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Reta Rebecca Clarke

Mrs. Reta Rebecca Clarke, age 84 years of Pinders, Mangrove Cay Andros died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, December 13th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Lofton Clarke; Three (3) Sons: Prince Rolle, Edward Clarke & Anthony Clarke; …

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Jinal Petit-Papa

Jinal Petit-Papa, 84 yrs., a resident of #4 South Beach Estate, died at PMH on 9th January, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Fearlese Whyms-Papa; 1 son: Andrew Petit-Papa; 3 daughters: Jezulla, Teders & Dominique Petit Papa; 2 grand …

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Thomas Burchenald Gibson

Mr. Thomas Burchenald Gibson, 84 Affectionately called “Tommy” a resident of The Bluff, Eleuthera, died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 6th May, 2019. Cherished memories are held by his Wife: Maybell Gibson; Sons: Carl, Thomas and Timothy; Daughters: Ann, …

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Desilien Marcelin

Funeral Service for Desilien Marcelin age 65 affectionately called “Oxy” a resident of Golden Isles Road and formerly of Cape Haiti, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital June 29th, will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday August 18th, 2018 at …

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Fox one step away from Major League Baseball

LUCIUS Fox has made another progression in the Tampa Bay Rays organisation, and is now just one step away from Major League Baseball.The 22-year-old shortstop was assigned to the Durham Bulls, the Rays’ AAA affiliate based in Durham, North Carolina.

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PM reveals details on housing scheme

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed that a planned housing programme geared towards young professionals will include certain exemptions such as waived customs duty on building materials and appliances and real property tax exemption for up to two years after the homes have been constructed.

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Fredrick King and Bluejays sweep Summer of Thunder

Bahamian Fredrick King and his Creighton Bluejays men’s basketball team have completed their mission here with a three-game sweep of their matches played this week in the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder.

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Why bring race into it?

“If you are black and you are poor, you die. Surely a tax is better than death.” What kind of idiotic statement is that in a country of 85 per cent black, ruled by the majority?

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Tributes paid for iconic journalist Ed Bethel

TRIBUTES continued to pour out for veteran journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel yesterday, with the Free National Movement and Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas remembering the media legend.

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VAT covering 99% of economy despite $50,000 exemption

THE Government’s plan to exempt businesses with an annual turnover of $50,000 or less from paying Value Added Tax (VAT) will capture “99 per cent” of the turnover taking place in the Bahamian economy, a senior Ministry of Finance official believes, relieving small businesses from the compliance burden.

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Buddy one of best in Big 12

As he entered his junior season with the Oklahoma Sooners, expectations loomed high for Buddy Hield and the Grand Bahamian native has delivered.

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Kidney disease in the Bahamas

Tuesday July 17th, 2012 marked the first Anniversary of The Dialysis Centre Bahamas on Collins Ave, Nassau, Bahamas.

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Domnick Bridgewater and ‘Kino’ Burrows post big game

BEFORE they head off for their national team duties for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament, guard Domnick Bridgewater and centre Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows left their mark on the Bahamas Basketball Federqtion’s Summer of Thunder Tournament.

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Airport gateway is 99% complete

The Airport Gateway Project is 99 per cent complete, the Minister of Works said yesterday, with more than $69 million of its $71 million budget having been spent to date.

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EDITORIAL: Children face Christmas without their mother

Every murder is a tragedy – but some make the heart ache that little bit more. The murder of a mother of six just two weeks before Christmas is one that hurts.

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Ayton posts double-double in 111-109 loss to Raptors

TORONTO (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 17 rebounds, Devin Booker scored 30 points and Kelly Oubre Jr scored 18 for the Phoenix Suns in a 111-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors last night.

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Susan Magdalene Smith

Mrs. Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday July, 29th, 2018. She is survived by her son: Carlton Smith; daughter: Lillie …

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Victoria Elizabeth Pratt

Victoria Elizabeth Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. She is survived by her sons: Michael Anthony, Keith Jefferson, Dwight David, and Dwayne Charles Pratt, daughter: Cynthia Spewak; sisters: …

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John Locksley Cooper

John Locksley Cooper, 84 a resident of #119 Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, died at his residence on 19th May, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Jacqueline Cooper; 5 daughters: Arnette Darling, Audrey Adderley, Natasha Adderley, Sharlene Miller & …

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Benjamin Dawkins

Death Notice For Benjamin Dawkins, 84 of Murphy Town, Abaco, died at his residence on Sunday, 22nd October 2017. He is survived by his sons: Henley and Vandyke Dawkins; daughters: Estar Owenta McDonald, Gwendolyn Dawkins, Emma Dawkins Ferguson, Misty Davis, …