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Respects paid to FNM founder, the late Warren J. Levarity - Nov 19, 2014 - 6:15:26 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Member of the
original Majority Rule cabinet and a founder of the Free National Movement, the
late Warren J. Levarity lay in state, Wednesday, November 19, at the House of
Assembly. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon.
Perry G. Christie paid his respects and greeted the family in the Majority Room
of the House of Assembly.
The Prime
Minister signed the Book of Condolence, and had encouraging words for Mrs.
Levarity and the children. The state funeral
takes place Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral...
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Dr. Myles Munroe, Pastor Ruth Munroe and Dr Richard Pinder Funeral Dates Announced - Nov 14, 2014 - 6:18:09 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Home Going
Service for Dr. Richard Pinder will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd
2014, at Bahamas Faith Ministries International Diplomat Center located on Carmichael
Road in Nassau, Bahamas.
On Wednesday,
December 3rd 2014, the Life & Contributions of Dr. Myles and
Pastor Ruth Munroe will be celebrated during a National Memorial Service of
Thanksgiving & Praise. We anticipate hosting this event at one of our major
national facilities that will announced as soon as all official confirmations
have been realized.
The official Funeral
or Home Going Service for Dr. Myles and Pastor Ruth Munroe will be held on
Thursday, December 4th 2014, at Bahamas Faith Ministries ...
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Messages of condolence pour in for Myles Munroe and plane crash victims - Nov 14, 2014 - 3:25:00 PM
Messages of condolences have poured in for those who perished in the horrific November 9th plane crash in Grand Bahama.
Those who perished were: Myles Egbert Munroe age 60 years of New Providence; Ruth Ann Munroe age 60 years of New Providence;
Stanley
Jerome Thurston age 62 years of New Providence; Richard Howard Pinder
age 59 years of New Providence; Frankan Demeyer Cooper age 35 years of
New Providence; Ashley Lavard Parks age 34 years of Sandilands Village
Road; Radel Hanna Parks age 33 years of East Infinity Close, Sandilands
Village Road; Diego De Santiago age 38 years of Los Angeles, U.S.A.;
Johanan Manifest Parks age 5 years of Sandilands Village Road.
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Dr. Myles Munroe Memorial Service and Funeral Announced - Nov 14, 2014 - 1:40:31 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas -
The Home Going
Service for Dr. Richard Pinder will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd
2014, at Bahamas Faith Ministries International Diplomat Center located on Carmichael
Road in Nassau, Bahamas.
On Wednesday,
December 3rd 2014, the Life & Contributions of Dr. Myles and
Pastor Ruth Munroe will be celebrated during a National Memorial Service of
Thanksgiving & Praise...
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Brave Davis remarks at Pastor Myles Munroe et al worship - Nov 12, 2014 - 2:28:22 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - Remarks by DPM Hon. Philip Brave Davis
on the Occasion of
Service of Praise and Worship in Memory of
Pastor Myles Munroe et al
:
Good Evening
Tragedy often shakes
faith, but we should not allow it to uproot its foundation – even amid
this horrible loss of life. There is a time for all of us to pass from
this world to the place that has been prepared for us. Nothing can delay
us from that moment – no skill, no artistry, no knowledge, no
competence, no experience – nothing. No one knows the time or place, as
recorded in the Book of Life. Our faith is steadied by our grasp and
adherence to “lean[ing] not on our own understanding...
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Roberts: Condolences on the passing of Warren J. Levarity CMG - Nov 11, 2014 - 5:16:55 PM
 The Bahamas has lost yet another great son of the soil. Mr.
Warren J. Levarity, a former member of both chambers of the House has passed at
the age of 82. Even though he was blessed with a long and productive life and
fought the good fight, the PLP family still mourns his passing.
Warren James Levarity was born in West End, Grand Bahama on 25
June, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Levarity. After moving to New
Providence at a young age, he attended the Government High School. He would
later matriculate the Shaw Business School in Toronto, Canada where he would
become a trained Accountant.
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Bishop Walter Hanchell on the passing of Dr. Myles Munroe - Nov 11, 2014 - 4:04:13 PM
 We are profoundly saddened on the sudden and
tragic death of Dr. Myles Munroe, world renowned pastor, author and
teacher. The Bahamas has lost one of our finest sons and one we deem to
be a national hero. Dr. Munroe has impacted more lives globally than any
other Bahamian in history and has touched persons from every segment of
our society with his inspirational and motivational messages on
Purpose, Leadership and the Kingdom of God. He has left a legacy of hope
and empowerment for many generations to come and millions of followers
around the world.
