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Falling mortgage arrears improve commercial loan position
COMMERCIAL bank loan arrears improved in February by $60.2m, with the most significant decline in mortgage arrears which, according to the Central Bank of the Bahamas, contracted by $39.2m.
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Jonquel returns to WNBA Finals
Grand Bahama native Jonquel Jones will make her return to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals with the New York Liberty this Sunday versus the league’s defending champions - the Las Vegas Aces.
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Freedom of Information Bill does not fix flaws, says expert
THE draft Freedom of Information Bill does not eliminate the flaws inherent in previous legislation passed by the former Ingraham administration, an expert on right to information laws has said.
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Regulator warned 127 on financial crime compliance
Bahamian regulators issued warnings to 127 law and real estate firms over non-compliance with anti-financial crime mandates while giving this nation’s $306m-plus residential real estate sales a clean bill of health.
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Miller calls for copper export ban
MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller yesterday added his voice to calls for the Government to ban copper exports, adding that such thefts had cost him $150,000-$200,000.
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Giants look to even series after triple OT win
THE defending champions Commonwealth Bank Giants needed triple overtime in game three of the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination against the Mail Boat Cybots at the AF Adderley Gym Saturday night.
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Barbara Yvonne Brown
Barbara Yvonne Brown, 82 years Of Taylor Drive, Bamboo Town and formerly of Governor’s Harbor, Eleuthera, who died peacefully at her Grandson’s residence on Tuesday, 3rd July, 2018, will be held at Church of God, East Street & Lily of …
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William Otis Taylor
Funeral service for William Otis "Lightning Slim" Taylor, 82 a resident of Ross Corner & formerly of Deadman's Cay, Long Island, will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Deveaux Street, on Saturday 17 January, 2015 …
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Emerald Lucita Clarke
Funeral services for the Late Emerald Lucita Clarke 82 yrs of Hospital Lane North formerly of Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana will be held on Saturday March 26th @ 11:00 a.m at The Church of God of Prophecy Meadow Street. Officiating will …
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Leonie Aramentha Cartwright
Funeral Service for the late Leonie Aramentha Cartwright affectionately called “Ma” age 82 years of Johnson Road and formerly of Long Island will be held on Friday, March 21st, 2014 at 4:00pm at St. Anselm’s Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Road, …
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Parison Osbourn Taylor
Memorial Service for Parison Osbourn Taylor, age 82 years, a resident of Baillou Hill Road, formerly of Mason Addition, will be held on Friday October 5th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will …
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Alfred Clindal Darling
Graveside Service for Alfred Clindal Darling age 82 of Podoleo Street and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua who died on November 10, 2019 will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. …
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Readers say CWC gained most from BTC deal
The majority of voters in The Tribune’s online poll say Cable and Wireless (CWC) benefited the most from the government’s recent BTC deal.
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House to be dissolved in ‘weeks, if not days’
BAIN and Grants Town MP Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday that in a matter of “weeks, if not days” the House of Assembly is likely to dissolve, implying that an election date is soon to be announced.
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Environmental nod sought for $100m BPL power plant
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) is moving to obtain full environmental clearance for an up to $100m investment in new generation plant at Clifton Pier that is designed to improve energy efficiency and reliability.
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$500m developer unveils Bahamas’ ‘largest marina’
The developers behind a proposed $500m Long Island development yesterday released artistic renderings of what is being billed as the largest marina harbour in The Bahamas.
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Four more COVID deaths
FOUR more COVID-19 deaths have been added to the nation’s tally, bringing the figure to 467.
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2013: A year to remember in local sports
THE local sporting community includes Bahamians from every segment of the community. Everyone from weekend warriors to former collegiate and professional athletes were represented and collaborated to make 2013 a year to remember in local sports.
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Halkitis denies missing targets
STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday refuted media reports that the government has already blown past its forecasted deficit targets for 2015-2016.
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Abaco Port workforce to be 70-80% Bahamian
CHINA Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) executives estimate it has spent $1.6 million to-date on the North Abaco port facility’s construction, with Bahamians expected to make up 70-80 per cent of its workforce during peak activity.
