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Sponsor helps Oneil Williams go the distance

Nationally renowned distance runner Oneil Williams received timely assistance from a corporate sponsor as he readies himself for major international competition in 2018.The Island Game Foundation presented Williams with a sponsorship of $5000 to assi

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Bahamian players looking to make impact at home

AMONG the scores of elite level prep talent at the Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp this week, Bahamian players are looking to stand out and make an impact at home.Players took to the court for the first time together as the camp opened yeste

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New look Tigers pounce on the Cardinal, 78-70

THE new look Missouri Tigers tipped off the Battle 4 Atlantis with a win, relying heavily on what it lacked last year in their rise to national prominence – a dominant post presence.

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Tanker is moved to deeper waters

AFTER three failed attempts to refloat the 39-ton fuel tanker grounded off the coast of Grand Bahama for more than a week, officials avoided a “catastrophe” – successfully lightening the vessel and moving it to deeper waters without any spills.

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Jalam brings poetic vibes with new single 'My Mama'

BAHAMIAN singer Jalam pays tribute to his mother and all other mothers in his new music video “My Mama”. Through his poetic lyrics, Jalam expresses gratitude and love for his mother’s guidance and struggles.

Brokers praise Customs on 'giant step forward'

BROKERS yesterday described Customs’ shift to the electronic submission of documents as a “giant step forward”, telling Tribune Business the new system would increase their efficiency and eliminate “freelancers”.

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Four-member Team Bahamas set for Zone III Davis Cup tie

Devin Mullings and Timothy Neilly, who both missed last year’s trip because of injuries, have been named to Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s four-member team that will carry the national flag at the Davis Cup American Zone III Davis Cup tie in La Paz, Bolivia.

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Atkins and Brown fifth and seventh

SPRINTER Derrick Atkins and quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown were fifth and seventh in their respective events as the only two Bahamians to compete in the Prefontaine Classic IAA Diamond League meet at Track City USA in Eugene, Oregon at the weekend.

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Gibson places 8th in 400m hurdles semis, doesn't advance

MOSCOW, Russia — It would have been the perfect birthday present for Jeffery Gibson on Thursday. However, his celebrations will now have to focus on a possible spot in the heats of the men’s 4 x 400 metre relay.

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Ingraham, Neymour victorious at Miami Invitational

QUARTERMILER Wesley Neymour and high jumper Ryan Ingraham both took advantage of their season debut by posting victories in their specialties in the Miami Invitational at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, over the weekend.

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Golden Heart awarded to Sheila M Culmer

GUESTS at the 49th Annual Heart Ball, held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, were excited when they heard that Sheila M. Culmer was named this year’s recipient of the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award. Mrs. Culmer has spent most of her life giving to others.

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Three straight: Bahamas wins Nagico T20 cricket tourney

Jonathon Barry and Mark Taylor combined for 150 runs to help the Bahamas win the NAGICO T20 Cricket Tournament for the third consecutive year.

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Host of complaints over jitney service

THE Ministry of Transport and Aviation has received a “myriad” of complaints from the public over the country’s jitney service – including one charge of “pornography being shown on the buses,” according to State Minister Hope Strachan.

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Wimbledon: Knowles and Hewitt await 1st round match

AFTER nine weeks off the circuit, Mark Knowles is back on the big stage, playing once again in the men’s doubles competition with Australian Lleyton Hewitt.

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Saunders has smooth transition from basketball to American football

IT has been a seamless transition from the basketball court to the football gridiron for Mavin Saunders and, now in his senior season of high school, the Florida State commit looks to hone his skills before he advances to the collegiate level.

Bus driver hurt in crash

Bus driver hurt in crash BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A public bus driver was seriously injured in a crash yesterday and had to be airlifted to New Providence for medical treatment. Witnesses said M

Bus driver hurt in crash

Bus driver hurt in crash BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A public bus driver was seriously injured in a crash yesterday and had to be airlifted to New Providence for medical treatment. Witnesses said M

Smith appointed as library director

REV Dr C B Moss, president of the Bain Grants Town Advancement Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nelson Smith as the director of the Bain Grants Town Library and Museum. Mr Smith is a graduate of the University of the Bahamas, ha

Baptist Sports Council’s AID Basketball Classic gets into full gear

THE Baptist Sports Council continued its 2015 AID Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex over the weekend.

Insurers bracing for ‘significant profit pressure’

A top insurer yesterday warned that the industry was set to face “significant pressure” on profits, with his company unable to “rest on our laurels” despite achieving the sector’s highest possible ratings.