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December arrivals down 95% on 2019
The Bahamas saw total visitor arrivals for December 2020 slump by 95 percent year-over-year despite the re-opening of its two mega resort destinations and other major hotels.
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Alice Movena Malone
Memorial service for the late Alice Movena Malone, age 85 of #56 Murphyville Road who died on Wednesday November 12th 2014, will be held on Friday November 21st 2014 at 5:00pm at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenua. Officiating will be …
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Mabel Elsie Cox-Ferguson
Former Propertied of Cox & Mable Dry Good Store, Mabel Elsie Cox-Ferguson, age 85 a residence of Lincoln Blvd & Balfour Avenue and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins, died at her residence on Sunday, August 7th 2016. She was predeceased …
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WINNIFRED ROWENA MARTHA DUNCOMBE
WINNIFRED ROWENA MARTHA DUNCOMBE aged 85 years died at her residence #22 Marshall Road on Sunday, November 24th, 2013. She is Pre-deceased by her Parents: Gustavus Duncombe & Hilda Jane Morris; She is survived by her (4) Daughters: Evamae Rahming, …
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Erma Francis Finlayson
Funeral service for Erma Francis Finlayson, 85 yrs., a resident of Fox Hill Road, will be held at St. Annes Anglican Church, Fox Hill Road, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Rt. Rev'd. Gilbert A. Thompson, assisted …
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24 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths on Sunday
THE Ministry of Health recorded 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday along with two additional deaths.
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Bahamasair targets four aircraft addition
Bahamasair plans to expand its fleet by four aircraft come summer 2023, it was revealed yesterday, as a senior executive voiced concern about “inconsistent” runway approach lighting at Abaco’s main airport.
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DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti
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DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti
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Auto dealer worry over 'dramatic price' rises
Bahamian new car dealers yesterday warned that the Government’s latest tax proposals would further drive consumers towards used autos, with the constant reforms creating “turmoil” in the market.
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Athletes ‘getting fine-tuned’ for BAAA Nationals in June
WITH the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Open Track and Field Championships a month away, athletes are getting fine-tuned for the much-anticipated showdowns that will also prepare them for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August.
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Chavez Young named player of the week
CHAVEZ Young has excelled with the Buffalo Bison since his return to Triple-A baseball and was recognised as the club’s Player of the Week.
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Thomas and Fox shine in minor league baseball
Tahnaj Thomas made his return to the mound for his first start in nearly a month and Lucius Fox Jr continued his efficiency on the basepaths to highlight the play of Bahamians in minor league baseball over the course of the week.
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NCAA Football: Ferguson gets first start, Saunders posts his first score
NCAA Division I football officially kicked off last weekend and several Bahamian players had active season debuts for their respective universities.
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Kim’s family fear they won’t get all answers
LLOYDRA Cash-Bowleg, the daughter of the Bimini woman who died from COVID-19, said she did not watch Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ press conference on Wednesday because she does not expect a full and frank disclosure about why her mother was not helped in time.
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MLB clubs decide on payments to players
AS the uncertainty around Major League Baseball and its minor league affiliates continues, several MLB clubs have made their decision on whether to halt or continue payments to players in their farm systems.
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Lucius Fox Jr homers in regular season finale
Lucius Fox Jr helped lead his Omaha Storm Chasers to a win in the regular season finale and the club now shifts its focus to the postseason in AAA baseball.
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Richardson back from injury
An ankle sprain relegated Antoan Richardson to the disabled list for approximately three weeks, but the veteran outfielder made his return just in time as the Rochester Red Wings are set to make a playoff run.
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Doctors tell Gov’t: ‘Verify’ $102m NHI primary care cost
Private Bahamian doctors were last night said to be demanding that the Government “actuarially verify” the costings it has developed for National Health Insurance’s (NHI) primary care and their compensation.
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SHOT DEAD AT BABY SHOWER: One man killed and four boys hurt as gunmen open fire
A JOYOUS occasion quickly turned into mayhem when two men “indiscriminately” opened fire on people gathered for a baby shower, killing one man and injuring four boys.