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Holding up a Torch for Life: regulating weapons
CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) countries joined dozens of other nations in fighting for a robust and comprehensive Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) during negotiations at the United Nations headquarters in New York from 2 to 27 July, but their efforts were frustrated by President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign team.
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Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary
A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.
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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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TOUGH CALL: A comprehensive Environmental Management Act
IN AN obvious attempt to soothe public anger over the Rubis fuel leak disaster in Marathon, Environment Minister Ken Dorsett recently unveiled draft legislation “for the establishment of the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection”, saying the law would be brought to Parliament in October.
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Bahamas beaten by Mexico in Puerto Rico
THE women’s national basketball team suffered its second straight loss at the Centro Basket, this time falling 74-52 to Mexico at the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Auditorium in Puerto Rico.Coming off their 95-50 loss to Puerto Rico in their opening game o
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Gov’t bond offering likely 20% off-target
The first Bahamas Government Stock (BGS) issue of the 2015-2016 fiscal year was likely to close 20 per cent below target, the administration’s financial advisers disclosed yesterday.
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CVC: Bahamas defeats Guadeloupe
IT WAS a quick start for the Bahamas in the 14th Annual Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships as the team still seeks to qualify for the top tournament in the region.
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Jury shown images of aftermath of murder
A SUPREME Court jury yesterday was shown nearly five 100 images illustrating the aftermath of the murder of a web shop employee in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.
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Lorrene Louise Higgs
Funeral service for Mrs. Lorrene Louise Higgs, 88 a resident of #26 Current Road, Yamacraw Estates & formerly of Simm's, Long Island will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets, on Saturday 27th February, 2016 at 11:00 …
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Robinson No. 39 overall, Chisholm No. 61 in MLB Pipeline top 100
FOLLOWING the completion of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, the pair of Kristian Robinson and Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm each achieved their highest rankings to date in the MLB Pipeline top 100.
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ETHEL ROSE PRATT
MRS. ETHEL ROSE PRATT, age 82 years of #81 Rum Cay Place, Hawksbill, Grand Bahama died at Memorial Regional, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, September 15th, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband: Eugene Pratt Sr. She is survived by …
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BISX listee's principal seeks SEC suit dismissal
A BISX-listed company’s principal, and its broker/dealer affiliate, are demanding that a federal regulator’s lawsuit against them be dismissed because the US courts have “no jurisdiction”.
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'Risk' broker may not return investor funds
There is a “legitimate risk” that a BISX-listed broker/dealer may not return funds caught up in a $340 million Ponzi scheme to their rightful owners, court documents obtained by Tribune Business have alleged.
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Top auto dealer lays-off 80 staff
A major auto dealer yesterday confirmed it is temporarily laying-off 80 staff as the industry prepares to make its case to the government for a partial opening amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Fred Albury, the Auto Mall’s principal, told Tribune Business
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Daniel Wilfred Moxey Sr
Sapphire Funeral Service For Daniel Wilfred Moxey Sr. Age 70 years of #23 Kenilworth Avenue, South Beach Estates and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10am at Christ the King Anglican …
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Rookie guard Buddy dishes out his season high 5 assists
With All-Star forward Anthony Davis sidelined for the first time this season, Buddy Hield and the remainder of the supporting cast for the New Orleans Pelicans gave a valiant effort but again fell short and dropped to 2-10.
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Charles Bain scores season high 12 points in back-to-back games
CHARLES Bain celebrated senior night with his most productive performance in back-to-back games for the Robert Morris University Colonials.
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Consultants target 20% market share
Bahamian management consultants are seeking to quadruple their share of a local market in which the Government awards up to $20 million worth of work annually.
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Shining a light so criminals cannot hide
IN AN effort to curb crime, the Royal Bahamas Police Force partnered up with Bahamas Power & Light to improve the source of light throughout communities in New Providence.
