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Edna Grace Miller
Death Notice for Edna Grace Miller, age 80 years, of Gleniston Gardens, died at her residence on Friday March 25, 2016. She is survived by her children: Linda, Leon, Laurie and Lolisa Miller; grandchildren: Kyle Knowles and Leshanon Miller; one …
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Jackquline Bernice McIntosh
Death Notice for Jacquline Bernice McIntosh, age 80 years, of Kenilworth Avenue, died at her residence on Wednesday August 17, 2016. She is survived by her children: Rosemary McIntosh and Christopher McIntosh; twenty six grandchildren; sixty great grandchildren; brother: Roland …
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Richard Whymns
Richard Whymns, 80 a resident of South Street, & formerly of Kew, Turks & Caicos Island, died at his residence on 25th August, 2016. He is survived by his wife Elaine Whymns; 1 daughter: Shirley Whymns; 1 stepson: Ian Pennerman; …
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Mae Isabella Ward Pratt
Mae Isabella Ward Pratt, 80 yrs., a resident of Lobster Avenue, Golden Gates #1 & formerly of Cockburn Town, San Salvador, died at PMH on 29th May, 2016. She is survived by her children: Adrian, Aldric, Sherwin & Eric Pratt …
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Walter Alexander Hanchell
Walter Alexander Hanchell, 80 yrs., a resident of #12 Lakeview Road, Big Pond, died at his residence on 4th March, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Brenda Hanchell; daughters: Rosemary Davis, Grace Smith, Linda Seymour, Bridgette Hanchell & Ingrid …
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ALEXANDER RUFUS THOMPSON
Death Notice ALEXANDER RUFUS THOMPSON, 80 of Sea Breeze, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017. He is survived by his Wife: Eudene Thompson; Sons: Craig, Steven and Geoffrey Thompson; Daughters: Sherry Thompson, Albertha Bowleg, Kishna …
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Maggie Ingus Johnson
Death Notice For Maggie Ingus Johnson, 80 affectionately called “M.J.” of George Town, Exuma, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, July 24th, 2017. Precious memories are held by her children: Dennis Cooper, Theresa Hilton, Elaine, Kirkwood and Michelle …
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Edna Davis
Edna Davis age 76 years of #80 Mermaid Blvd. and formerly of Eleuthera died at her residence on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. She is survived by her husband: Prince Davis; sons: Ian and Phrone Davis; daughters: Sandra Smith-West and Monique …
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ROSE MARIE SYLVIA GIBSON
MRS. ROSE MARIE SYLVIA GIBSON aged 80 years of #5 Pinta Close, Regency Park passed at her residence on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019. She is survived by her husband: Oral Gibson; children: Diane Gibson, Dwight Gibson daughter: Talva Shipp; sister: …
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Tobacco smuggling: Bill to recover 80% of revenue losses
The Government yesterday estimated that it will recover 80 per cent, or $20 million, of the revenues it loses annually to tobacco smuggling via its Excise Stamp initiative, and disclosed it was looking at similar measures to combat illegal alcohol imports.
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Minister: more residential care facilities are needed
MORE residential care facilities are needed for an ever-expanding population, says Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin.
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Bahamian coaches discuss pressing issues affecting local sports
SOME of the most influential members of the Bahamian coaching fraternity came together to discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting local sports on both the local and international levels.
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Two face court over murder of PM's press secretary
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned in connection with the murder of the Prime Minister’s press secretary Latore Mackey, who was shot dead last Monday.
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Ella Saidi, winner of the Junior Sportsmanship Award, is presented with the Pyfrom Floating Trophy …
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Real Property tax reforms can ‘double’ revenues to $200m
The Government has been advised that it could double real property tax collections to almost $200 million per year through better enforcement and ensuring all eligible properties are on the roll, a Cabinet minister has disclosed.
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'Mother' Pratt calls for Draconian measures to curb violence
URBAN Renewal Co-chair Cynthia “Mother” Pratt said yesterday that the government needs to pass “draconian laws” in order to effectively combat the incidents of violent crime and murder that plague the country.
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Pirates stun Cleaners for first win, Legends shock Real Deal 101-88
EVERYBODY Wins Legends got into the festive mood by putting together their best game of their inaugural year and the Pirates, also making their debut this year, finally got into the winner’s circle as the New Providence Basketball Association closed out the first half of its 2015/16 regular season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Friday night.
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‘Only time’ will vindicate Gov’ts Baha Mar plan
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday argued it was too early to determine if the Government’s Baha Mar ‘winding-up’ strategy had been “vindicated”, adding that “only time will tell”.
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Governor pledges to tackle private sector’s ‘pain spot’
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday pledged to tackle the “pain spot” suffered by many Bahamian companies over the difficulties encountered in opening bank accounts.
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Tobacco start-up targets up to $10m first year sales
A Bahamian-owned tobacco manufacturing start-up yesterday said it was targeting $5-$10 million in first year gross sales, but warned this and employee hires could be “significantly impacted” if no Excise Tax exemption was forthcoming.
