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Environmentalists 'not only oil drilling voices'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said environmentalists are “not the only voice in the room” when it comes to determining whether The Bahamas should permit oil exploration in its waters.Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment and housing, said the
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Ikel Curtis
Ikel Curtis, 80 a resident of Casterilla Street, Pinewood Gardens & formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, died at his residence on Monday 22 January, 2018. He is survived by 3 children: Lorraine Brennen, Lisa Adderley & Kayla Valson; 9 grandchildren: Aniqua …
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Stingers top Regulators, 99-87
The PJ Stingers now find themselves in the driver’s seat and could win their first New Providence Basketball Association men’s championship title at the AF Adderley Gymnasium tonight.
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NAD sees 5% passenger traffic fall over Christmas
OUTBOUND passenger traffic from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) into the US over the Christmas holiday period decreased 5 per cent year-over year, according to airport operator, the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD).
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Roger M Jones
Roger M. Jones, 95, died on Saturday, March 26th, 2017 at his home in Sulgrave Manor in Nassau. He was born in Neenah Wisconsin and served as a PT boat captain in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He …
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Roger M Jones
Roger M. Jones, 95, died on Saturday, March 26th, 2017 at his home in Sulgrave Manor in Nassau. He was born in Neenah Wisconsin and served as a PT boat captain in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He …
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Patron taxes a 'major concern' for web shops
THE twin five percent Stamp Tax levies on web shop patrons are a “significant concern” for operators, the Gaming House Operators Association’s chief executive said yesterday.Gershan Major told Tribune Business that while it was difficult to determine
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Renewable provider hails resort’s new solar system
A renewable energy provider yesterday said the system installed at a major Family Island resort will cut its emissions by 95 percent through slashing diesel fuel consumption.
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Bank: road money is running out
Bank: road money is running out By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE $129 million the Inter American Development Bank provided for the New Providence Road Improvement Project will be depleted by the end of the month, ac
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Bank: road money is running out
Bank: road money is running out By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net THE $129 million the Inter American Development Bank provided for the New Providence Road Improvement Project will be depleted by the end of the month, ac
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Pro basketball player Zane Knowles signs with new club
ZANE Knowles will continue his career in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League.
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Joaquin insurance loss stands at $14m
The Bahamian insurance industry is currently pegging gross losses caused by Hurricane Joaquin at $14 million, a sum equivalent to just 23 per cent of the initial $60 million damages estimate.
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Swim Nationals: Swift dominates to take title for 5th straight year
SWIFT Swimming dominated the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s 2015 Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships by winning the title for the fifth consecutive year at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend.
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Lower losses save Water Corp $6.5m
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has saved $6.5 million through the first two years of its non-revenue water (NRW) reduction project, its general manager telling Tribune Business that its daily water losses had been cut in half.
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Cable 'not ecstatic' over URCA decision's $1.9M revenue loss
CABLE Bahamas is “not ecstatic” that URCA will require another three months post-consultation end to decide whether to approve its application for a 27 per cent SuperBasic increase, as this will cost it another $1.92 million in estimated revenues.
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Cloretha Alissa Patricia Wilson
Funeral Service for Mrs. Cloretha Alissa Patricia Wilson, age 84 years, a resident of #29 Tower Estates Drive, Sans Souci, and formerly Duncan Town, Ragged Island, will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, …
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Stephanie Marie Francis
Funeral Services for the Late Stephanie Marie Francis aged 84 years of Bougainvillea Avenue, West Bay Street will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be Canon …
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New Budget outlay finances 350 jobs
A newly-introduced $5.8m Budget outlay is financing the temporary employment of 350 persons who have largely been jobless since Hurricane Dorian struck three-and-a-half years ago, it was asserted last night.
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Lois Louise Rigby Taylor
Funeral service for Lois Louise Rigby Taylor, 84 a resident of Gilbert Street, Kenedy Subdivision & formerly of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Island will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, on Saturday 28th February, 2015 at …
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Althea Ernestine Lightbourne-Conliffe
Funeral Service for the Late Althea Ernestine Lightbourne-Conliffe, aged 84 years of #57 Hay Street West, will be held on Saturday September 5th, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Fr. Neil Nairn assisted by other …