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Police may assist in beach patrols
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said officials are discussing using police and Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to assist her ministry in patrolling beaches and enforcing the rules of the water sports industry.
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Minnis pledges govt of fiscal responsibility
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday pledged to create a “new Bahamas” if elected prime minister in 2017 by being “fiscally responsible, intolerant of corruption, and transparent” in the execution of his duties.
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Gov’ts initial Baha Mar winding-up ‘highly irregular’
Justice Ian Winder has “struck out” the Government’s original $59 million ‘omnibus’ petition to wind-up Baha Mar for being “highly irregular”, although he did allow those by several of its key agencies to move forward.
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Job advice for young Bahamians at COB event
SCORES of young Bahamians were given job advice yesterday by panellists at the College of The Bahamas’ Career Symposium.
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PM loses his cool over rebels
EDITOR, The Tribune.
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Minnis hits out at lack of preparation for summer heat
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday it is “unconscionable” that Bahamians have to suffer through an intense heat wave because the government was “ill-prepared” for the challenge of generating electricity during the summer months.
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‘It seems the Zika virus won’t derail Rio 2016’
(CNN) — The Olympic Games arrive in Brazil at a time when the country is ravaged by crises. With two months to go until the cauldron is lit in Rio de Janeiro, the host of South America’s first Games is grappling with a public health emergency, a governmental meltdown and economic woes.
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Activist: Vote is not a waste of time
ACTIVIST Marion Bethel yesterday disagreed with statements made by former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer as she called for heightened education and public awareness in the lead up to the gender equality referendum.
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JOHNATHAN CAPRON
Funeral Service for MR. JOHNATHAN “PENO” CAPRON, age 66 years of #223 Pioneer’s Way East, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Mason Addition, Nassau will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Star of the …
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Elliott Gene Sawyer
A funeral service for the late Elliott Gene Sawyer, age 63, of Abaco, The Bahamas, who died on Thursday, 19th November, 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida, will be held at Full Gospel Assembly, Treasure Cay, Abaco, on Saturday, 5th …
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ERIC ORRIS MARSHALL
Funeral Service for the late ERIC ORRIS MARSHALL age 74 years of Golden Gates #2 and formerly of Nicholls Town, Andros will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Farrington Road. Officiating …
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Thomas Reid Gordon Hall
Memorial for Thomas “Tommy” Reid Gordon Hall, age 54 years, of Buckley’s, Long Island, will be held on Thursday January 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev’d Fr. Hugh Bartlett …
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Colyn Gibson
Funeral Service for Colyn “Hog Head” Gibson, age 62 of Pyfrom Addition who died on March 28th, 2016 will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy, East Street Tabernacle - East Street & …
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Mildred Bosfield
Funeral Announcement for the late Mildred Bosfield age 65 of Winton Meadows will be held on Saturday April 16th, 2016 at Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Heuter B. Rolle assisted by other …
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Helen Catherina Demeritte
Funeral service for Helen Catherina Demeritte, 76 yrs., a resident of West Dennis Ct., Yellow Elder, will be held at The Salem Union Baptist Church, Taylor Street, on Saturday 27th August, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rev. …
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Kenneth Alvin Thompson
Funeral Service For Kenneth Alvin “Sir K” Thompson Age 80 Years of 20410 N. W. 40 Court, Miami Gardens, Florida and formerly of Palmetto Village, Marathon Estates and Chapel Street will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10am …
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Michael Davis
Funeral Service for the late Michael Davis age 56 years of #37 Lake Cunningham Street will be held on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Rev. James Neilly …
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MARIA ALBERTHA MCSWEENY
Memorial Service for the late Elder MARIA ALBERTHA MCSWEENY age 106 years of Sunshine Park and formerly of Crooked Island will be held on Friday at Golden gates World Outreach Ministries @ 7:00p.m. Officiating will be Pastor. Ross Davis assisted …
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ESTWOOD TREVOR THOMPSON
Funeral Service ESTWOOD TREVOR THOMPSON, 42 of #55 Providence Ave. Chippingham, will be held on Saturday, 27th May, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Howard Street, Chippingham. Fr. Joseph Mycklewhyte, assisted by Canon Sebastian Campbell will officiate. Cremation …
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VALENCIA GIBSON-NOTTAGE
Funeral Service for VALENCIA GIBSON-NOTTAGE, 60 of #26 Wellington Lane, Stapledon Gardens, who died on Friday, 25th August, 2017, will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, at 2 p.m. at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Baillou Hill South. Officiating will …