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EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER

Funeral Service for MRS. EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER, age 80 years of #5 Tradewinds Drive, South Bahamia and formerly of Nassau, New Providence will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, …

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Clifford Brian Rouse

Memorial Service For Clifford Brian Rouse, 80 of Sandyport, West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas, who died peacefully at his residence, on Thursday, 6th July, 2017, will be held at Chapel of Love, Kemp’s Funeral Home Limited, Palmdale Avenue and …

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Eugene Albury

A FUNERAL Service for Mr. Eugene Albury, 80, of Nassau, Bahamas, who passed away at his residence on 29th December, 2012 will be held at Bible Truth Hall, West Avenue, Centreville, Nassau, on Friday, 4th January, 2012 at 2:30 pm. …

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Eugene Albury

A FUNERAL Service for Mr. Eugene Albury, 80, of Nassau, Bahamas, who passed away at his residence on 29th December, 2012 will be held at Bible Truth Hall, West Avenue, Centreville, Nassau, on Friday, 4th January, 2012 at 2:30 pm. …

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Cleaning company hands donation to school

TRINITY Ultimate Cleaning Services Ltd, a local business on Exuma, recently made a donation to the L N Coakley High School on that island. Principal Don Barr highlighted a goal to outfit the school’s junior block with air-conditioned classes along w

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COVID-19 SUNDAY UPDATE: Two newly confirmed cases

The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that there are two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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Man in court in connection with armed robbery

JERMAINE Russell, 33, of Pinewood Gardens was arraigned before Magistrate Constance Delancey yesterday in connection a July 7 armed robbery.

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Now lecturers rebel over UB pay offer: 82 cents a day

THE Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas expects to hold a mass demonstration today, incensed by a University of The Bahamas proposal to increase salaries by a meagre 82 cents per day.

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‘I never want to experience’ dengue fever again, says woman

MAKERIA Tucker is one of the 88 confirmed dengue fever cases in the country, calling the experience one of a kind.

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‘All he has to do is stay humble’

As the pacesetter, winning two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal ‘Sweet Bells’ Thompson said he knew it would have only been a matter of time before his son, Klay Thompson, would be a champion as well on the biggest stage in the game today.

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New national champions

The Grand Bahama Shipyard Cruisers knew that the New Providence Commonwealth Bank Giants would make the necessary adjustments for the championship game. But they felt they still had a team capable of winning the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Bunny Levarity men’s national title.

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Kai Jones No.30 on top prospects list for 2021 NBA Draft

DESPITE a freshman season where he received inconsistent playing time from the Texas Longhorns coaching staff, Kai Jones has been listed as a highly coveted prospect for the 2021 NBA Draft by Sports Illustrated.

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Fisheries exports enjoy 19% value increase in 2020

Bahamian fisheries generated a 19 percent increase in the value of its export earnings in 2020 despite a reduction in the volume of domestic landings, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday.

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‘Only one service calling at Freeport Container Port comes from South Africa’

OF THE 75 to 80 vessels calling monthly at the Freeport Container Port, only one service comes out of South Africa, representatives of international health organisations and the Ebola Task Force were told by port officials during their weekend tour of the transshipment facility to observe safety protocols.

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‘DON’T GO THERE’: U.S. puts Bahamas back on top level alert as cases rise

THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told Americans to avoid travel to The Bahamas, citing a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.

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Straw market vendors face uncertain future

WITH no income coming in due to COVID-19 restrictions, straw vendors say they fear they do not have sufficient food supplies and income to last for the duration of a two-week lockdown as provisions made by the government are not enough.

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We need to stay resolute: PM warns lockdown must continue as another death recorded and cases rising

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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Welcome for clarity in awarding government contracts

A local contractor has welcomed the new Public Procurement Draft Bill put forward by the government for consultation believing it would fix the lack of transparency in the government bidding process.

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Law change to open building inspections

The government is planning to reform construction-related laws so that licensed architects and engineers can approve building works performed by their counterparts, the deputy prime minister has revealed.

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More playing time for Sun’s Jonquel Jones?

The Connecticut Sun made arguably the biggest transaction of the WNBA offseason and it could lead to an increased role for Jonquel Jones.