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Lower losses save Water Corp $6.5m
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has saved $6.5 million through the first two years of its non-revenue water (NRW) reduction project, its general manager telling Tribune Business that its daily water losses had been cut in half.
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Bail revoked in $40m fraud case
A Bahamian private island owner, who has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud, has had his bail revoked over fears he may flee to this nation and has engaged in human smuggling.
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Downtown art district plan to put Miami, New York ‘second’
The Ministry of Tourism’s plans to transform downtown Nassau via creation of an “art district” will relegate similar spaces in New York and Miami to “second spot”, a senior official pledged yesterday.
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Roxanna Sweeting
Mother Roxanna Sweeting age 86 of Miller’s Heights died at Doctor’s Hospital Monday December 28th, 2015. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE and will be announced later.
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Man accused of strangling his lover to death
A MAN appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday accused of killing his lover.
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Seven more deaths added to COVID toll
SEVEN COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded so far this month, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness yesterday.
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Buddy scores 14 in loss to Kings
ROOKIE guard Buddy Hield had 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings defeated the winless New Orleans Pelicans 102-94 on Tuesday night.
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Eliza Mott
Funeral Service For the late Eliza Mott Age 84 of Kemp Road and formally of Andros Will be held at New Riverside Church of God Poincianna Drive On Saturday October 26th 2019 At 11am Cremation will follow Officiating will be …
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They served with distinction
The police force is an institution comprised of dedicated men and women of integrity, but like in most such institutions, there will be one or two who do not meet those criteria.
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Lyford Cay billionaire Sir Anthony O’Reilly declared bankrupt
A SUPREME Court judge declared Lyford Cay billionaire Sir Anthony O’Reilly bankrupt on Friday evening after more than five hours of legal arguments concerning the procedural validity of his applications.
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THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches (BAAC) is scheduled to hold the annual Bay Street Mile on Saturday.
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Victoria Major
Celebration Service in Recognition, Acknowledgement, Appreciation, of the Legacy and Many Profound Memories of the Late Ms. Victoria “Grammy” Major age 88 of Windsor Avenue, Village Road and Formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island service will be held on Friday …
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$2.5m impact blunts Bahamas First profit
Bahamas First Holdings yesterday said it shrugged off a collective $2.5 million ‘hit’ from Hurricane Sandy and various investment/commission decreases to hit “90 per cent” of its 2012 comprehensive income target.
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AID at 85-90% of pre-fire sales
MAJOR construction on Automotive Industrial Distributors' (AID) new Wulff Road headquarters should be completed within eight months, the company's operations manager yesterday told Tribune Business that the company's sales had recovered to 85 to 90 per cent of pre-fire levels.
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Nassau/PI resorts in New Year sell-out
MAJOR Nassau/Paradise Island resorts are predicting traditionally strong occupancies over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.
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‘Extra special’ father-son combo
Very seldom do you hear about a father-son combination excelling in sports, whether it’s at the local or professional level. The sport of football is one of those rare ones and to have a duo accomplish that feat from the Bahamas is extra special.
