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99 Haitian migrants apprehended

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officers apprehended 99 Haitian migrants in waters off Ragged Island Friday night.According to reports, HMBS Arthur D. Hanna spotted a Haitian sloop four miles southwest of the island. Officers searched the vessel and unco

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Electricity restored to 99% of customers

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation said last night it completed the restoration of electricity supply to the more than 99 per cent of customers in New Providence following widespread flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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2017 Youth Games to be biggest held in its history

WITH more than 1,300 athletes from 70 countries expected in town July 18-23, the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is shaping up to be the biggest held in its history.

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97 Haitians guilty of illegal landing

NEARLY 100 Haitian migrants appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux yesterday and were convicted of illegal landing. The 97 migrants were ordered early deportation. This group included 86 men and 11 women. They were turned over to immigrat

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Bahamian basketball players standouts in junior college

SEVERAL Bahamian athletes delivered standout performances for their respective programmes at the Junior College level.

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Eighth annual Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis has loaded field

IF you are looking for me between November 21-23, start at the Imperial Arena in the Atlantis resort.

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VAT Task Force results ‘speak for themselves’

The Value-Added Tax (VAT) Education Task Force’s remit came to an end on Tuesday after achieving most of its mandate, one member saying: “The results speak for themselves.”

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Jones’ double powers Sun past Sky 100-94

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 11 rebounds for her 10th double-double this season, and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 100-94 last night for their fifth straight win.

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Legal threat to $5m benchmark pref equity

Liquidators for an alleged multi-million dollar ‘Ponzi’ fraud are threatening legal action to force a BISX-listed company to unwind, and return, a $5 million investment that accounts for 100 per cent of its preference share capital.

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Nehemiah Hansel Sturrup

Mr. Nehemiah Hansel Sturrup, age 84 years, a resident of Ritchville Subdivision, and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday August 23rd, 2018. He is survived by his son: Kenneth Sturrup Sr; grandchildren: Kenneth …

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LEAH JESSIE THURSTON

LEAH JESSIE THURSTON age 84 years of #130 Mermaid Boulevard and formerly of Cat Island passed at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018. She is survived by her Son: Floyd Jones; Daughters: Glynis Demeritte and Karen Bonamy; …

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Myrtle Whylly

Myrtle Whylly, 84 a resident of Waterford, Eleuthera died at her residence on 13th June, 2015. She is survived by her husband: Wilbert Whylly; 6 sons: Hansel, Thurston, Phillip, Errol, Byron & Lambert; 6 daughters: Iris, Shirley & Lyn Whylly, …

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Gloria Eloise Robinson

Gloria Eloise Robinson, 84 yrs., a resident of Sequoia Street, Pinewood, died at PMH on She is survived by 1 son: Anthony Robinson; 4 daughters: Sylvia Mae Hanna-Dorsette, Ruth Ferguson, Naomi Dean & Kathlean Gibson; 1 sister: Audrey Davis; 2 …

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Minerva Smith

Minerva Smith age 84 years of Garden View Estates, died at the Princess Maragret Hospital on Friday, July 15th, 2016. She is survived by her Children: Mark, Keoni, Anastasia and Vernice Smith; Sisters: Albertha Rollins and Edna Bain and other …

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DELORES LILLIAN WILSON

DELORES LILLIAN WILSON age 84 years of Rum Cay died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, May 9th, 2016. She is survived by her Daughters: Donna Pratt and Kaye Wilson; Sisters: Zelma Dean, Marsha Deveaux and Ernestine Scavella; Brother: …

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Elisha Asa Curry

Elisha Asa Curry, 84 of Crown Haven, Abaco died at the Rand Memorial on Friday, June 23, 2017. He is survived by Children: Leonard Curry, Gerelene Rolle, Minister Laura Gardiner, Sandra Russell and Doralyn Rolle; Numerous grand and great grand …

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Rosemary Dianna Swain

Death Notice For Rosemary Dianna Swain, 84 of Murphy Town, Abaco, died at her residence on Monday, 4th September, 2017. She is survived by her sons: Daniel, Simeon, Cedric, Nigel and Bertram; daughters: Virginia, Manerva and Latasha; sister: Louise Swain; …

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Ralph Rolle

DEATH NOTICE Mr. Ralph Rolle, 84 yrs., a resident of Quintine Alley, died at PMH on 20th January, 2013. He is survived by his 1 son: Genese J. Rolle; 3 daughters: Janet Rolle, Sharon & Melvern Rolle; sisrter: Althea Knowles …

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Helena Musgrove

Helena Musgrove age 84 years of Whites'Addition died on January 10 2020 She is survived by Children:Rev. Egleton Brown, Kendal McPhee, Lavardo McPhee, Adrian Mcphee,Christine Clarke, Maxine Bethel and Sabrina Hepburn; A host of other relatives and friends who will …

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Althea Louise Knowles

Althea Louise Knowles age 84 of Harold Road and formerly of Buckley’s Long Island, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Genesta Knowles-Williams, Roger Knowles, Gregory Knowles, Kendal Knowles and …