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Eleven to be inducted in National Sports Hall of Fame
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is expected to induct 11 more persons into the National Hall of Fame next week, bringing the total to 163 since the inception of the highest honour for outstanding athletes, coaches and officials in 1989.
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Communications sector rebounds through 3.7% growth in turnover
The Bahamian communications industry saw its total turnover increase 3.7 per cent year-over-year to hit $444 million in 2011, regulators have estimated, despite cellular phone subscribers falling by 90,000 since 2009.
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Failed broker: $9.7m hangs in the balance
A successful winding-up of Owen Bethel’s Montaque Capital Partners is dependent on recovering $5.35 million owed by the insolvent Bahamian broker/dealer’s clients and affiliates, plus the fate of $4.3 million being claimed by a Canadian provider.
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Gray, Jets on win streak
Sebastian Gray’s scoring has helped the Northern Oklahoma-Enid Jets to a win streak in a battle atop the conference standings headed toward the postseason.Gray has scored in double figures the last three games, a three-game winning streak for the Jet
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Bahamas’ top volleyball players go head-to-head in Greece
THE country’s top volleyball players went head-to-head in the professional ranks as their teams squared off in international competition.
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Zane Knowles: ‘I’m beyond thankful for this opportunity’
ZANE Knowles suffered a possible life-threatening injury last season but the former national basketball team standout is set to return to the court in Bulgaria.
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Lucita Constant
Lucita Constant age 94 years of Avocado Road, Flamingo Gardens died at her residence on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015. She is survived by her sons: Troy Brown & Philama Victorin Daughters: Nicole & Rose Regiss & Arnette Victorin; brothers: Elgus …
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Ezra Joseph Baillou
Ezra Joseph Baillou Age: 94 Of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Formerly of Dumping Ground Corner Died at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Monday 23rd February, 2015 He is survived by 2 sons: Danzer and Blair Baillou 4 Daughters: Ruby Baillou, …
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Gwendolyn Delcina Neely-Simmons
DEATH NOTICE Gwendolyn Delcina Neely-Simmons age 94 years of #40 Knowles Drive, Faith Gardens formerly of #21 Crooked Island St. and Rock Sound Eleuthera passed away at her residence on Friday november 30th 2012. She is survived by her son: …
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New Orleans Saints sign TE Alex Smith
AS teams head into training camp and every National Football League roster is in flux, one veteran player with Bahamian roots took advantage of the opportunity to continue his career as a journeyman reserve.
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Grand Bahama Minister questions effects of industry on cancer rates
By DENISE MAYCOCK
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Alex Smith survives latest round of Bengals roster cuts
AS the NFL preseason comes to a close another player with Bahamian roots looks to continue his career as a journeyman reserve.
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SPORTS NOTES
The Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club will join in the World Gymnastics Day Saturday, September 17 by hosting a fun run/walk fitness race. The event will start at 7am from Goodman’s Bay to Arawak Cay and return to Goodman’s Bay.
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Questions for John Marquis
As we near the fortieth anniversary of independence, I too am saddened like John Marquis that some things never change.
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Pastor Edna Merlene Simmons Hart
Memorial service for Pastor Edna Merlene Simmons Hart will be held at Coconut Grove Temple Church of God, Coconut Grove, on Thursday, 26 April, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service for Pastor Edna Merlene Simmons Hart a resident of Murray …
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Vera Mae Wright
Funeral service for Vera Mae Wright, 61 yrs., a resident of Brice Street, Fox Hill, will be held at Mount Carey Union Baptist Church, Fox Hill Road, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Warren …
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Captain Donald Roscoe Glico
Funeral Service for Captain Donald Roscoe Glico, age 76 years, of Hermit Street, Eastwood Estates, will be held on Friday January 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Jason Lowe. Interment will …
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O’DONALD McINTOSH
Funeral service for MR. O’DONALD McINTOSH age 76 years of Fire Road, Abaco will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The New St. Andrews Baptist Church, Fire Road, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop John McIntosh …
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Richard Boyd
Last rites for Richard ‘Big Bulla’ Boyd aged 73 of Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Deliverance Tabernacle Church, Summer Haven, South Beach. Officiating will be Pastor Moses Pennerman assisted by Minister Bernadette Johnson. …
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Douglas Deval Roker
Funeral Service for Douglas Deval Roker age 60 of Sapodilla Blvd., Pinewood Gardens will be held 10:00a.m. on Saturday 18th October, 2014 at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. Officiating will be Rev. Timothy Stewart. Interment will follow in the Western …
