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NHI $1,000 cost 'not pulled from out of thin air'

THE National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) chairman yesterday defended the $1,000 premium costing for its basic package, arguing it had not been “pulled out of thin air”.

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FACE TO FACE: A Miami icon born on Shirley Street

He’s been on this planet for 99 years, has all his faculties and is quite funny, witty and charming. He can hold a conversation with anyone and is so well-read he probably knows quite a bit about the subjects that intrigue most people. It’s amazing - the level of energy that exudes Garth C. Reeves Sr. It seems Father Time and the fountain of youth both blessed him, and he relishes in every moment that he’s alive.

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Murder rate down 13% from 2011

DESPITE overall crime statistics being down by 5 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011, police say serious crimes or crimes against persons increased by 2 per cent during the same time period.

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Union: ‘Everything on table’ over BPL woes

The Bahamas Electrical Workers Union’s (BEWU) president says “everything is on the table” in resolving its members’ grievances with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) after all requirements for taking strike action were met.

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Man accused of unlawful sex with girl

A BAHAMIAN man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with procuring a minor for the purpose of unlawful sexual intercourse.

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Mandatory guides push threatens 80% of fly fishing impact

The Bahamas could lose almost 80 per cent of the fly fishing industry’s $141 million annual economic impact if it alienates the ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers, a leading tourism executive has warned.

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‘Jazz’ hits two homers, scores game-winning run

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr reached another milestone in his standout rookie season with the Miami Marlins.

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Jones has 19 points, 14 rebounds, Sun top the Wings 80-59

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonquel Jones had a double double - 19 points and 15 rebounds - to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 80-59 on Sunday.

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Jonquel shines in WNBA playoff debut, Sun go home

JONQUEL Jones made her WNBA postseason debut yesterday but a standout game from the league’s Most Improved Player was not enough for her team to advance to the semi-finals.

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Bimini project: construction workforce only 10-30% Bahamian

The 45-60-strong construction workforce for Resorts World’s Bimini cruise terminal and jetty is expected to have just a 10-30 per cent Bahamian component, the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has revealed.

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NCAA: Coleby to have increased role with the Ole Miss Rebels

LOOK for Bahamian sophomore forward Dwight Coleby to have an increased role with the University of Mississippi Rebels when the NCAA basketball season tips off this month.

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Chisholm Jr undergoes successful turf toe surgery

BAHAMIAN Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a nagging toe turf injury that sidelined him during the Major League Baseball (MLB) season.

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Herman Rudolph Sawyer

Funeral Service for the late Herman Rudolph Sawyer age 97 years of Hawkins Hill and formerly of San Salvador will be held on Saturday 1st December, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Hill Street. Officiating will …

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Gertrude Louise Burnside

Funeral Service for the Late Gertrude Louise Burnside, aged 97 years of The White House, Fort Fincastle, North Street, who died on Wednesday, January 27th, 2016, will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Anglican …

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Eulease Pamela McDonald-Dames

Funeral Service for Eulease Pamela McDonald-Dames, age 97 of Canterbury Park and formerly of Staniard Creek, Andros, who died on October 5th, 2014, will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy Englerston, East …

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Geraldine Lila Barry Saunders

Funeral service for Matriarch Geraldine Lila Barry Saunders, age 97 years of Colebrooke Lane Harbour Island Eleuthera, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital September 25th , will be held Saturday October 10th 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Anglican Parish, …

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Leon Edward Jones

Funeral Service for Leon Edward Jones age 67 of #6 Yonder Road, Shirley Heights and formerly of Delectable Bay, Acklins who died on Tuesday July 12, 2016 will be held on Saturday July 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the …

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Mable gets a special visit as she hits 103

Grand Bahama centenarian Lottie Mable Thomas-Russell celebrated her 103rd birthday on Saturday with a phone call from Governor-General of the Bahamas C A Smith who wished her a happy birthday. Iram Lewis, MP for Central Grand Bahama, and former Amba

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Two more die in GB shootings

A MAN was shot dead near a popular restaurant at Port Lucaya marketplace on Saturday evening, leaving bystanders in a state of shock as Grand Bahama recorded its third murder within a week.

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Benefit concert for the 'Divine Lady' takes place this Sunday

A number of the country’s top gospel recording artists will come together this Sunday at 6pm at the New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church to host a benefit concert in aid of award-winning singer Vanessa Clarke’s medical fund.The event, which is be