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David Leckes Moree, Sr
A funeral service for the late David Leckes Moree, Sr., age 89 of Windsor Estates, Nassau, The Bahamas, died at his residence on Friday, 27th December, 2019, will be held at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Kemp Road, Nassau, on Sunday 5th …
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'Highly efficient' Bahamas: OECD praises 85% tax mark
The Bahamas has been praised by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) for the “highly efficient manner” in which it deals with tax information requests, processing 85 per cent within six months of receipt.
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Violet Eloise Cornish
Violet Eloise Cornish, age 85 yrs. Of Dundas Town Abaco died at her residence on Saturday September 19th 2015. She is survived by her Sons: Wenzel and Oswald McBride; Sister: Lorelda Woodside; Numerous Grand children, Nieces; Nephews and cousins to …
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Bank branches shrink 30% in seven years
The number of commercial bank branches in The Bahamas has declined by almost 30 percent over the past seven years, the Central Bank’s governor revealed yesterday.
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It was much safer in 2018 than it was in 2017, says Ferguson
OVERALL crime across the country decreased by eight percent last year when compared to 2017, with murders dropping 25 percent, Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said yesterday.
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Edward Eugene Gardiner
Funeral Service for late Edward Eugene Gardiner age 88 years of St. Andrews Drive Blair Estates will be held on Friday April 13th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Parish, Virginia Street. Officiating will be Rev’d …
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Anastacia Louise Fox
Death Notice for Anastacia Louise “Ann” Fox, age 88 years of Valentine Subdivision off Johnson Road, formerly of Whymm’s, Long Island, died at her residence on Monday October 17, 2016. She is survived by her sons: Keith and John Fox; …
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Amelia Eliza Deal
Amelia Eliza Deal age 88 of Pine Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Millerton, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday January 22, 2017. She is survived by ten children, Geraldine Deal Symonette, Leeann Bain, Sandra Deal …
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Minister: End of AIDS epidemic in sight
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said The Bahamas has reached the moment where “tremendous progress is being made” and that the “end of the AIDS epidemic is in sight.”.
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Jestina Ferguson
Jestina Ferguson, 85 a resident of Dumping Ground Corner, died at PMH on 21 May, 2015. She is survived by her 1 daughter: Betty Evans Saunders; 5 grand children: Frank & Marias Evans, Rochelle Moss, Isabell & Hiasinth & a …
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BJ Murray hits 2-run homer in AFL
CHICAGO Cubs prospect BJ Murray has limited opportunities in the Arizona Fall League thus far, but continued his power hitting from the regular season in his last plate appearance.
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Studets call for greater transparency in college graduation process
COB students are calling for greater transparency in the graduation process as more than 200 Fall 2013 students still await completion letters from the institution.
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After three double murders, time to resume hanging
The Bahamas has had three execution styled double murders in a three week span, for a grand total of 89 murders in 2018 thus far. There are arguments for and against the death penalty, but philosophising alone does not produce tangible results in reducing criminality and murder. My personal opinion is that the government should resume hanging, but not as a knee jerk reaction to the reckless rampant taking of human life we have been witnessing.
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Marijuana seizures drop, more cocaine intercepted
POLICE marijuana seizures decreased last year compared to 2014, however there was a slight increase in the amount of cocaine seized during the same time period, according to the latest drug statistics.
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The battle started by Martin Luther is still alive today
October 31, 2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the German monk, Martin Luther, nailing his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church.
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Governor: $931m liquidity means no ‘crowding out’
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said that “ample” banking system liquidity of $931 million would ensure the Government’s deficit financing needs did not ‘crowd out’ private sector capital raisings, telling Tribune Business there were “no concerns from that standpoint”.
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Doris Maud Earl
Funeral Service for Doris Maud Earl age 91 years and a resident of #2B Victoria Avenue Freeport and formerly of Trelawny, Jamaica will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 26th, May, 2018 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Beach Way …
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Virginia Sylvia Carey
A funeral service for the late Virginia Sylvia Carey, age 91, of Retirement Road, Nassau, The Bahamas and formerly of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, The Bahamas, who passed away on Wednesday, 6th April, 2016, will be held at Calvary Bible …
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Police question suspect after young man dies in Yellow Elder Gardens shooting
A MAN is in custody assisting police in connection with a shooting incident that left a young man dead in Yellow Elder Gardens on Friday night.
