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Bahamasair invests $11.4m in new jet
BAHAMASAIR yesterday commissioned a new Boeing 737-790NG jet — an $11.4m investment with a seating capacity of 138 and a flying range of over five hours.
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Mingoes shot down by Rockets
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team lost to the Discount Distributors Rockets for the second time this season 88-81 Wednesday night at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
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Deaconess Eliza Jane Rodgers-Miller
Funeral Service for Deaconess Eliza Jane Rodgers-Miller, age 88 years, a resident of #29 Bamboo Crest, Golden Gates I, and formerly of Deep Creek, South Andros, will be held on Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Golden Gates Native …
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Malvina Sylvia Lockhart
Malvina Sylvia Lockhart, 88 a resident of #13 Hamwell St., Johnson Road Estates & formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island died at her residence on Monday, February 11, 2019. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Karan & Dianne Lockhart …
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LEROY ERROL ARMBRISTER
Funeral Service for the late MR. LEROY ERROL ARMBRISTER affectionately called “ROY” age 88 years of Raymond Road will be held on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road. Officiating will be …
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Vaccination act no longer tough enough, says Sands
THE penalty for failing to have a child vaccinated is $4, according to the 159-year-old Vaccination Act of 1860.
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95% of teachers called in sick at primary school – BUT chief
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday that 95 percent of teachers at CW Sawyer Primary School called in sick yesterday, noting they are still awaiting a full report submitted by engineers to the Ministry of Education on the safety of the school.
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Rose hits the court running
LJ Rose had a debut to remember and made an immediate impact on his new club.
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Career high for Cornish as Seawolves snap up win
A career night from Jaron Cornish powered the Stony Brook Seawolves to its eighth win in conference play, highlighting the weekend for Bahamian student-athletes in NCAA Division I basketball.
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Measles outbreak: 50k need vaccine – Global alerts spark drive to protect children
OFFICIALS are on “heightened” alert over the highly infectious measles disease as the country’s vaccination coverage remains at decreased levels, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
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Bain career high leads comeback win
Nathan Bain’s career high effort keyed a comeback win for the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks to highlight Bahamian players in NCAA division I basketball Wednesday night.
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Cadot and Rose both on the move
A pair of senior men’s national basketball team members were on the move recently as they signed with new clubs in Europe.
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Late Joseph goal sees Titans through against Dynamos
THE Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season action on Wednesday night at the Roscoe AL Davies Soccer Field.
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Deaconess Eliza Jane Rodgers-Miller
Deaconess Eliza Jane Rodgers-Miller, age 88 years, a resident of #29 Bamboo Crest, Golden Gates I, and formerly of Deep Creek, South Andros, died at her residence on Thursday January 31st, 2019. She is survived by her sons: Ambrose, Glen, …
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Arthward Theodore Cooper
Funeral Service for the late Arthward Theodore Cooper age 88 years of Spoonbill Street, Nassau East North and formerly of High Rock, Grand Bahama will be held on Friday 8th February, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Georges Anglican Church, …
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Irene McPhee Johnson
Funeral service for the late Irene McPhee Johnson age 89 years of Hay Street and formerly of Pirates Well, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets. Officiating …
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Ithiel Ezekiel Taylor
Funeral service for the late Ithiel Ezekiel Taylor affectionately called “Zeke” age 85 years of Cat Island and formerly of Simms, Long Island will be held on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road. …
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Psychiatrist on 'hidden epidemic wreaking havoc' in Bahamas
EARLY childhood abuse is linked to violence and murder in teenage years, noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen said yesterday, adding this “hidden epidemic” is “wreaking havoc” in the country.
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Michael Cartwright signs for North Carolina Central Eagles
Michael Cartwright made it official with the North Carolina Central Eagles on National Signing Day.
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Experiencing perfect peace
Very few topics have a greater impact on me than the perfect peace of God. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) puts it into context: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
