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Brave Davis on the passing of 94-year-old Adlean Armbrister - Jul 25, 2016 - 10:33:05 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Statement By Hon. Philip 'Brave' Davis, Deputy Prime
Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Cat Island, Rum Cay and San
Salvador MP
on the passing of 94-year-old Adlean Armbrister:
Ann
and I with sadness reflect on the passing of Cat Islander Adlean
Armbrister, a national treasure and a brave Bahamian mother.
Adlean
made her name in the annals of our country when she, along with other
strong women of Old Bight, stood against the roadblocks of injustices in
1964. They were arrested after the powerful oligarchs choose to strip
their access to land that they had farmed for many generations.
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PM Christie Attends Praise Memorial at Sunset for the Late Alfred Brennen - Dec 6, 2015 - 9:30:27 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie
attended the Praise Memorial at Sunset, Celebrating the life of Mr.
Alfred Addington Alexander Brennen, on Saturday December 5, 2015, at The
Grants Town Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Pictured left to right:
Prime Minister Christie, President of Bahamas Conference of Seventh Day
Adventists Paul A. Scavella, and President of Northern Caribbean
University in Jamaica; Dr. Leonard Johnson...
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Grand Bahama Minister on the Passing of Hilary Jones - Nov 25, 2015 - 11:12:34 AM
 As Minister for Grand Bahama, I wish to express heartfelt condolences to
the family of the late Hilary Jones, who very recently slipped from
time into eternity.
Mrs. Jones was a pioneer in the real estate industry- most notably the
firm Churchill and Jones; which history would recall is the largest and
most prominent real estate firm on Grand Bahama. She broke barriers and
faced obstacles in this arena, during a time that many thought and said
it could not be done. Yet, she succeeded against all odds. It is that
spirit of determination that many of us sought to emulate.
Some of Mrs. Jones professional affiliations & accomplishments include: · serving as Director of The Grand Bahama Real Estate Association...
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PM Christie and Cabinet Ministers Pay Respects to the Late Leonard Butler in West End - Nov 24, 2015 - 12:57:05 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie was in West End, Grand Bahama, on Saturday to pay his respects
to the late Leonard Butler, who passed away on November 6, 2015 after a
long illness. A few members of the Cabinet, and officials, also attended
the funeral service including: Minister of Tourism and Member of
Parliament for West Grand Bahama, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe; Minister for
Grand Bahama,, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville; and Bradley Roberts,
chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party...
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FNM Deputy Pays Tribute to Pioneer Hillary Jones, Former G.B Chamber President - Nov 18, 2015 - 9:07:50 PM
 It is with deep sadness that on my own behalf, my family, party leader,
Dr. Hubert Minnis, the entire membership and supporters of the Free
National Movement and in particular East Grand Bahama constituents, that
I extend sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Trevor Johnson, the
lone child of the late Hillary V.E Jones, her siblings and other family
members and friends.
News of Ms. Jones' death this past weekend met with general sadness
throughout our community. She was a Bahamian trailblazer in the real
estate business on Grand Bahama. A fearless and courageous woman with an
unmatched pioneering business spirit, she leaves a remarkable legacy...
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Eleuthera: Full military funeral for the late police corporal, Lisa Johnson - Jul 31, 2015 - 10:14:45 AM
Full Military Funeral Service will be held for the late Police
Corporal #2049 Lisa Johnson, at 11:00amtoday (Friday, 31st July, 2015)
at Harvest Time Tabernacle, Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera.
Reverend Carl
Pinder assisted by Police Force Chaplain and Education Officer Father
Stephen Davies along with members of the local Clergy will conduct the
funeral service. Following the service a Military Parade will leave the
church to the Hatchet Bay Public Cemetery, where the interment will be
held. Corporal Johnson joined the ranks of the Royal Bahamas Police
Force on the 15th October 1990.
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PM Christie expresses condolences on the passing of former Senator Mizpah Tertullien - May 19, 2015 - 8:37:28 AM
 Press Statement by The Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie:
I
was saddened to learn of the recent passing of former PLP Senator and
popular psychologist and commentator, Mrs. Mizpah Tertullien.
Mrs.
Tertullien endured a lengthy illness with grace and dignity. Although
she had not been a part of public life for many years, Mrs. Tertullien
will be remembered for her engaging personality, erudition, eloquence,
and patriotism. She was a respected commentator on a wide range of
matters affecting the social and mental health of our nation. She was
well positioned to do so based on her training and practice as a
psychologist and family counsellor.
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Bahamas Consul General attends Johnny Kemp Memorial in NYC - May 15, 2015 - 2:23:40 PM
NEW YORK: The Hon. Forrester J. Carroll, Bahamas Consul
General to New York, attended the memorial service for Johnathan Melchizedek
Kemp at St Phillips Church, Harlem, New York, on Monday, May 11, 2015.
Kemp, better
known as "Johnny Kemp," was a world-renowned entertainer with the
smash hit "Just Got Paid," which made it to number one on the
Billboard charts. Born in Nassau and raised in Freeport, Kemp began his career
at a young age and was already a national star before he moved on to New York
and became an international sensation, spreading a message of Love and Bahamian
Pride everywhere he went.
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Bahamian legend, Johnny Kemp passes suddenly at age 55 - Apr 17, 2015 - 2:44:19 PM
We
are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bahamian music legend,
Johnny Kemp. He died on April 16th. He was 55. Details on the cause of
death are yet to be confirmed.
Initial reports said he died on
board a cruise. Later reports said he died after falling on rocks on the
beach in Jamaica. Reports were that Kemp was to join a Tom Joyner
cruise in Jamaica. Friday evening, TMZ reported
that "Kemp died while vacationing in Jamaica. He was reportedly found
floating on a beach in Montego Bay. It's unclear at this point what
caused his death."
