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Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin

Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin, 88 a resident of Caribbean Gardens & formerly of Forrest, Exuma, died at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Pledge, Timothy Jr., Verchinal & Mario Martin; daughters: Ferrone Martin-Knowles, …

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48 hours to go until plastics ban

WITH about 48 hours until the government’s single use plastics ban comes into effect, major companies in New Providence are still in the process of making final preparations for the fast approaching January 1 deadline.

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Harbour Island sees $5m dock 'backlash'

A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that Harbour Island’s infrastructure needs will be neglected no longer even after a local “backlash” forced the government to suspend a $5m dock upgrade. Desmond Bannister, minister of works, acknowledged to Trib

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No.1 pick Ayton posts double double in return

For the first time since the season opener, Deandre Ayton was back on the court for the Phoenix Suns and despite a blowout loss, the former No.1 overall pick showed little signs of rust in his return.

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STATESIDE: The dangerous dance of President and the Pulpit

Before he was elected President in 2016, there was no real evidence that Donald Trump concerned himself with social conservative issues like abortion. He was a registered Democrat for many years and, like wealthy people in democracies in many countries including The Bahamas, he contributed generously to all major political parties.

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80 test positive for TB exposure

MORE than 340 people living in two shelters for Hurricane Dorian victims have been screened for tuberculosis - 80 of them with positive skin tests, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.

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James Alfred Mackey

James Alfred Mackey, 80 a resident of Millars Height, & formerly of Bennerman Town, Eleuthera, died at The Princesses Margaret Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Denice Mackey; 17 children, 2 sisters: Veronica Minns …

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Teams of the year in the spotlight

IN the disciplines of swimming and water polo, the Bahamas continued its dominance in the region at the 34th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.

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Dimitrios Jimmy Soultsas

Dimitrios Jimmy Soultsas age 80 years of # 24 Johnson Road and formerly of Greece died at his residence on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. He survived by his Wife: Katrina Soultsas; Children: Fitzgerald, Eugina & Vanessa (Roderick); Grandchildren: Laron, Appalanoa …

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Perry McDonald Walkine

Perry McDonald Walkine, 80 a resident of Sutton Street & formerly of St. Georges Parish, Blue Hills, Turks & Caicos Island, died at his residence on Monday, December 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife: Virginia Walkine; 1 son: …

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Kenneth Malachi Anderson

Kenneth Malachi Anderson age 80 years of # 49 Flamingo Gardens and formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera died on Thursday, December 26th, 2019. He is survived by Wife: Sharon Anderson; Three Sons: Including, Reverend Warren Anderson and Dannard Anderson; Daughter: …

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Local pastor has prayers answered thanks to bionic manhood

PHILLIP*, a member of the local clergy, spent thousand of dollars and years trying to achieve an erection, all to no avail. Impotence drugs, a penile pump and injections did nothing to help his deflated manhood to rise again.

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Patriarch, Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin

Funeral Service for Patriarch, Deacon Timothy Eugene Martin, 88 of Caribbean Gardens and formally of The Forest, Exuma, will be held at Good News Ministries Incorporated, Pinewood Boulevard on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle …

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Minerva Gould-Rolle

Minerva Gould-Rolle, 92 a resident of Jubilee Gardens & formerly of Lowe Sound, Andros, died at her residence on Friday, December 20, 2019. Precious memories are held by her siblings: Pleasant Gould, Monicca Dean and Doreen Finch; CHILDREN OF: Jeanette …

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Bahamian connection turning heads with BC Prep Panthers

THE Bahamian connection with the British Columbia Prep Panthers continues to deliver a series of impressive performances as the programme establishes itself as a pipeline for local talent. The Panthers - with Joshua Dames, Bradley Lightbourne, D’Ant

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Louris Ann Lightbourn

Louris Ann Lightbourn, 92 affectionately called “Deloris” a resident of Coconut Grove & formerly of Rigby, Turks Island, died at her resident on Friday, December 13, 2019. She is survived by her 1 daughter: Beverly Rolle (Alvin Rolle); grandsons: Raymond …

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U SPORTS: Mixed results for Bahamian players in Canada

U SPORTS men’s basketball continued following the winter break, and Bahamian players continued to compete at the top level in Canada with mixed results. Shamarr Burrows, Jordan Wilson and the Dalhousie Tigers continue their undefeated run in the AUS

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George Albert Wilson

Mr. George Albert Wilson, age 82 years, a resident of Tamarind Street, Sir Lybden Pindling Estates, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday January 14th, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Robert and George Wilson Jr.; daughter: Latoya …

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Minerva Gould Rolle

Funeral service for Minerva Gould Rolle, 92 a resident of Jubilee Gardens & formerly of Lowe Sound, Andros, will be held at Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, Farrington & Johnson Road, on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating …

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Freeport hotel braces for 'worst xmas ever'

A major Freeport hotel is on track for its “worst Christmas ever” despite enjoying a strong fall, with occupancy rates set to plunge from “the high 80s” to around 30-40 percent.Magnus Alnebeck, Pelican Bay’s general manager, yesterday told Tribune Bu