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Central Bank eyes digital B$ by 2021
THE Central Bank is aiming to roll-out a ‘test’ digital Bahamian currency by 2021, the Deputy Prime Minister disclosed yesterday, while slamming the banks for “forcing” electronic banking.K P Turnquest, in an address to the ComplianceAid Caribbean An
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Mobile data subscribers increase over six-fold
Mobile data subscribers increased more than six-fold within one year following the launch of services by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), it was revealed yesterday, with fixed-line Internet’s market penetration also enjoying a 22 per cent increase.
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Carolyn Cynthia Smith
Carolyn Cynthia Smith, 88 a resident of Palmetto Avenue & Ragged Island & formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, died at PMH on Sunday, May 6, 2018. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Carol Ritchie, Linda & Cynthia Taylor; 7 …
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Joseph Cash
Mr. Joseph Cash age 88 affectionately called “Buddy” of Lower Bogue Eleuthera, died at his residence Friday October 9th, 2015. Cherished memories are held by: His daughters; Pandora Cash and Marionette Neilly Son: Ryan Cash Adopted children: Helen Campbell, Emma …
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Viola Blanche Hanna-Farquharson
Mrs. Viola Blanche Hanna-Farquharson, age 88 years, a resident of Cordia Crest, Fox Dale Subdivision, and formerly of Spring Point, Acklins, died at her Residence on Wednesday June 1st, 2016. She is survived by her children: Aubrey, Marva and Benson …
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Reverend Solomon King
Death Notice For Reverend Solomon King, 88 of Little Harbor, Mangrove Cay Andros died on Monday 23rd October, 2017. He is survived by 10 children: Patrick King, Lyndell King, Rudolph King, Epharium King; Arnette Swann, Idamae Russell, Miriam Thompson, Barbara …
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CARL LAWRENCE HANNA
Death Notice For MR. CARL LAWRENCE HANNA, 88 of Delectable Bay, Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Naomi Hanna; 1 daughter: Rosanna Hanna-Anderson; 4 sons: …
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Samuel Pratt Jr
Samuel Pratt Jr. age 88 years old of #7 Dunmore Ave., Chippingham died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday May 21st, 2013. Left to cherish his memories is his Wife: Althea Pratt; Children: Glennville Pratt, Judy Pratt-Butler and Joann …
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Elizabeth Irene Knowles
Elizabeth Irene Knowles age 88 years of #13 Roberta Drive Park West and formerly of Burnt Ground Long Island died at her residence on Thursday, February 6th, 2020. She is survived by her Sons: Dnight Knowles & Dnayne Knowles; Daughter: …
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Malvina Sylvia Lockhart
Malvina Sylvia Lockhart, 88 a resident of #13 Hamwell St., Johnson Road Estates & formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island died at her residence on Monday, February 11, 2019. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Karan & Dianne Lockhart …
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Hospital nears end of phase one
PHASE one of the urgent and emergency care project is nearing completion at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Bahamas must offer more to increase cruise yields
The Minister of Tourism says that while cruise passenger spend in the Bahamas has increased, this nation must offer more visitor experiences to increase per capita yields.
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Gov’t Joaquin costs could exceed $56 million
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that the total cost to repair government buildings and infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Joaquin has been pegged at $56 million, although this could drop to $34 million depending on which option is chosen to repair Acklins’s roads.
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Heartbreaking loss for Buddy and No.1 Sooners
On the day that they earned their No.1 ranking, Buddy Hield and the Oklahoma Sooners suffered a big defeat at the James H Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Monday night.
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Roberts: PLP the only party with a plan to tackle crime
DESPITE this year’s murder count outpacing last year’s figure, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday the PLP is still the only party with a plan to tackle this nation’s crime problem.
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BAHAMIANS LEAD KNIGHTS TO HISTORIC SEASON
Their storybook season and playoff run ended this weekend, but a dynamic trio of Bahamians led the Niagra College men’s basketball programme to a historic season.
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Buddy one of best in Big 12
As he entered his junior season with the Oklahoma Sooners, expectations loomed high for Buddy Hield and the Grand Bahamian native has delivered.
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The money makers
The contents of this letter are for those persons, who are aggrieved and will most likely lose money due to the incompetence, malpractice and negligence of attorneys and business persons in and out of the Bahamas.
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Mother Harriet Albertha Darling
Funeral Services For Mother Harriet Albertha Darling age 84 of Hill Crest Drive, Seven Hills Estate and formerly of Browns, Crooked Island and Chester’s, Acklins, will be held on Saturday September 22nd , 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Baptist …
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Eunice White
Funeral service for Eunice White, 84 a resident of James Cistern, Eleuthera, will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, James Cistern, Eleuthera, on Saturday 28th February, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. David Cann, assisted by Rev. Henry …