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Minister targeting 8.8% boating market growth
THE Bahamas' marina industry saw more than 157,000 boats landed last year, according to the Minister of Tourism, who yesterday said projections indicate an 8.8 per cent increase in the recreational boating market over the next several years.
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4x400 relay victory pushes Bahamas to 50th
With the gold medal performance of the men’s 4x400 metre relay team, the Bahamas vaulted to 50th among the 204 countries that competed in the XXX Summer Olympics in London, England.
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'Business as usual' for Family Island hoteliers
FAMILY Island hoteliers said it was back to business following Hurricane Sandy, with several executives telling Tribune Business their properties had not sustained any major damage.
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Olive Louise Pratt
Funeral service for Olive Louise Pratt, 85 a resident of #26 Gibbs Street off Nassau Street & formerly of Blue Hills, Turks Island, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, on Saturday, April …
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Ella Mae Forbes
Funeral service for Ella Mae Forbes, 85 a resident of #6 Poinciana Drive, will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill & Wulff Roads, on Saturday 18th April, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Canon Baili L. …
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Viola Vernita Beckford
Last rites Viola Vernita Beckford aged 85 of White’s Addition off Kemp Road will be held on Sunday at Cooper’s Terrace Highway Cathedral Church of God. Officiating will be Bishop Robert Mcphee Assisted by Other Ministers Interment in The Church’s …
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KENRICK OLIVERE MURRAY
Funeral Service for KENRICK OLIVERE MURRAY, 85 of Guanahani Circle, Palmetto Village and formerly of St Michael, Barbados, will be held on Saturday, 28th October, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park. Officiating will be Canon …
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Livingston Farrington
Funeral Service for Mr. Livingston “Wing” Farrington, age 85 years, of Dundas Court, Pyfrom’s Addition, and formerly of Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. …
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Maudella Bullard
Funeral Service For Maudella "Della" Bullard, 85 a resident of Podoleo Street & formerly of Taylor Street & The Ferry, Exuma, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, on Saturday 17th December, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. …
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ESTHER FOX
Memorial Service MRS. ESTHER FOX, 85 of #34 Wayne Circle, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of #48 Wulff Road, Nassau, New Providence, will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, …
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GARY ALBERT WILMORE PINDER
Funeral Service for GARY ALBERT WILMORE PINDER, 65 of #85 Spanish Cay, Bahama Terrace, Freeport and formerly of Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama, will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd …
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Dr. Frank Leopold Edgecombe
State Recognized Funeral Service for Dr. Frank Leopold Edgecombe J.P., 85 Former Vice President of the Senate & Member of The House of Assembly, a resident of Frank Edgecombe Street, will be held at Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington …
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Hencil Davis
Funeral Service for Mr. Hencil “Big Foot” Davis, 85, of Moore’s Island Abaco, will be held on Saturday July, 28th 2012, at 11 am, at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, Hard Bargain, Moore’s Island Abaco, officiating will be Pastor Preston Knowles, …
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Marjorie Rowena Wallace
Funeral Service for Marjorie Rowena Wallace, 85 years of #409 Australia Avenue, Elizabeth Estates and formerly of Duncan Town Ragged Island, will be held on Saturday March 23rd, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Final Hour Apostolic Cathedral, Fox Hill Road, South. …
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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MEDIUM HOTELS ENJOY 4-7% OCCUPANCY RISE
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MEDIUM-sized Nassau hotels have seen business levels exceed expectations, with occupancies up between 4-7 percentage points, and exclusive properties such as Graycliff and the Parad
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Expensive superstars
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Ticket business for the superstars in the entertainment industry is shared by a few providers worldwide. While the Live Nation group (LYV.US) with its subsidiary Ticketmaster dominates the business in the US, the German Eventim (EVD) is one of the leading international ticketing and live entertainment providers in Europe.
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Franklyn Antonio Rolle Jr
Funeral service for Franklyn Antonio Rolle Jr age 32 of Blueberry Hill, Fox Hill will be held Saturday 12th of October, 11am at Saint Mark’s Native Baptist Church located on Romer Street, Fox Hill. Officiating will be Bishop Carrington S. …
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78% debt ‘threatens to sink the Bahamas’
The Bahamas’ 78 per cent debt-to-GDP ratio “is a real concern” that threatens to sink this nation, the FNM’s deputy leader said yesterday.
