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Hoopfest in Paradise turns out to be a real treat
EXCEPT for the constant interruption to wipe the moisture off the floor inside the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the second Hoopfest in Paradise turned out to be a real treat for both local and high school basketball players from the United States of America.
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Jones named in tournament team
In his final season of prep basketball before his progression to the collegiate ranks, Kai Jones continues to build on his skillset and earn accolades.
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Etheleen Christina Williams
Funeral service for Etheleen Christina Williams, 91 yrs., a resident of Podoleo Street & formerly of Kew, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Island, will be held at Church of Christ, 8th Street & Coconut Grove Ave., on Saturday, February 22, …
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REV. CAPTAIN GARNETT GEORGE ROLLE SR
REV. CAPTAIN GARNETT GEORGE ROLLE SR., age 78 years of #91 Edinburgh Lane, South Bahamia, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Old Bight, Cat Island and Nassau, New Providence died the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Wednesday, July …
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Minister Rolle: ‘I’m just not the type of mother that has favourites’
LIKE a mother with three children, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle said her triple portfolios will be treated the same in the allocation of funds.
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THE New Providence Volleyball Association continued its regular season at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday night.
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38 set to be honoured as National Sports Legends
THE nation’s newest NBA star Buddy Hield, former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Women’s NBA standout Jonquel Jones, and veterans like Leonard Boston Blackie Miller, Peter Gilcud, swim coach Andy Knowles and sports administrators like Sir Arlington Butler as well as the late Vince Ferguson are joined by the country’s only test cricketer Ivan Johnson in the 38 Sports Legends list as part of the country’s 43rd Independence Anniversary celebrations.
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BAAA to host Atlantis National Junior Track & Field Championships June 8-9
A LANDMARK year for the Bahamas at the junior track and field level looks to continue this weekend as the BAAA partne
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Winter tourism fears on union 'work-to-rule'
Unionised employees were yesterday placed on “work to rule” at most of Nassau’s major resorts in a move likely to raise fears for this week’s key Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Darrin Woods, pictured, the Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Unio
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Speaker prays Sir Arlie’s family end bitter feud
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie yesterday said he prayed for peace for the family of Sir Arlington Butler, a former teacher of his, whose loving spirit he hoped would reunite relatives.
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We’re ready to take a hit on sale price
THE government has given itself a little over a month to close bids for the sale of the Grand Lucayan, according to Hotel Corporation chairman Michael Scott.
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'Real life consequences': Fidelity's $560k Moody's hit
The Government's declining creditworthiness has sparked "real life consequences" for a BISX-listed bank by forcing it to take a "much bigger than expected" $560,000 hit in its 2022 full-year results.
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Minister: Sixfold rise in cases of incest last year
ALTHOUGH there was a reduction in the number of reported cases of child abuse in the country last year compared to 2013, the number of reported cases of incest increased six-fold in New Providence last year, according to data provided by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin.
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Sports World expresses condolences
SPORTS World, an organisation comprising former professional athletes who share their personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognise the consequences of their choices while challenging them with a message of hope, joined the Bahamian community in expressing condolences for the loss of Dr Myles Munroe and his party in the plane crash last week.
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NCAA: Bahamian players take spotlight early in season
BAHAMIAN players are making their presence felt across the NCAA division I landscape as teams continue their non-conference schedules early in the season.
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System loss reductions save Water Corp $15m
The Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) initiative to slash non-revenue water (NRW) losses has resulted in savings of $15 million to-date, the Deputy Prime Minister said yesterday.
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Minister urges gas retailers not to rush to lay off staff
LABOUR Minister Keith Bell yesterday urged gas retailers to exercise restraint and “not to be swift to any sort of action” amid warnings about potential layoffs in the sector as costs rise.
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Gas station tax relief is ‘the right approach’
The Prime Minister’s hint that the Government is mulling lower taxation for gas station operators was yesterday branded the “right approach” even though margin increases may not be considered.
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Emily Smith-Chery
Funeral service for the late Emily Smith-Chery age 81 years of #40 Malcolm Road East, who died on 4th January 2019, will be held on Saturday, 19th January 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, Market Street & Coconut …
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Shirley Maria Johnson-Gay
Funeral Service for Shirley Maria Johnson-Gay, age 81 of Fresh Creek, Andros will be held on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at 10:00am at Shield Of Faith Evangelistic Church Inc., Mutton Fish Drive, Off Cox’s Way, East Street South. Officiating will …