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FLORENCE BUTLER
FLORENCE BUTLER age 81 years of Palm Beach Street passed at her residence on Monday, May 13th, 2019. She is survived by her Sons: John, Abram, Lawrence Jr., Dwight and Ricardo Butler; Daughters: Kenris, Jennifer, Lorraine and Tanya Butler; Sister: …
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Naomi McKenzie
Naomi McKenzie age 81 years of Stuart Manor Exuma died on May 23 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. Survived by her children: Valrica, Sally, Zenola, Millicent, Geraldine, Annette, Willard, Alfred Jr., Brian, Duke and Philmore; Numerous Grand-children, Nieces, nephews …
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Christie’s contractor meet ‘worth a shot’
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday said it was a “little late” for Prime Minister Perry Christie to attempt to persuade Baha Mar’s Chinese contractor to complete the stalled project, but admitted: “It’s worth shot”.
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‘Hammer will have little to no opportunities to get his punches off’
GRAND Bahamian Sherman “Tank” Williams is fit, ready and excited to fight 32-year-old Christian “Hammer” Ciocan in his hometown in Galati, Romania, on Friday, August 28.
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Man shot dead, two injured in latest shootings
ONE MAN is dead and two other men are fighting for their lives in hospital after they were shot in two separate incidents early Saturday morning.
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Judge says no to gag order in Gibson case
A Supreme Court judge cautioned the press yesterday to report accurate information concerning Adrian Gibson’s corruption trial after deciding not to impose a gag order barring journalists from reporting the case.
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Lorna Louise Knowles
Funeral Service for Lorna Louise Knowles age 98 years, of Millerton, Long Island, who passed away at The Princess Margaret, on Saturday November 23, 2019 will be held on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue …
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Matriarch Monica Louise Johnson
Funeral Service for Matriarch Monica Louise Johnson, age 98 years, a resident of #21 Sutton Street, will be held on Saturday, January 4th, 2020, 10:00 a.m., at St. James Native Baptist Church, St. James Road. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. …
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Urgent call to double the number of radiologists
THE new digital imaging network connecting public health care facilities throughout the country has highlighted the need for more radiologists.
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Tavario Miller makes impact in Argentina
TAVARIO Miller was an early season acquisition for Boca Juniors in Argentina’s Liga Nacional de Básquet and has had an immediate impact with his new club.
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Shaquillo Fritz makes pro debut in Spain
SHAQUILLO Fritz made his professional debut for Hero Jairis in Spain’s Liga Espanola de Baloncesto (LEB Silver).
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Torrington Cox signs in Iraq
VETERAN Bahamian hooper Torrington Cox continues his professional career in Iraq with his latest signing. Cox agreed to terms with Nift Al-Janoub of the Iraq Superleague, the highest professional league in the country. The 33-year-old forward enter
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Ayton posts 5th double, season high 18 rebounds
Deandre Ayton had a weekend where he recorded his fifth double double of the season and the Phoenix Suns followed with their first win since opening night.
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Charles Bain and Colonials advance to 2nd round
CHARLES Bain and the Robert Morris Colonials are moving on to the second round of the 2019 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
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Jacqueline Elizabeth Barry
Funeral Services for Jacqueline Elizabeth Barry, age 81 of #2 Davis Street, Oakes Field will be held on Friday January 31st, 2020 at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer, assisted by …
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Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
The Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it had placed its members on ‘red alert’, amid fears that other New Providence hotels will attempt to follow Baha Mar’s lead and eliminate the 15 per cent gratuity enjoyed by hotel employees.
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THE KDK REPORT: Dire health consequences of extreme heat on the body
EVERY year, Bahamians from one end of the archipelago to the other lament the relentless broil of the summer’s heat. And this summer’s simmer has been particularly ruthless. Some of the hottest days on record occurred during July of this year with a heat index (feels like temperature) that oscillated between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. But unlike other, less tropical, locales we are often shielded from the intense heat by the shade of palm and coconut trees and cooled by the balmy breeze of our turquoise ocean.
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Gov’t wage bill’s $68m jump ‘not annual norm’
The Ministry of Finance's top official last night said the $68m year-over-year increase in compensation for government employees during the 2022-2023 fiscal year is "not an annual norm".
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Lathaniel Bastian and Cardinals on winning streak, top NJCAA Standings
LATHANIEL Bastian has recently taken on a bigger role for his Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals and the team is in the midst of a winning streak that vaulted them atop the NJCAA Region XIV Standings.
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2nd King Eric Gibson All-For-One Regatta set for January 7-9
Brothers Eric Jr and D Shane Gibson are making sure that the legacy of their father - the late King Eric Gibson - will live on.