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Herbert Ira Swaby
Herbert Ira Swaby age 84 years a resident of #464 Grenada Ave, Freeport and formerly of Nassau died at his residence on Tuesday 7th, February, 2017. He is survived by his children: Debbie Armstrong (Gurney), Diane Wildgoose, Denise Tynes, Paty …
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Leanna Rolle
Leanna Rolle age 95 years of Victoria Blvd., East Street and formerly of Exuma died at her residence on Saturday, July 30th, 2016. She is survived by her sons: Rudy, Gerald, Nigel, Jonathan, Joshua, Maxwell, Isaac and Enoch; daughters: Isadora, …
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sports inbrief
NPSA ELECTIONS A NUMBER of sporting bodies will conduct their election of officers this year. The first one is the New Providence Softball Association, which is expected to go to the polls 7pm Thursday at Banker's Field, Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Al
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sports inbrief
NPSA ELECTIONS A NUMBER of sporting bodies will conduct their election of officers this year. The first one is the New Providence Softball Association, which is expected to go to the polls 7pm Thursday at Banker's Field, Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Al
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Bahamas beaten by Puerto Rico
Team Bahamas was on the receiving end of a 45 point rout in the opening game of the 2018 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.The senior national women’s basketball team made their tournament debut in a 95-50 loss to the host country last night at the C
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Roberts and the Bible
In The Nassau Guardian, published January 21, PLP Chair Bradley Roberts, in taking potshots at PLP defectors Renward Wells and Dr Andre Rollins, referenced the New Testament account of Jesus, His disciples and His betrayal for silver.
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Coleby and Hilltoppers secure berth in the NIT semi-finals
Dwight Coleby came up with two big defensive plays down the stretch to help the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers prevail with a 92-84 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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FLORINE COAKLEY
Death Notice FLORINE COAKLEY, 95 affectionately called “Mama” of Hospital Lane, Poinciana Drive, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 19th, 2017. She is survived by her Daughters: Ida Coakley-Ferguson, Shirley Coakley, Dorette Rolle, Sisters: Marva Coakley and …
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Matriarch Deaconess Roselyn McKenzie
Matriarch Deaconess Roselyn McKenzie age 95 years, of Flamingo Gardens, formerly of Rollevile, Exuma, died at her daughter’s residence on Saturday February 23, 2019. Left to treasure her memory are her children: Audrey and General Taylor, Mazilee and Patrick Knowles, …
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Alfred Joel Rolle
Mr Alfred Joel Rolle, age 95 years, a resident of Revival Faith Way, Malcolm Rd, and formerly of Old Bight , Cat Island, died at his residence on Thursday June 6th, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Levinna Butler …
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High Flyers soar to championship
The Breezes High Flyers had their best offensive output in the final game of the series to claim the New Providence Basketball Association Division II Championship.
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Uriah Lorenzo Cartwright
Funeral Service for Uriah Lorenzo “Renza” Cartwright, age 84 years, of Johnson Terrace, will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, Madeira Street, Palmdale. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Junior Calixte assisted …
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Rockets v Shockers tonight
THE Pyramid Food Rockets and the Real Deal Shockers are scheduled to square off tonight to determine who will go on to play in the Vince Ferguson divisional final in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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Man faces court over death of 11 Haitians in boat sinking
AN Abaco man who allegedly owned a boat used in a human-smuggling operation that ended up with 11 of its 28 passengers dead was brought to court yesterday. However, 43-year-old Alphonso "Carpo" Ed
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Esther Maria Carter
Funeral service for Esther Maria Carter, 85 a resident of Ridgeland Park East & formerly of Kew, Turks & Caicos Island, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Saturday 30th July, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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sports inbrief
BASKETBALL GSSSA FINALS THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) best-of-three championship series is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs gym on Thursday. In the junior girls division at 4pm, the H O Nash Lions are scheduled to take on
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sports inbrief
BASKETBALL GENEVA RUTHERFORD GIRLS' TOURNEY RESULTS from day one of the HOYTES 2012 Geneva Rutherford Girls National Basketball Classics in Grand Bahama are as follows: Jr Girls: Temple Christian def. Catholic High 30-23. Sr Girls: Tabernacle def. Centr
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Committee set up to advise on university president search
THE board of trustees of University of The Bahamas has appointed a Presidential Search Committee to establish the process by which the new institution’s president will be selected and hired.
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General Post Office demolition underway
DEMOLITION of the General Post Office at East Hill Street began yesterday as part of efforts to modernise the downtown area.
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Junkanoo icon Anthony ‘Stick-A-Tone’ Johnson dies
THE sporting fraternity of softball and baseball as well as the junkanoo world is mourning the loss of Anthony ‘Stick-A-Tone’ Johnson. Johnson passed away last week. He joined the Saxons in 1967 and brought with him a group of men from Market Street called ‘The Lollipop Boys,’ who included Jay Fox, Katanga Johnson, Kenny ‘Mary’ Fox and KC Campbell.
