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Enid Mae Burnside
Enid Mae Burnside, 80 yrs., a resident of Cockburn Street, Fox Hill, died at PMH on 22nd August, 2015. She is survived by her children: Ashward Ferguson, Theresa Haynes, Charles, Christopher & Alex Burnside; sister: Mirle Smith; brothers: Percy Hield …
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John Bernard Rahming
John Bernard Rahming, 80 yrs., a resident of Fresh Creek, Andros & formerly of Calabash Bay, Andros, died at PMH on 8th March, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Yvonne Goldie Rahming; 3 sons: Prince, Raymond & Samuel Rahming; …
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James Alfred Mackey
James Alfred Mackey, 80 a resident of Millars Height, & formerly of Bennerman Town, Eleuthera, died at The Princesses Margaret Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Denice Mackey; 17 children, 2 sisters: Veronica Minns …
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Leona Margaret Smith
Leona Margaret Smith age 80 a resident of Hospital Lane, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital Sunday April 21st, 2019. Cherished memories are held by: Sons: Sebastian, Marvin and Cannon Knowles Daughters: Cherry Hepburn, Stacey Miller and Stephanie Knowles Grand-children …
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UPDATED: Four confirmed Zika cases in New Providence
THE number of confirmed Zika cases in New Providence has increased to four, officials announced yesterday during a press conference at the Ministry of Health.
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Hoop moves: 'Kino' to new club, Smith signs in France, Coleby re-signs in Japan
SEVERAL Bahamian pro basketball players inked new deals with their respective clubs this offseason.Jaraun “Kino” Burrows will move to a new club in France, while Kentwan Smith signs in France for the first time and Kadeem Coleby re-signs for another
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GB students participate in summit to prepare them for the real world
ABOUT 80 high school students participated in ‘The Platform’, a summit for young professionals in Grand Bahama that prepares seniors for the real world.
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COVID death toll increases by 10
TEN new COVID-19 deaths were reported over the weekend, taking the number of virus-related fatalities to 209.
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Buddy vs Tavario in Sweet 16
FOR the second consecutive year, the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 features an unlikely matchup of two Bahamian players facing each other on the biggest stage in college basketball.
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Better visitor access key to Long Island's growth
IMPROVING visitor access to Long Island is the easiest way to boost the island’s economy, a local businessman saying: “I think it all boils down to convenience’.Luke Maillis, manager of Real Addictive Charters, told the Long Island Business Outlook c
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Govt key to poultry production ramp up
An Abaco-based producer yesterday said government “definitely has a role to play” if The Bahamas is to increase its poultry output.Lance Pinder, operations manager at Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm, told Tribune Business: “I think the biggest thing, lik
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Pros get 20-18 win over The Hurricanes
AFTER a long wait, Grand Bahama returned to the Commonwealth American Football League (CAFL) this weekend.
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GB Chamber invited to explore Haiti
Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) has been updated on Haiti’s progress since the devastating earthquake by its Ambassador to the Bahamas, Antonio Rodrigue. “We are honoured today to welcome his Excellency to our chamber,” said Barry Malcolm, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president.
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Govt in ‘back handed’ Hawksbill change move
A prominent QC yesterday agreed that the Government’s call for Freeport businesses to seek renewal of their tax breaks was a “back handed” attempt to amend the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, with the move representing “the worst formula for business”.
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Demitri No.1 option in V Tech's passing game
DEMITRI Knowles’ productivity as the No.1 option in Virginia Tech’s passing game continues to pay dividends for the Hokies as they won their fifth consecutive game on Saturday.
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New dormitory opened at Fox Hill
OFFICIALS at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services at Fox Hill yesterday described the completion of a 40-unit dormitory complex as the “dawn of a new era”. The newly constructed training facility will host between 80 and 120 potential officers during the department’s next recruiting cycle.
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ROYO reaches out with hot breakfasts
The Reach Out Youth Organisation (ROYO) is launching a feeding programme next week, providing hot breakfasts every day to about 80 needy children in the inner-city area of Freeport.
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Repatriation of Cubans rises by 80 per cent
REPATRIATIONS of Cuban nationals skyrocketed last year, according to statistics from the Department of Immigration, which indicated that total repatriations increased by some 80 per cent over 2015.
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Man abandons attempt to challenge sentencing
A MAN has abandoned his attempt to challenge his sentencing for a high-speed chase with police in Freeport in which he hit and dragged a pedestrian 80 feet before stopping the car and shooting at police.
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