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Chamber chief ‘can’t see’ Hawksbill Creek breach via ‘back door’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday rejected assertions that Freeport’s new ‘tax breaks’ regime was a “back handed” attempt by the Government to amend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement.

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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.

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Three Bahamian juniors played the BSAC Tennis Local Fall Classic this past weekend in Brandon, Florida.

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Young tennis ace looks to continue doubles success

THE Middle Eastern portion of the International Tennis Federation’s circuit continues for young tennis ace Justin Roberts.

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Oil explorer fearing up to $500m harm

The Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) fears it could suffer "up to $500m in economic harm" if environmental activists succeed with yesterday's legal bid to halt its oil drilling plans.

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Time for jobs, Dr Minnis

CONTROLLING corruption does not create jobs and jobs-jobs-jobs is what the people who want jobs want to hear - where are they, Mr Minnis?

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Bahamas crushes Nicaragua 116-62

MITCH Johnson had a monster game on Friday at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coloseum in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico to get the Bahamas men's national basketball team back on track, but it came a little too late to get through to the playoffs of the CentroBasket Championships.

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Harriet Amelia Tinker Minns

Funeral Service For Mrs. Harriet Amelia Tinker Minns, 88 a resident of #4 Captain Road Coral Harbour, will be held on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at 2.30 pm. at St Agnes Anglican Church, Blue Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev’d. …

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Rev. Hilbert Flowers

Rev. Hilbert Flowers, age 80 years, of#138 Soldier Road and formerly of Farmers Hill, Exuma, died at his residence on Tuesday May 1st, 2018. He is survived by his Wife: Evangelist Victoria Flowers; Sons: Lynden John and Nahassah Sr.; Daughters: …

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Berlene Marina Johnson

Berlene Marina Johnson age 80 years of Spring City, and formally Sandy Point Abaco died on Monday May 15th 2018. She is survived by her daughters; Willimae Cooper, Portia Bethell, Pastor Carmen Cornish and Lydia Bethell; Brother; Deacon Edward Bain; …

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Allan Ralph Saunders

Allan Ralph Saunders, 80 a resident of Jamaica Ave., Elizabeth Estates & formerly of Harbour Island, died at his residence on March 2, 2018. He is survived by his 5 daughters: Audrey, Dianne, Louise, Una & Cheryl; 4 sons: Jeffery, …

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BARBARA BAIN

BARBARA BAIN age 80 years of Matthew Town, Inagua died at the Doctor’s Hospital on Sunday, March 13th, 2016. She is survived by her HUSBAND: Rev. Godfrey L. Bain; SONS: Cedric, Tyrone, Dawson and Dexter Bain; DAUGHTERS: Blythe Bailey, Janice …

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Beverley Louise Smith

Death Notice For Ms. Beverley Louise Smith, 80 a resident of Munnings Drive, Southern Heights, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, August 5th, 2017. She is survived by her one son: Bradley Russell; five daughters: Laverne McPhee, Bernadette …

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Mary Pleasant Mackey

DEATH NOTICE: Mary Pleasant Mackey, 80 yrs., a resident of Nassau Village & formerly of Behring Point, Central Andros, died at PMH on Saturday 21st April, 2012. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Millett Dorsett & Marva Minnis; 5 …

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Naomi Thompson

Naomi Thompson, 80 a resident of#49 Boatswain Hill, Coral Harbour, & formerly of Summer Haven Estates, South Beach, died at on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She is survived by her 1 son: Jerome Thompson; daughter: Shenik Johnson; granddaughter: Madilyn Johnson; …

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Glen Burton Granger Sr

Glen Burton Granger Sr., 80 a resident of #14 Granger Street Chippingham, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 15, 2019. He is survived by his 4 sons: David, Glen Jr., John & Burton Granger; 1 daughter: Geannine …

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Veronica Juanita Capron

Veronica Juanita Capron age 80 years of Coral Vista, Coral Harbor died at Coast Line Community Care on Saturday, June 29th, 2019. She is survived by her Children: Cyd Charisse Capron, Thalberg Wells, Gregory Sherman, Aubrey, Audrey, Anne Sherman Knowles, …

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Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

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Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr

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Caribs edge past Wreckers 80-79

THE College of the Bahamas men's basketball team has been competing in the New Providence Basketball Association in preparation for the collegiate season. The team, coached by Sean Bastian and assisted by Kirk Basden, have won their last two games to impr