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Great Abaco Classic, NCAA showcase all set for Baha Mar
DESPITE the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the partnership between bd Global Sports, the Baha Mar Resort and the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation produced an initiative to relocate a pair of events hosted by the international sports management company.
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BUSINESS BITES: Joplin recovered from tornado - so can we from 2019 Dorian?
In the Tornado Alley states of the USA, tornadoes, large and small, are too frequent to be named. Only the worst are identified for the official records — like Joplin in 2011.
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National Culinary Team enjoys strong success
The Bahamas National Culinary Team produced a back-to-back winner at this year’s Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition, held from June 21-25 in Miami.
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Vernell Bastian Destamar
Funeral Service for Vernell Bastian Destamar age 67 of Faith Avenue., who died on August 15, 2018 will be held on Saturday September 1, 2018 at 11:00 am at Ebenezer Mission Baptist Church, Charles Vincent Street. Officiating will be Pastor …
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Pregnant women claim they were beaten by Defence Force officers
TWO pregnant Bahamian women complained they were dragged and beaten by officials during an immigration raid weeks before the enforcement of the government’s new immigration policy.
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ALICIA WALLACE: Join in the call for global strike and ceasefire for Palestine
This week, I am participating in the strike for Palestine, and I invite you to join for the remainder of the week if you are not already participating. This global strike week is about disrupting business as usual.
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Solomon’s celebrates customers in a healthy way
In celebration of the 26th anniversary of Solomon’s Super Centre, staff at the food store hosted their fourth health fair as a way to “give back” to its loyal customers.
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Water potability 'progressing' in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama’s water potability is progressing, according to the GB Utility Company, which reports its customer base potable supply is at 70 percent.
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Islands of the Bahamas Showcase: Liberty Flames take home the title
THE Liberty Flames came into the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase as the tournament favourite and the defending A-Sun champion lived up to their top billing.
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Trevor Lamont Campbell
Funeral service for Trevor Lamont Campbell, 21 a resident of Lightbourne Street, Yellow Elder, will be held at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Baillou Hill Road, on Saturday, 27th February, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Delton D. Fernander, …
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MOTIA welcomes golfers to Great Exuma Classic – PGA Korn Ferry Tour
EXUMA, The Bahamas – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Chester Cooper welcomed over 100 participants to the Great Exuma Classic/PGA Korn Ferry Tour, as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wilimae Yvonne Nottage
Funeral Service for the late Wilimae Yvonne Nottage age 51 years old of Kennedy Subdivision and formerly of Black Point, Exuma who died at her residence on Wednesday February 20th, 2013 will be held on Saturday March 2nd, 2013 at …
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Charlton wins 60m final, UB athletes in Fred Wilt Open
THE Purdue Boilermakers, led by Devynne Charlton, had a rare treat on Saturday as they welcomed the University of the Bahamas to West Lafayette, In- diana, for their first indoor track and field meet at Lambert Field- house.
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Marcel Erick Turnquest
Funeral Service for Marcel Erick “Mice” Turnquest, age 42 of Mortimer’s, Long Island will be held on Saturday 13th October, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Fr. Lynden Douglas assisted by …
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CIBC's $100,000 gift to hurricane relief
RELIEF and recovery efforts for those most affected by Hurricane Matthew received another boost yesterday with a $100,000 donation from CIBC FirstCaribbean to the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund.
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Four months to answer marijuana questions
CABINET will discuss the committee to be given responsibility for holding town hall meetings on the possible legalisation of medical marijuana in the country when it meets on Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
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Family Island companies struggle with price rises
Family Island businesses yesterday said they are struggling to contain prices as they grapple with soaring inflationary pressures impacting the entire world.
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Hercle Joe Pratt
Funeral Service for the late Hercle Joe Pratt age 55 years of Orchard Close, Sea Breeze Estate and formerly of Cat Island will be held on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion …
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Monica Jessiemae Ferguson
Funeral Service for Ms. Monica Jessiemae Ferguson, age 63 years, of Bougainvillea Blvd, and formerly of Dunmore, Long Island, will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at United Christian Church, United Way, Flamingo Gardens. Officiating will be …
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2,000 claims stall in system
The National Insurance Board (NIB) yesterday revealed that some 2,000 unemployment benefit claims have “stalled” because employers have failed to file the required contributions statements.
