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Out of tragedy, words of peace
As the world continues to mourn the 11 people killed in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania local Rabbi Sholom Bluming is trying to help Bahamians come to terms with the tragedy.
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Cash asks if the plan was always to wrestle control from Izmirlian
FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash yesterday questioned if it was Prime Minister Perry Christie’s plan all along to “wrestle control” of Baha Mar away from its developer Sarkis Izmirlian.
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Carnival bands estimate 1,000 reveller ‘no show’
Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival participants yesterday said there was “no denying” that the postponement debacle had impacted this year’s event, estimating that “no less than 1,000” revellers did not attend as a result.
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Stampers, UB Mingoes advance to semi-final of NPBA playoffs
THE Triple K Stampers and University of the Bahamas Mingoes advanced to the semi-final of the New Providence Basketball Association playoffs.
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Eagles finish showcase undefeated
THE Georgia Southern Eagles left the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase with their undefeated record intact.
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'No 100% escape' from VAT's grip
There is “no 100 per cent escape” from the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT), a senior official has warned, while acknowledging the private sector must realise the Government is “serious” about collecting all due revenues.
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Lyford Cay condo has to slash units by 30%
Planning authorities have given the go-ahead for a controversial Lyford Cay condo project provided its height is reduced by one-third - and the number of units slashed by 30 percent - to address “overdevelopment” concerns.
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Central Bank ease ‘won’t open mortgage avenue’
The Central Bank’s recently-unveiled regulatory easing is unlikely to “open up a new avenue of mortgages” being issued to Bahamian home buyers, a senior banker said yesterday.
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Dr. Calsey Willmore Johnson
State Recognised Funeral Service for the late Dr. Calsey Willmore Johnson, Former Senator and Ambassador, aged 82 years, of Highland Park and formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, will be held on Friday November 8th 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Rhodes …
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Demitri Knowles looks to regain his spot in new look Hokies offence
As spring practice continues, Bahamian wideout Demitri Knowles is no doubt looking to have a resurgence this season as the Virginia Tech Hokies rebuild their offence and passing game.
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Sky get 101-95 double OT win over the Sun
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot had the second triple-double in WNBA playoff history with 12 points, a league playoff-record 18 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 101-95 in two overtimes last night in the opener of their best-of-five semifinal series.
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Conserve Jean Baptiste
Conserve Jean Baptiste age 82 years of Tulip Ave., Garden Hills #3 died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 5th, 2018. He is survived by his wife: Sheila Baptiste; sons: Andreadie McPhee, Damean Daniels and Stephen Baptiste; daughters: …
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Noel Conliffe
Death Notice for Noel Conliffe, age 82 years, of Sunrise Road, Gamble Heights, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday November 9, 2015. Noel was predeceased by his daughter: Vanria Conliffe. He is survived by his daughters: Valencia and …
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Melius Oberson
Melius Oberson affectionately called “Louie” age 82 of Timothy Lane, Fox Hill died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, October 19th, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Rosilia Dieujuste; sons: Louisson Maleson, Orly and Wilson Oberson; daughters: Roselene, …
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Maxine Rosanna Payne
Maxine Rosanna Payne, 82 yrs., a resident of Gerald Bartlette Subdivision & formerly of Fowler Street, South, died at PMH on 5th May, 2015. She is survived by her 2 sons: Byron Payne & Wallace Thompson; 4 daughters: Patricia Laing, …
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Charles Daniel Cooper
Rev. Charles Daniel Cooper, 82 a resident of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, died at his residence on 17th August, 2016. He is survived by his 2 sons: Cheyenne & Danny Cooper; 1 daughter: Monique Cooper; 3 brothers: Rev. Elvis Cooper, Deacon …
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Carl Augustus Knowles
Death Notice for Carl Augustus Knowles, age 82 years, of Culbert’s Hill and Hillview Drive, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday April 22, 2016. He is survived by his daughter: Donna Cartwright; grandchildren: Minerva and Nicola Cartwright; great …
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Willis Eric Hart
Willis Eric Hart, 82 a resident of Spencer Court, Soldier Road, & formerly of Durham Street West, died at his residence on Saturday 28th October, 2017. He is survived by five daughters: Julie, Linda, Paula, Anatchas and Monica. Three sons: …
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Eddie Elridge Smith
Eddie Elridge Smith age 82 years of Silver Palm Blvd., Seabreeze Estates died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, December 26th, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Smith; children: Marion and Illianna Smith, Patricia Ingraham, Grandville Brown, …
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DIANNA LIGHTBOURNE
Death Notice for DIANNA LIGHTBOURNE, 82 of Cedar Way, Golden Gates #2, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, September 21st, 2017. She is survived by her Husband: Thomas Lightbourne; Sons: Milton, Deno, Thomas, Junior, Mcklyn, Dawson, Travis, Rev. …
