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Culture Clash: A matter of policy - how the parties compare
With the general election one week away, the last debate organised by University of The Bahamas’ School of Social Sciences held last night and all plans of the three major parties published on their websites, it’s decision time.
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STATESIDE: The dangerous dance of President and the Pulpit
Before he was elected President in 2016, there was no real evidence that Donald Trump concerned himself with social conservative issues like abortion. He was a registered Democrat for many years and, like wealthy people in democracies in many countries including The Bahamas, he contributed generously to all major political parties.
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Richardson and Giants clinch the first postseason berth
Antoan Richardson and the San Francisco Giants were excluded from the MLB 2020 playoffs following a heartbreaking loss in the regular season finale, but left nothing to chance this season as they became the first team to clinch a postseason berth for the 2021 postseason.
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Abaco non-profit injects $1m into Dorian rebuild
A North-Abaco non-profit organisation has spent about $1m on rebuilding Bahamian homes on Treasure Cay in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Tom Wheeler, member of the Treasure Cay Property Owners’ Association (TCPOA), and major donor to the North A
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Olive Minerva Francis
Death Notice Olive Minerva Francis, 95 of Fox Hill, died at her residence on Monday, June 26, 2017. She is survived by her sons and daughters: Julian Francis, Sidney Francis, Michael Francis, Peter Francis and Cheryl Francis-Diggis; grandchildren: Elliott Francis, …
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Rolda Williams
Rolda Williams, age 95 of Old Bight, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 18th, 2019. He is survived by his 4 Sons: Pastor Norris Williams, Lindy, Roxberge & Micah Williams; 5 Daughters: Elizabeth Hanna, Suzanne …
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Former Tribune chief librarian dies, aged 99, in her sleep
Doris Bullard, 99, died peacefully in her sleep at her East Street south home yesterday afternoon. With her were her niece, Mrs Patricia Coakley, and her grand nephew, Father Rudi Cleare.
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Out Island resorts 10% above Christmas 2019
Family Island resorts are “expecting” business for the November-December period to be 10 percent above 2019 levels, an industry executive saying: “The needle is moving in the right direction.”
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NPBA: Specialists and High Flyers win
UPTOWN Cuts Specialists and Breezes High Flyers pulled off the New Providence Basketball Association’s double-header played at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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BEC restores power to 80% of affected homes
THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation has restored supply to “approximately 80 per cent” of customers affected by Hurricane Joaquin, officials said yesterday.
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Undefeated Spartans gets 99-68 victory over Eagles
LOURAWLS “Tum Tum” Nairn had a lot to be thankful for - another win as the starting point guard for one of the top teams in all of college basketball and a career night.
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Bahamas wins 1st round tie against Honduras
The Bahamas men’s team, riding on the two singles victories from Philip Major Jr and Baker Newman, won their first round American Zone III Davis Cup Tie against Honduras.Yesterday as the tie got underway at the Costa Rica Country Club in Escape, Cost
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Teachers union’s anger at failure to finish deal
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson has expressed “disgust” and “disappointment” that a new industrial agreement has not been signed with the government despite 14 months of negotiations and 95 percent of the contract being complete.
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Testing for HIV/AIDS declined 55% in 2020
TREATMENT for HIV/AIDS has remained stable during the COVID-19 pandemic but testing for the virus declined by 55 percent in 2020, according to Dr Nikkiah Forbes, director of the National HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Programme.
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NPBA: Stingers close out year with two straight wins
THE PJ Stingers closed out the year by winning two consecutive games on the final weekend of regular season play for 2016 in the New Providence Basketball Association.
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High Flyers soar to championship
The Breezes High Flyers had their best offensive output in the final game of the series to claim the New Providence Basketball Association Division II Championship.
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Tourism demand up over 50% in vital US markets
The Bahamas’ key visitor source markets are “all up double digits” on tourism demand, it was revealed yesterday, with New York and Florida ahead by 56 percent and 40 percent respectively.
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Roderick Emanuel McIntosh
Bishop Roderick Emanuel McIntosh age 80 years old of Lawton Avenue died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 15th, 2013. He is survived by his wife: Uris McIntosh; sons: Raymond, Lawrence, Michael & Clifford McIntosh, Patrick Grey & Raymond …
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VAT, business licence filings back to April 15
The government has pushed back the deadlines for March’s VAT filings and business licence fee payments until April 15, a senior official confirmed yesterday. Marlon Johnson, the Ministry of Finance’s acting financial secretary, told Tribune Business
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Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase
Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==
