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Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.

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Magic rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 104-98 in overtime

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 24 points and 25 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 25 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Orlando Magic came back to beat the Miami Heat 104-98 last night

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‘At least 90 percent reduction in conflicts’ since psychologist arrived at BDCS

CONFLICTS among mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services have declined by 90 per cent since a psychologist arrived three weeks ago, Acting Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said yesterday.

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Sir Sean Connery dies age 90

James Bond star and longtime Bahamas resident Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.

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Solomon King

Memorial Service for Solomon King age 88 years of Little Harbor, Mangrove Cay Andros, will be held on Saturday November 4th, 2017 at 7:00pm at Pilgrim Baptist Church Little Harbor Mangrove Cay, Andros. Last rites for Solomon King age 88 …

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Bahamian pro basketball players in Euro spotlight

BAHAMIAN pro basketball players across various leagues in Europe produced season highs in early season play for their new clubs.

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Lower losses save Water Corp $6.5m

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has saved $6.5 million through the first two years of its non-revenue water (NRW) reduction project, its general manager telling Tribune Business that its daily water losses had been cut in half.

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USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney

Southern California coach Andy Enfield wanted a time-out. No one noticed. And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.

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Briland resort enjoys 33% revenue surge

A Harbour Island hotelier yesterday said the Christmas holidays were “bananas as usual” with December 2022’s revenues 33 percent ahead of pre-COVID comparisons for that month.

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‘90 taxi plates are inactive’

THE Ministry of Transport and Housing has revealed some 90 taxi plates are inactive.

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Student athletes shine at NAIA, Junior College level

BAHAMIAN student athletes have excelled this season at various levels of collegiate basketball, highlighted by recent performances at the NAIA and Junior College level.

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‘War zone’ culture leads kids to crime

EIGHTY-SEVEN percent of teens ordered by the court to attend group therapy sessions after committing minor violent crimes tested positive for post-traumatic stress disorder at alarmingly high levels comparable with soldiers fighting in the Middle East, a new Bahamian study has found.

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New Providence or New Orleans?

I saw Twitter images of severe flooding throughout parts of New Providence over the weekend. I believe it was a meteorologist who told either The Nassau Guardian or The Tribune that the severe flooding caused by torrential rains was a hurricane drill for New Providence residents. As a resident of Grand Bahama who lived through Hurricanes Francis, Jeanne, Matthew and Dorian, I want Nassau residents to understand that the recent flooding in their communities is nothing compared to the flooding the aforementioned cyclones brought to our island.

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Bamboo Shack takes 2-0 lead

THE Bamboo Shack Cybots took a 2-0 lead in the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association’s championship series after winning the first two games over the Police Crimestoppers at the DW Davis Gymnasium over the weekend.

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Granville Johnson, 90.

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Tomii misses out on pageant’s final 15

MISS Bahamas didn’t reach the top 15 in last night’s Miss Universe contest - but Miss Jamaica represented the Caribbean region, just missing out on the top three.

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Teenager victim of 88th murder

A 17-year-old boy became the country’s latest murder victim when he was gunned down in broad daylight.

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Willard Wallace Sr

Funeral Service for the late Willard Wallace Sr., age 88 years of Churchill Avenue, Boyd Subdivision will be held on Saturday November 10th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road. Officiating will be the Fr. Simeon …

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Bloneva Balfour

Funeral service for the late Bloneva Balfour Age 88 years of Alice Street, Matthew Town Inagua will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philips Anglican Church, Smith Street. Officiating will be Rev’d Willish Johnson. …

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Ruth Olivia Burrows

Funeral Service for Ruth Olivia Burrows age 88, of Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island will be held on Saturday October 18th 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hamilton’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Canon Harry Ward. Interment …