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It was much safer in 2018 than it was in 2017, says Ferguson
OVERALL crime across the country decreased by eight percent last year when compared to 2017, with murders dropping 25 percent, Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said yesterday.
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Taxi union chief’s fear for hundreds of drivers
Hundreds of taxicab drivers could potentially be left jobless at month’s end, the Bahamas Taxicab Union’s (BTCU) president fears, with the 80 percent holding leased plates most at risk.
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Zip-line 'buccaneer' in approvals push
The Bahamian investor behind a proposed Arawak Cay ‘zip line’ attraction yesterday encouraged the Minnis administration to provide the necessary approvals for it to proceed and expand the tourism offering.
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Web shops ‘taking advantage of workers’
THAT Island Luck employees were seemingly threatened with a loss of pay if they failed to attend Thursday’s protest is a “blatant, naked attempt to take advantage of poor people”, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday.
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Disney urged not to kill Eleuthera 'golden goose'
One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) CEO Shaun Ingraham characterised Disney’s proposal for Lighthouse Point as “killing the golden goose” as he defended the non-governmental organisation’s proposal for “responsible development”. Mr Ingraham insisted the “
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NHI manager says variations being considered by govt
NATIONAL Health Insurance Project Manager Dr Delon Brennen yesterday said the government is considering variations on its universal healthcare scheme that allows for a practical partnership between public sector and private sector medical resources.
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‘Sailing Barber’ Johnson: It was the biggest event I ever had
DESPITE watching his Campari Lady in Red, Lady Nathalie get caught by two boats during the St Valentine’s Day Massacre, Eleazor ‘the Sailing Barber’ Johnson still left Montagu Bay over the weekend smiling from ear to ear.
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51st Heart Ball is ‘a great success’
THE 51st annual Heart Ball proved to be a smashing success, providing guests with an evening of glitz and glamour, while also fulfilling the purpose of raising funds to help children who need urgent heart care.
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UPDATED - FNM CONVENTION: DR HUBERT MINNIS WINS PARTY LEADERSHIP VOTE
The latest results are in from the FNM convention at Holy Trinity’s Convention Centre in Stapleton Gardens.
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Campaign finance reform not a high priority, says PM
FOUR years after saying campaign financing in The Bahamas had sunken to “repugnant” and sometimes “criminal” levels, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that passing a law to address the issue has not been one of his administration’s highest priorities.
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Davis: PLP will not fall apart
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday rejected the idea that the Progressive Liberal Party would become unstable like the Free National Movement if Prime Minister Perry Christie chooses to step down as leader.
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Clubs and Societies 08192016
Bahamas Press Club. - Members of The Bahamas Press Club 2014 paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General, August 18, 2016, in the Drawing Room of Government House.
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Sunset Pilot member announced as Club Ambassador
THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama has announced that Ms Toni Hudson-Bannister is the 2022-2023 1st PIFF (Pilot International Founders Fund) Club Ambassador.
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'UWC Triathlon Bahamas' set for Clifton Heritage Park
Forty years of service in the Bahamas for a leading international non-governmental organisation, and they seek to cast a spotlight on their organisation while fostering a major fundraising effort.
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William Gaitor
Funeral Service for the late William Gaitor age 84 years of Langley Avenue will be held on Friday August 3rd, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Annes Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road. Officiating will be Bishop Gilbert Thompson assisted by …
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Deaconess Louise Leotha Anderson
Home Going Service For the late Deaconess Louise Leotha Anderson Sunrise: January 28th, 1944 Sunset: January 16th, 2019 Age: 74 Service Held At Mt. Zion Native Baptist Church Deep Creek Eleuthera Saturday February 2nd, 2019 At 11:00 a.m. Officiating Bishop …
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Retired Nurse Nora Hanna Knowles
Funeral Service for the late Retired Nurse Nora Hanna Knowles age 96 years of Eden Street South off Farrington Road will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at The Parish of the Most Holy Trinity Way, …
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George Henry Walkine
Funeral Service for the late George Henry Walkine age 81 years of Summer Haven, South Beach and formerly of Long Cay, Acklins who died at his residence on Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 will be held at 10:45am at St. Joseph’s …
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George Henry Walkine
Funeral Service for the late George Henry Walkine age 81 years of Summer Haven, South Beach and formerly of Long Cay, Acklins who died at his residence on Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 will be held at 10:45am at St. Joseph’s …
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Mildred Elizabeth Williamson
Funeral Service for the late Mildred Elizabeth Williamson age 78 years of Pirates Well, Mayaguana who passed away on Saturday, December 19th, 2015, will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 at Cousin McPhee Cathedral A.M.E Church, …