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Freeport now 'worth $11bn'
The total infrastructure investment in Freeport today is worth $11 billion, the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) chairman yesterday saying this exceeded annual Bahamian GDP and “could not be replicated.
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Formal economy 'overpaying' its share of taxes
Poor compliance, caused by corruption, limited accountability and a lack of enforcement, has resulted in the Bahamian formal economy paying a disproportionate share of this nation’s taxes.
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WSC invites bids for water systems in Long Island, Crooked Island
WATER and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson on Wednesday invited bids for a project that will provide access to quality water supply systems in north Long Island and Crooked Island.
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Liquidators silent over $5.5m Baha Mar salary source
Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators last night confirmed they had secured funding to pay the September salaries for the 2,400 non-Melia staff, while also pledging to meet all employee benefits due since their September 4 appointment.
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PM: Sears bid is no problem
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he does not feel threatened by former Attorney General Alfred Sears’ bid to challenge him for the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party, despite rumblings within the organisation that young supporters and Bahamians want a new direction.
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Kadeem, Mark and Travis top performers among Bahamians
KADEEM Coleby, Mark St Fort and Travis Munnings were several of the top performers among Bahamian basketball players active in their respective programmes over the weekend.
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More than 60 boats expected in 5th Best of the Best Regatta
WITHOUT any major regatta to skipper to accumulate points this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs has opened the field to include more than 60 boats to participate in the fifth Best of the Best Regatta.
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The importance of understanding blood pressure - know your numbers
Are you suffering from high blood pressure? In the Bahamas, it’s an epidemic silent killer. A 2006 healthy lifestyle initiative led by the government noted that approximately 21 percent of the Bahamian populace had hypertension. And according to a 2012 PAHO report, the number one cause of death in the Bahamas between 2006 and 2009 was related to hypertensive disease with 688 deaths.
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Alina Vernell Davis
Ms. Alina Vernell Davis, age 80 years, a resident of #34 Fox Hill Road North, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday September 25th, 2018. She is survived by her adopted children: Francell and Deraine Pratt, Leroy Mackey, Elvin …
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Bertram Nathaniel Forbes
Retired Local Constable Bertram Nathaniel Forbes age 80 years of United Estates, San Salvador died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday October 22nd 2015. He is survived by his wife: Majorie Forbes, sons: Alvin, Roscoe, Clyde, Richard and Christopher …
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Dr. John Roland Knowles
Death Notice for Dr. John Roland Knowles, age 80 years, of Village Road, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday February 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Dr. Carol Thomas-Knowles; children: Dr. John Knowles, Jr. Michael Knowles, …
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David Pratt
Mr. David Pratt, age 80 years a resident of #34 Walting Street, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Millicent Beckles Pratt; Seven (7) sons: Greg, Mario, Michael, David, Ornan, …
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Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke
Death Notice For Margaret Normalee Morris Clarke, 80 of Carmichael Road died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is survived by Husband: Franklyn Clarke; Six Sons: Rufus and Phillip Clarke, Elvis Miller, Leonard and Franklyn …
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Nellie Albertha Major
Retired Nurse Nellie Albertha Major, age 80 years of # 108 South Beach Drive, formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, November 29th, 2013. She is survived by her Husband: Alphonso Major Sr., Two …
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Rita Ordal King
Rita Ordal King age 80 years of #10 Jackson Street, Nassau Village and formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros died at her residence on Thursday, August 1st, 2019. She is survived by her son: Philip Arnold King; daughters: Arinthia King-Johnson; Esthermae …
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Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie
Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie, age 80 of Haven Road of Soldier Road and formerly of Smith’s Bay, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 16th, 2019. He is survived by his Wife: Rosemary Bodie; 1 …
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John Rudolph Griffin
John Rudolph Griffin age 80 affectionately called “Johnny" a resident of Eneas Street and formerly of the Current Eleuthera Bahamas, died at his residence Saturday June 1st, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will …
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Former College principal Dr Donald Knowles dies
DR Donald Knowles, 80, first principal of the College of the Bahamas, died of a massive heart attack at the Princess Margaret Hospital at 4pm Thursday.
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Real estate firm joins top network
A Bahamian real estate firm has been named to 'Who's Who' in luxury real estate, the award-winning network that has property brokerages in 80 countries. Mario Carey, of Mario Carey Realty, said: "It is a great honour fo
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BPL boss details strategy to drive down consumer bills
Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chief executive Pam Hill said yesterday the company is aiming to improve efficiency at its plants and is also pursuing a fuel hedging strategy as a means to provide lower electricity costs to consumers.
