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Photos of State-Recognized Funeral of Former Senator Edwin Brown‏ - Feb 7, 2016 - 11:50:01 PM

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Honourable Senators both Government and Opposition including Attorney General and Leader of Government Business in the Senate the Hon. Allyson Maynard, and Leader of Opposition Business the Hon. Carl Bethel, Members of Parliament, and Cabinet Ministers led by Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, and Opposition Leader the Hon. Hubert Minnis, attended the state-recognized funeral of former Senator Edwin Brown at Bethel Baptist Church, Friday, February 5, 2016. 

The Hon. Carl Bethel led Opposition Senate Members in a march from the Senate to the church with the procession and the former member's body. Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor-General

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State-Recognized Funeral announced for Edwin 'Wykee' Brown - Jan 29, 2016 - 11:45:43 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - The Cabinet Office announced today that a State-Recognized Funeral will be held for Edwin “Wykee” Brown, MBE, J.P., former Senator, on Friday, 5th February, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street. 

Further, the body will lie-in-state in the foyer of the Senate, Parliament Square, from 9:00am on Thursday 4th February until the body departs for the church on Friday.

Viewing for the general public will be from 12:00 noon - 5:00pm on Thursday 4th February, 2016...

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Grand Bahama Businessman, Edgar J. Outten Jr. Laid to Rest - Jan 25, 2016 - 10:27:07 PM

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – One of the most successful black Bahamian businessmen and a key figure in the development of Grand Bahama Island, Edgar J. Outten Jr. was laid to rest this past Saturday.

The celebration marking the life of the late Mr. Outten was held at the Community at Heart Tabernacle Church of God of Prophecy on Coral Road, Freeport.

Prime Minister the Right Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie headed a list of senior Government officials attending the service and paying his respects to the family...

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Minnis on the passing of Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P. - Jan 21, 2016 - 10:16:46 AM

Enclosed is a Press Statement by Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis Leader Free National Movement passing of Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P., Meritorious Council Member, Former Senator and Candidate:

It is with profound regret and sadness that we in the Free National Movement today mourn the passing of Edwin “Vikey” Brown, J.P., Meritorious Council Member (MCM), former Senator and candidate.

On behalf of our Parliamentarians, Executives, Officers, Meritorious Council Members, Council Members and supporters, we offer our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Mr. Brown’s daughter, Erin and son, Ambrose and his family for their loss...

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Minister Strachan on the passing of Anthony Butler - Jan 10, 2016 - 11:31:44 PM

Statement on Death of Mr. Anthony Butler Honourable C.V Hope Strachan Minister of Financial Services and Local Government:

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Anthony Butler.

This is shocking news. It is hard to absorb. Mr. Butler was not only a resident in my constituency, but a fighter in the journey for a better Bahamas through Civics, Community Service and Culture. He will be sorely missed.

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BOC President on the loss of Devince Smith - Dec 22, 2015 - 2:35:58 PM

As president of The Bahamas Olympic Committee, I extend heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Devince Smith of The Bahamas Volleyball Federation whose tragic death has saddened the sporting community in The Bahamas.

Devince gave a lot to sports in The Bahamas, particularly in the sport of Volleyball, where he worked hard to spread the sport to the Family Islands and was not only a national coach of the junior and senior men’s teams, but also one of the few Olympic Level Coaches available in the country. 

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Law Firm Pays Tribute to Colin Callender, QC - Dec 8, 2015 - 9:22:57 PM

Hours after news broke that Colin Callender, QC, passed away Sunday after a long and courageous battle with cancer, partners of the firm gathered to pay tribute and pledge ‘Everything Colin stood for will inspire and drive us.’

“Colin Callender occupied a singular position in the legal community and the broader world of The Bahamas,” said Lester J. Mortimer, QC, one of seven partners in the country’s only firm that until Callender’s death had three practicing attorneys awarded Queen’s Counsel honours...

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State Recognized Funeral for the Late Reverend Hervis L. Bain, Jr. MBE, JP - Nov 2, 2015 - 10:43:03 AM

The Cabinet Office has announced that a State-Recognized Funeral will be held for the Late Reverend Hervis L. Bain, Jr. MBE, J.P., on Friday, 6th November, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral, Meeting Street.          

Further, the body will lie-in-repose on Wednesday 4th November, at St. John’s Native Baptist Cathedral from 10:00am – 5:00pm. A memorial service will follow at 7:00pm at the same church... 

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Senator Keith Bell remarks at funeral for the late police superintendent, Nigel Clarke - Oct 31, 2015 - 12:11:32 PM

Nassau, Bahamas: Remarks by Senator Hon. Keith Bell Minister of National Security at Full Military Funeral Services for Superintendent of Police (Retired) Nigel Clarke, Saint Barnabas Anglican Church Wulff and Baillou Roads Friday 30th October, 2015 11:00 A.M: Salutations: Canon Basil Tynes, Father Stephen Davies, Police Force Chaplain... 

Today we pay homage to a life that will be long remembered for honourable, dedicated and invaluable service to the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  Occasions such as this consistently remind me of the oath and call of sacrificial service that should be demonstrated by every Bahamian and in particular our law enforcement officers...

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Kiwanis mourns the passing of Dr. Hervis Bain‏ - Oct 31, 2015 - 10:26:44 AM


The Kiwanis body mourns the passing of a great Bahamian hero and an esteemed contributor to the work on Kiwanis not only in the Bahamas, but in the Caribbean and Eastern Canada in the persons of Dr. Hervis Bain.

