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LILLA MARIA SMITH
Death Notice For LILLA MARIA SMITH, 84 of White’s Road and formerly of George Town, Exuma, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, August 7, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Angela Pinder and Patricia McPhee; seven sons, …
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Bernice Kelly
DEATH NOTICE: Bernice Kelly, 84, of Golden Gates #2 & formerly of Port Nelson, Rum Cay, died at her residence on 23rd March, 2012. She is survived by her 3 sons: Elsworth, Marverick & Denrod; 5 daughters: Terecita, Dorothy, Stephanie, …
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Low vaccination rates spark fears over polio
HEALTH officials are alarmed by declining vaccination among children and fear the country is at risk of reintroducing polio and other deadly diseases.
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The log of Tapscott and Widdicombe
THE story of Tapscott and Widdicombe is written in “the suffering and uncomplaining courage, the indomitable spirit, the unconquerable will to live of the seven sole survivors of this dark incident in a black war on a dense, starless night,” The Tribune wrote in November 1940.
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Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater
Mary Vandeolia Bridgewater age 95 years of #23 Canada Ave., Flamingo Gardens and formerly of Burnt Ground, Long Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons: Fred Bridgewater of …
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West Bay Street development’s rental rates 20% above target
A residential West Bay Street development was yesterday said to be more than 95 percent sold with rental rates some 20 percent higher than projected.
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95% satisfied with NHI so far
NINETY-FIVE percent of National Health Insurance beneficiaries are satisfied with their experience with the programme, according to the National Health Insurance Authority.
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MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's acrimonious lockout ended Thursday when a divided players' association voted to accept management's offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.
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Dead Sea Scrolls - a priceless link to the Bible's past, when they are real
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, has removed five Dead Sea Scrolls from exhibits after tests confirmed these fragments were not from ancient biblical scrolls but forgeries.Over the last decade, the Green family, owners of the craft-supply c
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Caribbean Tip-Off Classic soaks up spotlight
THE first Caribbean Tip-Off Classic gave some of the country’s top basketball players at the prep level an opportunity to return home and showcase their skills against some of the best in international and local talent.Three days of nearly nonstop pl
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Caribbean Tip-Off Showcase back for 2nd straight year
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation is bringing the Caribbean Tip-Off Basketball Showcase back for its second consecutive year. And when the event is held from November 1-3, the Bahamas will feature two All-Star teams instead of the local school teams.
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LJ Rose joins Rockets staff
A FORMER Bahamas senior’s men’s national team player will make the move from the court to the sidelines as he joins the staff of his hometown NBA franchise.
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DIANE PHILLIPS: Admit it - there’s never been a better time to put off what you have to do today
Over the holidays as our little public relations office was officially closed, I worked there nearly every day anyway because it is what I do.
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Miller Jr and Rebels kneel during ‘Star Spangled Banner’
FRANCO Miller Jr was one of eight members of the Ole Miss Rebels men’s basketball programme that silently protested by kneeling during the American national anthem in response to Confederacy rallies hosted near the stadium.
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Bacardi owner in multi-million solar investment
The former Bacardi plant’s principal is aiming to ultimately invest $5-$6 million in installing solar panels on the property’s eight acres of roof space, with long-term plans involving the supply of power to surrounding subdivisions.
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INSIGHT: A vision for Downtown Nassau
ALTHOUGH the bulk of the plans for the rejuvenation of downtown Nassau are medium to long-term, Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP) managing director Ed Fields is adamant the organisation is working to bring significant changes to the city.
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$50m project predicts 30-40% sales increase
A MAJOR western New Providence real estate development is on track to this year surpass 2011 sales by 30-40 per cent, its principal telling Tribune Business yesterday that it was preparing to take total build-out value to $50 million by starting two more construction phases in 2012.
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Top ballers making an impact in Europe
EARLY in their respective seasons, some of the country’s top national team members and prominent names in Bahamian basketball are adjusting well to their new surroundings on the European and Middle Eastern circuit.
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Patsy Priscilla Irene
Mrs. Patsy Priscilla Irene Dorsett, age 76 years, a resident of #84 Barbados Street, Golden Gates II, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday September 2th, 2018. She is survived by her sons: Andrew, Leon, Michael, Bertram & Marvin …
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Alfred John Delancy
Rev. Alfred John Delancy age 84 of Waterford Eleuthera, died at his residence Monday September 28th, 2015. Precious memories are held by: Daughters: Minister Terry Ann Gardiner, Wanda Delancy, Yvonne Neely and Pamela Williams Sons: Gary Delancy, Felix Delancy, Pat …
