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Grand Bahama lockdown extended

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the extension of Grand Bahama’s lockdown for seven days.

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Buddy vs Tavario in Sweet 16

FOR the second consecutive year, the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 features an unlikely matchup of two Bahamian players facing each other on the biggest stage in college basketball.

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Charles John Ageeb

Charles John Ageeb, age 85 of Nassau, The Bahamas, passed away, on Monday, 16th June, 2014 in Kissimmee, Florida. Mr. Ageeb is survived by his wife, LaVerne Ageeb; daughter, Angelique Priore; four sons, John, Gregory, Ashley and Mark Ageeb; son-in-law, …

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STATESIDE: When – if ever – is it going to stop?

IS horrific gun violence in the US even newsworthy anymore? One can reasonably wonder what will be required for American legislators to enact meaningful gun control laws.

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NPBA: Giants squash Marines 132-73

THE New Providence Basketball Association ended the first segment of its season on a high note with a pair of marquee matchups Saturday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium. The league reopens play on January 3.

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Munnings and Oliveirense even quarterfinals series

TRAVIS Munnings and his UD Oliveirense club evened their Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB) quarterfinals series in thrilling fashion.

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Marion Cosa Cole

Marion Cosa Cole, age 94 of Winton Highway, Nassau, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, 3rd October, 2015. Mrs. Cole was predeceased by her husband, Frank Lionel (Peter) Cole, MBE; parents, George W. and Cosa Mahn; sister, …

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Ada Evelyn Knowles

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Ada Evelyn Knowles, aged 94 years, who passed away at her residence in Nassau, The Bahamas, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Monday, 17th June, …

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Pair charged after shooting incident

TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with last week’s shooting incident.

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Man shot dead in Freeport

GRAND Bahama police are investigating the shooting death of a man late Wednesday evening in Freeport.

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Macedonia secures berth into 19-and-under championship

WHILE Macedonia secured their berth into the 19-and-under championship, Golden Gates and St Paul’s have the upper hand in both their respective co-ed and men’s playoff series in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic which will be completed this week.

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Teachers union’s anger at failure to finish deal

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson has expressed “disgust” and “disappointment” that a new industrial agreement has not been signed with the government despite 14 months of negotiations and 95 percent of the contract being complete.

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‘Buddy Buckets’ season high

In just his second game back on the court after missing time with an ankle injury, Buddy Hield posted his best numbers of the year so far and a season high in scoring.

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Testing for HIV/AIDS declined 55% in 2020

TREATMENT for HIV/AIDS has remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic but testing for the virus declined by 55 percent in 2020, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme.

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Couley Ferguson

Couley Ferguson, age 98 of East Street and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins died at her residence on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. She is survived by her [6] Children: Oralene Andrews, Bishop Nelson W. Ferguson, Una McQuay, Deacon Ivan Ferguson, …

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ETHEL ROSE PRATT

MRS. ETHEL ROSE PRATT, age 82 years of #81 Rum Cay Place, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama died at Memorial Regional, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, September 15th, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband: Eugene Pratt Sr. She is survived by …

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$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years

$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years NEW YORK Associated Press How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday -- Earth Day -- w

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Sunset Pilot Club makes history in Grand Bahama

THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama has made history as the first chartered co-ed Pilot Club on the island.

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Jonquel Jones and Sun take 2-0 lead in series

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun are now one win away from a berth to the WNBA Finals. Jones posted a double double and playoff career high scoring outburst with 27 points and 13 rebounds in the Suns’ 94-68 win over the Los Angeles Sparks last

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What drives the price of bitcoin?

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Traders of bitcoin are used to sharp price action, such as the one experienced during the first weekend of December, when the digital currency lost around 20 percent of its value.