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Chamber endorses CEO over 10-year securities barring
The Chamber of Commerce last night fully endorsed its chief executive’s performance and integrity after details of his ten-year securities industry ban and total $210,000 fines emerged.Michael Maura, the Chamber’s chairman, in a signed statement desc
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Winston Cooper
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Winston”Gus” Cooper, M.B.E. Age 72yrs, a resident of Stapledon Gardens, will be held on Saturday, 11th January 2014, 10.00 am. at The Parish Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Stapledon Gardens, Officiating …
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junior golfers tee off in Jamaica
TEAM Bahamas opened play at the 2018 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships yesterday as the event teed off at the at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club in Caymanas Estate, Jamaica.A roster of five boys and four girls will contest the tournament
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Albany developer charged on ‘brazen insider trading’
The Bahamas-based billionaire who spearheaded Albany’s development was yesterday charged with orchestrating a “brazen insider trading scheme” that allegedly netted millions of dollars in illicit profits for his closest associates.
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Intervention needed in lives of at-risk youth
WITHOUT systemic intervention in the lives of at-risk youth, there will be more murders and acts of violence committed by teenagers and young women, according to noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen.He spoke to The Tribune days after a young mother, 19-
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Don't let the scale fool you: Why you could still be at risk for diabetes
(THE CONVERSATION) – Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, with an estimated 29 million people in the US having the disease and another 86 million considered prediabetic. With an estimated cost of $245 billion, prevention becomes critica
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‘Worrisome’ rise in Central Bank support for Govt
The FNM’s deputy yesterday pledged to probe the “very worrisome” increase in the Central Bank’s financial support for the Government, which had to meet more than $100 million in one-off demands on top of its $86 million first quarter deficit.
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Mark St Fort dominates with 38 points, Nesbitt in the win column
MARK St Fort’s transition to the Japanese B2 League has been a welcome change to the veteran swingman.
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Mixed results for two Bahamians at the Bowling World Cup
THE Bahamas’ two representatives at the 51st QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Sam’s Town, Las Vegas, have had mixed results after the first eight games were bowled yesterday.
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Treasury to gain 79% of dormant accounts in reform
The Central Bank is mulling legislative reforms that would transfer 79 per cent of existing dormant account balances to the Treasury within two months of receiving them.
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26% rise in deportations recorded last year
NEARLY 6,000 foreigners were deported from the country last year.
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Sports notes
THE Sports Unit of the Department of Eduction, Science and Technology, in conjunction with the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association, has announced that its basketball championships are set to be held at Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium January 30 to February 3.
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Merilin Johnson
Funeral service for Merilin “M J” Johnson, 86 a resident of Sapodilla Blvd., Pinewood Gardens, will be held at Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church, Blue Hill Road South, on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. …
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Livingston George Rolle
Funeral service for the late Livingston George Rolle affectionately called “Winkie” or “Big Mouth” age 86 years of #29 Hawkins Hill and formerly of Long Bay Cay, Andros will be held on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at …
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Emily Madrecca Bain
Funeral Service for Mrs. Emily Madrecca Bain age 86 years of Marigold Farm Road formerly of Tea Bay, Cat Island will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church on Saturday December 9th 2017 at 9:00 a.m.. Officiating will be Canon …
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Julia Priscilla McNeil Williams
Funeral Service for the Late Julia Priscilla McNeil Williams, 86 years of Garden View Estates, will be held on Saturday December 13th, 2014, 2:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Archdeacon I. Ranfurly Brown will officiate. Interment …
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Catherine Agnes Styles-Mortimer
Funeral service for Catherine Agnes Styles-Mortimer (Mama), 86 a resident of Grace Court, Montel Heights, will be held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive, on Saturday 21st November, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Everete J. …
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Florence Jacquetta Thompson
Funeral service for Florence Jacquetta "Darder" Thompson, 86 a resident of Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Cupid's Cay, Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, on Saturday 25th April, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. David Cann. …
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Clifford Henry Wood
Last rites for Clifford Henry Wood aka ‘School Boy’ age 86 of James Cistern Eleuthera will be held on Saturday March 5th, 2016 at Wesley Methodist Church in James Cistern, Eleuthera at 11:00am. Officiating will be Pastor Kent Labouve, Pastor …
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Ezekiel Johnson
Funeral service for Ezekiel Johnson, 86 yrs., resident of Holly Road, Winton Meadows & formerly of Staniard Creek, Andros, will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will …