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Bahamas backs treaty to monitor gun trade
A TREATY designed to better monitor the trade of firearms and ammunition between countries was ratified yesterday morning by the Bahamas government and five other countries in New York.
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Ayton posts double double in loss to Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 20 points and led the Phoenix Suns with 12 rebounds on Saturday night. But they were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans 119-99. It was the eighth double-double for the rookie No. 1 draft choice. He shot 9-12
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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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Port suffers 40% May volume fall
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port yesterday predicted it will suffer a “flat” 2020 full year after container import volumes for May to-date dropped by around 40 percent compared to the prior year.Dion Bethell, Arawak Port Development Company’s (
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Carolyn Cynthia Smith
Carolyn Cynthia Smith, 88 a resident of Palmetto Avenue & Ragged Island & formerly of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, died at PMH on Sunday, May 6, 2018. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Carol Ritchie, Linda & Cynthia Taylor; 7 …
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Joseph Cash
Mr. Joseph Cash age 88 affectionately called “Buddy” of Lower Bogue Eleuthera, died at his residence Friday October 9th, 2015. Cherished memories are held by: His daughters; Pandora Cash and Marionette Neilly Son: Ryan Cash Adopted children: Helen Campbell, Emma …
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Viola Blanche Hanna-Farquharson
Mrs. Viola Blanche Hanna-Farquharson, age 88 years, a resident of Cordia Crest, Fox Dale Subdivision, and formerly of Spring Point, Acklins, died at her Residence on Wednesday June 1st, 2016. She is survived by her children: Aubrey, Marva and Benson …
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Reverend Solomon King
Death Notice For Reverend Solomon King, 88 of Little Harbor, Mangrove Cay Andros died on Monday 23rd October, 2017. He is survived by 10 children: Patrick King, Lyndell King, Rudolph King, Epharium King; Arnette Swann, Idamae Russell, Miriam Thompson, Barbara …
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CARL LAWRENCE HANNA
Death Notice For MR. CARL LAWRENCE HANNA, 88 of Delectable Bay, Spring Point, Acklins, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Naomi Hanna; 1 daughter: Rosanna Hanna-Anderson; 4 sons: …
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Samuel Pratt Jr
Samuel Pratt Jr. age 88 years old of #7 Dunmore Ave., Chippingham died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday May 21st, 2013. Left to cherish his memories is his Wife: Althea Pratt; Children: Glennville Pratt, Judy Pratt-Butler and Joann …
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Elizabeth Irene Knowles
Elizabeth Irene Knowles age 88 years of #13 Roberta Drive Park West and formerly of Burnt Ground Long Island died at her residence on Thursday, February 6th, 2020. She is survived by her Sons: Dnight Knowles & Dnayne Knowles; Daughter: …
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Malvina Sylvia Lockhart
Malvina Sylvia Lockhart, 88 a resident of #13 Hamwell St., Johnson Road Estates & formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island died at her residence on Monday, February 11, 2019. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Karan & Dianne Lockhart …
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Izmirlian seeks Baha Mar talks
BAHA MAR’s developer Sarkis Izmirlian is calling for Prime Minister Perry Christie to sit and meet with him if his Government is serious about getting the $3.5 billion resort completed and opened.
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'Deck now stacked against' Bahamian tourism's rebound
The hotel union's president has voiced alarm that "the deck's being stacked against" the revival of the Bahamian tourism industry and wider economy by travel restrictions imposed in its major markets.
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Bahamasair in schedule slash to contain losses
A Cabinet minister yesterday said Bahamasair is examining how to combine flights and slash schedules to contain losses that will inevitably “go up” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Bus
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Govt targets extra $40-$80m revenue from enforcement
The Government is targeting an extra $40-$80 million in additional revenue over the next six to 12 months as it pursues an enhanced enforcement/compliance strategy, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
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DPM urges Bahamian investors to help add to room capacity as hotels are full
TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper urged Bahamian investors to open their homes to help meet tourism demand, citing room capacity as a challenge due to high hotel occupancy rates.
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Knights strike gold in St Lawrence Invitational Tournament
THE Niagara College Knights, with several Bahamian players on their roster, were back on the floor for the preseason as they prepare to contend in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association.Van Hutchinson Jr, Kevin Cooper, Stephone Augustine, Livingst
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Insurers: Dorian losses increase to $1.5bn-$2bn
Estimates for Hurricane Dorian’s total insured losses were yesterday said to have increased to between $1.5bn to $2bn as the entire Bahamian industry was removed from international “review”. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, t
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British Colonial receives 400 manager applicants
Some 400 persons yesterday applied for managerial posts at the re-opening British Colonial with the property targeting a workforce that is 95 percent Bahamian.
