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A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years
A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years THE PANACEA to all this country's social problems is Urban Renewal, PLP-style. The constant cry of the PLP is that the FNM came along, stole the PLP's idea, destroyed it and, in so doing, opened a P
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CARIFTA water polo gold, bronze
Bahamas under-14 co-ed team bringing home the medals
With some highly- spirited performances, the Bahamas under-14 co-ed water polo team captured a gold and bronze medal at the CARIFTA Championships over the weekend in Miami, Florida.
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Restaurant owners eye social distance strategy
Restaurant and bar owners are already plotting how their establishments can re-open in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols despite some suffering revenue declines of up to 95 percent. Peter Maury, owner of the Green Parrot and Marga
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Power back on in more than half of homes
BAHAMAS Power and Light Ltd (BPL) has restored electricity to just over 50 per cent of its customers in New Providence and has “substantially completed restoration” in the Family Islands, however officials said last night that given the level of damage from Hurricane Matthew they are unable to give an exact date for full restoration.
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Baha Mar parties in ‘good faith talks’
A Cabinet Minister yesterday confirmed that the parties to the $3.5 billion Baha Mar dispute “appear to be negotiating in good faith”.
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Mary Pleasant Mackey
Funeral service for Mary Pleasant Mackey, 80 yrs., a resident of Nassau Village & formerly of Behring Point, Andros, who died on 21st April, 2012, will be held at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road, on Saturday at 11:00 …
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Roberts: PLP the only party with a plan to tackle crime
DESPITE this year’s murder count outpacing last year’s figure, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday the PLP is still the only party with a plan to tackle this nation’s crime problem.
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BAHAMIANS LEAD KNIGHTS TO HISTORIC SEASON
Their storybook season and playoff run ended this weekend, but a dynamic trio of Bahamians led the Niagra College men’s basketball programme to a historic season.
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Prudence Hazel McKinney Johnson
Prudence Hazel McKinney Johnson, 99 a resident of Prison Lane, Fort Fincastle & formerly of South Andros, died at PMH on 13th September, 2015. She is survived by her daughters: Gertrude Ferguson, Erma Maria Minns, Olgamae & Dellerine Johnson; sons: …
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Rosanna Adderley
Rosanna Adderley age 99 of Burnt Ground, Long Island, Died at her granddaughter’s residence in Nassau on Saturday May 27th, 2017. She is survived by her sons: Alfred & Vernal Adderley; daughters, Lulamae Adderley, Ellen Emmie Adderley, Ruth Smith; Adopted …
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LOLETA SWEETING
Death Notice LOLETA SWEETING, 99 affectionately called “Mama” of Bay Cedar Ave. and formerly of Fairfield, Crooked Island, died at her residence on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017. She is survived by her son: Joseph Smith; daughters: Marjorie, Queenie, Rosemary and …
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Paula Louise Mitchell (nee Albury)
Funeral Service for the Late Paula Louise Mitchell (nee Albury), 84 years of #9 Reginal Road, will be held on Friday October 31st, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Fr. Glen Nixon and Monsignor Preston …
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Deacon Eddie Bannister
Funeral service for the late Deacon Eddie Bannister affectionately called “Ed” age 84 years of Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Boulevard, South Beach. Officiating …
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94 Haitians told not to come back illegally
NEARLY 100 Haitians were granted a conditional discharge yesterday after admitting to entering the country illegally earlier this week. The 94 Haitian migrants — 79 men and 15 women — have been ordered not to return to The Bahamas in the manner they
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Aliv places Dorian repairs at $5m-$10m
Aliv yesterday completed the full restoration of its mobile towers in Abaco and east Grand Bahama, finishing a storm recovery “first phase” estimated to have cost between $5m-$10m.
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Albert Lewless
Albert Lewless, age 70 years, of The Ferry Exuma, passed away peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday February 4, 2018. Mr. Lewless was cremated his ashes will be interred privately. He is survived by his daughter: Monika Lewless-Stubbs; …
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Edison Godfrey Rolle
Last rites for “The Artist” Edison Godfrey Rolle aged 69 Wulff Road will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Reverend Father Neil Nairn, L. Th, assisted by Reverend …
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Taking a chance to grow ideas
“KEYRON, why would you leave your good position and secure job to go work for a non-profit on a family island? You realise they get their money from donations, right!?”
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Bahamian connection, Knights capture the Tip-Off Challenge
THE Niagara Knights men’s basketball programme got off to a successful start in exhibition play to set the tone for a promising 2017-18 campaign.With several Bahamian players on its roster for another season, the Knights captured the Dave Stewart Tip
