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Children’s homes receive donation at Battle 4 Atlantis
THREE local children’s homes and a school that caters to children with special needs were the recipients of a generous donation from Atlantis, Paradise Island, during the ninth annual Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis championship game on November 29.
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Chinese Titanic
The Bahamas is captivated by the drama of Baha Mar, The Pointe and other possible Chinese investments in the country.
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Atlantis is targeting ‘Legend-ary’ Xmas
Atlantis is eyeing 100 per cent occupancy levels over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, one resort executive yesterday saying the scheduled concert by award-winning singer/songwriter John Legend was “drawing good demand”.
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Cruise ship to visit Bimini after damage to Freeport
RESORTS World Bimini (RWB) and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) announced yesterday that the line’s 1,800-passenger vessel, MS Grand Celebration, begins sailing to Bimini this week.
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Vernetta Ferguson Miller
Funeral Service for Vernetta “Sabby” Ferguson Miller, age 75 years of South Beach will be held on Saturday, July 13 2019 at 10:00a.m.at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Officiating will be Rev. Cyril C. Sands assisted by Pastor …
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Concern over residences of Ambassadors
THE Bahamian Ambassador’s residence in London is in need of “substantial repairs,” as are the residences in New York and Washington, DC, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.
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Hotelier concern on ‘very much off’ January bookings
SEVERAL major hotel properties on Nassau/Paradise Island yesterday reporting 100 per cent occupancy heading into the New Year, one general manager telling Tribune Business, however, that the January booking pace was “very much off”.
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Red Ribbon Ball's 20th anniversary
THE Annual Red Ribbon Ball will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with organisers promising prizes ranging from a $10,000 shopping spree to five round-trip tickets to destinations around the world.
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Sports in brief
THE Silver Cay A Class Regatta, which was was postponed last week, is now scheduled to take place in Montagu Bay this weekend.
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Nassau hotels eye strong Easter peak
Major Nassau/Paradise Island hotels are reporting high occupancies for the Easter holiday period, one executive confirming to Tribune Business yesterday that it was seeing strong performance from its leisure business for the Spring Break/Easter period.
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Motivation for Bahamians to lose weight
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as excessive or abnormal fat accumulation that leads to increased health risks. Overweight is defined as a body mass index BMI greater than 25 and obesity is defined as a BMI greater than 30.
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Jonquel Jones and Sun climb to 3rd place in Eastern Conference
JONQUEL Jones continues to produce at an All-Star level and her Connecticut Sun have followed suit as one of the hottest teams in the WNBA.
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Total visitor arrivals up 30% though stopovers still trail
The Ministry of Tourism's top official yesterday said total visitor arrivals to The Bahamas are 30 percent ahead of their pre-COVID record through to end-July although stopover visitors are still trailing slightly.
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Buddy returns, helps Kings get win over Lakers
AFTER suffering a sprained ankle last week that looked worse than it turned out to be, Buddy Hield returned to the court for the Sacramento Kings and his team also returned to the win column.
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Hazel Louise Moore
Funeral Service for Mrs. Hazel Louise Moore, age 99 years, of #16 Beginning Drive, Freeport Bahamas, and formerly of Nassau, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, East Shirley Street. …
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Bishop Eliakin Ferguson Sr
Bishop Eliakin Ferguson Sr., age 86 of Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Major Cay, Crooked Island died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. He is survived by his Wife: Dorcas Ferguson; 5 Sons: Chief Revenue Officer …
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MABLE NIXON
MABLE NIXON age 86 years of Berry Avenue, Yamacraw Beach Estates and formerly of Mars Bay, Andros died at her residence on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015. She is survived by her Sons: Sheaddy, Fredrick & Anthony Nixon; Daughters: Ethel Munroe …
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Lettice Clarke
Matriach Lettice Clarke age 86 years of Jimmy Hill Exuma died on Sunday November 12 2017 at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Florida. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Albert Clarke Jr., Teddy Clarke, Sharon Moods, Pastor Eric Danny Clarke, …
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Rejoiner Ann Rolle
Matriarch Rejoiner Ann Rolle (also known as Ms. Francis) 86 a resident of Blue Hill Heights & Pride Estates & formerly of Fir road, Abaco, died at PMH on Friday 13th January, 2017. She was predeceased by 2 sons: Lennie …
