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Appointment of New Directors – Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)
The Ministry of Energy and Transport advised the Cabinet Office on Tuesday of the resignations of two members of the Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) board. In response to this development, the Honorable Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis has subsequently appointed Christina Alston and Dylan Sawyer as Directors, building on a new chapter in the organisation’s drive towards innovation, efficiency, and sus...
Hundreds show up for Mardi Gras to help the GB Children?s Home
Hundreds of masked people, adorned in colorful beads, gathered at Xanadu Beach Hotel Friday night, January 30th, for the annual Children?s Home fundraiser. Despite the winds, rain and cold temperatures, many Grand Bahamians made the effort for a very worthy cause. Guests went all out, dressing in bright colours, wearing masks and even traditional outfits for the fun Mardi Gras themed party.
NewCo backs Red Dress Soiree
NewCo backs Red Dress Soiree
THE Red Dress Soiree announced NewCo 2015 as the title and digital sponsor of the 2016 Red Dress Soiree at a press conference on Wednesday.
Varied sentences given to murder convicts
Varied sentences given to murder convicts
With murders on the rise in the country, many people have called for the imposition of the death penalty.? The country has recorded 85 murders in seven months, just nine short of last year's record-setting murder toll of 94.
Junior Junkanoo set for January 25th - See the Lineup
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg joins officials and staff of his Ministry, representatives of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and various Junkanoo stakeholders, on January 19, 2024, at the order picking and cheque presentation for the upcoming Junior Junkanoo Parade. Sol Petroleum, a long-time sponsor of the event, also presented a $50,000 cheque in aid of the upcoming...
The Integration of Sailing in Schools is a Significant Leap Forward for Junior Sailing says Minister
The Integration of Sailing in Schools is a Significant Leap Forward for Junior Sailing says Minister
The Hon. Clay Sweeting, Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs on Monday underscored the government’s commitment to youth empowerment as his ministry strengthened its partnership with the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training (MOETVT) through its recently launched Co-Curricular Activities Programme.
The Integration of Sailing in Schools is a Significant Leap Forward for Junior Sailing says Minister
The Integration of Sailing in Schools is a Significant Leap Forward for Junior Sailing says Minister
The Hon. Clay Sweeting, Minister ofWorks and Family Island Affairs on Monday underscored the government’s commitment to youth empowerment as his ministry strengthened its partnership with the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training (MOETVT) through its recently launched Co-Curricular Activities Programme.
NAD sees net income increase of just over $19 million for 2023 fiscal year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) saw a net income increase of just over $19 million during its 2023 fiscal year, which saw the country's primary gateway welcome some 3.7 million passengers. We rounded out the fiscal period with total operational revenue of $108.2 million, up from $83.9 million in 2022 and [...]
Humanity is the top strength of the 2023 Hidden Heroes Champions
Advocates, educators, an environmentalist, an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, and a student were the Champions of the Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2023 campaign. Cindy Godet hails from the island of Grand Bahama; Lyn Major and Lori Higgs-Thompson from Abaco; Shakara Trott from Andros; Nykeidar Durham from Eleuthera with Denise Major, Lissa McCombe-Pinder, Stacey Moultrie, Fanchon Brayn...
Developer slams "baseless" opposition to Wendy's and Marco's Pizza restaurants on P.I.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The developer behind the proposal to convert the old Scotiabank building on Paradise Island into Wendy's and Marco's Pizza restaurant has voiced strong objection to what they have described as an "orchestrated and baseless" campaign against their site plan approval application, arguing further that there was no merit to their opponent's request [...]
Merrill Eloise Thompson-Rolle
Merrill Eloise Thompson-Rolle
Funeral Service for the late Merrill Eloise Thompson-Rolle aged 79 years of Calabash Bay, Andros will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 14th October, 2023 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Calabash Bay, Andros. Officiating will be the Rev'd. Fr. Welcott Bain assisted by other ministers of the clergy. Interment will follow in the Calabash ...
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Sixty long-serving youth leaders in Grand Bahama honoured
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s youth division paid homage to 60 long-serving youth leaders on Saturday, October 7, 2023 for the outstanding impact they have had on the youth in the community of Grand Bahama over the years.
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe
State Funeral service for The Honorable Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas age 64 years, a resident of Nassau, Bahamas and Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be held at 11am, on (TODAY) Thursday, October 12th, 2023, at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau, New Providence. Officiating will ...
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Nathalee Regina Martinborough
Nathalee Regina Martinborough
Funeral Service for the late Nathalee Regina Martinborough, age 55 years, a resident of Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be held on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Unity in Christ Assembly, Fiddlers Green, Yeoman Wood Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Jaylon McPhee assisted by Assistant Pastor Edwin Martinborough. A memorial service will ...
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Anwar Jireh Justice Miller
Anwar Jireh Justice Miller
Funeral Service for Anwar Jireh Justice Miller aged 19 months of Sunset View Villas, West Bay Street, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th October, 2023 at Zion Baptist Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev'd. T.G. Morrison.
Jermaine Antoine Miller
Jermaine Antoine Miller
Funeral Service for Jermaine Antoine Miller aged 42 years of Belville Circle, Belair Estate, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 6th October, 2023 at Zion Baptist Church, East Shirley Street. Officiating will be Rev'd. T.G. Morrison. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, J.F.K. Drive and Gladstone Road.
