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Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie

Past Grand Master 33 Thomas Bodie, age 80 of Haven Road of Soldier Road and formerly of Smith’s Bay, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, August 16th, 2019. He is survived by his Wife: Rosemary Bodie; 1 …

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John Rudolph Griffin

John Rudolph Griffin age 80 affectionately called “Johnny" a resident of Eneas Street and formerly of the Current Eleuthera Bahamas, died at his residence Saturday June 1st, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will …

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Former College principal Dr Donald Knowles dies

DR Donald Knowles, 80, first principal of the College of the Bahamas, died of a massive heart attack at the Princess Margaret Hospital at 4pm Thursday.

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Real estate firm joins top network

A Bahamian real estate firm has been named to 'Who's Who' in luxury real estate, the award-winning network that has property brokerages in 80 countries. Mario Carey, of Mario Carey Realty, said: "It is a great honour fo

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Munnings advances to league final, Knowles returns after ruling

TRAVIS Munnings and his Portuguese club advanced to the league final while Zane Knowles and his Bulgarian club received a favourable ruling in arbitration to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Jones named in tournament team

In his final season of prep basketball before his progression to the collegiate ranks, Kai Jones continues to build on his skillset and earn accolades.

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Cable's $114.5m sets 'Markets milestone'

Exuma’s February Point project is aiming to hire a further 120-140 persons when construction work ramps up within the next two months, its owners yesterday telling Tribune Business the project was “moving a little faster than we anticipated”.

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New coaches selected for national basketball teams

ON the departure of Larry Smith, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has named Larry Eustachy as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team.

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Dental sealants for adults

A dental sealant acts as a barrier to prevent cavities. It is a plastic material that is applied to the chewing surface of back teeth by your dentist.

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sports inbrief

BASKETBALL NPBA POSTSEASON WHILE one series was tied, another was closed out as the New Providence Basketball Association continued postseason play at CI Gibson gym Monday night. The Real Deal Shockers blew out the BTC Digitals 128-118 to complete their

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Ayton: 'Respect us'

The Sacramento Kings finally got into the win column while the Phoenix Suns became the only 4-0 team in the NBA restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

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Latest Bahamian talent holds court at Holland College

HOLLAND College has been a pipeline through which Bahamian talent can access higher education in recent years via a number of sports including football, volleyball, soccer and basketball.

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100 Jamz celebrates 19 years of trend setting

OCTOBER 12 is celebrated annually as Discovery Day in the Bahamas, but it has special significance for another reason. The government broadcasting monopoly ended on October 12, 1993 when 100 Jamz became the country’s first private radio station.

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PM: Housing initiative not ‘one-off’ exercise

The prime minister yesterday pledged that the government’s efforts to make home ownership more affordable for Bahamians will not be a “one-off endeavour” that lacks a coherent strategy.

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Spurgeon Dewitt Thompson

Funeral Service for Spurgeon Dewitt Thompson, age 94 years, of No. 34 Golf Course Blvd, Sea Breeze, will be held at Central Gospel Chapel, Christie and Dowdeswell Streets; on Saturday March 15th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor …

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Kevin Durran Lowe

Funeral service for Kevin Durran “Skilly” Lowe age 38 years and a resident of #204 Bahamia Arms Freeport, Grand Bahama Bahama will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 20th, October 2018 at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Sea Grape, Eight …

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Bahamas routs Mexico 77-54

Following a disappointing loss on day one, the Bahamas bounced back to deliver a dominant performance of their own on day two for their first win of the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Tournament.

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A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years

A people betrayed, says Ed Moxey, of the Pindling years THE PANACEA to all this country's social problems is Urban Renewal, PLP-style. The constant cry of the PLP is that the FNM came along, stole the PLP's idea, destroyed it and, in so doing, opened a P

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CARIFTA water polo gold, bronze

Bahamas under-14 co-ed team bringing home the medals

With some highly- spirited performances, the Bahamas under-14 co-ed water polo team captured a gold and bronze medal at the CARIFTA Championships over the weekend in Miami, Florida.

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Concerns that hotel tax breaks unduly exploited

A BAHAMIAN businessman has voiced concerns that foreign investors are unduly exploiting Hotels Encouragement Act incentives to obtain tax breaks on construction materials for large vacation rental properties.