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Bannister concern at BPL’s outages
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said Bahamas Power and Light will have to hold accountable those responsible for the recent island-wide power outage that has sparked concerns about the company’s ability to provide reliable electricity this summer.
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Jones and Sun even series 1-1
It wasn’t the typical MVP calibre performance from Jonquel Jones, but her Connecticut Sun bounced back from a game one loss to even the WNBA semifinals.
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Buddy and Pelicans get 116-102 preseason win over Mavs
BUDDY Hield’s New Orleans Pelicans debut lived up to the lofty expectations the organisations and his fan base had once he was selected No.6 in the lottery.
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Bar Association also concerned over Acting Chief Justice role
THE Bahamas Bar Association, in a letter to Attorney General Carl Bethel, has expressed “deep-seated concern and alarm” that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has failed to recommend someone for the substantive post of chief justice. The letter, dated
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Tobacco start-up targets up to $10m first year sales
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up yesterday said it was targeting $5-$10 million in first year gross sales, but warned this and employee hires could be “significantly impacted” if no Excise Tax exemption was forthcoming.
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Roberts and the Bible
In The Nassau Guardian, published January 21, PLP Chair Bradley Roberts, in taking potshots at PLP defectors Renward Wells and Dr Andre Rollins, referenced the New Testament account of Jesus, His disciples and His betrayal for silver.
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Karl McCartney and Stampeders lead the west in the CFL
NOW in his sixth season with a Canadian Football League powerhouse, Bahamian veteran Karl McCartney is continuing his role as a special teams ace and reserve linebacker.
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FACE TO FACE: From humble beginnings to the NFL
When Edwin A Smith was a little boy growing up in Bain Town in the 1950s, there were great Bahamian athletes making it to the big leagues in baseball or track and field. So, little boys had much to aspire to if they wished to become a professional athlete. But Ed, who spent his afternoons shooting marbles, flying kites, playing stick ball, wrestling, or swimming on Long Wharf beach during the summers, had no idea at the time he would one day make Bahamian history as the first to go pro in an entirely different sport.
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Debt gobbles up 27% of Budget
MORE than 27 per cent of the Government’s total recurrent spending in the 2017-2018 Budget is going towards repaying principal or interest on the Bahamas’ $7 billion-plus debt mountain.
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden scores over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green in the …
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Bimini: 'Everything' tied to Resorts World return
Bimini businesses say “everything” concerning the island's economic fate is tied to the Resorts World (RWB) property's re-opening from December 26.
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Buddy not ‘satisfied’ with rookie season
The NBA is still in its postseason, but Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield is already foreshadowing a more productive sophomore campaign when the 2017-18 campaign tips off next fall.
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Bahamas promoted at regional conference
The Bahamas’ commercial ties to Latin America were underlined on September 4 at the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Latin American conference in Mexico City.
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Lavaughn, Cody help Hurricanes to league leading 9-1 record
HOLLAND College has become well known to the Bahamas for the recruitment of local players into its football and basketball programmes, and now Bahamians are at the focal point of the latest venture for the Hurricane’s athletic department - baseball.
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Atlantis ‘racing’ turtle raises awareness of sea threats
A LEATHERBACK turtle sponsored by Atlantis, Paradise Island, as part of its marine conservation efforts is aiming to be the fourth winner in five years for the resort in a marathon ‘race’ from its nesting beaches to its foraging grounds.
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Man convicted of armed robbery has to convince court appeal should be heard
A MAN convicted of accosting an elderly man at gunpoint was told by the Court of Appeal yesterday that he would have to convince the court that his appeal should be heard notwithstanding that it was filed late.
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Minister calls for 'vigilance' on rogue prescription drugs
THE Bahamas must be vigilant in combating rogue operators and counterfeit pharmaceutical suppliers, the Minister of Health said yesterday, describing the issue as a relatively new and emerging problem for the Bahamas.
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Telephone cables stolen during Hurricane Sandy
FREEPORT – Although the Bahamas Telecommunication Company fared well during Hurricane Sandy with minimal damage to its equipment, a large quantity of telephone cables were stolen by thieves during the storm.
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George Taylor
Funeral Service for George Taylor age 95 of Dunmore’s, Long Island will be held on Saturday 29th September, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Deacon Patrick Darville. Interment …
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Emeritus Pembrooke Smith
Funeral service for Pastor Emeritus Pembrooke Smith, 95 yrs., a resident of Marigold Lane & formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island, will be held at Emmanuel Gospel Chapel, Emmanuel Way, Malcolm Allotment, on Friday 11th September, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. …
