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DPM pledges 80% slash over building permit turnaround

The deputy prime minister yesterday pledged to slash building permit turnaround times by up to 80 percent with the implementation of Building Control’s long-awaited digital approval system.

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Tourism staff rally round

MORE than 30,000 pounds of essential relief items were delivered to the islands affected by Hurricane Joaquin as part of the Tourism Sector Relief Effort led by the Ministry of Tourism.

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Finishing touches on the Cat Island regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend

AFTER postponing the sailing competition because of the inclement weather in Cat Island earlier this month, Cat Island Sailing Club president Pat Strachan said they will now put the finishing touches on the 2014 Cat Island Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend.

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To nationalise or re-nationlise

It concerns me seriously that journalists, who might not know better as I suspect, owing to their surname are not Bahamian, use the word “re-nationalise” in the context of the ongoing proposal arising from a pre-election promise, to the reality of face-to-face discussions between the Government and Cable & Wireless, whereas the intent is for the Government to re-establish that the majority of the equity shares will be held by the Treasurer of The Bahamas instead of the people.

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Atlantis see eight per cent Fall booking rise

SEVERAL major Nassau-based hotel properties are expecting a successful fall 2012 season, with an Atlantis executive telling Tribune Business its bookings for the season were expected to be 8 per cent ahead of 2011 numbers.

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Deandrea Alleyne

Funeral service for the late Deandrea Alleyne age 50 years of Wulff Road will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Evangelistic Centre Assemblies of God, Baillou Hill Road and Vesey Street. Officiating will be Rev. …

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Marie Theresa Johnson

Funeral Service for the late Marie Theresa Johnson age 91 years of Oakes Field will be held on Friday July 13th, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer assisted …

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Dwayne Moses Cooper

Funeral service for Dwayne Moses "DOUBLER R" Cooper, age 40 of Quakoo Street will be held on Saturday, 2nd August, 2014 at 11:00a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, East & Quakoo Street. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Wesley L. …

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Willis Eric Hart

Funeral service for Willis Eric Hart, 82 yrs., a resident of Spencer Ct., Soldier Road & formerly of Durham’s Street West, will be held at Trinity City of Praise, Tonique Williams Darling Highway, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:00 …

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Sharon Grandlyn Brown

Funeral Service Ms. Sharon Grandlyn Brown, 52 of Faith Gardens Subdivision and formerly of Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana, will be held on Saturday, August 5th, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be Bishop Chadwick …

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Lilias Margaret Mingo

Funeral service for Lilias Margaret Mingo, 89, of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, will be held at Tarpum Bay Methodist Church, Tarpum Bay, on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Paul a. Scavella, assisted by Pastor Nikita Thompson, Pastor Leo …

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Sharif Ernest Oliver

Celebration Service for Mr. Sharif Ernest Oliver "Affectionately Called Reffie age 40years of #3 Spence Street, Mason Addition will be held on Saturday November 2nd 2019 at 11:00am at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market and Vesey Streets. Officiating will be Rev. …

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Benjamin Martin Adderley

Funeral Service for Benjamin Martin Adderley age 48 of Seabreeze Estates who died on September 8, 2019 will be held on Friday September 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church, Prince Charles Drive. Officiating will be …

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Press club to honour journalists

THE Bahamas Press Club will hold its annual media awards honouring contributions to the journalism and media profession in the country on November 10.The fourth annual black tie event will convene under the theme “Celebrating 45 years of Bahamian Med

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5,000 have now had vaccine

ABOUT 5,000 people have received their first shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine since the country began its vaccination programme last week.

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Newbold appointed press secretary

THE Cabinet Office announced Thursday the appointment of Anthony Newbold as press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Defence Force on the gridiron

The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force took to the grid iron on March 30 for a day of fun during the Force’s 1st Annual Commodore’s Bowl Flag Football Tournament.

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Crew of caped crusaders visit Summit Academy

NEW Providence is being invaded by a crew of caped crusaders – students on a mission to become neighbourhood heroes, serving and protecting their environment at every turn.

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BSF names water polo team

THE Bahamas Swimming Federation has completed two thirds of its national team that will represent the country at the XXXIV CARIFTA Swim Championships.

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Grand Bahama Shipyard hires three young Bahamian professionals

FREEPORT – The Grand Bahama Shipyard renewed their commitment to hiring skilled Bahamians by employing three young Bahamian professionals in permanent positions.