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Banks: 25% never verified Building Code compliance

The Central Bank is urging all licensees to ensure their offices can withstand a Dorian-type Category Five hurricane after 25 per cent said they had never confirmed Bahamas Building Code compliance.

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Rockets and Resistance get wins in night league basketball

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued league play Wednesday night with wins for the Rockets in Division I and the Resistance in Division II. On the heels of his appearance with the men’s national team in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Mo

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Digital banking can’t be ‘rammed down throats’

A senior banker yesterday said the industry must adopt the “Mary Poppins with medicine” approach in encouraging more Bahamians and businesses to switch to digital transactions.

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Surprise at Christie admission

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis was surprised by Prime Minister Christie's acknowledgment that the Bahamas was now "in the midst of one of the most difficult and challenging fiscal periods in the nation's history". The Prime Minister made his observati

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Banks see 30% profits increase

Bahamian commercial banks collectively enjoyed a 30 percent year-over-year profit increase to $109.2m during the 2023 second quarter due to rising interest income, it was revealed yesterday.

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Long Islanders still waiting a year after Hurricane Joaquin

LONG Island farmers have not been able to collect on relief vouchers issued by the government for losses incurred by Hurricane Joaquin more than a year ago, according to one resident who criticised the stalled pace of relief for the island.

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Donald Alison Ferguson

Donald Alison Ferguson Age 80 of Bahama West, West Hill, Crooked Island died at his residence on Monday January 21, 2019. He is survived by his Wife, Althea Ferguson; his Children: Kermit (Romana), Joycelyn (Ezekiel) Stubbs, Anthony (Pamela), Alison (Michelle), …

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Althea Young Wood

Mrs. Althea Young Wood age 80 affectionately called “Ma” a resident Of Summersett Way off Carmichael Road and formerly of Whymm’s Bight Eleuthera, died at her residence. Cherished memories are held by: Son: Nelson Young Daughters: Linda Stubbs, Dale Thompson …

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Theodore Norris Major

Rev. Theodore Norris Major, 80 yrs., a resident of Matthew Town, Inagua & formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died on 1st February, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Christina C. Major; 1 daughter: Mavis Delancy; 4 sons: Lionel, …

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Micheal Rudolph Smith

Micheal Rudolph Smith age 80 years of Soldier Road West and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 30th, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Iris Smith; sons: Micheal, Wynton and Rudolph …

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HENRY COOPER

Death Notice for HENRY COOPER, 80 of Claridge Road and formerly of Coopers Town, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his Wife of 57 years: Lillian; Children: Elder Craig and …

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Nathlee Louise Miller-Brown

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT NATHLEE LOUISE MILLER-BROWN, age 80 years of Dundas Town, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at her residence on November 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Henrietta Miller (Nassau); son: Leslie Thompson; numerous grandchildren; …

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Ida Idell Demeritte

DEATH NOTICE Ida Idell Demeritte age 80 years old of Beaumontia, Garden Hills died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 19th, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Betty Bain; grandchildren: Eric Bain of Orlando, Florida, Cherese Westmoreland, …

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Espelina Rolle

Espelina Rolle age 80 years of Bahama Sound Exuma died on October 29 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Perry and Roosevelt Rolle, Carolyn Bodie Bethel, Shirleymae Butler, Esthermae Pinder-Moss and Cleotha Whylly; Numerous …

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DREXEL JOHN PORTER

MR. DREXEL JOHN PORTER age 58 years of #80 Calbot Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He is survived by two sons: Michael Purdy and Keith Butler; …

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Waltiea Rolle makes an impact with Seattle Storm

HER Seattle Storm fell short in their push toward the WNBA post season, but before the regular season ended, Waltiea Rolle was able to make an impact with the franchise with increased opportunities on the floor.

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Nygard to take stand in his defence in sex assault trial

FORMER fashion mogul and Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard is expected to testify in his own defence as his sex crime trial continues in Toronto, Canada.

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Waltiea Rolle takes time out to meet 'Mother' Pratt

AS she gets prepared to be honoured by the Bahamas Hoopfest, the Bahamas’ first player to participate in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Waltiea Rolle took the time out to meet Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt, the first female to serve as a

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Buddy scores 16 in 114-112 loss to Magic

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — The Orlando Magic made a pair of costly defensive mistakes in the final 80 seconds. Evan Fournier’s quick change of mind and a big shot by Aaron Gordon more than made up for it.

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Bahamians win medals, qualify for the NCAA Nationals

NCAA Track and Field moved into its conference championships across several divisions and Bahamian student athletes produced medal winning performances en route to qualifying for the upcoming NCAA National Championships.