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132 new cases of COVID-19
THE latest Ministry of Health COVID-19 Dashboard has recorded 132 new infections in The Bahamas with 94 of them being in New Providence.
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Jones and Foxes advance to semis in the Russian Premier League
JONQUEL Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes continue to steamroll the competition in the Russian Premier League and advanced to the semifinals after they opened the playoffs with a pair of dominant wins.
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Family Island resorts ‘psyched’ on rebound
A senior tourism executive yesterday said Family Island hotels are “pretty psyched” about the upcoming winter season as they remain on track to beat 2021 forecasts by near 20 percentage points.
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‘WE’RE GETTING THE JOB DONE’: Attorney General hails conviction rate of almost 90 percent
THE conviction rate for serious offences has increased to almost 90 percent despite the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
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Near $200m energy saving from natural gas switch
The Bahamas would realise between $172-$186 million per annum in “net savings benefits” if it switched to natural gas as its main energy generation source, with this nation’s electricity system costs the highest in the Caribbean.
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Raptors are the junior track & field champs!
They had their consecutive meet title streak broken in 2018, but the CH Reeves Raptors regained their place as the GSSSA junior track and field champions.
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Two years, three months in prison for stealing and lying to officer
A MAN was sentenced to two years and three months in prison in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing $88 worth of goods from a shop and lying to an officer.
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Lilith Adderley, wife of former AG, dies aged 88
LILITH Adderley, widow of former Education Minister and Attorney General Paul Adderley, died Friday morning at the age of 88.
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Tax Coalition chief: ‘Fantastic’ if 85% VAT compliance
The Tax Coalition’s chairman yesterday said it would be “fantastic” if quarterly Value-Added Tax (VAT) filers achieved an 85 per cent compliance rate first-time, although he expected many to seek extensions to the April 28 deadline.
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Albert Newell Albury
Death Notice for Albert Newell Albury, age 80 years, of York Ave, who passed away peacefully at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday February 3, 2016. Albert was predeceased by his son: Albert (Bert), his sister: Alice A. Hopkins and …
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Kenneth Alvin Thompson
Kenneth Alvin “Sir K” Thompson Age 80 Years of 20410 N.W. 40 Court, Opa-Locka Florida and formerly of Palmetto Village, Marathon Estates and Chapel Street died in Miami, Florida on Monday, May 09, 2016. Memories are cemented in the hearts …
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George Dorange
Funeral service for George Dorange age 80 years and a resident #46 Lakeview Drive, North Bahamia Freeport and formally of St. Louis Dunord Haiti will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday 2nd, March, 2019 at St. Vincent De Paul …
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MOSES RICHARD DEVEAUX
Funeral Service for MR. MOSES RICHARD DEVEAUX, age 80 years of Carmichael Road, and formerly of San Salvador, will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at Carmichael Bible Church, Carmichael Road. Officiating will be Pastor Rev. S. …
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Meus Mira Jeune
Funeral Service for the late Meus Mira Jeune age 80 years of 2nd Street the Grove and formerly of Haiti will be held on Saturday February 29 2020 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Faith Ave at 2:00p.m. Officiating will be …
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Atlantis to add 192 jobs 'within a week'
Atlantis is adding 192 new jobs “within a week” through the opening of Olives Restaurant and expanded high-end casino lounge, its top executive yesterday disclosing the resort was eyeing July-August occupancies in the mid-high 80 per cent range.
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Tributes paid for iconic journalist Ed Bethel
TRIBUTES continued to pour out for veteran journalist Eldred “Ed” Bethel yesterday, with the Free National Movement and Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas remembering the media legend.
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Moss 'tremendous shot blocker, rebounder'
ASHLEY Moss has been dominant since her debut for the Holland College Hurricanes and has been the catalyst in the team’s historic berth to the Canadian national tournament.
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Rejection of NHI model ‘curious’ says secretariat
THE recent rejection of the proposed National Health Insurance model by industry stakeholders is “curious” considering the government had consultations and “fruitful discussions” with them about the scheme, NHI Secretariat Permanent Secretary Peter Deveaux-Isaacs said yesterday.
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'Buddy Buckets' season high 23 in win over the Grizzlies
Buddy Hield followed up Tuesday’s disappointing game with a season high in scoring and minutes played as a part of a new-look, fast-paced Sacramento Kings offence.Hield finished with 23 points on 10-20 shooting from the field, including 3-6 from thre
