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EDITORIAL: We need to stay resolute
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the relaxation of lockdown restrictions for southern islands yesterday while disclosing efforts to add an additional 80 beds to the frontline fight against COVID-19.
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BTC union fears over CWC's $100m cost saving drive
THE UNION representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff said yesterday it was “extremely concerned” about the potential impact its majority shareholder’s $100 million cost savings push will have on jobs, warning it would “not sit idle and let them do what they want”.
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Call for National Youth Policy to be implemented
YOUNG people called for a National Youth Policy to be implemented, while raising concerns about crime and the government’s handling of it during an “Operation Cease Fire: Let Your Voice Be Heard” crime forum on Monday night.
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Jonquel Jones named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
New York Liberty on four-game win streak
BAHAMIAN Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Jonquel Jones was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week while the New York Liberty enjoys a four-game win streak.
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Isaacs Jr quickly emerges as offensive team leader
TODD Isaacs Jr has been on an absolute tear at the plate since he made his debut with the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American Division of the Frontier League.
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Jones posts double double - 29 points, 13 rebounds - in WNBA All-Star game
JONQUEL Jones displayed why she is a star among WNBA stars and shined on the brightest stage among the league’s best players at its midseason classic.
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Govt in ‘back handed’ Hawksbill change move
A prominent QC yesterday agreed that the Government’s call for Freeport businesses to seek renewal of their tax breaks was a “back handed” attempt to amend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, with the move representing “the worst formula for business”.
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FINCO chief: 95% of local transactions done digitally
RBC FINCO’s top executive says Bahamians are beginning to embrace a digital future with 95 percent now conducting their financial transactions electronically.
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Island Luck names Board of directors
Playtech Systems, trading as Island Luck, has announced the appointment of its Board of Directors.
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Ernald Kirkwood Armbrister
Ernald Kirkwood Armbrister – Age 75 years of Stanyard Creek Andros & formerly of Price Street Nassau Village, died on Tuesday 24th November, 2015 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. He is survived by his: Children; Monique Armbrister –Brown, Renee Armbrister- …
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Delighted with baseball in the curriculum
I was elated to read in the papers that baseball will be officially introduced into the curriculum for the GSSSA this fall. This has been a long time coming, and those responsible should be commended.
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$200 fine over Indian hemp find
A MAN was fined $200 in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for possession of dangerous drugs.
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Lillymae Adderley Sawyer
Funeral service for Lillymae “Mum” Adderley Sawyer, 70 a resident of # 80 Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, will be held at Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fifth Terrace, Centreville, on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor …
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Lerman McIntosh
Lerman McIntosh age 80 years, resident of Cooperstown Abaco, died September 29, 2018. He is survived by: Wife: Ruthmae McIntosh Five Sons: Bishop Clayton McIntosh Sr. - Ruth McIntosh Rev. Freddie McIntosh - Alrecia McIntosh Lerman McIntosh Jr. - Sophia …
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Two arrests after drugs found in separate incidents
Two men have been arrested in two separate incidents, after they were found in possession of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
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Alicia Maria Valerio Stockdale
A memorial service for Alicia Maria Valerio Stockdale, 80 yrs., a resident of Bel Air Estates, Carmichael Road & formerly of Grand Turk, will be held at Christ the King, Anglican Church, Ridgeland Park West, on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 …
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John Knowles
Funeral service for Dr. John Knowles, age 80 years, of Village Road, will be held on Saturday March 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Shirley and Church Streets. Officiating will be Canon Crosley Walkine assisted by …
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Mercilia Simon
Funeral Service for the late Mercilia Simon age 76yrs of St. James Road, Nassau Bahamas will be held on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at Kemp Road Alliance Chapel Church, Kemp Road, Nassau Bahamas at 11:00 a.m. Officiating is Rev. Pastor …
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ARTHUR THEODORE SAWYER
Funeral Service for ARTHUR THEODORE “Sunny” SAWYER, 80 of #55 Roosevelt Avenue, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Shirley Street, on Tuesday, 8th August, 2017, will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue, on Friday, 25th August, …
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Alice Cartwright
Funeral Announcement for The Late Alice Cartwright, age 80, formerly of Mortimer's Long Island and of Johnson Terrace Nassau. Services will be held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Kemp Road, Saturday, 19th, 2013 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Father Oswald …
