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Marion Cosa Cole
Marion Cosa Cole, age 94 of Winton Highway, Nassau, The Bahamas, died peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, 3rd October, 2015. Mrs. Cole was predeceased by her husband, Frank Lionel (Peter) Cole, MBE; parents, George W. and Cosa Mahn; sister, …
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Ada Evelyn Knowles
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Ada Evelyn Knowles, aged 94 years, who passed away at her residence in Nassau, The Bahamas, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Monday, 17th June, …
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Pair charged after shooting incident
TWO Freeport men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with last week’s shooting incident.
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Man shot dead in Freeport
GRAND Bahama police are investigating the shooting death of a man late Wednesday evening in Freeport.
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Aline McLaughlin
Aline McLaughlin, who has died at age 94, was a staunch supporter of Christ Church Cathedral and beloved member of the Nassau community. The daughter of Effie McLaughlin (nee Barbes) of Matthew Town, Inagua and Chalmers Percival McLaughlin of Cayman …
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Ayton posts double double in 123-110 loss to Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 last night.
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Governor warns on future tax increases
The Central Bank's governor has echoed warnings that Bahamians should brace for new and/or increased taxes as he dismissed suggestions the Government may soon default on its debt.
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PowerSecure targeted $100m in fuel savings
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) former manager targeted more than $100 million in fuel savings as key to reducing electricity rates by 50 per cent come 2020.
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NPBA action continues at the AF Adderley gym on Wednesday night
THE New Providence Basketball Association closed out play at the CI Gibson Gymnasium over the weekend and will resume competition at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday.
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IAN FERGUSON: How business can help combat crime’s roots
As we begin the festive season, our hopes and desires for a joyous holiday bring with them a heightened sense of fear of the lurking criminal element.
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Bahamas earns 3-0 win over Bermuda in Davis Cup tie
FOLLOWING a rain delay which lasted for several hours, the Bahamas was able to continue their momentum from a quick start and held on for their second consecutive win in Davis Cup play.
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Straws in the wind for PLP leadership race?
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said he was not anxious about the PLP coming convention, even as party insiders say supporters are concerned about the lack of disclosure about who will make a leadership bid.
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Taxi union chief fears Baha Mar ‘exclusion’
A taxi union leader yesterday said all drivers should be eligible to do business with Baha Mar, adding that he has been arguing for the same reforms proposed by the resort developer for the past 20 years.
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Suspect identified as third fire in two weeks hits dump
OFFICIALS have identified the culprit behind the third fire to ravage the New Providence landfill in two weeks, Renew Bahamas said yesterday.
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EDITORIAL: Is taxation the solution to our sins?
IT appears the government plans to make us pay for our sins – literally.
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The re-elected Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, wanted to calm the markets and settle the Turkish currency crisis with the new finance minister, Mehmet Şimşek. But the plan did not work, and the lira hit a new record low on Friday last week.
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URCA chief: ‘Much to do’ on better Internet access
THE Bahamas’ top communications regulator yesterday admitted there is “much work to do” on ensuring affordable, widespread access to broadband Internet and mobile data.
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PREVENTION OR PROSECUTION?: PM says priority must be tackling causes of crime not just catching criminals
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has described as “alarming” this year’s current rise in cases of murder.
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EDITORIAL: Prevention is the right path on crime
MURDERS up, armed robberies up – and the Police Commissioner hoping we won’t go over 100 murders for the year – it’s a bleak situation, make no mistake.
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Jones posts another double double
JONQUEL Jones faced foul trouble and double teams all afternoon, but still finished with another double double to lead her Connecticut Sun to the best start in franchise history. Jones finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds in the Sun’s 81-67 win o