Myles Munroe was a true leader who practiced
what he preached. He was sincere in fighting for righteousness and
justice and was concerned about the state of our nation. He offered
godly solutions to our social problems and was a man of great wisdom and
impeccable character. His love for the Bahamas was seen by all...
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Bahamas Prime Minister expresses condolences on the passing of Warren J. Levarity - Nov 11, 2014 - 12:22:48 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas - The Rt. Hon.
Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
issued the following statement on the passing of former parliamentarian
and Cabinet minister in the first Majority Rule Cabinet formed in
January in 1967.
I am saddened to learn that former Cabinet
minister and Grand Bahama MP, Warren J. Levarity, passed away on Sunday
after a lengthy illness. He was 82.
Mr. Levarity was a member of
the first PLP cabinet that followed the attainment of Majority Rule in
1967. He served as Minister of Out Island Affairs in that historic
cabinet...
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The FNM sends condolences on the passing of founding father, Warren Levarity - Nov 11, 2014 - 10:02:13 AM
The Free National Movement is saddened
by the death of Warren Levarity, a founding Father of our great party.
Mr. Warren J. Levarity was the former MP for West End & Bimini, and
former Minister responsible for Out Island Affairs.
As a young
man, Mr. Levarity was from an early age in the forefront of the struggle
for Majority Rule, particularly in his home Island of Grand Bahama,
where he was elected in the pivotal elections of 1967, which ushered in
Majority Rule. As one of the Ministers in the First PLP Cabinet, Mr.
Levarity showed the depths of his love for democracy and the empowerment
of ordinary Bahamians, when he caused the first White Paper calling
for...
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Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on the passing of Pastor Myles Munroe - Nov 10, 2014 - 8:46:05 PM
On behalf of my
wife Patricia and the Free National Movement family, I wish to express
my deepest sympathy to the Bahamas Faith Ministries family on the tragic
loss of my friend Pastor Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth, Dr. Richard
Pinder, his long time colleague, Co-founder of BFM and Assistant Senior
Pastor, Youth Pastor Lavard Parks, Captain Stanley Thurston and other
colleagues accompanying him.
Tonight my heart is heavy and like
millions around the world we are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of
one of the worlds most noted spiritual leaders and teachers. This
tragedy is both difficult to comprehend and accept but we know that
Pastor Myles and his colleagues and family all enjoyed a deep and
personal relationship with God and as such are resting in his arms.
Entertainment
Bahamas Hip Hop and Film Industry Mourn the Loss of Manifest and Family - Nov 10, 2014 - 11:33:58 AM
Lavard Parks, known in
the hip hop world as Manifest, his wife Radel and their young son
Johannan were among those killed in the November 9, 2014 plane crash in
The Bahamas with internationally known author and evangelist, Dr. Myles
Munroe. Manifest and his wife were recently ordained Youth Pastors at
Bahamas Faith Ministries International. The couple had also recently
announced they were expecting their second child, due in April 2015. The
death of the couple has left the local entertainment community in
mourning.
Radel, a graduate of the New York Film Academy was in
Atlanta last year furthering her career in film at Savannah College of
Art and Design. While in Atlanta, she had the opportunity to meet with
Roger Bobb of Bobbcat Studios via the Bahamas Consul General’s Office of
Atlanta and submit ...
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Latore Mackey Given Home-Going at Voice of Deliverance - Sep 18, 2014 - 12:24:07 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Home-Going
Service for the late Latore Mackey was held on Saturday at Voice of Deliverance
Disciple Center Temple, officiated by Apostle Leon Wallace. Mr. Mackey, 37, former Deputy Director of
Bahamas Information Services assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister, was
killed tragically on August 25.
Home-Going Service
condolences were given by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, who spoke
of Mr. Mackey’s dedication to his country, and by Director General of Bahamas
Information Services Mr. Luther E. Smith, who gave insight into Mr. Mackey’s diligence
and professionalism...
Sports
Remembering Keith ‘Seven-Footer’ Mullings - Sep 16, 2014 - 11:55:34 PM
The Grand Bahama Sports Council joins with the Grand Bahama
Basketball community in offering condolences on the passing of Keith R
Mullings this past weekend.
Grand Bahama has lost a sports legend and we will forever remember Keith “Seven Footer” Mullings and the game he loved.
An
avid athlete during his younger days, Keith contributed much to the
game of basketball on Grand Bahama both at the local and national level.
He was one of the pioneer players who helped to develop the YMCA
basketball league while playing for the Citi Bank Chargers...
