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Central Bank eyes digital B$ by 2021

THE Central Bank is aiming to roll-out a ‘test’ digital Bahamian currency by 2021, the Deputy Prime Minister disclosed yesterday, while slamming the banks for “forcing” electronic banking.K P Turnquest, in an address to the ComplianceAid Caribbean An

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$2.5m impact blunts Bahamas First profit

Bahamas First Holdings yesterday said it shrugged off a collective $2.5 million ‘hit’ from Hurricane Sandy and various investment/commission decreases to hit “90 per cent” of its 2012 comprehensive income target.

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Sports in brief

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued its regular season action at the DW Davis Gymnasium over the weekend.

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Mobile data subscribers increase over six-fold

Mobile data subscribers increased more than six-fold within one year following the launch of services by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), it was revealed yesterday, with fixed-line Internet’s market penetration also enjoying a 22 per cent increase.

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‘Rich Forever: The Finale’ delivers on Rick Ross

THE promoters who brought Bahamians the final concert of 2012 did exactly what they said they were going to do - deliver international rap sensation Rick Ross to the Bahamas.

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Bahamas suffers ‘a heartbreaking loss’

Before a jammed-packed Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night, the Bahamas men’s national basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 86-81 loss to Venezuela in the first game of their fourth window of the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifier.

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Sports Notes

THE Bahamas Softball Federation will crown its new men and women champions this weekend as the National Round Robin Tournament is held at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Professional basketball player Tavario Miller stars in Japan

TAVARIO Miller began a new chapter in his pro basketball career in Japan and has emerged as a leader for his title contending club.

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Port's 80% efficiency almost tops Caribbean

The Freeport Container Port (FCP) is the second most efficient port in the Caribbean despite having the highest shipping costs per mile, a World Bank study has found.

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Retired CPL #91 Rev. Errol Daniel Hepburn

Full Military Funeral Service for Retired CPL #91 Rev. Errol Daniel Hepburn, 80 “Ghost Rider” a resident of Campbell Street, Mt. Pleasant Village & formerly of The Bluff, Cat Island, will be held at United Christian Cathedral, Flamingo Gardens, on …

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Bahamas must offer more to increase cruise yields

The Minister of Tourism says that while cruise passenger spend in the Bahamas has increased, this nation must offer more visitor experiences to increase per capita yields.

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Gov’t Joaquin costs could exceed $56 million

Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that the total cost to repair government buildings and infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Joaquin has been pegged at $56 million, although this could drop to $34 million depending on which option is chosen to repair Acklins’s roads.

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Heartbreaking loss for Buddy and No.1 Sooners

On the day that they earned their No.1 ranking, Buddy Hield and the Oklahoma Sooners suffered a big defeat at the James H Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Monday night.

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Buddy one of best in Big 12

As he entered his junior season with the Oklahoma Sooners, expectations loomed high for Buddy Hield and the Grand Bahamian native has delivered.

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The money makers

The contents of this letter are for those persons, who are aggrieved and will most likely lose money due to the incompetence, malpractice and negligence of attorneys and business persons in and out of the Bahamas.

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Mother Harriet Albertha Darling

Funeral Services For Mother Harriet Albertha Darling age 84 of Hill Crest Drive, Seven Hills Estate and formerly of Browns, Crooked Island and Chester’s, Acklins, will be held on Saturday September 22nd , 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Mission Baptist …

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Eunice White

Funeral service for Eunice White, 84 a resident of James Cistern, Eleuthera, will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, James Cistern, Eleuthera, on Saturday 28th February, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. David Cann, assisted by Rev. Henry …

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Hassam Brown

Mr. Hassam Brown, 54 a resident of Golden Gates, will be held at Shield of Faith Church, Mutton Fish Drive, 17th October 2015 at 11am. Officiating will be Bishop Christopher Burrows assisted by Pastor Elese Burrows and Rev. Dr. Ronald …

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Elva Menerva Ann Joffre-Moxey

Ruby Funeral Service For Elva Menerva Ann Joffre-Moxey Age 84 years of #36 Washington Street and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10am at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou …

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Deyton Albury cans 22 in season opener

DEYTON Albury was a role player for the Chipola College men’s basketball programme as a freshman, but began his sophomore campaign.