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EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER

MRS. EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER, age 80 years of #5 Tradewinds Drive, South Bahamia died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her sister’s residence. She is survived by her daughter: Yasmine Neely; grandchildren: Portia, Sasha and Selina Neely; great grandchildren: Clarence Symonette, …

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Cleveland Anthony Hepburn

Retired Educator Cleveland Anthony “Teach” Hepburn, age 80 years, a resident of #49 Finlayson Street, Bain Town, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday November 21st, 2016. Cleveland was predeceased by his daughter: Marsha Hepburn- Peters. He is survived …

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Aaron Rolle

Aaron Rolle age 80 of #44 Sunset Drive and formerly of Long Bay Cays, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday October 20, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Clarice Varence and Myrtle Rolle; his son, Anthony …

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Thelma Thedora Adderley

Thelma Thedora Adderley, 80 years of Burnt Ground, Long Island and formerly of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 24th May, 2019. She is survived by three (3) Daughters: Geralene Williams, Lisa Darville …

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Sears says newly launched Traffic Management Centre first phase to cost $1.8m

THE Ministry of Works and Utilities launched the first phase of its Traffic Management Centre yesterday.

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Michael Pintard appealing for help to find missing Grand Bahama man

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is appealing for help finding Philip “Big Mama” Stubbs, who has been missing for almost a week.

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59-year-old man dies from COVID-19

ANOTHER COVID-19 death has been recorded, according to the Ministry of Health yesterday.

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Two-sport star? Deyton Albury makes debut on the gridiron

DEYTON Albury is known for putting up big numbers on the basketball court. But he may be a two-sport star on the rise after his debut on the gridiron. Albury returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown, rushed for 120 yards and another to

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Global growth too low

Since September 2019, the Federal Reserve has been buying 80% of US Treasury debt. The US is borrowing from itself – unprecedented. The attack on the Abqaiq oil facility in Saudi Arabia in September 2019 that affected global oil supplies significantly barely increased oil prices. The killing of the Iran general by the US on January 3, 2020 barely influenced oil prices. The markets are not being influenced by threat to Middle Eastern oil.

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Recognising women's softball legends

Members of the women’s national softball team of the late 70s and 80s were recognised yesterday during the House of Assembly session. The women were invited by Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Dr Daniel Johnson as a part of events to honour International Women’s Day.

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Sandals staff learning to save lives

BOTH Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Emerald Bay are continuing their bid to ensure that as many as 80 per cent of their staff are trained to deliver life-saving aid, not only to resort guests, but to members of the public who may need assistance.

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PwC wins battle over liquidation of alleged fraud

A huge battle over who should wind-up an alleged multi-million dollar fraud, a case that has embroiled a BISX-listed company, has ended with the Supreme Court appointing a combination of PricewaterhouseCoopers (Bahamas) and the US receiver as liquidators.

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Realtor: Economic citizenship can lower Bahamian tax burden

A prominent realtor has renewed his call for The Bahamas to introduce economic citizenship, arguing it will create a new revenue source and lessen the tax burden on Bahamians.Mario Carey, the founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahama

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Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy ends the year on a high note

THE Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy closed out the year on a high note with a drive, chip and putt end-of-year celebration at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s practice facility on Saturday.

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Insurer’s $80m Matthew payout 20% off forecast

A top insurer yesterday said its total Matthew claims payout was likely to be 20 per cent less than originally estimated, as it warned that the Bahamas’ hurricane preparedness “cannot be business as usual”.

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Coral farm ‘showcase’ eyes 1m annual target

The Bahamian winner of Prince William’s £1m Earthshot prize yesterday disclosed it is targeting production of 1m coral pieces per year to help “showcase” this nation’s environmental credentials.

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Auto dealers strike 10% 'convert' return

Auto dealers yesterday expressed optimism that they would double their monthly sales average in April as a result of the recent Car Show, with some having already hit their 10 per cent ‘conversion’ return rate.

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Junior college basketball prospects soak up early season success in US

BAHAMIAN basketball prospects have teamed up at the junior college level across the United States and have experienced early season success with their respective programmes.

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Are private pension funds sustainable?

As the debates had been about the lack of funds for Bahamians at the National Insurance Board and it is obvious it will run out because the lack of businesses paying employees funds at the National Insurance Board.

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Heat top Thunder 104-98

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James better get well fast. He's about to play for a championship. Hardly able to move, James returned from a left leg injury to make the tiebreaking three-pointer with 2:54 remaining and the Miam