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William Daniel
William Daniel, age 82 of Newbold Street and formerly of Port Au-Paix, Haiti died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 3rd, 2020. He is survived by his Daughters: Valneta Banks, Danina Black, Kettie & Welma Butler; Sons: William …
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Ruth Sylvia Forbes
Ruth Sylvia Forbes, 82 a resident of Albamarle Road & formerly of Deep Creek, Andros, died at The Princesses Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 3, 2020. She is survived by her 2 sons: John Jr. & Reginald Forbes; 4 daughters: …
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Fishermen hail 45% increase in crawfish prices
Bahamian fishermen yesterday hailed this season’s 45 percent increase in crawfish prices to $16 per pound as “the best we have ever had” since they started in the industry. Keith Carroll, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) vice-chairman
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PM told: ‘Treat $2bn insurers with respect’
Bahamian insurers yesterday urged the prime minister to “treat the industry with the respect it deserves” over its $2bn Dorian-related payout after he suggested it was “holding back” recovery efforts.
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Govt urged: 'Get a move on' over post-Dorian plan
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged the government to “get a move on” in developing a comprehensive plan for the island’s post-Hurricane Dorian revival. Ken Hutton reiterated to Tribune Business that there will be no major impr
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Deltec slams ‘inaccurate’ claims on broker’s failure
A major Bahamian financial institution has slammed “inaccurate and unsubstantiated” allegations that it played a “conflicted” role in the collapse of a local investment advisory firm.
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NPBA: High Flyers and Pirates in win column
THE Breezes High Flyers and Asphalt Maintenance Pirates won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header played at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
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PETER YOUNG: How sad for the Queen that Harry and Meghan should walk away
Last week’s bombshell announcement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they had decided to step down as full-time senior royals came suddenly and as a surprise to most people. Buckingham Palace insiders are apparently still reeling from the news despite some saying the signs of Harry and Meghan’s discontent with their existing roles as members of the Royal Family had become increasingly evident, though not to the general public.
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Marjorie Louise Wallace
Funeral Service for Marjorie Louise Wallace, 80 of Yellow Elder Gardens and formerly of Lower Bouge, Eleuthera who died on Friday, November 22, 2019 will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019, 11:00 am at Wesley Methodist Church, Lower Bouge, …
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Kenneth Malachi Anderson
Funeral service for the late Kenneth Malachi Anderson age 80 years of #49 Flamingo Garden and formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera will be held on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gregory The Great Anglican Church, Carmichael …
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William Daniel
Funeral Service for William Daniel, age 82 of Newbold Street and formerly of Port Au-Paix, Haiti who died on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy …
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Malik Joseph posting major numbers
Bahamian junior national basketball team standout Malik Joseph is posting major numbers in his senior season and is garnering more attention on the recruiting circuit.
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Tax evaders told: 'Your time is up'
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday warned invoice fraudsters and tax evaders that their time is up, as he pledged: “The days of friend and favour are over at the border.” Marlon Johnson, pictured , acting financial secretary, said ther
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Louris Ann Lightbourn
Funeral Service for Louris Ann Lightbourn, 92 affectionately called “Deloris” a resident of Coconut Grove & formerly of Whitby, Turks Island, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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Rudolph Nathaniel Grant
Funeral Service for Rudolph Nathaniel Grant, 69 affectionately called “Rudy” a resident of Carmichael Road, will be held at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, #18 Howard Street, Chippingham on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be The Venerable …
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Breanna killing accused wait as prosecution rests
THE Crown has formally closed its case against two women accused of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey last year.Prosecutor Cassie Bethel announced yesterday afternoon that the Crown would not be calling any more witnesses to testify against Zar
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Insurers 'sorry' for 15% hike . . . but it's worth it
Major Bahamian insurers yesterday warned property owners they face “a minimum” 15 percent premium rate rise in 2020 with Dorian-related claims set to hit peak estimates of $2bn. Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executive, told Tribu
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Sylvia Ruth Forbes
Funeral service for Sylvia Ruth Forbes, 82 a resident of Albamarle Road & formerly of Deep Creek, Andros, will be held at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway, on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will …
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Inez Louise Hunter Kelly
Funeral Service for Inez Louise Hunter Kelly age 82 affectionately called “Mama” “Ms. Nezzy” a resident of Lower Bogue Eleuthera-who died at The Pincess Margaret Hospital December 3rd will be held_ Saturday December 28th, 2019 at Charles Wesley Methodist Church …
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Hall our coach of the year
By virtue of securing the bronze medal at the FIBA Under-27 Centro Basket Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Grand Bahamian Quintin “Three Ounce” Hall was selected as The Tribune’s Coach of the Year.The Bahamas earned the third place with an 85-
