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Jones and Sun top Sparks 84-75 in Game 1 of WNBA semi-finals
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead a balanced Connecticut offence and the Sun opened the WNBA semi-finals with an 84-75 win over the Los Angeles Sparks last night.
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FLORINE COAKLEY
Death Notice FLORINE COAKLEY, 95 affectionately called “Mama” of Hospital Lane, Poinciana Drive, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, June 19th, 2017. She is survived by her Daughters: Ida Coakley-Ferguson, Shirley Coakley, Dorette Rolle, Sisters: Marva Coakley and …
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Matriarch Deaconess Roselyn McKenzie
Matriarch Deaconess Roselyn McKenzie age 95 years, of Flamingo Gardens, formerly of Rollevile, Exuma, died at her daughter’s residence on Saturday February 23, 2019. Left to treasure her memory are her children: Audrey and General Taylor, Mazilee and Patrick Knowles, …
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Alfred Joel Rolle
Mr Alfred Joel Rolle, age 95 years, a resident of Revival Faith Way, Malcolm Rd, and formerly of Old Bight , Cat Island, died at his residence on Thursday June 6th, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Levinna Butler …
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Restaurant owners eye social distance strategy
Restaurant and bar owners are already plotting how their establishments can re-open in compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols despite some suffering revenue declines of up to 95 percent. Peter Maury, owner of the Green Parrot and Marga
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Power back on in more than half of homes
BAHAMAS Power and Light Ltd (BPL) has restored electricity to just over 50 per cent of its customers in New Providence and has “substantially completed restoration” in the Family Islands, however officials said last night that given the level of damage from Hurricane Matthew they are unable to give an exact date for full restoration.
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Jones and Sun fall short, Mystics take WNBA title
In a WNBA Finals series where no team won consecutive games, Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun came up just short in their bid to make franchise history. Jones finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, but the Sun fell to the Washington Mystics
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‘Nothing to celebrate’ on $99m borrowing
The Opposition yesterday argued there was “nothing to celebrate” in the Christie administration’s revelation that it is only borrowing $99 million to fund the 2016-2017 fiscal deficit, its finance spokesman saying it had over-burdened Bahamians with taxes to achieve this.
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THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today. THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is scheduled to open the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Junior Junkanoo Bowl Tennis Tournament at the National Tennis Center 9am today.
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TOUGH CALL: What Bahamians are discussing on social media
SEVERAL recent posts on my Facebook page discussed topical issues and generated some interesting responses, which I share here.
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Gibson, Gray and Huskies top Roker and X-Men
ANOTHER matchup of Bahamian players in Canada’s U Sports basketball produced several career high performances and close finishes. Qyemah Gibson, Sebastian Gray and the St Mary’s Huskies defeated Azaro Roker and the St Francis Xavier X-Men in a home-
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The day a German submarine was sighted in the Bahamas
THE morning of Saturday, August 7, 1943, began clear and calm, with good visibility from the bluff on which the town of Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamas is perched.
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Susan Magdalene Smith
Mrs. Susan Magdalene Smith, age 84 years, a resident of South Beach Drive, and formerly of Mt. Thompson, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday July, 29th, 2018. She is survived by her son: Carlton Smith; daughter: Lillie …
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Victoria Elizabeth Pratt
Victoria Elizabeth Pratt age 84 years of Duncombe Close died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. She is survived by her sons: Michael Anthony, Keith Jefferson, Dwight David, and Dwayne Charles Pratt, daughter: Cynthia Spewak; sisters: …
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John Locksley Cooper
John Locksley Cooper, 84 a resident of #119 Major Road, Yellow Elder Gardens, died at his residence on 19th May, 2014. He is survived by his wife: Jacqueline Cooper; 5 daughters: Arnette Darling, Audrey Adderley, Natasha Adderley, Sharlene Miller & …
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Benjamin Dawkins
Death Notice For Benjamin Dawkins, 84 of Murphy Town, Abaco, died at his residence on Sunday, 22nd October 2017. He is survived by his sons: Henley and Vandyke Dawkins; daughters: Estar Owenta McDonald, Gwendolyn Dawkins, Emma Dawkins Ferguson, Misty Davis, …
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Rowena Strachan-Clarke
Death Notice For Rowena Strachan-Clarke, 84 of George Town, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 19th May, 2017. She is survived by 5 Sons: Mark, Wayne, Andy, Craig, & Dwight Clarke; 5 Daughters: June Duncombe, Sharon, Antonette, …
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MAUD PINDER
Death Notice for MAUD PINDER, 84 a resident of #44 Quakoo Street & formerly of Barratarre, Exuma, died at her residence on 19th August, 2017. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Rosenell Thompson & Eudane Stubbs; 2 sons: Lionel …
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Minerva Burrows
Minerva Burrows, 84 a resident of Shellfish Drive off Carmichael Road & formerly of Deveaux Street, died at PMH on 31st January, 2014. She is survived by her 2 sons: Patrick & Charles Kemp; 3 daughters: Petrona Kemp-Johnson, Victoria Kemp-Gibson …
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Glinton Major
Glinton Major age 84 years old of Sea Breeze died at his residence on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Major; four sons: Brooke, Kent, Scott & Glinton Major Jr.; two daughters: Karen Rahming and …