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Downtown derelicts
For over ten years many of us have been staring at the decaying structures blighting eastern Bay Street, and agitating for their reconstruction, replacement, or demolition. Never seeing any action, our eyes now just glaze over as they scan the continuing dilapidation in the Zombie Zone.
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Forum discusses amendments to insolvency regime
The Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association (RISA Bahamas) has held its first roundtable discussion on proposed reforms to The Bahamas’ insolvency framework.
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MAYNARD: ROAD TO BE RENAMED FREEDOM FARM WAY
DURING the opening of the Freedom Farm Baseball League on Saturday, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Charles Maynard confirmed that the road from Yamacraw Road leading to the field will be renamed Freedom Farm Way. Mr Maynard, however, did not discl
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Work on London residence to cost Bahamas $247,000
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said the structural work on the Bahamas High Commissioner’s residence in London – which he claimed had been delayed for more than four years by the former government – will cost around $247,000 (£159,000).
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Joan Albury-Pinder
Funeral Service for the late Joan Albury-Pinder age 84 years of Chattanooga TN, and formerly of The Bahamas, will be held on Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary the Virgin, Virginia Street. Officiating will be Fr. …
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Tabelitha Miller
The late Ms. Tabelitha Miller Age 92yrs, a resident of Carmichael Road and formerly of Deep Creek Eleuthera, will be held on Saturday July 5th 2014, 1.00 p.m. at Alpha and Omega Faith Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Reverend …
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Beulah Gibson-Sands
Death Notice for Beulah Gibson-Sands, age 84 years of Lyon Road, formerly Mason’s Bay, Acklins, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday August 4, 2015. She is survived by her children: Ruthlee Saunders, Lynn Thurston, Leah Mather, Vincent Gibson …
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Louverture Charite
Funeral Service for Louverture Charite age 84 affectionately called “Shorty” a resident of Rock Sound Eleuthera and formerly of St. Louis Du Nord Haiti, who died at his residence August 9th, will be held on Saturday September 10th, 2016 at …
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Bernard Rolle Sr
Mr. Bernard Rolle Sr. age 84 years of Old Bight, Cat Island and formerly of Third Street, The Grove died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday August 24th 2019. Mr. Rolle was predeceased by his children: Cassandra Rolle and …
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MATRIACH ELSAIDA KNOWLES
MATRIACH ELSAIDA KNOWLES age 95 years of Barbados Road, Golden Gates #2 died at her Daughter’s residence on Friday, January 31st, 2014. She is survived by her Daughter: Mother Sybil Johnson; Grandchildren and their Spouse: Patrice Ellis and Bishop Neil …
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Tropical Storm Jerry update
Tropical Storm Jerry is about 715 miles (1,150 kilometres) east of the Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at 15 mph (nearly 25 kph).
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‘Not enough time given’, says Abaco shanty town resident
ALTHOUGH for years government has threatened to destroy Abaco’s shanty towns, a father of two facing eviction from The Farm fears his family will have nowhere to go before the deadline is up to leave the unregulated community, his home for 20 years.
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NPBA: Tucker Boys beat Giants 57-56, Eagles top Rebels 76-60
THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend with a pair of games played on Friday and Saturday night.
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Higgs on scoring spree in NCAA
The recent scoring spree continued for Lashann Higgs as she led her No.8 Texas Longhorns to another conference win.Higgs finished with a team high 26 points in the Longhorns’ 75-64 win over the Kansas State Wildcats at the Bramiage Colesium in Manhat
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Renewable fear over BPL bond
A union leader has voiced fears that Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) will be unable to meet repayments on its $580m bond as its largest, wealthiest customers race to adopt renewable energy.
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Low vaccination rates spark fears over polio
HEALTH officials are alarmed by declining vaccination among children and fear the country is at risk of reintroducing polio and other deadly diseases.
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PI Open on par for Ocean Club Golf Course this Saturday
THE first event of the Bahamas Golf Federation’s “Cup Series” will aid the development of the organisation’s junior programme and the fight against breast cancer.
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Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater
Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater age 95 years of #23 Canada Ave., Flamingo Gardens and formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons: Fred Bridgewater of …
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95% satisfied with NHI so far
NINETY-FIVE percent of National Health Insurance beneficiaries are satisfied with their experience with the programme, according to the National Health Insurance Authority.
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Charles Carter Grant II
Funeral Service for the late Charles Carter Grant II, aged 81 years of Hibiscus Beach Drive, Cable Beach, will be held on Friday, 11th November, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Fr. I. Ranfurly Brown …
