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ETHEL ROSE PRATT
Funeral Service MRS. ETHEL ROSE PRATT, age 82 years of #81 Rum Cay Place, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Jubilee Cathedral, Cathedral Blvd., Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Rev’d …
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Minister: Sixfold rise in cases of incest last year
ALTHOUGH there was a reduction in the number of reported cases of child abuse in the country last year compared to 2013, the number of reported cases of incest increased six-fold in New Providence last year, according to data provided by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin.
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Jonquel Jones leads BIH to FIBA World Cup qualification
JONQUEL Jones was a one-woman wrecking crew en route to leading her Bosnia and Herzegovina programme to a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 qualification.
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Thelma Hilda Strachan
Funeral Service for Thelma Hilda Strachan, 91 years of Marathon Road and formerly of Ragged Island, will be held on Saturday June 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Shirley Street. Rev’d. Fr. Crosley Walkine will officiate. Interment will …
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BUSINESS BITES: Two Huberts with different visions
The disputed future of the Grand Lucaya Hotel complex is more than a business debate. It could well mark the opening political shot for control of the FNM. Incumbent Prime Minster Hubert Minnis and predecessor Hubert Ingraham have each visibly tied his flag to a radically different solution for the hotel’s continued viability - and the future of Grand Bahama.
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Jones and Sun in WNBA Finals 'do or die' tonight
One final game to decide the 2019 WNBA title with both the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics looking to win their first championship in the history of their respective franchises.Game five is all set for 8pm tonight at the Entertainment and Spor
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Bahamian single women take brunt of COVID-19
Bahamian single women have born the brunt of COVID-19's economic devastation to lead the Caribbean on both job losses and "worsening diet", the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has revealed.
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Browne and Mottley: Shapers of the regional future
PRIME Ministers Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and Mia Mottley of Barbados are two of the Caribbean’s young and dynamic leaders, both workaholics with clear and determined visions for the betterment of their countries. Each of them is a committed regionalist, notwithstanding insinuations to the contrary in sections of the regional media.
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Tennis ace Kevin Major Jr wins Boca Lago Prize Money Tourney
KEVIN Major Jr continues his superior play on the Men’s Open Florida Circuit this weekend. Kevin won the Boca Lago Prize Money Tournament adding to his record 49 wins and one loss. In the final, Major, playing as the number one seed, defeated No.6 s
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MILDRED GENEVA SANDS
Funeral Service for the late MILDRED GENEVA SANDS age 88 years of Gardens Hills #1 will be held on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 10:00am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted by …
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Bahamian abroad rests after years of noble service
ALTHOUGH the loved ones of Edwin Percival Minnis are sadden he will not spend Christmas or any other day with the family, a smile will always surface on their faces when they reflect on the life he lived and the precious memories he left behind.
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Enid Minerva Fernander
Funeral Service for the late Enid Minerva Fernander age 84 years of Cockburn Town, San Salvador will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday 26th July, 2015 at The Cockburn Town Seventh Day Adventist Church, San Salvador. Officiating will be Pastor …
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BISX-listed fund targets asset-doubling to $100m
A BISX-listed fund is reviving ambitions to “more than double” total assets to over $100m by “looking more aggressively” for property acquisitions following its recent preference share refinancing.
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Professional Bodybuilder Paul Fitzroy Oliver Melbourne
Celebration Of Life Service For Professional Bodybuilder Paul Fitzroy Oliver Melbourne, 70 of Mckinney Drive will be held on Friday April 6th 2018 at 11:00am at Evangelistic Temple, Collins Avenue. Officiating will be Pastor Diana Francis Assisted By Bishop Walter …
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Ezekiel Nottage
Funeral Service for the late Ezekiel Nottage, aged 86 years of Congo Town, South Andros, who died peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, will be held at Living Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Old Trail Road …
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Dr. Herbert Leon Treco O.B.E.
Dr. Herbert Leon Treco O.B.E. Elder Emeritus - Grace Community Church 86 years A resident of Shirley Slope will be held at Grace Community Church, Palmetto Village, on Saturday, 18th March, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Emeritus …
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company donates volleyballs and basketballs
THE Simpson Penn and Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Boys and Girls respectively got a much-needed boost to their athletic programme on Wednesday, thanks to a donation from Wilson Sporting Goods Company.
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UB Mingoes men’s basketball team opens the season with losses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois – The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team lost both games at the Governors State University Jaguars Tip-Off Classic over the weekend.
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Junior college basketball prospects soak up early season success in US
BAHAMIAN basketball prospects have teamed up at the junior college level across the United States and have experienced early season success with their respective programmes.
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Bahamians can take advantage of US interview waiver
MANY Bahamians seeking American visas have taken advantage of the US’ interview waiver programme, according to US Embassy spokesperson Penny Rechkemmer.