Dr. Bain who is also the designer of the country’s national coat of arms passed away this past Sunday. He was 73-years old...

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Full military funeral for former director of the Royal Bahama Police Force band - Oct 30, 2015 - 12:57:36 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - Full Military Funeral Service was held at 11am on 30th October 2015 for the late Nigel Clarke, Superintendent of Police (Retired), and former Director of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads.

Immediately following the Funeral Service a procession will leave St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Wulff and Baillou Hill Roads, travel west on Poinciana Avenue to Thompson Boulevard, south along Thompson Boulevard culminating at Internal Security Division...

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Bahamas Governor General signs Book of Condolences for the Late Alexander P. Maillis, Former Senator‏ - Oct 14, 2015 - 4:43:49 PM

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, seated, signed the book of condolences for the late Alexander Pericles Maillis, former Senator, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the foyer of the Senate. 

She is surrounded by members of the Maillis family, with widow of Alexander Maillis -- Mrs. Cally Maillis -- just behind the Governor General, at centre right...

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Min. Fred Mitchell on the passing of Ken Perigord - Sep 29, 2015 - 10:26:49 AM

I learned this evening with great sadness of the death of my very good friend and benefactor Kenneth Perigord. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel over his passing. 

He was simply a good person. He helped whenever he could. He came to the rescue always. He was selfless and cared deeply about The Bahamas, his children, his friends and the civic life of The Bahamas. I admired his pioneering spirit in business and his contribution to The Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association.

Every year at Christmas he contributed a Christmas tree from his Christmas Tree farm and business to the Fox Hill...

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Remembering Marine Seaman Anfernee Brett Neely - Sep 28, 2015 - 1:01:08 AM

Coral Harbour Base 27 Sept. (RBDF) – Our hearts are heavy as we mourn our loss of young Marine Seaman Anfernee Brett Neely earlier today. Marine Seaman Neely succumbed to injuries he sustained during a boating accident in Nassau Harbour while on duty on Thursday 17 September 2015.

Neely enlisted in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as a member of New Entry 52 on the 10th January 2015. His Entry is largest entry to date to join the Defence Force with a total of 108 Marines undergoing recruit training at the same time...

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Bahamas Tourism Minister responds to double homicide in Grand Bahama - Sep 16, 2015 - 11:31:19 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a statement issued from the Minister of Tourism, Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama & Biminio n the murder of Barry and Sheila Johnson:

I am deeply saddened that the peaceful and family oriented community of Holmes Rock had been disturbed by the brutal acts of an uncaring, cold and malicious individual who had no value of life or living.
We have lost two individuals whose lives were committed to their community and to their country. Barry was among the cadre of young Bahamians who embraced opportunity. His employment has been stellar!

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Condolences extended to the family of Mr. Brian Francis - Sep 15, 2015 - 3:47:31 PM

Nassau, Bahamas – The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Department of Education are deeply saddened at this time as we mourn the loss of another colleague, Mr. Brian Francis. Sincere condolences are extended to his family as they cope with the unforeseen death of Mr. Francis.  
Mr. Francis’ coworkers in reflecting on his four years in the Stores Department described him as lively, energetic, respectful and hard-working. He was also characterized as having great potential. Well liked by his colleagues, Mr. Francis will be deeply missed by those who worked very closely with him...

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St George Family bids fond farewell to Sir Albert - Sep 1, 2015 - 6:51:42 PM

"This is a very sad day for us at the Grand Bahama Port Authority. We in the space of six months have lost two of the three pillars of modern Freeport" said Sarah St George, GBPA Vice Chairman.

"My father Edward St George, Sir Jack Hayward and Sir Albert worked happily together for over 30 years and lived long and fruitful lives achieving much and contributing more. Sir Albert was a larger-than-life figure, distinguished, statesmanlike and above all a family man at heart. He was the symbol..."

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Sir Albert Described as "A Great Man" by PM - Sep 1, 2015 - 2:15:50 PM

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie, on Saturday described the late Sir Albert Miller as a "great" man and an "authentically great Bahamian."

The full military service was held at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King in Freeport where people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate Sir Albert's life. Officiating were the Rt. Rev. Laish Boyd, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands; and Archdeacon Harry Bain, Rector of the Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King...

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Bradley Roberts Tribute to Sir Albert Joel Miller and the FOCOL Holdings - Aug 30, 2015 - 9:42:45 PM

I recently attended funerals of two very close colleagues - Alfred Bismark Coakley MBE and Sir Albert Joel Miller - and as I reflected on my dearly departed brothers and colleagues, the name of another of our brother and friend, Stanley Alexander Wilson Jr. who died on Oct 5th1990 at a young age of 48, constantly came to mind.

It was Stanley Wilson who Sir Lynden Pindling had seconded to Grand Bahama to review and offer advisement to his government on the transformation of Freeport. It was Stanley Wilson who convinced Edward St. George and Jack Haywood to sell at market value a number of Companies that were owned by the Grand Bahamas Port Authority. Freeport Oil Co Ltd...

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PM Christie Describes Sir Albert as a Legend - Aug 28, 2015 - 6:22:54 PM

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie on Friday morning described the late Sir Albert Miller as a man of legendary status and one who made a tremendous impact on the growth and development of Grand Bahama Island and the country as a whole.

The Prime Minister was participating in the official viewing of Sir Albert’s body, which on Friday lay in repose at the Gerald Bartlett Police Headquarters in Freeport, Grand Bahama...