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In Memory of Mrs. Hilkka Nygard - Jan 14, 2010 - 10:17:22 PM
The following is a message from Nygard International on the passing of Peter Nygard's mother, Hilkka.
Peacefully on
January 12, 2010 - Mrs. Hilkka Nygård passed away with her family by her side.
Hilkka and her husband, Eeli were hard working immigrants with a lot of 'sisu' (Finnish word
meaning 'perseverance'), they became the proud owners of the 'NYGÅRD Bakery' -
they worked night and day to turn it into a great success. Even in her
retirement, Hilkka wanted to stay involved in business and remained an active
director of many of her son's companies, and was highly involved in the
financial day-to-day control of the Bahamas operations...
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Dottie the Spottie Dalmatian Dog is Off on Her Very Last Adventure! - Jan 14, 2010 - 1:48:43 PM
Dottie the Daring Dalmatian who
won our hearts with her fearless adventures in “Who Let the Dog Out???”
and “Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!!” by author Carole Hughes, is off on her
very last adventure.
Sadly on Tuesday January 12th 2010, at the
ripe young age of 16 years, Dottie departed this life to move on to new
and even more exciting adventures.
Our hearts and love
go with her, she will never be forgotten, but lives on in her stories
and in our hearts...
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Bahamas bids farewell to Sir Clement - Oct 15, 2009 - 11:29:38 AM
Nassau, Bahamas
– Sir Clement Travelyan Maynard, former Deputy Prime Minister,
was remembered as “a committed family man, an outstanding churchman,
and an exemplary statesman” during State Funeral services in his honor
on Wednesday at Christ Church Cathedral
Governor-General, His Excellency Arthur
D Hanna and Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Hubert A Ingraham led official
mourners.
Also paying respect were parliamentarians,
senators, members of the judiciary, the religious community, public
officers, and representatives of the uniformed branches including the
Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Customs,
Immigration, Road Traffic Department, and Her Majesty’s Prison.
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In Memory of Alan Bater - Sep 8, 2009 - 5:19:02 AM
Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas -
In 1968 Alan graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of London with 1st class honors. He then went on to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London receiving the First Tompson Prize.
The in 1970 he became the Scientific Coordinator for the RVC East African Research Team in Uganda. He received his B.Vet Medical degree with Distinction in Veterinary Surgery and the Centenary second prize from the Royal Veterinary College.
Alan came to Freeport in 1972 and began as an associate then partner then principal in the Freeport Animal Clinic until a few weeks ago in August. Attached are posters made for his wake which was held at the Freeport Rugby Football Club...
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In Memory of Eldin A. Ferguson, Jr. - Jun 17, 2009 - 12:50:00 PM
Bahamian, Eldin A.
Ferguson, Jr. died on June 9th, 2009.
Eldin A. Ferguson Jr.and his wife, Sharon Elaine Smith-Ferguson, were owners and operators of Bahamas International Fisheries and Conch Dog. They are the creators of the first Bahamian Seafood Sausage “The Conch Dog”. They have received commendations from the Ministries of Tourism and Foreign Affairs for their contribution in promoting Bahamian Cuisine locally and in the United States.
Read the obituary on Ferguson within this article.
Funeral Service for Eldin A. Ferguson, Jr. (October 6, 1951 - June 9, 2009)
will be held at St. Matthews Anglican Church, Shirley Street, Nassau Bahamas on June 20, 2009 at 10am.
The Ferguson Family invites all who feel called to join them in this service of Praise and Thanksgiving...
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Bahamian Actor, Calvin Lockhart - Jul 28, 2008 - 11:23:22 AM
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Calvin Lockhart was born as Bert Cooper on 18th of October, 1934 in
Nassau, Bahamas. He was a Bahamian Actor in movie and on the stage.
Calvin Lockhart was most famous for his role in 1975 movie “Let’s Do It
Again” as “Biggie Smalls”. When he was 18 years old, he migrated to New
York City. Here, Calvin Lockhart attended the “Cooper Union School of
Engineering”. After studied for one year he left it to start a career
in acting. During his efforts in building up an acting career, Calvin
Lockhart ran a Carpentry Business and drove Taxi.
Calvin Lockhart made his first appearance in “The Cool World” as a gang
leader. Later on he transferred to Italy where he established his
personal Theater Company; in which Calvin Lockhart directed and acted.
Calvin Lockhart moved to West Germany and to England, here Calvin
Lockhart landed many roles on “British TV” and also some small roles in
movies like “Salt and Pepper and A Dandy in Aspic”. In 1970, Calvin
Lockhart played his 1st lead role in “Halls of Anger” and also
performed as a former basketball superstar and an English teacher...
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