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SAC dominates: Big Red Machine rolls away with four divisional titles
On the heels of regaining their Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ championship crown last month, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine dominated the 28th National High School Track and Field Championships.
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Olive Storr
Funeral service for Mother Olive Storr, 93 a resident of Yellow Elder Gardens & formerly of Bennacle Hill, Acklins will be held at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Faith Way, Baillou Hill Road South, on Saturday 6th September, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. …
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Bahamas earns historic berth to quarter-finals of inaugural CONCACAF Girls Under-15 Championship
IN the inaugural Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Girls Under-15 Championship, the Bahamas has earned an historic berth to the quarterfinals.
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Robot boost for Shipyard speed
ROBOTIC blasting is now being used at the Grand Bahama Shipyard to speed up work. Training began a few weeks ago, teaching Bahamians to drive the highly technical environmental robot used for hull stripping.
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Bay Street 'assured' on new Junkanoo bleacher protocol
DOWNTOWN Nassau stakeholders have been “assured a new protocol” will be put in place for Junkanoo bleacher placement starting next year, Tribune Business was told yesterday.Ed Fields, the Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director, also su
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Baha Mar eyes ‘maximum’ occupancies for New Year
Baha Mar yesterday said it was targeting “maximum New Year’s capacity” for its three new resort properties after they enjoyed “a much better Christmas” this year following their completion.
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ECASC president leads federations at joint meeting in Colombia
BURKET Dorsett, the president of the English Speaking Softball Confederation, led the ECASC federations in a collaborative effort with the federations of Latin America, the Spanish-Speaking Caribbean Canada, the United States and all members of WBSC Americas softball for a joint meeting in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Atlantis 'stamps' mark on tourism anniversary
A commemorative stamp featuring Atlantis was recently unveiled as part of a series developed by the General Post Office to mark the Ministry of Tourism?s 50th Year of tourism.
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Thomas Mabon
A funeral service for Mr. Thomas Mabon of Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas and formerly of Selkirk, Scotland, who died at his residence on Friday, 14th October, 2016 will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, Nassau on Saturday, …
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Death penalty
We understand the position of the highest Civil Court - the Privy Council…the death penalty can only be considered in the worst of the worst scenarios. The death penalty remains an active item of law.
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Baha Mar Hoops: Hurricanes clinch men’s title
THE University of Miami Hurricanes made their short trip to the Bahamas a memorable one at the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championships yesterday in the Baha Mar ballroom.
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Bahamian players are ‘bright spots’ in NCAA Division I
BAHAMIAN basketball players at the NCAA Division I level have been brights early in conference play for their respective programmes.
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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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Town Planning urged: 'Grab oil exploration by the horns'
A prominent QC yesterday urged the Town Planning Committee "to grab oil drilling by the horns" after it became embroiled in the escalating legal battle over exploration in Bahamian waters.
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Rolle earns 3rd opportunity to represent Bahamas in the Pure Silk LPGA Classic
FOR the fourth year, professional golf teacher Georgette Rolle will get a chance to carry the Bahamian flag in the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association Classic.
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Starting at PG, Nesbitt cans 18 for Rebels in 78-68 loss to Gators
VALERIE Nesbitt, now in the starting line-up at point guard, came through with a big individual game, but it came on the losing end as the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels women’s basketball team fell to the University of Florida Gators 78-68.
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‘Tanny’ scores 13 with three blocks in Rams’ 96-94 win
LATHANIEL Bastian had an impressive debut in his transition to NCAA Division II basketball to highlight the weekend from Bahamians at the top tier of the sport.
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Sports in brief
THE New Providence Volleyball Association continued its second playoff series at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday night as the Johnson’s Cherry Bombs swept the College of the Bahamas Lady Caribs 28-26, 25-17 and 25-22 to win the series 2-0 and advance to the ladies’ championship.
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PM facing 'judgement call' over BFS sale
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said the Government was not close to making a final decision on the potential acquisition of Bahamas Food Services (BFS) by the multi-billion dollar US food distribution giant, Sysco, telling Tribune Business his administratio was having detailed discussions with rival Bahamian wholesalers on the deal’s likely impact.
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Strachan and Colts get set for offseason training
In less than a week, Mike Strachan and the Indianapolis Colts will begin their offseason training regimen in preparation for the 2022 season.