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Education ministry statement on the death of Ms. Jewel Dean - Sep 4, 2014 - 1:04:17 PM
 On behalf of the management and staff of the
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, I wish to convey deepest
sympathy to the family of the late Jewel Dean, Senior Education
Officer-Performing Arts in the Department of Education.
The
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and indeed The
Commonwealth of The Bahamas has lost a precious jewel in its crown. Ms.
Dean gave stellar and committed service to our nation during her
forty-two year career in education. She has impacted many of our
citizens throughout her life and there is a great sadness on her
passing.
Jewel Dean entered the
public service in 1972 as a Teacher and was posted at Stephen Dillet
Primary School. While teaching, she pursued teaching qualifications and
graduated from the Bahamas Teachers College with a Teachers Certificate
endorsed by University of the West Indies.
Sports
Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture On the Passing of Samuel 'Sam' Haven - Aug 28, 2014 - 5:26:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas- The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture wishes to
extend its most sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Samuel “Sam” Haven on
his passing. Sam, as he was
affectionately known, was one of the finest all around sportsmen that this
country has produced. Sam was also
extensively involved in sports administration.
In his early years Sam was one of the country’s leading
soccer players, a sport that he devoted a good portion of his life to. He was also very instrumental in the
formation and administration of the Bankers Softball League in which he also
engaged as a player in that league.
Sports
Bahamas Football Association mourns loss of Past President, Sam Haven - Aug 28, 2014 - 4:03:32 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - Today the Bahamas Football Association mourns the loss of one of its
greats. Sam Haven, a Past President of The Bahamas Football Association
passed away this morning in Florida.
Sam was a
talented and skilled soccer player with the United Football Club,
formerly Nick's Body Shop, where he played with such notables as Brian
Serville, Peter
Daniels, Andy
Guilluime, Steven Bellot and Lionel Haven. He later became coach and
president of the club guiding the club to numerous National
Championships. He served as president of the Bahamas Football
Association and was responsible for the formation of the New Providence
Football league and the introduction of women's football into the
league.
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Prime Minister Christie's Funeral Tribute for the Late Edmund Spenser Moxey - Aug 1, 2014 - 2:28:45 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas - The following are remarks made by the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas at
the funeral for Edmund Spenser Moxey held at
Parish Church of The Most Holy Trinity:
When I heard of the passing of Edmund Spenser Moxey last Monday
morning, I immediately released a statement expressing sadness over the
loss of a man who had not only etched his name in glory as a frontline
soldier of the Peaceful Revolution but who had also been revered for
decades as an authentic cultural icon of the modern Bahamas.
In that statement I expressed to Ed’s widow, Sylvia, and to his
children and wider family my personal condolences and the sympathies of
the entire nation. I renew those sentiments here this morning...
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Prime Minister Christie pays tribute to the late Paul "Diamond" Knowles - Jul 12, 2014 - 1:26:27 PM
 Nassau, Bahamas - Enclosed are remarks by The Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, M.P. Prime Minister:
I’ve been in Antigua for the past several
days, attending the annual CARICOM Heads of Government meeting but there
was never any question that I would have to cut my trip short so that I
would be back here in time for this home-going service for Paul
Knowles, my homeboy from the Valley, my dear friend of so many years, my
colleague in so many common endeavours over the years, including
politics, the practice of law, and Junkanoo; a man who left his mark in
so many positive ways on so many lives, and upon the art and culture of
our beloved Bahamas...
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Major Tribute Bestowed on Former Attorney General Paul L. Adderley - Jul 10, 2014 - 11:28:13 AM
Nassau, The Bahamas - The building housing
the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs has
been named after former Attorney General, the late Paul L. Adderley. The
new building has been named ‘The Paul L. Adderley Building.”
A
ceremony commemorating the event was held on the grounds of the building
on John F. Kennedy Drive, Friday, June 27. Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon.
Perry G. Christie officially opened and named the building and
delivered remarks...
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The Bahamas’ First Commodore Passes - Jul 2, 2014 - 5:59:08 PM
It is with deep sadness that The Government
of The Bahamas learned of the passing of Commodore William Swinley on
June 24th in Guernsey.
In October 1976, then Commander Swinley
formed The Royal Bahamas Defence Force where he became the first
Commodore and served from 1976 to 1981. Former Prime Minister, Sir
Lynden Pindling mandated Commodore Swinley to design The Royal Bahamas
Defence Force to be patterned after The Royal Navy. As a former British
Naval officer, Swinley as Commodore used his skills to implement systems
and structures used in The Royal Navy for the Royal Bahamas Defence
Force...
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