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Wilson Sporting Goods Company donates volleyballs and basketballs
THE Simpson Penn and Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Boys and Girls respectively got a much-needed boost to their athletic programme on Wednesday, thanks to a donation from Wilson Sporting Goods Company.
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New mobile player hits ‘record’ pace
The Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday boasted that it was moving at “record” pace to roll-out its network, having already built more than 90 per cent of its planned cellular towers in Grand Bahama.
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Brewery targets brand marketing
COMMONWEALTH Brewery maintained its cautiously optimistic outlook at its first shareholders annual general meeting (AGM), following a year in which it paid out 100 per cent of profits in a collective $0.58 per share dividend.
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80% of motorists exposed torogue, uninsured drivers
A SENIOR insurance executive yesterday said it would not take “a heavy lift” to crack down on uninsured drivers who threaten to inflict a substantial loss on 80 per cent of Bahamian motorists.Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executiv
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Small Business Centre invests $800k in female entrepreneurs
The Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) executive director yesterday said it has invested $800,000 in in female entrepreneurs via 87 grants.
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Jones expresses interest in Slam Dunk Contest
KAI Jones’ youthful exuberance was one of the highlights of Charlotte Hornets’ media day.
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Donald Alison Ferguson
Donald Alison Ferguson Age 80 of Bahama West, West Hill, Crooked Island died at his residence on Monday January 21, 2019. He is survived by his Wife, Althea Ferguson; his Children: Kermit (Romana), Joycelyn (Ezekiel) Stubbs, Anthony (Pamela), Alison (Michelle), …
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Althea Young Wood
Mrs. Althea Young Wood age 80 affectionately called “Ma” a resident Of Summersett Way off Carmichael Road and formerly of Whymm’s Bight Eleuthera, died at her residence. Cherished memories are held by: Son: Nelson Young Daughters: Linda Stubbs, Dale Thompson …
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Theodore Norris Major
Rev. Theodore Norris Major, 80 yrs., a resident of Matthew Town, Inagua & formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died on 1st February, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Christina C. Major; 1 daughter: Mavis Delancy; 4 sons: Lionel, …
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Micheal Rudolph Smith
Micheal Rudolph Smith age 80 years of Soldier Road West and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 30th, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Iris Smith; sons: Micheal, Wynton and Rudolph …
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HENRY COOPER
Death Notice for HENRY COOPER, 80 of Claridge Road and formerly of Coopers Town, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his Wife of 57 years: Lillian; Children: Elder Craig and …
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Nathlee Louise Miller-Brown
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT NATHLEE LOUISE MILLER-BROWN, age 80 years of Dundas Town, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at her residence on November 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Henrietta Miller (Nassau); son: Leslie Thompson; numerous grandchildren; …
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Ida Idell Demeritte
DEATH NOTICE Ida Idell Demeritte age 80 years old of Beaumontia, Garden Hills died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 19th, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Betty Bain; grandchildren: Eric Bain of Orlando, Florida, Cherese Westmoreland, …
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Espelina Rolle
Espelina Rolle age 80 years of Bahama Sound Exuma died on October 29 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Perry and Roosevelt Rolle, Carolyn Bodie Bethel, Shirleymae Butler, Esthermae Pinder-Moss and Cleotha Whylly; Numerous …
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DREXEL JOHN PORTER
MR. DREXEL JOHN PORTER age 58 years of #80 Calbot Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He is survived by two sons: Michael Purdy and Keith Butler; …
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Berite John Panza
Funeral Service for Berite John Panza age 86 years old of Claridge Road and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island will be held on Saturday December 15th, 2012 at 11:00am at Abundant Life Bible Chapel, Abundant Life Road. Officiating will …
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Exchange rate was 'never in jeopardy'
The Bahamas’ $838 million foreign currency reserves “are in line” with both their internationally-recognised adequacy benchmarks, the Central Bank of the Bahamas governor yesterday saying the one:one US dollar peg was “never in jeopardy” over the past decade.
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Venture fund sees loan repayments drop 16%
The Government-sponsored venture capital fund has seen loan repayment sums fall by up to 16 percent due to the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating impact on clients who received debt financing.
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Tomii misses out on pageant’s final 15
MISS Bahamas didn’t reach the top 15 in last night’s Miss Universe contest - but Miss Jamaica represented the Caribbean region, just missing out on the top three.
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Teenager victim of 88th murder
A 17-year-old boy became the country’s latest murder victim when he was gunned down in broad daylight.