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EDITORIAL: Another heart-stopper approaches for Mrs May

Since the British people voted by a narrow margin in the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union, the protracted negotiations have produced numerous twists and turns, setbacks, deadlines and disagreements.

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Developers eye $90m San Salvador project

A third-party developer is in talks with the Government over a proposed $90 million investment to expand San Salvador’s Club Med property and wider tourism industry.

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PRIVATE SECTOR LOAN DEFAULTS HIT $301M

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Almost one-third of commercial bank loans to Bahamian businesses are in arrears, something the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman described as a sign that economic recovery

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JONES AND SUN LOSE TO MYSTICS, 84-76 IN OVERTIME

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were outscored 17-9 in overtime en route to their second consecutive loss.

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Paul Adderley dead at 84

FORMER Member of Parliament George Smith remembers Paul Adderley, former Attorney General of the Bahamas, as one of the few front line politicians who left an indelible mark on everything he touched.

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Graida Knowles

A memorial service Mrs. Graida Knowles, 84 will be held at the FNM Headquarters, Mackey Street, on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Funeral service for Mrs. Graida Knowles, 84 a resident of Steventon, Exuma, will be held at Ebenezer Union Baptist …

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How my friend helped fulfill a dream for these islands

It is most difficult for me to accept that Sol Kerzner has died at the age of 84. I had the very good fortune of working with Sol from the day he assumed control and management.

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Power loss leaves bed maker dozing

A bedding manufacturer yesterday said business levels had plunged almost 90 per cent year-over-year post-Matthew, with the loss of electricity for two full weeks severely compromising its ability to produce finished products and generate sales.

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Sports notes

THE 13th year of the Junkanoo Jam, brought to the Bahamas by Basketball Travellers, highlights one of NCAA’s elite in season women’s basketball tournaments.

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Sports in brief

DUE to the death of James “Jim” Wood, the remainder of the 19-and-under best-of-three Baptist Sports Council 2014 Coca-Cola Softball Classic, which was scheduled to be played at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday, has been postponed.

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Arthur Wendel Demeritte

Funeral service for Arthur Wendel Demeritte, 77, a resident of Lucky Heart Corner & formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, will be held at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev. Dr. …

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Bahamian student shines at boarding school

CANDACE Fields, 18-year-old daughter of Edward and Michele Fields, was one of four outstanding Bahamian students who graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall, a co-ed, private boarding school in Wallingford Connecticut, in June 2013.

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Louis George Adams

A Celebratory Service to honour the life of a true Bahamian Legend, the late Louis George Adams, 94 a resident of #14 Court, Oakes Field, will be held at Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road, on Sunday 7th May, …

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Everette Earl Sands

Everette Earl Sands, 94 of Eastern Road, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died at Doctors Hospital, Collins Avenue, Nassau, on Saturday, 9th March, 2019, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau, on Saturday, 16th March, 2019 at 10:00 …

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Two more COVID deaths confirmed

THE Ministry of Health has recorded two more COVID-19 deaths.

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NAD sees 5% passenger traffic fall over Christmas

OUTBOUND passenger traffic from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) into the US over the Christmas holiday period decreased 5 per cent year-over year, according to airport operator, the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD).

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Sandals aiming to hold 'mid-90' occupancies until August

SANDALS Royal Bahamian saw a "fairly healthy May and June", its general manager, Patrick Drake, telling Tribune Business that the all-inclusive resort was running at 90 per cent occupancy - a level it expects to hold until about mid-August.

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UPDATED: Absent Nygard sentenced to 90 days, fined $150,000

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was sentenced to 90 days in prison and fined in the Supreme Court on Friday after being found in contempt of court.

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Giants rout the Mingoes 107-87

KEMSY Sylvestre scored off the opening tip for the University of the Bahamas Mingoes to put them up 2-0 on the Commonwealth Bank Giants. It was the only time the Mingoes’ led in the game against the undefeated team in the New Providence Basketball A