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Hield happy with ‘unselfish’ Warriors

IF there’s one thing that Bahamian Chavanno “Buddy” Hield admitted that he likes about the style of play of the Golden State Warriors, it’s how they do it “unselfishly.”

DRMA say they are not involved in Dorian investigation

THE Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA), responsible for preparing the country for disasters, is not involved in what Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis referred to as administrative efforts to investigate deaths related to Hurricane Dorian, according to DRMA Managing Director Aarone Sargent.

DIANE PHILLIPS: The ever changing dynamics of language

I still remember the first time the concept of saying the politically correct thing crossed my path.


Commitment to building code changes questioned as govt committee has only met once this year

A COMMITTEE to revise the building code has only met once or twice this year, according to Bahamas Contractors Association president Leonard Sands, raising questions about the government’s commitment to changing regulations in an era where officials frequently emphasise concerns about climate change.

No Bahamians in Florida in distress in Milton’s aftermath, says Consul General in Miami

CURT Hollingsworth, The Bahamas’ Consul General in Miami, said there were no reports of Bahamians in distress during or after Hurricane Milton, which barreled through Florida as a category 3 storm.

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Lynx stun Jones and Liberty 95-93 in game one of WNBA finals

GAME one of the Women’s National Basketball Association Finals went down to the wire but the Minnesota Lynx would take the game 95-93 in overtime of the best-of-five championship series at the Barclays Centre last night.


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Chisholm Jr and the Yankees clinch ALDS

Third baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees held off the Kansas City Royals to earn their berth into the Major League Baseball’s 2024 American League Championship.

The Debate Over Early Sports Specialization: A Bahamian Perspective

EARLY sports specialization, the practice of young athletes focusing on one sport at a young age, has become a common trend worldwide.

ERIC WIBERG: MV Captain Roberts fatal grounding in 1945 hurricane

The Bahamian motor freighter Captain Roberts was built in 1941 by Earl and Gerald Johnson in Harbour Island and named for her owner Sir George Roberts’ father.


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Enter the Dojo! BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo’s Third Annual Tourney was a great success

BASSAI Bahamas Karate-Dojo (BBKD) held its Third Annual Bahamas Karate Tournament on Saturday, October 5 at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium.

Bail breacher has defiant attitude in court

A MAN displayed open defiance in court yesterday, refusing to address the magistrate after being accused of breaching his bail conditions, which stemmed from charges of hitting a police officer with his car.

$7,500 bail granted for charge of having gun

A MAN was granted bail after allegedly being found with a loaded firearm in New Providence last week.


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Govt officials to meet soon to finalise a fund to help countries affected by climate change

GOVERNMENT officials will meet their counterparts in December for what is expected to be the final meeting that establishes the processes and protocols for a Loss and Damage Fund that helps developing countries affected by climage change.

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Mingoes pick up win, draw against GB Soccer Club

THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team came away in a win and a draw against the Grand Bahama Soccer Club in its showcase at the YMCA Soccer Field in Freeport, Grand Bahama this past weekend.

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10102024 OBITUARIES

Thursday, October 10, 2024


‘Impossible’: Borrowing triple Resorts World’s building cost

Bimini Bay’s original developer says it is “impossible” for the project to have borrowed $795m to construct its 300-room hotel and casino because actual costs were less than one-third of this sum.

VAT ‘jeopardy’ for real estate deals

Realtors yesterday warned that an increasing number of property deals are being put “in jeopardy” by the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) challenging the sales price on which VAT is calculated.

WhatsApp ‘scam’ uses former Senator’s image

Police yesterday issued a new alert after scammers seemingly sought to use an image of ex-Senator Quinton Lightbourne and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to gain access to victims’ social media accounts.


Bank reliance on fees labelled ‘lazy approach’

A Bahamian economist says the Central Bank’s fee transparency mandate “is a step in the right direction” towards greater regulation and forcing commercial banks away from “a lazy approach”.

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Doctor: Thank you for coming to my rescue

A DOCTOR who urgently needed a heart transplant said she was overwhelmed by the response of residents who came to her aid.