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Nassau/PI resorts in booking rebound
Bahamian resorts say they have already begun to see bookings rebound post Hurricane Irma, with one executive predicting an even bigger boost as travellers re-book.Ed Fields, Atlantis’s senior vice-president of public relations, told Tribune Business:
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Banks approve fewer than 50% of mortgages
Less than 50 per cent of mortgage applications were approved during the 2017 first quarter, highlighting the Bahamas’ ongoing housing crisis and borrower difficulties in qualifying for credit.The Central Bank’s research department, in a presentation
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landfill agreement with bidder '85% complete'
ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira said the New Providence Sanitary Landfill’s investment and management contract between the government and the selected bidder is 80 to 85 percent completed.
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Briland hotelier: ‘Will bubble pop?’
A prominent Briland hotelier yesterday said tourism operators “don’t know whether a bubble is going to pop” with resorts continuing to enjoy “unheard of” bookings for the summer months.
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All-Stars shine in New York Parade
THE Bahamas All-Star Band made history yesterday as the first international marching band to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
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Carl Lawrence Hanna
Funeral Service For Mr. Carl Lawrence Hanna, 88 of Delectable Bay, Acklins, The Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at 11:00am at Mount Calvary Baptist Cathedral, Baillou Hill Road and Laird Street. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. …
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AMANDA JONES
Funeral Service for AMANDA JONES, 88 of 9th Terrace, West Court Centerville and formerly of Pompey Bay, Acklins, will be held on Sunday, 8th October, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel on the Hill, off Tonique William Darling Highway. Officiating …
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Michael Horton Sr
Funeral Service for Michael Horton Sr., aged 59 years of #88 Bacardi Road, will be held on Saturday, 25th March, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at New Bethany Baptist Church, Key West Street. Pastor Victor Cooper will officiate. Cremation will follow. Left …
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Tharlie John
Funeral service for Tharlie John, 88 affectionately called “Charlie John” a resident of James Cistern, Eleuthera, will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, James Cistern, Eleuthera on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Godfrey …
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VAT and pricing
THIS an open letter to the Acting Financial Secretary with respect to the Vat exemption for bread basket items.
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Heat take 2-1 lead
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Halfway to a title, LeBron James shows no sign of letting this one get away. James had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a 91-85 victory over the Oklaho
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Independece day all quiet
IT WAS mostly all quiet on the crime front on Independence day, according to police.
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Douglas Shuttleworth
Funeral Service for the late Douglas Shuttleworth age 98 years of Farmer's Hill Exuma will be held on Saturday July 20 2019 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Farmer's Hill at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Stephen Smith assisted by Rev. Ethan …
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THEODORE ALEXANDER QUANT SR
MR. THEODORE ALEXANDER QUANT SR. age 90 years of #364 Baillou Hill Road and formerly of Bottle Creek, Turks and Caicos Islands passed at his residence on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018. He is survived by his Sons: Theodor A. Quant …
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Verva Veronica Bridgewater Wallace
Ms. Verva Veronica Bridgewater Wallace, age 90 years, a resident of Kensington Gardens, and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, died at her Residence on Saturday July 21th, 2018. She is survived by her sons: Calvin, John and Lester Wallace; …
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Martha Elizabeth Higgs
Martha Elizabeth "Grammy" Higgs, 90 a resident of Samuel's Addition & formerly of Rupert Dean Lane, died at the PMH on 19th May, 2014. She is survived by her 2 sons: Rupert & Noel Whymms; 5 daughters: Olive Whymms, Carmetta …
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Louise Gilbert
Louise Gilbert age 90 years of Hyacinth Ave., Garden Hills #1 and formerly of New Night, Cat Island died at her daughter’s residence on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016. She is survived by her sons: James and Allan “Candy” Gilbert; daughters: …
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Jehu Joshua Sands
Death Notice For Jehu Joshua Sands, 90 a resident of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera & formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera died at PMH on 9th October, 2017. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Judy Simmons & Sharon Johnson; 2 sisters: …
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Olga Percentie Higgs
Olga Percentie Higgs age 90 a resident of Alice Street Harbour Island Bahamas, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital Sunday February 9th, 2020. Cherished memories are held by: Her children: Sheila Saunders, Daphne Hepburn, Donald Higgs, Sherrie Brice, Carol Stuart …
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Ministry to empower youths to make positive choices
FOR the second consecutive year, Sports World Ministry is bringing its Go Positive Tour to the Bahamas.