Neysa Heather Seymour-Miller
Neysa Heather Seymour-Miller
Funeral Service for Neysa Heather Seymour-Miller aged 54 years of Sapphire Crescent, Treasure Cove, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, 5th October, 2023 at St. George's Anglican Church, Montrose Ave. Officiating will be Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles. Left to cherish her fond memories are her Mother: Gloria Seymour; Son: Alex Miller; Daughter: Ashlee Miller; ...
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Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe,
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe,
State Funeral Service The Honorable Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe, Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, age 64 years, a resident of Nassau, Bahamas and Freeport, Grand Bahama, will be held at 11am, on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau, New Providence. A Funeral Service will ...
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DURWARD ARTHUR MILLS
DURWARD ARTHUR MILLS
Funeral Service for MR. DURWARD ARTHUR "OLE SPOT" MILLS, age 88 years of Dundas Town, Abaco will be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Tabernacle Church, Central Pines, Abaco. Officiating will be Bishop Silbert Mills assisted by Pastor Edgburt Tinker. Interment will follow at Friendship Tabernacle Church Memorial Cemetery, Central ...
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Malcolm Jeffrey Spicer
Malcolm Jeffrey Spicer
Memorial service for the late Malcolm Jeffrey Spicer age 75 years of Casarina Point, Abaco will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at GRACE GYM, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Sawyer assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Malcolm was predeceased by his Wife: Adrienne Peta Suzanne Albury ...
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Bernice Elizabeth Culmer
Bernice Elizabeth Culmer
Funeral service for the late Bernice Elizabeth Culmer affectionately called "Toby" age 62 years of #27 Cutris Road, Gambier Village will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Church of God Gambier Village. Officiating will be Bishop Gersham Pratt assisted by other ministers of the gospel.Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial ...
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Shervin Kevin Williams
Shervin Kevin Williams
Funeral Announcement for Shervin Kevin Williams affectionately called "Boy" Age 55, of #15 South Beach Estates, Kendal Avenue, Nassau Bahamas, will be held on Saturday September 28th, 2023, at 1:00p.m. at New Dixie Church of God, Wulff Road & Palm Beach Street, Nassau Bahamas. Officiant will be Bishop Rhodrick Brown Assisted by Rev Deborah Deveaux ...
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Melvin Joseph Forbes
Melvin Joseph Forbes
Melvin Forbes Jr., 63of Regent Street, will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, 30th September, 2023 at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Madeira Street, Palmdale. Officiating will be Fr. Junior Calixte. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street. Left to cherish his memories are Mother: Elnicka Forbes; Daughters: Melvette, Alrona and ...
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Wesley Garth Reuben "Russ" Thompson
Wesley Garth Reuben "Russ" Thompson
Funeral Service for the late Wesley Garth Reuben "Russ" Thompson aged 71 of Christie Ave. and Hope Hill Estates, Exuma will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday 21st September, 2023 atTrinity Methodist Church, Trinity Way and Fredrick Street. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Higgs assisted by Rev. Carla Culmer. Cremation will follow. He is ...
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Annis "Annette" Ida Jones
Annis "Annette" Ida Jones
Funeral Service for the late Annis "Annette" Ida Jones, aged 76 of Carven Way off Yamacraw Hill Road, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff Road. Officiating will be Fr. Roderick Bain assisted by Fr. Chester Burton and Canon Basil Tynes. Interment will follow at ...
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Kenneth Charles Donald Stewart
Kenneth Charles Donald Stewart
Funeral Service for Kenneth Charles Donald Stewart age 70 a resident of Harbour Island Eleuthera Bahamas, who died Sunday August 29th, will be held 11:00 am. Saturday September 23rd 2023 at Light House Church Of God Harbour Island. Officiating will be Bishop Anthony Dean assisted by Bishop Samuel Higgs. Interment will follow in St. Catherine's ...
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Man accused of molesting stepdaughter
Man accused of molesting stepdaughter
A 39-year-old man accused of molesting his 15-year-old stepdaughter after spiking her drink with alcohol was on Friday denied bail. The man's name and address are being withheld from publication to avoid identifying his alleged victim. He is charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a dependent for the alleged molestation and cruelty to children for giving ...
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SHARYL PEARLINE "BOLLY" MILLER
SHARYL PEARLINE "BOLLY" MILLER
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT MS. SHARYL PEARLINE "BOLLY" MILLER, age 69 years of Cornwallis Place, Freeport, Grand Bahama will be held on Thursday, September 14th, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at The Chapel at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
DURWARD ARTHUR "OLE SPOT" MILLS
DURWARD ARTHUR "OLE SPOT" MILLS
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT MR. DURWARD ARTHUR "OLE SPOT" MILLS, age 88 years of Dundas Town, Abaco died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, September 1st, 2023. He is survived by his Children: Wayde, Glen, Don, Carl, Bradley and Linda Mills, Lonnie and Marilyn Cornish, Paul Mills, Esther Michelle-Sawyer, Linda McGillian, Marjorie, Becky, ...
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MR. MILTON EMMANUEL GRANT
MR. MILTON EMMANUEL GRANT
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT Funeral Service for MR. MILTON EMMANUEL GRANT, age 68 years of Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be The Rev'd Fr. Kirkland H. Russell, Jr. interment will ...
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