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‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy

The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.

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Ayton posts double-double in 111-109 loss to Raptors

TORONTO (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 17 rebounds, Devin Booker scored 30 points and Kelly Oubre Jr scored 18 for the Phoenix Suns in a 111-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors last night.

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Higgs on scoring spree in NCAA

The recent scoring spree continued for Lashann Higgs as she led her No.8 Texas Longhorns to another conference win.Higgs finished with a team high 26 points in the Longhorns’ 75-64 win over the Kansas State Wildcats at the Bramiage Colesium in Manhat

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NCAA: Bahamian players take the spotlight

THE men’s NCAA basketball season continued this weekend and several Bahamian players continued to figure prominently in the gameplans for their respective division I universities.

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Galleria shuts cinema down - and workers file disputes

GALLERIA Cinemas has shut down and made its employees redundant after the COVID-19 pandemic weakened its business, according to Director of Labour Robert Farquharson.

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Kenneth Solomon Lightbourn

Funeral Service For Kenneth Solomon Lightbourn, 85 of South Beach Dr., will be held on Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams Darling Highway. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Scavella , assisted …

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Waltiea and Tar Heels on NCAA trek this weekend

“SELECTION MONDAY” has passed and the North Carolina Tar Heels and senior center Waltiea Rolle begin their trek into the NCAA Women’s Tournament this weekend.

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Strong Bahamian presence at the AUS Championship

THE Atlantic University Sport conference championships will have a strong Bahamian presence after three teams clinched spots in the playoffs or top seeding over the weekend. The AUS Championship will be hosted February 28 to March 1 at the Scotiaban

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Helen Elnora Thompson

Funeral Service for Helen Elnora Thompson, 94 a resident of Exuma Street & formerly of Knowles, Cat Island and Kinlock Yard, Exuma, will be held at Robinson-Morris A.M.E. Church, Ridgeland Park West on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. …

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Enza Russell

Funeral Service for Mrs. Enza Russell, age 94 years, of Sandy Point, Abaco, and formerly of Fox Town, Abaco, will be held on Friday, January 13th, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Howard Street, Chippingham. Officiating will be …

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Woman denies smuggling firearms

A 25-year-old woman who denied trying to smuggle several firearms and ammunition in addition to a large quantity of drugs into the country was yesterday granted bail before her trial.

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Pro basketball player Miller off to impressive start in Norway

TAVARIO Miller’s transition to professional basketball is off to an impressive start with a new destination in Norway.

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Obesity: Our big fat problem – Part II

NOW that we have scratched the surface on how serious obesity is here in the Bahamas, I want to open up the public’s eye to the seriousness of how obesity affects one’s health by attempting to narrow the global scope of the obesity problem and make it more personal.

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National growth ‘remarkable’ coming from 18% of income

The Bahamas has achieved “remarkable national development” that has been financed with just 18 percent of national income, an ex-finance minister and Central Bank governor says.

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Activists not reassured by oil explorer's pledge

Environmental activists yesterday said they were "even more concerned" despite Bahamas Petroleum Company's (BPC) assurance it has sufficient insurance to cover all costs associated with an oil spill.

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RBC’s ‘great injustice’ to the Family Islands

A CHAMBER of Commerce executive yesterday accused Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) of doing the Family Islands “a great injustice” through their continued branch closures and exits.

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Vernon Alexander Kemp

Funeral service for Vernon “Vernal”, ”Kempie” Alexander Kemp, 94 a resident of Palm Beach Street, will be held at Nassau Fellowship Centre, Miami Street, on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop W. Reynold Storr, assisted …

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Geneva Dames

Funeral service for Geneva Dames, 94 a resident of #18 Excellence Estates #2 & formerly of Rolle Town, Exuma, will be held at Zion South Beach Baptist Church, Zion Blvd., on Friday 20th February, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will …