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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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BAHAMAS ROUTS GREAT BRITAIN 22-11 TO RETAIN SOFTBALL TITLE

FOR the second consecutive year, the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association’s national team has returned as champions of the WBSC Co-Ed Slow Pitch Cup Tournament.

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Jones’ double powers Sun past Sky 100-94

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 27 points and 11 rebounds for her 10th double-double this season, and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 100-94 last night for their fifth straight win.

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Penalties for gun possession

After 85 handgun murders so far this year, it is disturbing that Attorney General Ryan Pinder would continue to insist that “sentencing guidelines” for gun possession can be left to the Court of Appeal.

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Rondo-less Celtics beat Hawks to tie series

ATLANTA (AP) -- Paul Pierce battled through another tough shooting night to score 36 points and the Boston Celtics wiped out Atlanta's 11-point lead in the second half even without Rajon Rondo, stunning the Hawks 87-80 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the Eastern C

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Gov't housing re-launch vital to 80% of contractors

THE BAHAMIAN Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said many smaller operators were anxiously awaiting a revival of the Government’s housing programme, telling Tribune Business this group makes up 70-80 per cent of construction teams in the country .

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14-game win streak to end season for Jones

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun had a historic finish to the 2021 WNBA regular season and now set their sights on the postseason as the No 1 overall seed.

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Rinardo Stephen Brown

Funeral Service for Rinardo Stephen Brown, age 26 of Kennedy Subdivision who died on June 15th 2014 will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Independence Drive. Officiating will be Rev Dr. Everette J. Brown …

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Cybots draw first blood

EVEN though it wasn’t the type of performance they expected, the Mail Boat Cybots proved why they are the Vince Ferguson divisional pennant winners.

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Sky Bahamas bounces back with 'exceptionally good Christmas'

A LEADING domestic airline said that it is coming off an “exceptionally good Christmas” with load factors averaging as high as 85 per cent for the period, and its CEO reiterating calls for the government to rethink its decision to levy 15 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on domestic air transportation.

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Helen Elnora Thompson

Death Notice For Helen Elnora Thompson, 94 a resident of Exuma Street, died at Geriatrics Hospital on 12th October, 2017. She is survived by her 1 son: Larry Dames; 2 sisters: Hilda Wilson & Alma Cox & a host of …

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Roderick Emanuel McIntosh

Bishop Roderick Emanuel McIntosh age 80 years old of Lawton Avenue died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, December 15th, 2013. He is survived by his wife: Uris McIntosh; sons: Raymond, Lawrence, Michael & Clifford McIntosh, Patrick Grey & Raymond …

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Farming investors: ‘You can taste the difference’

The Bahamian principals behind a $60m hydroponic farm project yesterday voiced hope it will inspire “our fellow Bahamians” to invest in the sector, adding: “We’re full speed ahead.”

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Giants take 1-0 leads in NPBA best-of-7 series

THE New Providence Basketball Association got its best-of-seven championship series started on Wednesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium with the Giants winning the double header.

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Coleby and Hilltoppers advance with 79-62 win in NIT opener

Dwight Coleby and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers advanced with a dominant win in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament.

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Bahamas requires $160-$180m swing to 'stabilise' debt

The Bahamas needs a $160-$180 million ‘positive swing’ on its primary Budget balance to “stabilise” the debt-to-GDP ratio, with an even “stronger adjustment” needed to slash the $7 billion-plus national debt.The Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB

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Buddy: ‘We didn’t match their physicality’

NATIONAL Basketball Association player Chavano “Buddy” Hield said he couldn’t ask for more support than they got from the Bahamian public for the men’s national team matchup against the Dominican Republic.

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Turnquest: Only fair for web shops to pay 'their fair share'

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the government’s decision to increase taxes on gaming house operators on Thursday, saying it is only fair web shops pay “their fair share” for its impact on vulnerable communities.