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GB Power: Over 90% of non-flooded are restored
Grand Bahama Power Company says it has restored power to more than 90 percent of customers with dry homes in non-flooded areas following Hurricane Dorian’s passage. Giving an update on restoration efforts, the island’s monopoly utility provider said
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Ocean Club at ‘full pace’ for its re-opening
The One & Only Ocean Club invested “almost $30 million” in today’s re-opening, with the high-end resort set to hit “full pace” immediately via 85-90 per cent occupancies.
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Diane Carlson Wilson
Death Notice for Diane Carlson Wilson, age 70 years, of No. 10 Hudson Street, formerly of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday July 4th, 2014. Left to cherish her memories are her Canadian relatives including …
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Bahamian NFL icon Ed Smith welcomes Mike Strachan into American football fraternity
IT was 48 years ago that Ed Smith broke the barrier to become the first Bahamian drafted into the National Football League.
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Herbert Ira Swaby
Herbert Ira Swaby age 84 years a resident of #464 Grenada Ave, Freeport and formerly of Nassau died at his residence on Tuesday 7th, February, 2017. He is survived by his children: Debbie Armstrong (Gurney), Diane Wildgoose, Denise Tynes, Paty …
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Sands urges caution over lifting COVID restrictions
WITH the emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 strains, Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands says the government must not become overly eager when easing additional restrictions and instead take a more cautious approach.
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Dr Sands: Free condoms for students 'the way to go'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said he believes a revamped approach to HIV prevention and treatment inclusive of sex education and free contraceptives for students is “the way to go”.
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Chamber offer ‘much easier’ than Inland Revenue’s ‘3 at once’
The Inland Revenue offer to simplify the Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) process by issuing ‘three at once’ would be “much easier” if just one was made valid for a 90-day period, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive said yesterday.
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Ed Smith thrilled to be honorary ambassador
BIRTHDAY boy Ed Smith said he’s thrilled to have been selected as the honorary ambassador for the 2018 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl.
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PRO basketball players tip off regular seasons in Europe
PRO basketball leagues across Europe have tipped off their regular seasons and several Bahamian players were active in their respective teams’ debut. Both Domnick Bridgewater and Kentwan Smith got off to winning starts in France’s Nationale Masculine 2 (NM2) League. Bridgewater led Sapela Basket 13 to an early 2-0 record and recorded another double double.He finished with 19 points and 10 assists in a 90-74 win over Le Cannet Cote d’Azur Basket.
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$28m collected in the first month of VAT
THE government has collected nearly $28m in value added tax since the January 1 implementation date, according to Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis.
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Carl F Charlow
Carl F. Charlow, Age 83, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at 11:00am. Officiating: The Most Rev. Drexel W. Gomez, CMG, BA, DD. assisted by other Ministers of the Gospel. …
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Baha Mar eyes 90% Easter occupancies
BAHA MAR yesterday said bookings across its three properties continue to “exceed our expectations”, as it heads into the Easter holiday weekend with occupancies in the “90 percent range”.
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Addie Millis Carey
Addie Millis Carey affectionately Known as "Edd" age 94 years of Pyfrom Addition and formerly of Governor's Habour Eleuthera, Mackey Street and Orkra Hill died on March 28 2016 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her children: …
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Firstena L Hepburn
Mrs. Firstena L. Hepburn Age 94 A Resident of Black Village died at PMH, February 29th 2020 She is suirvived by her Children: Eric Hepburn Jr., William Hepburn Sr., Margaret Hepburn McKay, Leonie Hepburn Buchanan, Brenda Hepburn, Frances Hepburn, Michelle …
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WEDNESDAY UPDATE: One newly confirmed case of COVID-19
The Ministry of Heath reported on Wednesday that there is one newly confirmed case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas.
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SPORTS NOTES
JACOBI Bain, the only Bahamian playing in the 2015 Eddie Herr International Championships in Florida, suffered a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Xaiofei Wang of China in the boys 12 semi-final.
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RICHARD NELSON TURNER
Funeral Service for MR. RICHARD NELSON TURNER age 57 years of #51 Collie Avenue, Kennedy Subdivision who died on Sunday, June 5th, 2016 will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 10:00am at St. Matthew’s Anglican Episcopal Church, Shirley …
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Barbara Mae Woodside
Funeral Service for the late Barbara Mae Woodside age 57 years of Sarah Street, Robinson Road will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2013 at 10:00am at Trinity “City of Praise”, Tonique Williams Darling Highway.Officiating will be Apostle Ed & …
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Marvain Clementina Johnson
Funeral Service for Marvain Clementina (Nicky) Johnson, age 52years a resident of Saunders Road, off Farrington Road, will be held Saturday 8th December 2012, 11:00 a.m. Trinity Assembly “City of Praise,” Tonique Darling Highway. Officiating will be Apostle Ed Watson, …
