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New treatment could make passing kidney stones easier and faster
Kidney stones are formed when hard crystals supersaturate and accumulate in the kidneys. Kidney stones can vary greatly in size, ranging from a small grain of sand to the size of a marble or larger. There are five main types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones, infective stones called struvite, uric acid stones and cystine stones.
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EDITORIAL: Fix the flaws in our justice system
THE latest report from the US on flaws in a prosecution for corruption in The Bahamas should not be a shock.
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'Worst timed one-two punch' to hit tourism
The coronavirus has teamed with Hurricane Dorian to create “a one-two punch that couldn’t have been worse timed” for Family Island resorts, a top tourism official argued yesterday. Kerry Fountain, the Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s (BOIPB) exe
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US report highlights failings on offenders
A NEW US Department of State report said “alleged missteps” by prosecutors and the Royal Bahamas Police Force overshadowed “credible” accusations of corruption in a recent trial.
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PETER YOUNG: With the world in the grip of hysteria, who knows what the final economic effects might be
So much has been broadcast and written about the coronavirus outbreak that there is a risk of information overload about what has become a global crisis, and any reiteration of existing facts would be superfluous.
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U SPORTS final 8: Wilson, Burrows and Tigers win silver
AN historic season for Jordan Wilson, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers ended just short of their ultimate goal, but finished as the second ranked team in all of Canadian collegiate basketball. The Tigers finished with the silver medal at the
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Last farewell to baseball legend ‘poker’
The sporting community came together to pay their last respects to the late talented baseball/softball player Anthony ‘Poker’ ‘24’ Huyler as he was laid to rest on Saturday at the Church of St Mary the Virgin Anglican Parish.
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Jones hits peak for finale
Kai Jones had a career-high night in the regular season finale and has become a mainstay in the rotation as the Texas Longhorns head into the post-season.
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Deadlock for Mingoes and Shockers – with decider to come
The University of the Bahamas Mingoes let the JD’s Seafood Shockers have the lead in their game only once—and that was in the opening two minutes at 2-1. The Mingoes knew they had to not only win this second game of the best-of-three series to stay alive but had to also send a statement.
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New airlift seeking frequency increase
United Airlines is already looking to increase the frequency of a new non-stop flight from Denver that is expected to bring an extra 20,000 visitors to The Bahamas annually, a senior tourism official says.Dr Kenneth Romer, the Ministry of Tourism’s e
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Experts seek to map out storm surge for The Bahamas
A STORM surge model project for inundation mapping over The Bahamas will start in 2021 and will be developed over two years by the National Hurricane Centre, it was revealed yesterday at the Sustainable Grand Bahama Conference.Kenneth Graham, Nationa
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Border tightens on virus nations: Italy, South Korea, Iran added to restricted list
THE government has implemented new border control and quarantine measures for people travelling to the country from Italy, South Korea and Iran – where there is a prevalence of novel coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
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SAC lead QC by 13.5 points on final day
A WIN in the final event of the day widened the margin for the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine as they continue their bid to unseat the Queen’s College Comets as BAISS track and field champions. Headed into day three, just 13.50 points separa
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Chisholm, Robinson, Thomas among top 30 prospects in major leagues
MAJOR League Baseball continued to reveal its Top 30 Prospects for each franchise and more Bahamian players were listed for their respective National League clubs. Kristian Robinson heads the list as the No.1 prospect of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ja
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Clarrie Lowe
Clarrie Lowe age 90 years of Cherokee Sound died on Tuesday March 3 2020 at The Marsh Harbour Medical Centre.
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Leotha Romer
Leotha Romer, 90 of Jumbey Street, Pinewood Gardens and formerly of Rolleville, Exuma, died on February 29th, 2020 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by Four (4) Sons: Anthony (Latovia), Preston, Aldone (Keva) and Dwayne Romer. Four (4) …
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Graham Charles Garner
Graham Charles Garner, 80 of Nassau, The Bahamas, died at his residence, on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2020. Mr. Garner was predeceased by his brother, Richard and granddaughter, Anisha. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Garner; sons, Jason, Gareth, Shane …
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ANNA NEYMOUR
ANNA NEYMOUR, 83 a resident of Behring Point, Andros, died at PMH on Friday, February 28, 2020. She is survived by her 5 sons: Elvis, Frankie, Charlie & Larry Neymour & Trevor Wilson; 6 daughters: Maryann & Judy Neymour, Alain …
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Cynthia Smith
Cynthia Smith age 87 years of #6 Zinna Street, Kennedy Subdivision and formerly of St. Catherine, Jamaica died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 2nd, 2020. She is survived by her Sons: Errol Wright and Selvin Wright; Daughters: Beverline …
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Shawn Hanna Sr
Funeral service for the late Shawn Hanna Sr. age 46 Years of # 4 Trinidad Ave, Elizabeth Estates will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Voice Of Deliverance Church, Deliverance Way, Malcolm Allotment. Officiating will …