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Activists 'misled' by minister on oil drill
Environmental activists yesterday alleged the delayed legal challenge to oil exploration in Bahamian waters resulted after they were lulled into a false sense of security by a Cabinet minister.
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Abaco Port workforce to be 70-80% Bahamian
CHINA Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) executives estimate it has spent $1.6 million to-date on the North Abaco port facility’s construction, with Bahamians expected to make up 70-80 per cent of its workforce during peak activity.
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Bahamas hits 80% airline ‘sweet spot’
The Bahamas has hit the airline “sweet spot” with more than 80 percent of incoming seats to the destination filled during June 2021, it was revealed yesterday.
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CIBC’s New Year halt to in-branch payments
CIBC FirstCaribbean last night justified its decision to halt physical in-branch transactions from January 3 - a move that will impact thousands of Bahamians - by asserting that 85 percent of clients are already using digital banking channels.
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Rockets v Shockers tonight
THE Pyramid Food Rockets and the Real Deal Shockers are scheduled to square off tonight to determine who will go on to play in the Vince Ferguson divisional final in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Cheek to Cheek
WHAT happens when you pair a musical legend like Tony Bennett with the flamboyant talent of Lady Gaga? A concert that is pure magic.
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No agreement over worker ratios at $200m The Pointe
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes revealed yesterday the government and The Pointe’s executives have conflicting numbers when it comes to the worker ratio at the $200m West Bay Street development.The minister told The Tribune a discrepancy was discovered
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Mixed fortunes for Bahamian pro basketball players in Europe and South America
This week produced varying results for Bahamian pro basketball players as their postseason runs continued in their respective leagues throughout Europe and South America.
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Debt gobbles up 27% of Budget
MORE than 27 per cent of the Government’s total recurrent spending in the 2017-2018 Budget is going towards repaying principal or interest on the Bahamas’ $7 billion-plus debt mountain.
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Bahamian players shine in NCAA D1 Basketball
STEPHEN F Austin’s Nathan Bain was featured ESPN Sportscenter’s Top 10 while Sammy Hunter and Valerie Nesbitt had their best games thus far with their respective Ole Miss programmes to highlight the weekend of play for Bahamians at the NCAA Division
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Joshua Russell
Joshua Russell age 85 years of Mastic Point, Andros died at his residence on Saturday, July 7th, 2018. He is survived by his children: Anthony, Alphonso, Lorenzo and Alfredo Russell, Willie Fred Gaines, Denise Russell-Munnings; sisters: Melcine Dorsett, Diana Beneby …
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Prince Albert Atherley
Prince Albert Atherley, 85 yrs., a resident of Rupert Dean Lane, died at PMH on 5th October, 2014. He is survived by his 2 sons: Jeffery & Dwight Atherley; 5 daughters: Beverley Brown, Julie Davis, tonia Atherley, Gina Moncur & …
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Hon. Frank Leopold Edgecombe
Hon. Frank Leopold Edgecombe, 85 a resident of Frank Edgecombe Street died at his residence on 12th November, 2013. Left to cherish her memories are his wife: Clementina Edgecombe; daughter: Norma Edgecombe Dean; 7 sons: Julian, Godfrey, Clement, Douglas, Alvin, …
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Julia Armbrister
Julia Armbrister, age 85 of Jubilee Gardens and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 21st, 2019. She is survived by her 5 Daughters: Proxana Feaste, Bernadell Thompson, Carolyn Saunders, Monique Mitchell …
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Fritz Gerald Webb
Mr. Fritz Gerald Webb, age 85 years, a resident of Arthurs Town, Cat Island, died at the Geriatric Hospital, Nassau, on Thursday February 20th, 2020. He is survived by his Children: Elaine, Michelle, Lisa and Fritz Jr.; sister: Betty Stubbs; …
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Elva Gwendolyn Tynes
Elva Gwendolyn Tynes, age 85 years a resident of Soldier Road, North and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday 17th July 2019. She is survived by her son: Michael Tynes; eight grandchildren; three …
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Anfernee Seymour No.26 on Miami Marlins’ 2015 Prospect Watch list
RANKED as one of the top prospects in the Miami Marlins organisation, this summer could present a major opportunity for Anfernee Seymour to progress within the franchise.
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151 new cases of COVID-19, death toll rises to 80
The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 151 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. One death which was under investigation has now been confirmed as COVID-19 related.
