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Long Island bananas: 80-90% destruction
While Long Island farmers likely lost 80-90 per cent of their banana crop due to Hurricane Sandy, Tribune Business was told yesterday, but many homes and businesses were likely to be “back to normal in a few days”.
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Hurricanes keep top spot
By RENALDO DORSETT
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'Highly efficient' Bahamas: OECD praises 85% tax mark
The Bahamas has been praised by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) for the “highly efficient manner” in which it deals with tax information requests, processing 85 per cent within six months of receipt.
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Belores Pierre
Belores Pierre, 80 a resident of Deveaux Street & formerly of St. Louis Du Nord, Haiti, died at PMH on 7th April, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Ann Rose Jean Baptiste-Pierre; 5 sons: Audley, Joe, Junior, Tony & …
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MP: All natural resource earnings in sovereign fund
The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday backed the Government’s plan to create a sovereign wealth fund in principle, arguing that it should receive all royalty payments related to exploitation of this nation’s natural resources.
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Art bringing awareness to young lives lost on the street
VIOLENCE in society was the inspiration behind artist Dwight Ferguson’s latest installation - a public artwork in Elizabeth Estates Park, which was unveiled on Saturday.
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Drones to target lionfish
A potential game changer in the struggle to eradicate lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico is brewing in Pensacola.
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MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: What are you aiming for?
Every archer recognises the need to identify the target long before sending forth his arrow. No airplane leaves the runway without having a flight plan of its destination. Having an aim is the most potent ingredient in any life empowerment strategy. Do you know what you are aiming for?
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Expatriates 'no more than10%' of GB industrial staff
EXPATRIATE workers account for no more than 10 per cent of the Freeport industrial sector’s workforce, one executive said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that the real challenge was finding employees with the required skills at entry level.
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Carmi Beriah James, Jr.
Carmi Beriah James, Jr. aka “CB”, “By-O”, “Chairman of the Board” October 20, 1943 – January 5, 2020 Age: 76 Farm Road. The Grove. Ms. Russell’s lemon pie, fritters and hamburgers. Soda crackers and cheese. Slam Bam. Grape soda. Vanilla …
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George Edward McKenzie
Funeral Service for the late George Edward McKenzie age 85 of Murphy Town Abaco will be held on Saturday January 20 2018 at Zion Baptist Cathedral at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Rev. Christopher R. Dean assisted by Rev. Leroy …
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Frank Vernon Miller
Funeral Service for the late Frank Vernon Miller, aged 85 years, of Montgomery Avenue, will be held Friday September 20th 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be Rev’d. Canon Basil Tynes assisted …
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NPBA Division I: Rockets advance to Final Four
THE Discount Distribution Rockets completed the New Providence Basketball Association’s Division I Final Four.
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Jonquel Jones and Sun advance to WNBA Finals
Jonquel Jones made local basketball history once again and became the first Bahamian player to advance to the WNBA Finals. Jones and the Connecticut Sun closed out the Los Angeles Sparks with a 78-56 win last night in Long Beach, California. With t
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Volkswagen plans to launch first all-electric car in CHINA next year
SHANGHAI – Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to promote alternatives to gasoline.
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Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy ends the year on a high note
THE Fourteen Clubs Golf Academy closed out the year on a high note with a drive, chip and putt end-of-year celebration at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s practice facility on Saturday.
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William Mather
William Mather age 82 affectionately called “Anthony” a resident Of Old Morse Road Harbour Island, Eleuthera died at his residence Tuesday August 7th, 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced later.
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Teens 'selling sex'
A NEW non-governmental organisation has discovered that around 85 per cent of sexually active teens in the Bahamas are engaging in some kind of transactional sex.
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Look for a Super Bowl rematch in Indianapolis
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer GET ready for the rematch. The Super Bowl rematch, not the Harbaugh coaching family reunion. For a Super Bowl redux to happen, the New York Giants will need another huge road win, this time at San Francisco. And whe
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Ruth Mavis Deveaux
Mrs. Ruth Mavis Deveaux, age 82 years of #728 East Street South and Formally of Kemps Bay, South Andros died at her residence on Friday 6th, November 2015. She is survived by Two (2) sons: Ray and Pastor Kenny Deveaux, …