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Teachers left in limbo with no schools
DESPITE the fact that a significant number of new teachers are still awaiting confirmation, three days into the new school year the ongoing teacher shortage continues to be an issue affecting classrooms nationwide, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
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Tourist shoppers: VAT refund to fall to 85%
Visiting duty-free shoppers will be refunded 85 per cent of their Value-Added Tax (VAT) payments from July 1 this year, when the Government’s private sector contractor takes over management of the process.
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Expo to shine light on diabetes in children
CHILDREN will be the focus of the upcoming ACE Diabetes Health & Wellness expo, which will aim to educate both kids and adults on prevention and management of diabetes.
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Major crime on the way down, says AC Seymour
MAJOR crime categories continue to trend downward, according to Acting Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour.
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UPDATED: Young Freeport barber found shot dead in car
GRAND Bahama Police are actively investigating the murder of a young barber known as 'Ace’ who was gunned down in Freeport late on Thursday night.
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CECILE SILVER
CECILE SILVER age 98 years of Wright’s Lane died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017. She is survived by her: Daughter: Maude Silver; Grandchildren: Regina Daley, Nadege Donaldson, Matt Vincent Jr., Patrick and Frances Baptiste and …
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Grace Dorsette
Grace Dorsette, 98 a resident of Port Howe, Cat Island, Bahamas died at Cruckshank Ward, Sandilands on Monday, August 5, 2019. She is survived by 1 sister: Merletha Rolle of Orlando, Florida; numerous nieces & nephews, grand nieces & nephew …
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Jonquel stars in George Washington win
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones played a pivotal role as sophomore forward Kelli Prange scored a game-high 21 points to lead five Colonials in double figures as George Washington women’s basketball team cruised to a 95-47 exhibition win over Christopher Newport on Sunday afternoon at the Charles E Smith Centre.
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Furious flurry by James gives Heat victory over Nets
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- LeBron James scored Miami's final 17 points in a furious one-man rally, finishing with 37 as the Heat pulled out a 101-98 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. In a game the Heat never led until the final 51 seconds, James
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RoyalStar eyes Matthew payout ‘over’ $90m total
A Bahamian insurer yesterday said it will be paying out “in excess of $90 million” in Hurricane Matthew-related claims on behalf of itself and network partners, with 65 per cent already settled.
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National basketball champions soak up spotlight at Emera
FREEPORT — What was supposed to be a classic rematch turned out to be a rout, thanks to the superb pitching from Freedom Farm ace’s Jeorge Araujo as they shutout the Junior Baseball League of Nassau.
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BEC: 95% of Family Islands 'have power restored'
BEC said it had substantively completed repairs in New Providence and had restored supply to more than 95 per cent of customers in the Family Islands.
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Two game leads in NPBA best of five championship series
THE Giants basketball teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum against the Rockets as the New Providence Basketball Association began its best-of-five championship series over the weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
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Uriah McPhee primary school expected to open today with staggered learning
DOMINIQUE McCartney-Russell, acting director of Education, said the Uriah McPhee Primary School is expected to open today with staggered learning that will see some students return today and others next week.
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Young tennis ace falls in second round of ITF 4 Juniors
THE season has been a struggle thus far on the international scene for young tennis ace Justin Roberts as he still searches for a deep run at a tournament title on the European circuit.
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Five newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
THE number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by five to 89 yesterday, health officials said.
