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Lewis: $9m received so far
MINISTER of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said yesterday the government has received some $9 million in donations since the passing of Hurricane Dorian.
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Out of tragedy, words of peace
As the world continues to mourn the 11 people killed in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania local Rabbi Sholom Bluming is trying to help Bahamians come to terms with the tragedy.
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Hurricanes win 5th straight title with win over Mounties
POWERED by its group of Bahamian players, the Holland College Hurricanes have an opportunity to protect homecourt and reach another milestone in the national tournament.
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FRONT PORCH: The empathy and duty of care of Dr Perry Gomez
THIS past Tuesday the country said farewell to Dr Michael Perry Gomez, who demonstrated extraordinary compassion and service as a medical doctor and public servant throughout his professional life.
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MANDRIELL DARIO ADDERLEY
Funeral Service MANDRIELL DARIO ADDERLEY, 36 affectionately called “Cowboy” of Bimini Ave., will be held on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at 11:00 am at Prayer and Praise Assembly, Ragged Island Street. Officiating will be Bishop Hubert Kemp, assisted by Pastor …
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Rebecca Jane Rolle-Bain
DEATH NOTICE Rebecca Jane Rolle-Bain, 78, of #97 Lincoln Blvd died at her residence on Thursday August 9th , 2012. Loving Memories will be cherished by her Children: Sarah Dames (Kenneth Sr.), Louise Dawkins, Sheila McKenzie, Patricia Strachan, Noel Strachan, …
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Josephine Louise Major
Funeral service for Josephine Louise Major, affectionately called ‘Fene’, aged 97 of Avocado Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Taits, Long Island, who died on 5th December, 2012, will be held on Saturday, 15th December, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at …
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The Big 'O' - where do I find it?
“Orgasms. Where do I find them?”
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COVID - crime and choice
There were 73 people murdered in 2020, down from 95 person in 2019. This gives a homicide rate for 2020 of 18. 6 per 100 000. This is still considered an epidemic. According to United Nation, Homicide rate of 10 per 100 0000 or above is considered an epidemic.
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US to let safety kit through
SENIOR US government officials have assured that shipments of medical supplies to The Bahamas will no longer be blocked or frozen during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Sidney Collie.
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Resort aims to bridge 36% T&C rates gap
An Exuma-based resort yesterday said it is striving for “five-star rock star” performance to match high-end Turks & Caicos rivals and bridge a 36 percent room rate gap.
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George Willis Dorsett Sr
Last rites for George Willis Dorsett Sr. aged 82 of Doctovin, Mastic Point will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Living Waters Church of God, # 3 Marshall Road. Officiating will e Bishop Dr. Wilbert Milton Rolle assisted …
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GBPA welcomes govt help for small business
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s small business recovery grant programme will receive matching grant funding of $100,000 from the government’s Small Business Development Centre to assist small businesses. GBPA President Ian Rolle “welcomed” the par
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Bank: road money is running out
Bank: road money is running out By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE $129 million the Inter American Development Bank provided for the New Providence Road Improvement Project will be depleted by the end of the month, ac
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Bank: road money is running out
Bank: road money is running out By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE $129 million the Inter American Development Bank provided for the New Providence Road Improvement Project will be depleted by the end of the month, ac
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Bahamian farm eyes 1.4m herbs in $60m joint venture
A Bahamian hydroponic producer and its US partner last night revealed they will invest $60m in developing a 71,000 square foot facility able to grow “300 times more food” than a traditional farm.
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‘PLP enriching friends while public suffers’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the government yesterday for “enriching the lives of their friends, families and allies” while the public suffers.
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Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers
TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
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Digital wallets can be used to pay bills
PEOPLE collecting unemployment payments at SunCash can use a “digital wallet” to pay bills as an alternative to redeeming cash in person, according to National Insurance Board (NIB) Director Dr Nicola Virgill-Rolle. On Tuesday, scores of people queu
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Straw vendors - keep market closed
STRAW vendors are calling for the government to push back the Straw Market’s re-opening date until the cruise ship industry resumes in September.