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STATESIDE: How long will it take for the US to recover the ground it’s lost in the eyes of the world?
“I feel sorry for Americans,” a lawmaker in Myanmar told The New York Times recently. From Berlin, another Times reporter wrote that events in the US were “shaking fundamental assumptions in Europe about American exceptionalism”.
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STATESIDE: America’s had enough
THE man with the political death wish may have finally been granted that wish.
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STATESIDE: Love him or loathe him, Trump’s far from beaten and could easily win a second term
What a mess. We’re just over four months away from a pivotal presidential election in the US - and what do we see?
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STATESIDE: It’s not easy keeping pace with the polarization of American politics
GIVEN the choice, most of us would probably prefer a public figure or politician whose views are plain and consistent. That way, at least we know who and more importantly, what we are voting for. One of the most damaging criticisms of politicians in recent decades has been the charge of “flip-flopping,” especially in American elections.
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sports inbrief
BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
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sports inbrief
BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
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sports inbrief
BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho
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‘Bahamians are natural athletes...I think we can start at a later age and still excel’
AS MORE and more Bahamians explore the path to football stardom in Canada, one player that has reached the pinnacle of the sport reflected on his third and perhaps best season to date.
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Cloretha Alissa Patricia Wilson
Mrs. Cloretha Alissa Patricia Wilson, age 84 years, a resident of # 29 Tower Estates Drive, San Souci, and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, died at her residence on Saturday January 12 th, 2019. She is survived by her …
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Rosa Alena Wilson
Rosa Alena Wilson, 84 years Of Nicholl’s Town, Andros, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, 18th July, 2018. She is predeceased by her Husband: Timothy Wilson Sr.; She is survived by three (3) Sons: ASP Timothy Jr. (Diana), …
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Allan Rudolph Elden
Funeral Service for Captain Allan Rudolph Elden age 84 affectionately called “Rudy” of The Current Eleuthera, and formerly of Gray’s Long Island who died at his residence Tuesday December 8th, will be held on Saturday 11:00 a.m. at The Current …
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Hewitt Urbon Stuart
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Hewitt Urbon Stuart, Age 84yrs, a resident of Yellow Elder Gardens and Formally of the Bluff Eleuthera, will be held at St Agnes Anglican Church on Sunday October 12th, 2014 at 2:30 …
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Jane Minns
Jane Minns aged 84 of # 14 Sea View Estates, George Town Exuma died at her residence on Tuesday April 14, 2015. She is survived by her beloved husband; Basil Minns; Children; Christopher, Diane and Lorraine; Grandchildren: Matthew, Jessica and …
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KENNETH LORENZO GIBSON SR
RETIRED PRINCIPAL OFFICER KENNETH LORENZO GIBSON, SR. age 84 years of #10 Wilson Street, Rock Crusher Road died at home on Saturday, April 12th, 2014. She is survived by his Wife of 60 years: Vernica Delores Gibson; Children: Yvonne Turner, …
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Olga Doreen Bowles
Final Rites and Burial for the late Olga Doreen Bowles , Age 80yrs, a resident of #35 Hillside Place and Formally of James Cistern Eleuthra, will be held at Grace Comunnity Chruch, on Saturday, July 4th, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. …
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JOHN THEODORE ROLLE
Mrs. Barbara Rolle, announces the death of her Husband, Mr. JOHN THEODORE ROLLE, age 84 years of Third Street the Grove and formerly of Rolle Town, Exuma who died on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Other …
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Harold Charles Pinto
Funeral Service for Harold Charles Pinto, age 84 of Yellow Elder Gardens will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Glad Tiding Tabernacle, Kemp Road off Shirley Street. Officiating will be Pastor Beatrice Knowles, assisted by Minister Valarie Stubbs. …
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Rev. Gladstone Wellington Thompson
Rev. Gladstone Wellington Thompson, 84 a resident of #20 Kendall Avenue, South Beach Estates & formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He is survived by his 7 daughters: Janet Careyt, …
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‘Buy good real estate but a cheap vehicle’
Suggestions that today’s Budget will seek to “promote home ownership” and green energy yesterday generated calls for an attitude overhaul and a variety of tax reforms from participants in both sectors.
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Bahamas requires $160-$180m swing to 'stabilise' debt
The Bahamas needs a $160-$180 million ‘positive swing’ on its primary Budget balance to “stabilise” the debt-to-GDP ratio, with an even “stronger adjustment” needed to slash the $7 billion-plus national debt.The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB