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Economic recovery not strong enough to dent unemployment
The Bahamas’ economic recovery to-date has not been strong enough “ to achieve substantial gains in employment and a broadening of private sector demand”, the Central Bank noting that commercial bank loan arrears had almost hit the 20 per cent mark.
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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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‘At least 90 percent reduction in conflicts’ since psychologist arrived at BDCS
CONFLICTS among mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services have declined by 90 per cent since a psychologist arrived three weeks ago, Acting Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.
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Sir Sean Connery dies age 90
James Bond star and longtime Bahamas resident Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.
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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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$9.4m increase 'no evidence' of moral hazard on mortgages
A leading banker believes there is “no evidence” to show the almost-$10 million May increase in mortgages between 31-90 days in arrears was produced by moral hazard relating to the political parties’ relief plans, adding that data indicates the bad credit situation is “bottoming out”.
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‘90 taxi plates are inactive’
THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.
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Kendal Isaacs Gym ‘not available for us to use’
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was faced with the dilemma of securing the necessary funding to send its men’s national team off to the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers from November 27 to December 1.
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Dorian 'totally destroys' 80% of fishing industry
Fishermen yesterday said Hurricane Dorian had “totally destroyed” 80 percent of the industry in Abaco and Grand Bahama amid uncertainty over how the government will aid recovery.“Eighty percent of the fisheries sector in Grand Bahama and Abaco is tot
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No. 3 Notre Dame beat UCLA 92-84 in OT
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Madison Cable saves her best games for UCLA.
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Govt wants 90% of taxes electronically by fiscal year-end
The Government is hoping to collect 90 per cent of due tax payments electronically before the 2016-2017 fiscal year-end, a top official yesterday promising it was being “very aggressive” on spending controls.
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Govt targets $90m cruise passenger spending boost
The Government is targeting a near-28 per cent increase in cruise passenger spending yields to generate an extra $90 million in annual tourism revenue, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday.
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Close finishes and blowouts in BGDBA
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued play over the weekend with close finishes and blowouts at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
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Giants and Millionaires in NPBA win column
THE TMT Giants and the Mekaddish Millionaires pulled off the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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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, …
