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Another 80 migrants disciplined by courts
MORE than 80 migrants have been convicted for entering the country illegally or overstaying their visa this week.
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Man admits fleeing from police
A MAN on trial in Supreme Court yesterday admitted to fleeing from police, leading them on a high-speed chase, and hitting and dragging a pedestrian 80 feet before shooting at pursuing officers.
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Sports notes
IN Financial Bowling League competition Wednesday night, the Price Waterhouse Coopers bowling team sent a clear message which was that their team is no longer to be taken lightly.
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Rahming remains as Baha Mar liquidator
Bahamian accountant Ed Rahming yesterday said he remained one of Baha Mar’s three provisional liquidators amid expectations that their appointment will be ended tomorrow by the Supreme Court.
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DNA: Christie saying no one else in his party is fit to lead
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said Prime Minister Perry Christie’s assertion that the Progressive Liberal Party may become unstable without him is a “slap in the face to other persons” in the governing party.
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Sherilyn Cyprianna Poitier-Major
Funeral Service for Mrs. Sherilyn Cyprianna Poitier-Major, age 59 years, a resident of Crystal Way, Windsor Place, will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart, …
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Eunice J Sands
Funeral Service for the late Eunice J. Sands “Mamacita” age 82 years of Oceanview, Love Beach will be held on Saturday 9th March, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s The Virgin Parish, Virginia Street Officiating will be Fr. Dwight …
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Fishing event brings in the crowds
GRAND Bahama Shipyard’s 4th annual Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament had a “fantastic” turnout this year with increase in fishermen and spectators alike.
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‘Very credible’ Freeport city manager emerges
A “very credible” candidate to take over Freeport’s management is said to have met with both government and Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) ownership as the idea of the latter devolving its quasi-governmental powers gains traction.
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‘Full steam ahead’ on $30m project relaunch
Construction on a ‘relaunched’ $30 million Cable Beach development is “moving full steam ahead”, its principal disclosing that 150 workers will be employed at the project’s peak.
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Pension providers enjoy ‘significant’ 100% inquiry rise
Pension plan administrators yesterday said they had seen a 100 per cent increase in employer inquiries over the past 12 months, describing the surge as “significant” given existing low participation levels.
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Concern over hiring process at prison
BAHAMAS Prison Officers Association President Gregory Archer said politicians are unduly interfering in the hiring processes at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), sometimes causing qualified applicants to lose out on jobs.
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EDITORIAL: Honesty best policy on taxation
When is a tax rise not a tax rise?
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EDITORIAL: Hesitation may be your last regret
OUR country’s hesitation to get vaccinated is coming home to roost – with Princess Margaret Hospital now at full capacity.
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Nesbitt returns to help Rebels win
COACH Yolette McPhee-McCuin’s Ole Miss Rebels continue to post historic numbers early in the season and after missing the first game of the year, Valerie Nesbitt returned to provide even more depth to the roster.
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Aliv assists electronic data protection talks
Aliv yesterday detailed ways Bahamians can protect their electronic data as it participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Data Protection Commissioner’s office.Dwayne Davis, Aliv’s chief solutions architect, presented on topics including i
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Fishermen: Gov't late on storm relief
Bahamian fishermen are hoping the Government will give further thought to their cry for fuel concessions, one representative telling this newspaper: “That would go a long way to helping the industry”.
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Ann Priscilla Sutherland
Funeral Service for the late Ann Priscilla Sutherland age 99 years of Monastery Park and formerly of Turks & Caicos will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 at 11:00 am at Greater Bethel Temple, Faith United way, Blue Hill …
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Leonard Neely
Funeral Service for the late Leonard Neely age 99 years of Congo Town, South Andros will be held on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Native Baptist Church, Congo Town, South Andros. Officiating will be Rev. …
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GINO ELVANTO FINLEY
Funeral Service for the late GINO ELVANTO FINLEY age 15 years of Spring Field Subdivision will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries, Faith Avenue North. Officiating will be Senior Pastor …
