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Jonquel Jones is the MVP frontrunner in EuroLeague
Jonquel Jones’ double double streak recently came to an end but she remains the frontrunner to claim another MVP award this season.
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WNBA finals: Jones and Sun even series 1-1
THE Connecticut Sun produced the better defensive effort they were looking for in game two and evened the best of five series in their chase for the 2019 WNBA title.
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Canadian U-Sports teams in late season push for final playoff standings
THE St Mary’s Huskies are still streaking while one Bahamian national team standout had her usual leading performance in the final home game of her collegiate career.
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BISX-listed fund targets asset-doubling to $100m
A BISX-listed fund is reviving ambitions to “more than double” total assets to over $100m by “looking more aggressively” for property acquisitions following its recent preference share refinancing.
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Governor pledges to tackle private sector’s ‘pain spot’
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday pledged to tackle the “pain spot” suffered by many Bahamian companies over the difficulties encountered in opening bank accounts.
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Freda Baker, a familiar face at Baker & Sons
Freda Baker, co-owner with her sisters of A Baker and Sons, one of Nassau’s oldest businesses died on October 31. She was 94.
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Wade brings the Heat for 2-0 lead in series
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- As the Miami Heat expected, the New York Knicks were much improved in Game 2. Better, yes -- but not good enough. Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, Chris Bosh added 21 and the Heat beat New York 104-94 on Monday n
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Louis George Adams
Louis George Adams, 94 yrs., a resident of #14 Court, Oakes Field, died at his residence on 25th April, 2017. He is survived by his children: Louis Jr., Ali, Robert, Roy, Seron, Ruth, Marie, Andrea & Nathaniel Adams, Paulette & …
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Verlina Avilda Maycock
Verlina Avilda Maycock, aged 94 years, of Eneas Avenue, Stapledon Gardens and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island died on Wednesday February 19th, 2020. She is survived by her five daughters: Sandra Moxey, Florence Greenslade, Arineta Hinsey, Marilyn Maycock and …
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Man accused of strangling his lover to death
A MAN appeared in Magistrates Court yesterday accused of killing his lover.
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Seven more deaths added to COVID toll
SEVEN COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded so far this month, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness yesterday.
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BTC broke law on exclusive phone card agreements
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday fined $243,442 after regulators determined its ‘exclusive’ phone card supply agreements broke the law, excluding rivals from up to 60 per cent of the market.
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Louise Priscilla Archer
Funeral Service for Ms. Louise Priscilla “Vesey” Archer, age 85 years, a resident of #13 Malatto Drive, Golden Gates II and formerly of Alice Town, Bimini, will be held on Saturday May 10th 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Golden Gates …
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Cruise port hits 97% end-May occupancy
Passenger occupancies on vessels calling at Nassau Cruise Port in the final week of May exceeded 97 percent, it was revealed yesterday, signalling the sector is closing on full recovery from COVID-19’s ravages.
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Minnis pledges govt of fiscal responsibility
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday pledged to create a “new Bahamas” if elected prime minister in 2017 by being “fiscally responsible, intolerant of corruption, and transparent” in the execution of his duties.
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Job advice for young Bahamians at COB event
SCORES of young Bahamians were given job advice yesterday by panellists at the College of The Bahamas’ Career Symposium.
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Downtown chief pledges area’s ‘transformation’
The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director yesterday pledged that Bahamians and tourists will witness “a major transformation” of the area “within the next two to three years”.
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Sands Beer comeback a 'survival difference-maker'
A Bahamian brewery yesterday hailed the return of its own-brand beers as the difference between "being in business or out of business" after surviving for a year on just 35 percent of normal revenues.
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Mackey and no.3 Eagles face Sharks in South Region Championship
NASHAD Mackey did not have an opportunity to suit up for the Embry-Riddle Eagles as a player in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, but as a graduate assistant, his coaching staff has led the programme to a history-making season that continues in the Sweet 16 tonight.
