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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Ophelia Smith
Ophelia ‘Cassie’ Smith aged 94 of Alexander Exuma will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Cedar of Lebanon Baptist Church, Buttonwood Ave, Pinewood Gardens. Officiating will be Rev. Franklin Mckenzie and Rev. Charles Rolle. Interment in Woodlawn Gardens, …
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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Gladys Janet Gray
Gladys Janet Gray, age 90 of Good Samaritan Home and formerly of Miller’s, Long Island, died on Sunday, February 25th, 2018. She is survived by her Brother: Melvin Miller Sr.; 10 Nieces: Dorothy & Daisy Knowles, Lucille Flowers, Rosamond Wells, …
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Sidney Ely Albury
Mr. Sidney Ely Albury, age 90, died at Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, The Bahamas on Thursday, 1st March, 2018 following a long illness. He was born in Harbour Island in 1927 and from the age of fourteen (14) years, lived …
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Myrtis Rebecca Bain-Lewis
Myrtis Rebecca Bain-Lewis age 90 years old of Wingate Drive Golden Gates and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros died at her daughter’s residence on Friday, November 23rd, 2012. Loving Memories will linger in the hearts of her children: Willamae Curry, …
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Ayton and Suns one win from NBA Finals
BAHAMIAN DeAndre Ayton and his Phoenix Suns are now in the driver’s seat of the National Basketball Association’s Western Conference Finals.
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Waltiea Rolle posting major numbers
WALTIEA Rolle is back on the pro circuit in Bulgaria and posting major numbers for her Haskovo 2012 club.
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Swift's 19-medal haul at US Masters Nationals
SWIFT swimming club had its best performance thus far at the 2013 US Masters Swimming Spring Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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THE ART OF GRAPHIX: Presenting the right resolution
“What resolution should I make my pictures for a PowerPoint slide show?” If you have asked this question and gotten answers such as: “Just scan your images at 96 dpi”, I’ll have to ask you to press your brain’s Restart button because, for PowerPoint purposes, it is incorrect.
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‘Wholesome Mommy’ seminar promotes healthy living
MOMS will be inspired to embrace a life of health and wellness during a free, 90-minute seminar set to take place on August 8 at Solomon’s Fresh Market in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. The event is a part of the store’s Eye On Health series designed to educate customers.
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Evacuees moving to 90-day hotel
FIFTY rooms at the Poinciana Inn will temporarily shelter Hurricane Dorian victims in an agreement between the government and the hotel, the Ministry of Social Services announced yesterday.
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Chamber chief ‘astounded’ by 4,000 VAT payers
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive yesterday said he was “astounded” by government figures showing less than 4,000 companies would be liable to pay Value Added Tax (VAT), adding that this emphasised the urgency of passing legislation designed to strengthen the small business sector.
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70 percent against tax rise in survey
MOST Bahamians oppose the Minnis administration’s “People’s Budget”, with more than 70 percent against the impending value added tax increase, a new scientific poll from marketing and research firm Public Domain reveals.
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‘We won’t reverse Sir Roland honour’
THE Progressive Liberal Party would not reverse Sir Roland Symonette’s National Hero honour if elected to govern the country, because doing so would establish an undesirable precedent, PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
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PM denies union’s Cable pre-election pledge fears
A trade union leader yesterday voiced doubts that the Prime Minister will live up “a pre-election commitment” to bring BISX-listed Cable Bahamas to the negotiating table.
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Bell says govt already trying to send back 900 Haitians
IMMIGRATION and Labour Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that the government is hoping to repatriate over 900 Haitian migrants who recently entered the country illegally by the end of this week.
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Governor: S&P move no devaluation threat
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday reassured Bahamians that their dollar is at no risk of devaluation because of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to downgrade this nation to ‘junk’ status.
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Bahamas ‘can’t get away without VAT’
The Bahamas “couldn’t get away without” implementing Value-Added Tax (VAT), a prominent governance reform campaigner argued yesterday, because the national debt and annual deficits were simply “too high”.
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Tourism chief: ‘Step up our game’ over vaccination roll-out
A senior Ministry of Tourism executive yesterday urged the Bahamas to “step up its game” on the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out over fears its Caribbean rivals are outpacing it.
