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Two landlords are fined for renting unhygienic properties
TWO landlords were each fined upwards of $2,000 yesterday for the “unhygienic” practice of renting their dwelling spaces without a proper water supply, which ultimately led to the tenants defecating in buckets, discarding the waste on the property and then burning the fecal matter because they couldn’t flush it away.
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Jones named in tournament team
In his final season of prep basketball before his progression to the collegiate ranks, Kai Jones continues to build on his skillset and earn accolades.
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Undefeated Hurricanes power on with Whylly
The Holland College Hurricanes are No 1 ranked team in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association the poll powered by Roosevelt Whylly who continues to be one of the league’s most dominant players.
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Governor: Target ‘minimum’ 2% for GDP growth
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said The Bahamas needs to target a “minimum” of two percent annual GDP growth as he called for “stronger inroads” into double-digit unemployment.
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$70m funding gap in ‘worst case’ on NHI
Employers may have to fill a $70m funding gap if the “worst case scenario” for National Health Insurance (NHI) becomes reality, the Chamber of Commerce’s top executive revealed yesterday.
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Davis clinches Mavericks win
Bahamians across NCAA Division I basketball had mixed results over the weekend, both in their personal production and in the win/loss column for their teams.
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Fox invited to spring training with Rays
LUCIUS Fox is set to begin his 2019 season at an elevated status and continues his progression through the Tampa Bay Rays organisation.
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NPBA: Rockets, bucket in the win column
THE Aliv Bucket and the Discount Distributors Rockets clinched the two victories in the New Providence Basketball Association double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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The Bible and capital punishment
One of the most conspicuous commands within the sphere of God’s word is the direct instruction for capital punishment for murderers.
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SHARON KEVA BROWN
Funeral Service for the late SHARON KEVA BROWN Age 47 years of Hartswell Exuma will be held on Saturday, 2nd February, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith United Missionary Baptist Church Baillou Hill Road South. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. …
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Jane Curry
Funeral Service for the late Jane Curry age 95 years of Bluebell Avenue, Garden Hills Estates and formerly of Florida will be held on Saturday 2nd February, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. atEbenezer Mission Baptist Church, Charles Vincent Street. Officiating will …
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Mildred Marie Dean
Funeral Service for Mildred Marie Dean age 88, of Allen Drive, Carmichael Road will be held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. at: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer. Interment will …
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ITHIEL EZEKIEL TAYLOR
ITHIEL EZEKIEL TAYLOR affectionately called “ZEKE” age 85 years of Cat Island and formerly of Simms, Long Island passed at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, January 27th, 2019. He is survived by his Wife: Dorothy Taylor; Sons: Michael, Ithiel, …
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Helen Cecilia Aranha
Funeral service for Helen Cecilia Aranha, 89 a resident of Melvern Road, will be held at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Coconut Grove & Third Street on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be Fr. Simeon Roberts. …
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Audrey Deloris Knowles
Funeral Service for Audrey Deloris Knowles, age 85 years, of Sandilands Village Road will be held on Saturday February 02, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at William Johnson Auditorium, formerly Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be Bishop …
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Mother Irene Cooper
Funeral Service for Mother Irene Cooper age 91 and a resident of New Freetown, and formerly of Hield Town, Old Freetown, Grand Bahama will be held at St. Cleveland Baptist Church, Freetown, Grand Bahama on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at …
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Neta Laureana Lockhart
Funeral Service for Mrs. Neta Laureana Lockhart, age 95 years, a resident of Boatswain Hill, off Carmichael Road, and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, will be held on Friday February 1st, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the King Anglican …
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Fox invited to spring training with Rays
LUCIUS Fox is set to begin his 2019 season at an elevated status and continues his progression through the Tampa Bay Rays organisation.
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‘Big bang’ for health tax July next year
Bahamian workers earning more than $35,000 per year will have to pay the majority of their National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums from their own salary, it was revealed yesterday.
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DIANE PHILLIPS: From the rubble of Joaquin, lives and a community rebuilt
There are three things Anita Collie Pratt will never forget when she thinks of Hurricane Joaquin – the howling of the wind, the sound of the sea as it roared closer and closer until it crashed through her door and when it was all over, the kindness of strangers.
