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Seven new deaths confirmed
THE country’s COVID- 19 death toll has increased by seven after deaths that were previously under investigation were reclassified as coronavirus related.
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Alina Vernell Davis
Ms. Alina Vernell Davis, age 80 years, a resident of #34 Fox Hill Road North, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday September 25th, 2018. She is survived by her adopted children: Francell and Deraine Pratt, Leroy Mackey, Elvin …
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Bertram Nathaniel Forbes
Retired Local Constable Bertram Nathaniel Forbes age 80 years of United Estates, San Salvador died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday October 22nd 2015. He is survived by his wife: Majorie Forbes, sons: Alvin, Roscoe, Clyde, Richard and Christopher …
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Dr. John Roland Knowles
Death Notice for Dr. John Roland Knowles, age 80 years, of Village Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday February 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Dr. Carol Thomas-Knowles; children: Dr. John Knowles, Jr. Michael Knowles, …
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David Pratt
Mr. David Pratt, age 80 years a resident of #34 Walting Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Millicent Beckles Pratt; Seven (7) sons: Greg, Mario, Michael, David, Ornan, …
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Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke
Death Notice For Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke, 80 of Carmichael Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is survived by Husband: Franklyn Clarke; Six Sons: Rufus and Phillip Clarke, Elvis Miller, Leonard and Franklyn …
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Nellie Albertha Major
Retired Nurse Nellie Albertha Major, age 80 years of # 108 South Beach Drive, formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 29th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Alphonso Major Sr., Two …
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DENZIL TYNES
RETIRED CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE DENZIL TYNES, AGED 80 OF POMPEY BAY, ACKLINS AND LONG TIME RESIDENT OF FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA WHO PASSED AWAY AT THE RAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2013. HE IS SURVIVED …
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Rita Ordal King
Rita Ordal King age 80 years of #10 Jackson Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros died at her residence on Thursday, August 1st, 2019. She is survived by her son: Philip Arnold King; daughters: Arinthia King-Johnson; Esthermae …
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Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie
Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie, age 80 of Haven Road of Soldier Road and formerly of Smith’s Bay, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 16th, 2019. He is survived by his Wife: Rosemary Bodie; 1 …
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John Rudolph Griffin
John Rudolph Griffin age 80 affectionately called “Johnny" a resident of Eneas Street and formerly of the Current Eleuthera Bahamas, died at his residence Saturday June 1st, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will …
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BISX-listed firm's CEO faces 'grilling' over alleged fraud
The chief executive of a BISX-listed company faces a grilling from liquidators investigating an alleged multinational fraud, who are seeking information on a series of multi-million dollar transactions involving his company.
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Former College principal Dr Donald Knowles dies
DR Donald Knowles, 80, first principal of the College of the Bahamas, died of a massive heart attack at the Princess Margaret Hospital at 4pm Thursday.
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Goodman’s Bay
Should Government allow private enterprise to coolly take over public open space and no one lift a hand or even understand what is happening? I am concerned what is openly happening on Goodman’s Bay parking lot to the eastern side.
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Real estate firm joins top network
A Bahamian real estate firm has been named to 'Who's Who' in luxury real estate, the award-winning network that has property brokerages in 80 countries. Mario Carey, of Mario Carey Realty, said: "It is a great honour fo
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Fortify coast for economic growth
The Bahamas’ growth and economic diversification “depend” on fortifying its coast against natural threats, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) noting that 60 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) is generated by these areas.
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Tobacco start-up targets up to $10m first year sales
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up yesterday said it was targeting $5-$10 million in first year gross sales, but warned this and employee hires could be “significantly impacted” if no Excise Tax exemption was forthcoming.
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NHI $1,000 cost 'not pulled from out of thin air'
THE National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman yesterday defended the $1,000 premium costing for its basic package, arguing it had not been “pulled out of thin air”.
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Nottage's national crime address 'an insult to Bahamians' says Minnis
FREE National Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has branded National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage’s national address on crime as “inconsiderate, lacking depth and eons too late".
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Bahamians take NCAA Division I basketball spotlight
A MATCHUP between a pair of Bahamians in a double overtime thriller highlighted the weekend of play in NCAA Division I basketball.