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Winter Throwers Camp set to begin this week
FOR the second consecutive year, Blue Chip Athletic Club will be putting on their Winter Throwers Camp with an emphasis on improving the level of the discipline in the track and field community as well as providing an avenue for at least three Bahamians to earn athletic scholarships.
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Bahamians to square off in NCAA bowl game
THE 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will feature its traditional matchup of inter-conference powerhouses and, for the first time, Bahamians will square off on opposite sides of a major NCAA football bowl game.
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More than 100 eye surgeries in Grand Bahama
OVER 100 successful cataract surgeries were performed in Grand Bahama through the second Bright Journey eye programme, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the People’s Republic of China.
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Giants off to good start with 77-63 win over Shockers
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, in their bid to regain their New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) title that they relinquished to the PJ Stingers last year, have regained control of the early leaderboard with another impressive victory.
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Activists pleased with power cost reduction plans in Grand Bahama
After a long hiatus, local activists Troy Garvey and Etienne Farquharson met executives of the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) last month and said that they were pleased with the steps it is taking to reduce power cost for local consumers.
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Sports Notes
JACOBI Bain, playing in the prestigious 2015 Eddie Herr International Championships, advanced to the quarter-finals with a 7-6 (6), 7-5 win over Tomas Moretto of Argentina. He will go on to play No. 13 seed Maximo Lucentini Sanchez of Argentina 8am today.
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Bruce Knowles
Death Notice for Bruce Knowles, age 80 years, of Long Cay, Acklins, died at the Crooked Island Clinic on Thursday November 19, 2015. He is survived by his children: Garland Knowles, Hilroy Knowles, Philip Knowles, Julian Knowles and Deedee Knowles, …
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Louise Catherine Knowles
Funeral Service for Louise Catherine Knowles, age 82 years, of Oxford Street, formerly of Gray’s, Long Island, will be held on Saturday December 5, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Colin …
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Vaughn B’Jay Thompson
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Vaughn B’Jay Thompson Age 30 yrs, a resident of #45 Step Steet Fox Hill, will be held at Cornerstone Zion International Church Kemp Road , on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at 12:00 …
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Wendall Livingston Moxey
Final Rites and Burial for the late Mr. Wendall Livingston Moxey , Age 57yrs, a resident of Whites Addition Kemp Road, will be held at The New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. …
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Cursillo Movement bids farewell to Herbert Scott
THE Cursillo Movement within the Bahamas is alive and continues with the work of God in the renewing of His church. It is an international movement found all over the world.
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Joaquin damages grow to $100m
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said Hurricane Joaquin damage estimates had increased to $100 million, as he pledged to explore whether insurance could further help the Bahamas recover from such storms.
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Western Michigan accepts invitation to the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
WESTERN Michigan will play in a bowl game for the second consecutive season as the Broncos accepted a bid to represent the Mid-American Conference in the 2015 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on December 24.
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Woods isn’t one of 18 players in Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods painted a bleak picture Tuesday on when he can return to golf or even get back to doing anything more than just walking.
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Pro golfers helping to promote Pure Silk Bahamas Classic
IT’S not everyday that visiting sporting personalities get to relax and enjoy the amenities that the Bahamas has to offer away from the playing field.
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No. 3 Notre Dame beat UCLA 92-84 in OT
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Madison Cable saves her best games for UCLA.
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Joaquin insurance loss stands at $14m
The Bahamian insurance industry is currently pegging gross losses caused by Hurricane Joaquin at $14 million, a sum equivalent to just 23 per cent of the initial $60 million damages estimate.
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Texas Longhorns earn 82-70 win over Washington
SAME teams, different location, and much improved result for the Texas Longhorns in their second matchup of the season against the Washington Huskies.
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Austin Scavella
Funeral service for Austin "Pa Tom" Scavella, 80 a resident of #48 Dunmore Street West, will be held at the Chapel at Demeritte's Funeral Home, Market Street, on Sunday, 29th November, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. …
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Wilfred James Mackey
Funeral Service for the Late Suffragan Bishop Wilfred James “Preacher” Mackey, aged 80 years of Barc Project, North Andros and formerly of Cargill Creek, Andros, will be held on Saturday November 28th, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Faith …
