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Bank chief slams ‘selfish’ education loan deadbeats
The Clearing Banks Association’s (CBA) president yesterday slammed the “selfish mentality” of delinquent student borrowers who have exposed Bahamian taxpayers to a $100m liability.
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CHARGED: Dorsett faces nine counts
FORMER Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of using his former ministerial position to extort and solicit $120,000 in bribes from Johnathan Ash.
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Joshua Russell
Joshua Russell age 85 years of Mastic Point, Andros died at his residence on Saturday, July 7th, 2018. He is survived by his children: Anthony, Alphonso, Lorenzo and Alfredo Russell, Willie Fred Gaines, Denise Russell-Munnings; sisters: Melcine Dorsett, Diana Beneby …
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Prince Albert Atherley
Prince Albert Atherley, 85 yrs., a resident of Rupert Dean Lane, died at PMH on 5th October, 2014. He is survived by his 2 sons: Jeffery & Dwight Atherley; 5 daughters: Beverley Brown, Julie Davis, tonia Atherley, Gina Moncur & …
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Hon. Frank Leopold Edgecombe
Hon. Frank Leopold Edgecombe, 85 a resident of Frank Edgecombe Street died at his residence on 12th November, 2013. Left to cherish her memories are his wife: Clementina Edgecombe; daughter: Norma Edgecombe Dean; 7 sons: Julian, Godfrey, Clement, Douglas, Alvin, …
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Julia Armbrister
Julia Armbrister, age 85 of Jubilee Gardens and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 21st, 2019. She is survived by her 5 Daughters: Proxana Feaste, Bernadell Thompson, Carolyn Saunders, Monique Mitchell …
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Fritz Gerald Webb
Mr. Fritz Gerald Webb, age 85 years, a resident of Arthurs Town, Cat Island, died at the Geriatric Hospital, Nassau, on Thursday February 20th, 2020. He is survived by his Children: Elaine, Michelle, Lisa and Fritz Jr.; sister: Betty Stubbs; …
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Elva Gwendolyn Tynes
Elva Gwendolyn Tynes, age 85 years a resident of Soldier Road, North and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday 17th July 2019. She is survived by her son: Michael Tynes; eight grandchildren; three …
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Bahamian players shine in the Euro Basket
MIKE Carey and Zane Knowles notched their long awaited first win of the season for Étoile Charleville-Mézières to highlight Bahamian pro basketball players in leagues across the globe over the holidays.
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Moss, Armbrister turning heads on the hardwood
BAHAMIAN female basketball players at the collegiate level have had an immediate impact with their respective clubs, winning a series of early season accolades.
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Giants at the double
The New Providence Basketball Association championship series continued in both Division I and Division II.
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Barbara Mae Malone
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Barbara Mae Malone, aged 84, of Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas, and formerly of Cherokee Sound, Abaco, who passed away at her home in Nassau on Saturday, 14th January, 2017, will be held at Ebenezer Methodist …
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Monica Phillip nee Madray
A Service of Thanksgiving for Mrs. Monica Phillip nee Madray, formerly of Trinidad, and resident of Jacaranda Estates, honouring her life of 84 years, will be held on Friday, January 20th, 2017, 1pm, at the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tonique …
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Tax Coalition chief: ‘Fantastic’ if 85% VAT compliance
The Tax Coalition’s chairman yesterday said it would be “fantastic” if quarterly Value-Added Tax (VAT) filers achieved an 85 per cent compliance rate first-time, although he expected many to seek extensions to the April 28 deadline.
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Rolle reveals 85 officers in quarantine
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed yesterday around 85 police officers are in quarantine while one officer has been disciplined for breaching confinement.
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Knicks rally to beat Buddy Hield and Pacers for 7th straight victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius Randle made six free throws in the final minute and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 109-106 yesterday for their NBA-best seventh consecutive victory. The 19th and final lead change came in the final minute, when Randle made two foul shots with 45.6 seconds remaining for a 105-104 lead. After the teams exchanged turnovers, Randle hit four more free throws in the final two possessions. The Pacers missed a shot from just inside half-court at the buzzer. Buddy Hield and Aaron Nesmith each had 23 points for Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Haliburton each added 15.
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Port suffers 40% May volume fall
Nassau’s main commercial shipping port yesterday predicted it will suffer a “flat” 2020 full year after container import volumes for May to-date dropped by around 40 percent compared to the prior year.Dion Bethell, Arawak Port Development Company’s (
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Buddy Hield projected as late 1st round pick for 2015 Mock Draft
MANY pundits expected Buddy Hield to have a breakout season as a sophomore last year, and after meeting those expectations, the bar has been raised once again for the Bahamian lead guard headed into his junior year.
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CARIFTA MEDAL RUSH
WITH a smaller team, the Bahamas regained its second place behind powerhouse Jamaica as the Silver Jubilee CARIFTA Games came to a close last night in St Kitts and Nevis.
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MOXEY: STAFFORD SANDS BROKE THE STRANGLEHOLD OF WHITE RETAILERS
WHEN you enter the drawing-room of former parliamentarian Ed Moxey you know you’re entering into the space of a man who is at heart an archivist and a lover of history.
