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MATRIACH ELSAIDA KNOWLES
MATRIACH ELSAIDA KNOWLES age 95 years of Barbados Road, Golden Gates #2 died at her Daughter’s residence on Friday, January 31st, 2014. She is survived by her Daughter: Mother Sybil Johnson; Grandchildren and their Spouse: Patrice Ellis and Bishop Neil …
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Tropical Storm Jerry update
Tropical Storm Jerry is about 715 miles (1,150 kilometres) east of the Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at 15 mph (nearly 25 kph).
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Sara Ann Jane Collie
Sara Ann Jane Collie, age 89 years of Great Britain Blvd, Flamingo Garden and formally of Pirates Well Mayaguana, died on Monday 27th August, 2018 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by Four (4) Sons: Birkley Collie JP, …
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Carl Sinclair Cartwright
Death Notice for Carl Sinclair Cartwright, age 89 years, of Cartwright’s Drive, Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, died at the his daughter’s residence on Saturday April 12th, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Effie; four daughters: Virgil Briggs, Florie …
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John Randall Lowe
Funeral Service for the late John “Jack” Randall Lowe age 89 years of Marsh Harbour Abaco and formerly of Nassau, will be held on Saturday at Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel, at 3:00p.m. officiating will be Pastor. David Cartwright. Interment will …
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Four more COVID deaths
FOUR more COVID-19 deaths have been added to the nation’s tally, bringing the figure to 467.
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Tourism deputy:Tourism ‘turning in the right direction’
Tourism is “turning in the right direction” with air arrivals at 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
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Eighth annual Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis has loaded field
IF you are looking for me between November 21-23, start at the Imperial Arena in the Atlantis resort.
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ORALINE JENELL BUTLER
MRS. ORALINE JENELL BUTLER, age 88 years of Maria Drive, Nassau died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, New Providence on Friday, January 19th, 2018. She is survived by one son: Lionel Elkin Butler; six daughters: Janith Mullings (Freeport), Marina …
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$1.5m haul of drugs seized
POLICE arrested two men in connection with a $1.5m drug seizure yesterday.
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PM gives oil drill fight 'more points than a porcupine'
Environmental activists yesterday pledged to challenge whether Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) agreements are legally watertight after remarks by the Prime Minister that were "music to our ears".
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Jonquel stars in George Washington win
GRAND Bahamian Jonquel Jones played a pivotal role as sophomore forward Kelli Prange scored a game-high 21 points to lead five Colonials in double figures as George Washington women’s basketball team cruised to a 95-47 exhibition win over Christopher Newport on Sunday afternoon at the Charles E Smith Centre.
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Low vaccination rates spark fears over polio
HEALTH officials are alarmed by declining vaccination among children and fear the country is at risk of reintroducing polio and other deadly diseases.
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88-year-old Canadian killed in home invasion
A RETIRED 88-year-old Canadian doctor was stabbed to death during a home invasion at Clarence Town, Long Island sending shock waves throughout the peaceful island settlement.
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Ayton helps Wildcats secure 88-82 win over Crimson Tide
THE Arizona Wildcats were locked into another close game down the stretch when they turned to their freshman phenom to deliver in the clutch. DeAndre Ayton made a pair of jumpers on consecutive possessions to help the Wildcats pull away for an 88-82 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at the McKale Center in Tuscon, Arizona, on Saturday.
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Bail makes NCAA debut with UCLA Bruins
While the Bahamas’ NCAA focus was on the Battle 4 Atlantis, there were Bahamian players who reached career milestones this weekend, one in scoring, while the other made his NCAA debut.
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Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater
Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater age 95 years of #23 Canada Ave., Flamingo Gardens and formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons: Fred Bridgewater of …
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West Bay Street development’s rental rates 20% above target
A residential West Bay Street development was yesterday said to be more than 95 percent sold with rental rates some 20 percent higher than projected.
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95% satisfied with NHI so far
NINETY-FIVE percent of National Health Insurance beneficiaries are satisfied with their experience with the programme, according to the National Health Insurance Authority.
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Judge: Oil opponents make 'arguable case'
A Supreme Court judge yesterday gave the go-ahead for a legal challenge aiming to halt oil drilling in Bahamian waters after finding activists had made out an "arguable case".