Hope, cycling a range of distances, earlier this month.

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ANNIE ISADORIA MCINTOSH

Funeral Service for the late MATRIARCH ANNIE ISADORIA MCINTOSH age 83 years of Podoleo Street and formerly of Turks & Caicos Island will be held on Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Annex Baptist Church, Wulff Road and …

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CARMETA T RAMSAY

Funeral Service CARMETA T. RAMSAY, 83 of Nicholls Court, Yellow Elder Gardens and formerly of Harbour Island, will be held on Saturday, 10th June, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street. Fr. Glen Nixon will officiate. Interment …

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Alvira Smith

Funeral Service for Alvira Smith age 83 of Dart View Close off McKinney Drive who died on December 22, 2019 will be held on Saturday January 4th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church, Baillou Hill Road …

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Over-65s invited to take COVID vaccine

VACCINATION sites across New Providence will have the capacity to vaccinate over 2,000 people daily once the country has enough supplies, according to the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee Deputy Chair Ed Fields.

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FACE TO FACE: My father, the hero

WHEN I was 14 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the filming of a Hollywood movie right here in Nassau. Gerard Depardieu was the main actor – a French father who took his daughter, played by Katherine Heigl, on vacation to The Bahamas

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Los Angeles (21-12) saw its five-game run at Staples Center end as Phoenix closed to within a half-game of the …

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PETER YOUNG: Tumultuous year and passing of a statesman

SINCE this column is mainly about international affairs, it might be appropriate at the beginning of January to attempt a brief broad brush review of the year and offer some thoughts about the coming months in what has become a crisis-ridden world. But I fear that in today’s state of febrile uncertainty it would be hazardous to try to predict even the immediate future.

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Bahamas 0-3 after 96-63 loss to Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic caught fire from beyond the arch in the second half and, in particular, during a third-quarter run where they took control for good en route to a win in the latest World Cup qualifier.