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Island-wide blackout plunges thousands into darkness - again
TRANSMISSION network failure and related issues caused an island-wide power cut that plunged thousands of New Providence residents into darkness on Friday for hours. The power cut caused great embarrassment when it interrupted the final games of Bat
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Bahamians receive postseason honours
A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.
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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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Granger scores 25 as Pacers cool down the Heat 105-90
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Welcome to the spotlight, Indiana Pacers. While the Dwight Howard contract saga in Orlando, the emergence of Jeremy Lin in New York and team success in Chicago and Miami grabbed attention in the Eastern
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Class of 2014 inducted into National Sports Hall of Fame
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Class of 2014 was inducted into the National Sports Hall of Fame at Government House on Friday night.
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Rollins ‘would run against Loretta’
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner could face an independent challenge by Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins if voters on the island urge him to do so, the controversial politician said yesterday.
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Charles Carter Grant II
Funeral Service for the late Charles Carter Grant II, aged 81 years of Hibiscus Beach Drive, Cable Beach, will be held on Friday, 11th November, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Fr. I. Ranfurly Brown …
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VADO SHERLIN BOOTLE SR
Funeral Service for MR. VADO SHERLIN BOOTLE SR. age 49 years of Murphy Town, Abaco will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.at Faith Walk Church of God, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Samuel Cornish, …
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Lightbourn differences with Minnis ‘resolved’
ALTHOUGH he did not get a renomination for his seat, Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn - one of the “gang of six” - said his “differences” with Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis have been resolved, telling persons yesterday to “go elsewhere” if they did not support the party’s leadership.
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Outgoing High Commissioner looking forward to being involved in sports back home
By BRENT STUBBSSenior Sports Reporterbstubbs@tribunemedia.netLONDON: After spending the past four “wonderful” years of as the Bahamas High Commissioner to London, Ed Bethel said his only regret is that he will miss the 16th International Amateur Athl
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The drug lord years in the Bahamas
A FLOUNDERING economy in the 1970s left the country desperate and encouraged some within the leadership of the governing PLP to to make the conscious decision to partner with drug lords, Majority Rule MP Ed Moxey told The Tribune.
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Olive Minerva Francis
Death Notice Olive Minerva Francis, 95 of Fox Hill, died at her residence on Monday, June 26, 2017. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Julian Francis, Sidney Francis, Michael Francis, Peter Francis and Cheryl Francis-Diggis; grandchildren: Elliott Francis, …
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Rolda Williams
Rolda Williams, age 95 of Old Bight, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 18th, 2019. He is survived by his 4 Sons: Pastor Norris Williams, Lindy, Roxberge & Micah Williams; 5 Daughters: Elizabeth Hanna, Suzanne …
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Island Luck Pros improve to 3-2 with victory over Everybody Wins Legends
A pair of blowout wins highlighted NPBA play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium Wednesday night as teams got their final tune-ups before the winter holidays.
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FNM deputy fears ‘bubble pop’ over infrastructure spend
The Government’s lack of investment in infrastructure will be “a bubble that pops” on the next administration, the Opposition’s finance spokesman warned yesterday, adding that this was contrary to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) advice.
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Gertel Louise Thompson Sweeting
Funeral Service for Gertel Louise Thompson Sweeting age 94 of Deep Creek, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday 14th April at 2 pm at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Edmond Street off Dolphin drive. Officiating will be Bro. Stephen …
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Paul Henderson Deal
Funeral Service for the late Paul Henderson Deal age 60 years of Meadow Drives, will be held on Saturday September 19 2015 at United Christian Fellowship, Flamingo Gardens, at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Albert Hepburn assisted by Rev. …
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Remanda Vera Curtis-Bodie
Funeral Service For Remanda Vera Curtis-Bodie, 94 affectionately called “Manda” of Pride Estates and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, who died at The Princess Margaret Hospital June 28th, will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at St. Joseph …
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Ex Police Officer Corporal #744 Prince Albert Clarke Sr
Funeral service for the late Ex Police Officer Corporal #744 Prince Albert Clarke Sr. age 68 years and formerly of Pinder’s, Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Annex Baptist Cathedral, Wulff …
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David Whitfield Major
Funeral Service for the late David Whitfield Major, 94 years of #21 Isabella Blvd., Marathon Estates, who died at his daughter’s residence on Thursday, 21st November, 2019, will be held at Faith Temple Ministries International, #901 Prince Charles Drive, on …
