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Portraits draw the crowds to ‘Sports Legends Walk’

ONE of the highlights of last week’s naming ceremony of Mychal Thompson Boulevard was the unveiling of 28 specially commissioned portraits by Jamaal Rolle of Bahamian sporting stars adorning the “Sports Legends Walk” at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.

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Baha Mar liquidators: We won’t submit to Delaware

Baha Mar’s provisional liquidators have warned the Delaware Bankruptcy Court that they will not submit to its jurisdiction, and that they will challenge the “jurisdiction” of its decisions and Orders over them if necessary.

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Bahamians receive postseason honours

A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.

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Ready to celebrate Pompey Day?

WITH the reconstruction of Pompey Museum well underway, the Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation will hold a Pompey Day to celebrate the preservation of the country’s rich history.

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Pastor Dr. Mark Anthony Bethel

Funeral Service for the Late Pastor Dr. Mark Anthony Bethel, 56, of #47 Seabreeze Drive, will be held on Saturday July 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Carmichael Road. Pastor Dr. Myles Munroe, Pastor Dr. Richard Pinder and …

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Union claims Atlantis seeking to terminate staff missing work for medical reasons

A HOTEL union yesterday warned the Atlantis resort against allegedly seeking to terminate employees who have missed work for medical reasons, charging that it would “fight” the company “tooth and nail” to preserve the jobs of workers at the Paradise Island property.

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Lucayan Board refutes BREA ‘face slap’ claim

The Grand Lucayan’s Board yesterday defended itself from accusations that it had given “a reprehensible slap in the face” to Bahamian realtors over the property’s impending sale.

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Wilson Sporting Goods Company donates volleyballs and basketballs

THE Simpson Penn and Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Boys and Girls respectively got a much-needed boost to their athletic programme on Wednesday, thanks to a donation from Wilson Sporting Goods Company.

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Atlantis hosts launch of ocean pollution prevention initiative

ATLANTIS resort yesterday celebrated the launch of the first Seabin installed in The Bahamas, which aims to reduce ocean pollution.

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MONTAQUE LIQUIDATORS 'FULL FORCE' IN CANADA

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Liquidators for Owen Bethel's Montaque Capital Partners have been recognised by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice through a ruling given "full force and effect" throughout Canada, a move critical to enabling t

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Areas try to get back to normal

RESIDENTS, business owners, families and schoolchildren were trying to get back to normal life today in the wake of a major thunderstorm and record downpours which deluged Nassau, wrecking property, closing schools and leaving homeowners stranded.

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Insurers fearing ‘flood of claims’

Bahamian insurance companies were yesterday said to be concerned about a potential “flood of claims” as a result of Tuesday night’s heavy rains, as New Providence yesterday attempted to dry out and get back to business.

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Eleuthera's Pineapple Jam lineup 'entirely exciting'

As if a free afternoon and evening of the best of Eleuthera’s local bands was not enough, the Pineapple Jam has now landed the hot New Providence-based musical act Willis and the Illest.

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GB Shipyard hires young professionals

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The Grand Bahama Shipyard has hired three young Bahamian professionals to permanent positions, employing Jeffery DeGregory, Natasha Bethel and Justan Campbell as a junior naval architect and junior planners respectively.

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Rockets, Pros win in NPBA double header

THE New Providence Basketball Association’s season got in full swing with its first double header of the season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Third party politics: Changing of the guard at the Palace of Westminster

The Conservatives have new energy and impetus but are unsure how to respond to the UKIP threat while Labour’s weak, left-leaning leader is an electoral liability. As the starting gun fires on the race to next year’s General Election in Britain Peter Young forsees the end of voting on traditional two-party lines amid the political uncertainties.

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Failed broker paid 'excessive' cash to related parties

A Bahamian investment adviser collapsed into insolvency due to “mismanagement” centred on internal conflicts and the payment of “excessive cash” to related parties for client introductions. Ed Rahming, Pacifico Global’s liquidator, told the Supreme

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Ex-finance minister says income tax 'stable' choice

An ex-minister of state for finance yesterday backed income tax as a more "stable" and equitable alternative to the present regressive structure that is dominated by VAT and import duties.

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Cybots rally to even series with Shockers

THE Mail Boat Cybots showed why they are the New Providence Basketball Association men’s defending champions.

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Bahamians look to have strong sophomore seasons on court

BAHAMIAN players at the junior college level are looking to have strong sophomore seasons and position themselves for an opportunity to eventually transfer to an NCAA programme.