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Ayton helps Wildcats secure 88-82 win over Crimson Tide
THE Arizona Wildcats were locked into another close game down the stretch when they turned to their freshman phenom to deliver in the clutch. DeAndre Ayton made a pair of jumpers on consecutive possessions to help the Wildcats pull away for an 88-82 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide at the McKale Center in Tuscon, Arizona, on Saturday.
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Jones scores 34, grabs 19 rebounds in her team’s latest victory
JONQUEL Jones continues to put up phenomenal numbers during the offseason in China and is pegged as one of the early candidates for MVP.
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Tourism numbers jump by a third
INTERNATIONAL visitor arrivals to The Bahamas for the month of October have grown over 30 percent compared with the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.
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EDITORIAL: A Royal occasion to lift the spirits
It is well known in Britain that the prospect of a royal wedding invariably raises the spirits of the nation.
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Nutrition policy to stop people 'dropping like flies'
THE government yesterday launched a national food and nutrition security policy (FNSP) and plan of action.The initiative seeks to combat the nutritional challenges facing the country. These include undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and hig
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Pastor Nathalie Cynthia Bastian
Pastor Nathalie Cynthia Bastian age 82 years of Golden Gates #2 and formally of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday 5th December, 2017. She’s survived by 3 Daughters: Zoie Bain –Pierre, Antoinette Bain & Cheryl …
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Francis Peter Noronha
Funeral Service for Mr. Francis Peter Noronha, age 84 years, of #21 Montague Heights, Nassau, Bahamas, and formerly of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa, will be held Thursday, December 7th, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, …
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Andrew Donaldson
Funeral Service for Andrew Donaldson age 82 years and a resident of #190 Scott Avenue, Freeport will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 9th, December, 2017 at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Officiating will be Fr. David …
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Mother Queen Victoria Hanna-Miller
Mother Queen Victoria Hanna-Miller age 82 of Poinciana Ave., South Beach and formerly of Snug Corner, Acklins died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday November 30, 2017. She is survived by her three daughters, Eleanor Miller-Poitier, Zelma Miller-Saunders and …
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Grace Jones to receive BIFF award
THE Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced that iconic actress, singer, songwriter, supermodel and record producer Grace Jones will be honoured with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at this year’s festival, taking place Dece
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Stampers destroy Eagles Nest, Rockets beat Pros
A pair of blowouts highlighted play in New Providence Basketball Association play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.
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Port chief brands Nassau Harbour repairs 'non-issue'
Nassau Harbour’s deteriorating breakwaters are “no cause for alarm”, a senior official said yesterday, even though a Cabinet Minister has described repairs as “an absolutely critical project”.Captain Cyril Roker, the Port Department’s controller, dow
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EDITORIAL: Too Scared to Face the Truth
HUMAN beings are amazing creatures of self-preservation. We have the innate ability to stare the truth right in the face and pretend it isn’t true. Or that it doesn’t matter. Or that it won’t happen the way they say it will or if it threatens us, someone will fix it just in time. We are just clever enough to deceive ourselves and believe our deceit.
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'The Promise' prevails
A matchup between two of the top big men in all of NCAA Division I basketball - Arizona’s DeAndre Ayton and UNLV’s Brand McCoy produced in an overtime thriller.In the end, Ayton and the Wildcats scored a 91-88 win over the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Saturda
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Exuma strives for healthier community
The Exuma Healthcare Centre, in collaboration with the Exuma Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted its second annual health fair under the theme “Embracing A Healthier You”.British naturalist John Lubbock once said: “Health is much more dependent on o
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Bain, Cornish and Ayton shine in NCAA Division I
BAHAMIAN play in NCAA Division I basketball this week was highlighted by breakout games from players working themselves into the rotation with their new programmes.Charles Bain scored in double figures for the first time in his collegiate career for
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Francis Peter Noronha
Funeral Service for Mr. Francis Peter Noronha, age 84 years, of Nassau, Bahamas and formerly of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania East Africa., will be held on Thursday, December 7th, 2017, 1:00 p.m. “Next Thursday”, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East …
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IDELLA LORD-SIMMONDS
FUNERAL SERVICE for MATRIARCH IDELLA LORD-SIMMONDS age 91 years of #21 Laura Hill Subdivision, Yamacraw Beach Estates who died on Sunday, November 12th, 2017 will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, …
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Leola Sands
Mrs. Leola Sands age 91 years of Stanaird Creek, Andros passed away at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday November 27th 2017. She is survived by 2 daughters: Shirley Rudell Wright & Coralee Sands; 1 son: Deryil Sands; 1 sister: …
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Remembering Ronnie Butler
THE memorial service for the life of the “Godfather of Bahamian Music,” Ronnie Butler, was held yesterday at the William Johnson Auditorium.