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Sandra Edgecombe, Deputy Director of Education for Grand Bahama Passes Suddenly - Apr 3, 2015 - 4:39:56 AM
The Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology is deeply saddened at this time as we
mourn the loss of our colleague and friend, Mrs. Sandra Edgecombe,
Deputy Director of Education for Grand Bahama.
Mrs. Edgecombe
entered the public service in 1974. She was transferred to the Grand
Bahama District in 1978. The consummate professional and a career
educator, Mrs. Edgecombe ascended from trainee teacher to trained
teacher, reaching the pinnacle of her career as Deputy Director of
Education with responsibility for Grand Bahama, Bimini and Grand Cay...
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Hon. Fred Mitchell on the death of Sandra Edgecombe - Mar 31, 2015 - 5:48:24 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement by the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration:
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sandra Edgecombe, the Deputy Director of Education in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
This
is shocking news. It is hard to absorb. She was a friend and a traveler
in the journey of the progressive movement. She brought her love of
life and of The Bahamas and its people to all that she did. She was the
daughter in law of my late mentor...
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Minister Wilchcombe's tribute to the life of educator the late Sandra Edgecombe - Mar 31, 2015 - 5:44:53 PM
 Statement issued by the Hon. Obie
Wilchcombe
Member of Parliament, West Grand
Bahama and Bimini
Minister of Tourism:
Sandra Edgecombe was the preeminent Blue Jay! She made real the hopes and dreams of
thousands. She admonished, encouraged
and nurtured young men and young women to become citizens of purpose and
commitment.
Her life was dedicated to the education of the nation’s youth.
She embodied the ideals of the great educators
who believe that education is the passage to true freedom in the journey to a higher
quality...
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Grand Bahama Minister Darville Conveys Condolences on Passing of Deputy Director of Education - Mar 31, 2015 - 4:05:38 PM
Hon. Dr. Michael
Darville, M.P., Minister For Grand Bahama on the passing of Mrs. Sandra
Arlene Edgecombe, Deputy Director Of Education For Grand Bahama Island,
Bimini & Grand Cay, The Bahamas Ministry Of Education, Science &
Technology:
Today is indeed a sad day in The Bahamas and
particularly on the island of Grand Bahama, as we mourn the sudden loss
of veteran educator, Mrs. Sandra Arlene Edgecombe. As most Bahamians
residing in the Northern Bahamas are aware, Mrs. Edgecombe was employed
at The Bahamas Ministry of Education, Science & Technology in the
capacity of Deputy Director of Education for Grand Bahama Island, Bimini
& Grand Cay.
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GBEMAA on the passing of Albert McKinney - Mar 16, 2015 - 1:29:13 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas -
The executive board of the Grand Bahama Entertainers, Musicians, and
Artists Association (GBEMAA) is saddened to learn of the passing of one
of its members.
Albert Mckinney passed away at The Rand Memorial Hospital on Thursday.
Condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow entertainers.
The industry has lost a bright star.
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Bradley Roberts on the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Davis nee Smith - Mar 14, 2015 - 12:39:36 PM
 The earthly sojourn of
the matriarch of the Davis family came to a quiet end this morning and it is
with mixed emotions that the family of the Progressive Liberal Party mourns her
passing while celebrating her long and fruitful life coupled with her endearing
and enduring legacies.
Dead is Mrs. Dorothy
Davis, mother of the Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Minister of Works
and Urban Development and the Honourable member for Cat Island, Rum Cay and San
Salvador.
The communities of Exuma
Island and Cat Island have lost a revered leader and the Davis family has
lost a loving, stern
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Maitland Cates on the passing of Alan Holland Briggs - Mar 6, 2015 - 12:28:07 PM
It is with great sadness that I have only
just learned of the passing of Mr. Alan Holland Briggs in Douglas, Isle
of Man, England, on 6th April, 2013 at age 89 years.
Mr. Briggs
an English Chartered Accountant came to Nassau with his wife Jean in
1956 and was employed by the firm of Andreae and Fingland, which later
became Price Waterhouse. He became a Partner in Andreae and Fingland in
1960 and in Price Waterhouse in 1963. The firm of Andreae and Fingland
was founded by Mr. Philip William Andreae and Mr. Edward Rhodes
Fingland...
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Freeport, Bahamas memorial held for Sir Jack Hayward - Feb 27, 2015 - 5:11:56 PM
Freeport, The Bahamas - A Memorial Service was held for Sir Jack A. Hayward,
Kt., OBE on February 23, 2015 at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ of
the King, East Atlantic Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. The Service was
officiated by Archdeacon Harry Bain. The Grand Bahama Children's Choir performed during the service.
In attendance was the Rt Hon. Perry Christie, Prime Minister of The
Bahamas; Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Former Prime Minister; members of
parliament; local dignitaries; members of civic and charity groups;
friends and family.
Sir Jack, as he was affectionately known, passed away on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 91 years...
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Archdeacon Bain's address at the late Sir Jack Hayward's Memorial Service - Feb 26, 2015 - 10:39:53 PM
On this February 23, 2015, we as a Grand Bahama Community, and by
extension, a nation, gather to pay tribute, celebrate, and memorialized the
life of a great British - Bahamian son. On behalf of the membership of the Pro
Cathedral of Christ The King, the entire Anglican Diocese, my wife Ann and I, I
extend condolences to Sir Jack Hayward's family, colleagues, and friends.
Many adjectives, stories, and accolades have been echoed with
regards to Sir Jack's life. After all, this was a man knighted by the Queen,
a hero in his homeland, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Reports indicate,
thousands lined the streets to bid final farewell in the UK earlier this
month...
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