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Bahamian engineers told to seek more foreign JVs
Bahamian companies should seek foreign joint venture partnerships to present a more “complete package” to Government when bidding on contracts, a leading Bahamian engineer said yesterday, suggesting this was an area where many were ‘falling down’.
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DELTA VARIANT NOW AT LARGE: Health officials confirm feared version of virus has been detected here
THE highly contagious Delta variant is the predominant strain in The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health confirmed yesterday, after getting back genomic sequencing results from samples sent to a laboratory in Brazil.
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Ministry's 'strong support' for $100k VAT threshold
Increasing the compulsory Value-Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold to a $100,000 annual turnover has “strong support” within the Ministry of Finance, as it would still capture almost 98 per cent of economic activity.
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Almost 1m referrals to Nassau/PI hotels
A senior Bahamian tourism executive yesterday said Nassau/Paradise Island has recovered to 97 percent of pre-COVID business volumes by March 2023 with airlift capacity up by double digits for the year-to-date.
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Adell Leona Moss Butler
Adell Leona Moss Butler, 91 yrs., a resident of Union Village, died at PMH on 26th April, 2016. She is survived by 3 daughters: Dorothy Gaitor, Gertrude Butler & Monique Butler; numerous grand children & a host of other relatives …
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Buddy Hield scores 15 in 99-94 loss to the Hawks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bahamian Buddy Hield scored 15 points last night but the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 99-94 to win their fifth straight, even as shooting guard Kyle Korver spent the entire game on the bench amid reports he could be traded.
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Nadia Tracy Cartwright
Funeral Service for the Late Nadia Tracy Cartwright, 33 years of Marshall Road, will be held on Saturday August 30th, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Voice of Deliverance, Malcolm Allotment. Pastor Edlin Scott assisted by Prophetess Maria Bowe will officiate. Interment …
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Tributes paid for 100th birthday celebration
GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes presented Rachel Elizabeth Jennings with a bouquet of flowers in honour of her 100th birthday during a visit to Government House on April 13.
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Lenora Nairn-Turnquest
Funeral Service for Mrs. Lenora Nairn-Turnquest, age 98 years, a resident of #22 Tower Estates, San Souci, and formerly of United Estates, San Salvador, will be held on Saturday December 7th , 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Cross Anglican Church, …
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Albany donates $1m to Urban Renewal
ALBANY developers yesterday donated $1m to the Urban Renewal Foundation in a move hailed as unprecedented in corporate sponsorship.
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No new confirmed COVID-19 cases for sixth consecutive day
The Ministry of Health is reporting that there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the sixth consecutive day.
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Idena Rolle
Idena Rolle, 91 yrs., a resident of Podoleo Street & formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island died at her residence on Oct. 13th Oct., 2012. She is survived by her 1 daughter: Firstina Rolle-Seymour; 1 sister: Joanna Armbrister & a …
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Junior Golf: Bahamas in 5th place after day 2
FOLLOWING day two of the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, the Bahamas is currently fifth in the standings and the Under-15 girls continue to lead the team with the top performances in their respective divisions.Ashley Michel is the top pe
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Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas - Full Marathon Results
Junkanoo Beach - Nassau, Bahamas January 15, 2012 Overall Male Winner Overall FirstName LastName Country Age 10K 21K 30K GunTime NetTime Pace 1 Bryan Huberty USA 33 36:41 1:16:56 1:51:12 2:42:53 2:42:53 6:13 Overall Female Winner 3 Angela
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Regis first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated in Olympic qualifier
RUDOLPH Regis was the first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated from the AIBA 2016 World Qualification Event for the Olympic Games.
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More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?
The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.
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New coaches selected for national basketball teams
ON the departure of Larry Smith, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has named Larry Eustachy as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team.
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Agnes Mackey
DEATH NOTICE Agnes Mackey 91 yrs., a resident of Bowen Sound, Andros died at her daughter's residence on 20th February, 2013. She is survived by 7 children: Mable Bain, Madel Cooper, Shelia, Wilfred, Henry, Leother & Isreal Mackey & a …
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Jones posts 2nd double double of season
JONQUEL Jones scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and recorded her second double double of the season in a come-from-behind win for the Connecticut Sun.
