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State-recognised funeral for Maynard

A STATE-recognised funeral for Andrew “Dud” Maynard will be held on Friday at 11am at St Agnes Anglican Church.

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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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UB Mingoes find positives in loss to Northern Arizona University

Justin Smith hit seven three-pointers to lead the UB Mingoes with 27 points in the loss to The Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 92-82 in Summer of Thunder action on Sunday at The Kendal Issacs gym.The Mingoes got within single digits of the di

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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.

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190 years in jail for man who killed mother of former Bahamas ambassador Avant

A PAROLEE who murdered 81-year-old philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of a legendary music executive, was sentenced Tuesday to 190 years in a California prison.

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Jones sets season high 17, Hunter has career high 11

BIG nights from Kai Jones and Sammy Hunter en route to résumé building wins for their programmes highlighted Bahamian student athletes in NCAA Division I basketball on Tuesday night.

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Joseph Ferguson

Joseph “Shot Gun” Ferguson, age 81 of Seymour Street, Yellow Elder died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 2nd 2018. He is survived by his 3 Daughters: Yvette Robinson, Jasmine Ferguson & Denise Wilmore; 4 Sons: Earl, Marlon, …

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VERNAL BROWN

VERNAL BROWN age 81 years of Garden Hills and formerly of Cat Island died at his residence on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018. He is survived by his Wife: Shirley Brown; Sons: Anthony, Tyrone, Gregory, Jeffery, Sean, Tavares, Jason, Glen, Roger …

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Doreen Fair-Ellen Deveaux-Symonette

Doreen Fair-Ellen Deveaux-Symonette age 81 years of McCollough Corner East died at Princess Margaret Hospital on December 26, 2017 She is survived by Her Sons: C. Kevin, Anthony Symonette and Prince Eric Demera; Daughters: Babara Edgecombe, Mae Saunders, Dianne Bridgewater& …

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Gretel Hynes

Gretel Hynes age 81 affectionately called “Grammy ” of Malcolm Road and formerly of Lowe Sound Andros, died at her residence Monday February 2nd, 2015. Precious memories are held by: Four daughters: Eleanor Hynes Pratt of Freeport Grand Bahama, Vanria …

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James Wallace

James Wallace age 81 years of White’s Sub-division, Kemp Road died at his residence on Monday, September 28th, 2015. He is survived by his SONS: James Wallace & Emmanuel Mortimer; DAUGHTERS: Henrietta Ferguson, Mae Woodside, Laverne & Maltina Wallace, Doris …

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Clarence Franklyn Armbrister

Reverend Clarence Franklyn Armbrister, age 81 of Jennie Street, off Balfour Avenue, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, Nassau, on Monday 8th February, 2016. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley Ferguson-Armbrister; his children, …

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Martha Knowles-Rolle

Matriarch Martha Knowles-Rolle age 81 years, of Lowe Sound Andros, died at her daughter’s residence in Mastic Point, on Thursday 8th November, 2017. She is survived by: 2 Sons, Algernon and Fredrick; 2 Daughters, Nurse Practitioner Ellavise Rolle & Pastor …

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EVELYN GERTRUDE TAYLOR-MINNIS

MATRIACH EVELYN GERTRUDE TAYLOR-MINNIS age 81 years of Fresh Creek, Andros and formerly of Merton Avenue, off Farrington Road died at her daughter’s residence in Danottage Estates on Sunday, November 20th, 2016. She is survived by her Son: Glen Miller; …

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Gladys Merceed Kelly Saunders

Lay Preacher Gladys Merceed Kelly Saunders age 81 of The Bluff Eleuthera, died at her residence May 29th, 2017. Precious memories are held by: Her children: Oscar Saunders Eugene Saunders, Joseph Anthony Saunders Cyril Joseph Saunders and Shirley Merceed Saunders-Bodden …

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THELMA MARTIN

Mrs.THELMA MARTIN, 81 yrs, formerly of St. Elizabeth’s, Jamaica – Resident of the Geriatrics Hospital, Fox Hill, Nassau. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5th, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at the Rock of Ages Funeral Chapel, Wulff Road …

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Adela Weeks

DEATH NOTICE: Adela Weeks, 81, of Garden Hill #2 died at Doctor’s Hospital on Friday March 30th, 2012. She is predeceased by her parents: Pelagia (Jordan) and Eufemio Concengco; sister: Marina Concengco; brother: Adolfo Concengco; She is survived by her …

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Joan D’Arc Clarke

Joan D’Arc Clarke age 81 years of Devonshire Street, Cable Beach passed peacefully at her residence on Wednesday February 19, 2020. She is survived by her Children: George Clarke, Kristina Miller, Ian Clarke and Bryan Clarke; Grandchildren: Dennian Clarke, Cameron …

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39 new cases of COVID-19, one confirmed death on Monday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 39 new cases of COVID-19 and one confirmed death on Monday.