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Jonquel Jones invited to the WNBA Draft
GEORGE Washington Colonials senior forward Jonquel Jones has been invited to attend the 2016 WNBA Draft on Thursday evening.
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Gov’t pushing MSC, Hutchison on MoU
The Government is pushing for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Hutchison Whampoa to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week, which some observers believe deals with the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) acquisition.
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BEC breaches $100m bond issue conditions
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) breached the financial terms of its existing plan $100 million bond issue, forcing it to seek a four-year waiver from investors.
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Winifred L Smith
Memorial Service for the Late Winifred L. Smith, aged 80 years of Milky Way, Sunshine Park and formerly of Water Cay, Grand Bahama, died on Friday, 18th March, 2016, will be held on Saturday, 9th April, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at …
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Carnival chaos
In one of last week’s editions, Marie Thompson reminded us that once more the Carnival chaos is almost on us again, with no apparent organisation or planning, apart from the erection of the fences.
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NAUGHTY: Sooner or Laker - I’ll take brilliant Buddy Hield in the NBA Draft
I MUST admit ‘Buddymania’ has me all worn out. Ah, but what an exhilarating ride it was from start to finish. Despite the lopsided ending, a whopping 44-point defeat to Villanova, it was a huge win for the Wildcats who must be commended in their own right, for executing a flawless game plan at both ends of the court, handcuffing ‘Buddy’ Hield and the rest of the Oklahoma Sooners in the process. Hats off to ‘Buddy’ on an outstanding career at Oklahoma but also for being a sterling example for our youth, especially our lost males. With all that’s going on around us at home, thank you for making me proud to be Bahamian again ‘Buddy’.
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Jonquel Jones named honourable mention All-American for the second straight year
GEORGE Washington Colonials women’s basketball senior Jonquel Jones was named an honourable mention All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) for the second year in a row, the organisation announced during the 2016 NCAA Women’s Final Four Super Saturday festivities at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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Andy Knowles narrowly misses Masters short course 400m world record
ANDY Knowles attempted the Short Course metres world record in Masters swimming for his age group in late December last year.
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Alex Cooper works out for NFL on Cougars’ pro day
BAHAMIAN offensive lineman Alex Cooper prepares for the next step on his football journey following his career with the Houston Cougars.
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Renowned sailor Ian Bruce dies age 82
IAN Bruce, an internationally renowned sailor, boat designer and builder who spent periods of his life in the Bahamas, died last month from cancer aged 82.
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INSIGHT: Can the magic return to the Magic City?
Richard Coulson detects encouraging signs of a renaissance in Freeport.
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Giants take 2-0 lead, Regulators win opener
WHILE the Commonwealth Bank Giants continue their impressive winning streak by pushing the defending champions PJ Stingers on the brink of elimination, the Mr Ship It Freight Regulators are looking to make it to their first championship appearance in the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) postseason.
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Sheila Ann Cartwright
Final Rites and Burial for the late Ms. Sheila Ann Cartwright., Age 56yrs, a resident of Jumbay Drive & Ocean Street, Golden Gates #1, will be held at New Bethlehem Baptist Church Independence Drive on Saturday, 2nd April 2016 at …
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Edna Grace Miller
Death Notice for Edna Grace Miller, age 80 years, of Gleniston Gardens, died at her residence on Friday March 25, 2016. She is survived by her children: Linda, Leon, Laurie and Lolisa Miller; grandchildren: Kyle Knowles and Leshanon Miller; one …
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Former Bahamasair pilot pays tribute to aviation pioneer Edward Franklin Albury Sr
AVIATION pioneer, Edward Franklin Albury Sr, has been described as “the man that started it all” by long-time friend Thomas Bethel Sr.
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Doctor raises concerns over landfill fires
A LOCAL doctor has expressed concern over recurrent fires at the New Providence landfill and the health problems subsequent smoke can have on area residents.
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US woman accused of murder ‘will submit alibi in 21 days’
AN AMERICAN woman accused of committing murder said she would submit an alibi to the Office of the Attorney General in 21 days.
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BOB yet to convince over future ‘viability’
Bank of the Bahamas’ recently-announced restructuring plan has yet to convince one outspoken shareholder, who says it provides little reassurance “on the viability of the bank”.
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Buddy Hield leads Sooners to final four
For the second consecutive year, the NCAA Men's Division I Tournament will feature a Bahamian player amidst the Final Four of "March Madness".
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Team Bahamas touches down in Grenada ahead of CARIFTA Games
ST George's, Grenada: The first of two Bahamasair chartered flights touched down at the Grenada International Airport on Thursday just before 1pm with 54 of the 56 athletes scheduled to compete on the BTC Bahamas Team here at the 45th Carifta Games during the Easter holiday weekend.
