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Basil Sands dies, aged 88

BASIL Sands Sr, the father of Health Minister Dr Duane Sands and Baha Mar Senior Vice President Robert “Sandy” Sands, died yesterday at the age of 88.The elder Sands, a celebrated accountant in his own right, was also the father of noted and respecte

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Opponents fear ‘door’s left open’ on oil licences

Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced fears that a Cabinet minister’s statement on outstanding fees “leaves the door open” for licence renewals if these sums are paid.

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Bahamian legend Bonefish Folley dies at age 91

LEGENDARY fisherman and cultural icon Bonefish Folley has died at the age of 91.

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Munnings makes impact in French ProB League

TRAVIS Munnings has had an immediate impact in his promotion to the French ProB League with his Boulazac Basket Dordogne basketball club.

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Hilda Deloris Carey

Hilda Deloris "Lossie" Carey, 88 yrs., a resident of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, died at PMH on 21st April, 2014. She is survived by her 6 daughters: Mary Knowles, Faye, Linda & Renee Carey, Yvonne Ingraham & Paulette Rahming; 3 sons: …

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Herbert H Johnson

Herbert H. Johnson, age 88 of Blue Bell Ave., Garden Hills #1 died at his Residence on Thursday, April 25th, 2019. He is survived by his Wife: Bloneva Johnson; 3 Sons: Herbert Jr. (Carla), Raymond (Audrey) & Michael (Italia) Johnson; …

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Matriarch Maude Helena Pickstock-Fowler

Matriarch Maude Helena Pickstock-Fowler age 88 of Fox Hill Subdivision and formerly of North Mastic Point, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 26th November, 2019. She is survived by 7 Sons: Tyrone, Wayde, Hugh, Lucius, Ashton Jr., …

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Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder

Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder age 84 a resident of Deep Creek Eleuthera, died at his residence Monday October 7th, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced later.

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Passenger death sees jet divert

AN American Airlines plane from Puerto Rico landed at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Monday night to disembark an elderly man who died. According to government officials, the diversion took place after the 84-year-old man experienced a medical event and became unresponsive. He was given medical assistance but died.

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It’s no joke defending Bahamian sporting pride

EVEN though we don’t celebrate Black History Month like our neighbours to the north in the good old USA, we’ve had many Bahamians contribute in their own way to writing black history throughout the States, especially in sports.

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Florida State league finals cancelled due to Dorian

CHAVEZ Young and the Dunedin Blue Jays were one of the top contenders for a Class-A Advanced title. However, Hurricane Dorian preempted those plans. Florida State League President Ken Carson announced yesterday that the Florida State League final we

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Strong Bahamian presence again in the Battle 4 Atlantis

THE 2015 Battle 4 Atlantis will include another stacked field, with not only two Bahamians, but some of the top incoming freshman classes in all of NCAA Division I basketball.

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Angela Rolle

Angela Rolle, age 88 of # 37A Eneas Street and formerly of Andros, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by 2 Daughters: Donna McPhee and Marionette Rolle; 1 Son: Jerome Moss; 1 …

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Eric Sands

Eric Sands, 88 yr.s, a resident of Pleasant Bay, South Andros, died at PMH on Friday, May 10, 2018. He is survived by his 4 sons: Patrick & Stanley Sands, Maxwell & Adrian Smith; 9 daughters: Angela Ferguson, Patsy Francis, …

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Allan Dames

Death Notice For Allan Dames, 88 of The Ferry Exuma died on February 7 2018 in Winton Estate. He is survived by his wife: Retnilla Rolle-Dames; Seven (7) Son: Kenneth, Gregory, Allan Jr., Leroy, Noel, Kendal & Richard; Three (3) …

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Grace Mary Cartwright

Mrs. Grace Mary Cartwright age 88 years of Perth Street formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday November 28th 2017. She is survived by her 3 sons: Warren Randolph Cartwright, Denton James Cartwright …

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THELMA LOUISE ELLIS

THELMA LOUISE ELLIS, 88 of Bullen Terrace, Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Millers, Long Island, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. She is survived by her 4 Daughters: Beryl Braynen, Beverley Farrington, Thelma “Pixie” Williamson …

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Edward Jervous Clare

Edward Jervous Clare age 88 years of #18 Odle Corner and formerly of Major’s Cay, Crooked Island died at his residence on Sunday, January 21st, 2018. He is survived by his sons: Glenroy, Oswald, Dennis, Randy; daughters: Marina, Cyprianna, Maryann, …

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Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin

Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin, 88 a resident of Caribbean Gardens & formerly of Forrest, Exuma, died at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Pledge, Timothy Jr., Verchinal & Mario Martin; daughters: Ferrone Martin-Knowles, …

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Bahamas in Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships

TEAM Bahamas opened the 26th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships on a favourable note with several round one performances leaving the coaching staff optimistic for the remainder of the event.