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Relatives increase efforts to find missing 20-year-old Kyle Carey
RELATIVES of a missing 20-year-old man are increasing their search efforts and remain hopeful for his return.
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Javonya Valcourt continues her momentum on the track
UNIVERSITY of Tennessee freshman Javonya Valcourt brought her talents to Thomas A Robinson National Stadium for the 50th CARIFTA Games this past weekend.
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NIB rejected as NHI manager
The National Insurance Board (NIB) has been rejected as the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme’s administrator because its costs are simply too high, a Cabinet minister has revealed.Dr Duane Sands, minister of health, who revealed the move at las
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IT: Bahamas needs 15-year overhaul completed in five
The Bahamas and wider Caribbean must complete a 15-year transformation in just five years to catch up with the developed world in information technology (ICT), a local provider is arguing.Scott MacKenzie, chief executive of Cloud Carib, told Tribune
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20 new cars to help crack down on crime
THE United States government donated 20 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid SUVs worth $1.1m to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.
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Minister backs Junkanoo Carnival’s privatisation
The Minister of Tourism yesterday backed the privatisation of Junkanoo Carnival, adding that the Government would be able to regain its near-$20 million initial investment over time.
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Bahamas’ top volleyball players go head-to-head in Greece
THE country’s top volleyball players went head-to-head in the professional ranks as their teams squared off in international competition.
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UB Mingoes men’s team 10th at Embry-Riddle cross-country meet
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s cross country team placed 10th out of 20 institutions competing at the ASICS Embry-Riddle cross-country meet on Saturday. It was the first time UB has competed in cross-country.
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Crawfish catches are ‘largest in 20 years’
A Bahamian fisherman yesterday said crawfish catches are the “largest I have seen in 20 years”, with international certification having helped to boost prices 40 percent above pre-COVID levels.
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Don't be alarmed by TB figures, says Sands
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday that of almost 200 people screened for tuberculosis in two government schools, skin tests for 20 of them have come back from the lab positive. However, he said this is nothing to be alarmed about.
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Provider: 20-30 MW in renewable energy awaiting regulations
A renewable energy provider yesterday said it is eagerly awaiting implementation of regulations governing the sector, as it has 20-30 Mega Watts (MW) worth of contracts waiting to be built.
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Bahamas must 'get ahead' of G-20 plans
The Minister of Financial Services yesterday said the Bahamas had to “get ahead” of the policy cycle when it came to G-20/OECD initiatives targeting international financial centres, and become more than an ‘offshore centre’.
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Referendum leaves Bahamas exposed to laundering sanctions
THE Bahamas remains exposed to potential international sanctions over illegal web shop gaming as a result of Monday’s referendum, the ‘Yes’ vote campaign co-ordinator wartned yesterday.
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Palm Cay adds 20 jobs with eatery
Palm Cay, the real estate development on New Providence’s southeastern coast, has added 20 jobs through completion of its Marina & Beach Club.
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Cricket: BCA set to host Twenty-20 tourney
ANOTHER event in its series celebrating 40 years of Independence, the Bahamas Cricket Association is preparing to host a Twenty-20 event and produce a publication to generate local interest in the sport.
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Bahamians star for the Benedict Lady Tigers
BAHAMIAN Je’Nae Saunders was one of two senior players who had a big game as the Benedict Lady Tigers defeated Paine College 3-0 on Tuesday night in their final regular-season volleyball match.
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Bahamas 38th overall but bringing home zero medals from IAAF Worlds Under-20
THE Bahamas didn’t win any medals at the IAAF World Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, over the weekend.
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Team Bahamas named for U-20 Track and Field Worlds
HEAD coach Corrington Maycock likes the make-up of the 11-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the World Athletics’ 2022 Under-20 Track and Field Championships.
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Iris Bloneva Wemyss
Funeral service for Iris Bloneva Wemyss, age 86 years, of Culmersville formerly of Deep Creek, Eleuthera, will be held on Friday April 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Avenue. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus Rolle. …
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BBFF can now boast of having 20 active professionals in the sport
WITH four more competitors earning their professional status this year, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation can now boast of having 20 active professionals in the sport.