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Romelia Louise Moxey
Funeral Service for the Late Romelia Louise Moxey, aged 88 years of #52 Jumbay Drive and formerly of Plantol Street, will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2015, 11 a.m. at East Street Gospel Chapel, East Street. Pastor Emeritus Thomas …
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'Bahamas not ready for a white PM'
FORMER Cabinet minister Brent Symonette yesterday suggested the country was not ready for a white prime minister as he reiterated his call for a national discussion on race and wealth in politics.
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NHI $1,000 cost 'not pulled from out of thin air'
THE National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman yesterday defended the $1,000 premium costing for its basic package, arguing it had not been “pulled out of thin air”.
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Properties taxed on just 40% of value
The average Bahamian property is being taxed on just 40 per cent of its market value, a report warning that this is creating “efficiency and equity distortions” that undermine revenue yields and compliance.
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GB Power: No rate rise from $18.3m asset recoveries
The Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) majority shareholder yesterday confirmed it had been given regulatory approval to recover $18.3 million tied up in retired generation units, although it emphasised this would not lead to an increase in customer tariffs.
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Two Breanna accused stay silent
TWO women opted to remain silent yesterday to allegations that two years ago they murdered teenage mother Breanna Mackey in an argument over an $80 smartphone.
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Patriarch Leviticus Patton
Patriarch Leviticus Patton age 80 of Kenniston Gardens and formally of Black Point, Exuma died on Tuesday April, 3rd, 2018 at P.M.H. He is survived by 4 Sons: Pastor Terrance, Joseph, Robert & Dale Patton, 6 daughters: Betsy Cleare, Patricia …
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Othneil Beckford
Othneil Beckford age 80 years of #6 Albatross Road Stapleton Gardens died on Friday April 13th 2018. He is survived by his Wife: Jennifer Beckford; Sons: Michael, Gary and Christopher Beckford; Daughters; Olga Demeritte and Orbinette Watson; Son in laws; …
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Broshadrack Collins
Broshadrack Collins age 80 years of Rolleville Exuma Bahamas died Friday November 2nd, 2018. Providencethers: Raymond Collins. He is survived by his wife; Loretta Collins; Children Veronica Collins Styles, Marva Collins, Collette Collins, Lazanta Collins Thompson; sister; Rena McPhee; brothers; …
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EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER
MRS. EVA PORTIA SCHAFFNER, age 80 years of #5 Tradewinds Drive, South Bahamia died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her sister’s residence. She is survived by her daughter: Yasmine Neely; grandchildren: Portia, Sasha and Selina Neely; great grandchildren: Clarence Symonette, …
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Cleveland Anthony Hepburn
Retired Educator Cleveland Anthony “Teach” Hepburn, age 80 years, a resident of #49 Finlayson Street, Bain Town, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday November 21st, 2016. Cleveland was predeceased by his daughter: Marsha Hepburn- Peters. He is survived …
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Aaron Rolle
Aaron Rolle age 80 of #44 Sunset Drive and formerly of Long Bay Cays, Andros died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday October 20, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Clarice Varence and Myrtle Rolle; his son, Anthony …
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Thelma Thedora Adderley
Thelma Thedora Adderley, 80 years of Burnt Ground, Long Island and formerly of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 24th May, 2019. She is survived by three (3) Daughters: Geralene Williams, Lisa Darville …
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Sears says newly launched Traffic Management Centre first phase to cost $1.8m
THE Ministry of Works and Utilities launched the first phase of its Traffic Management Centre yesterday.
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Michael Pintard appealing for help to find missing Grand Bahama man
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is appealing for help finding Philip “Big Mama” Stubbs, who has been missing for almost a week.
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59-year-old man dies from COVID-19
ANOTHER COVID-19 death has been recorded, according to the Ministry of Health yesterday.
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Two-sport star? Deyton Albury makes debut on the gridiron
DEYTON Albury is known for putting up big numbers on the basketball court. But he may be a two-sport star on the rise after his debut on the gridiron. Albury returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown, rushed for 120 yards and another to
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Global growth too low
Since September 2019, the Federal Reserve has been buying 80% of US Treasury debt. The US is borrowing from itself – unprecedented. The attack on the Abqaiq oil facility in Saudi Arabia in September 2019 that affected global oil supplies significantly barely increased oil prices. The killing of the Iran general by the US on January 3, 2020 barely influenced oil prices. The markets are not being influenced by threat to Middle Eastern oil.
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Recognising women's softball legends
Members of the women’s national softball team of the late 70s and 80s were recognised yesterday during the House of Assembly session. The women were invited by Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture Dr Daniel Johnson as a part of events to honour International Women’s Day.
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Sandals staff learning to save lives
BOTH Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Emerald Bay are continuing their bid to ensure that as many as 80 per cent of their staff are trained to deliver life-saving aid, not only to resort guests, but to members of the public who may need assistance.
