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Promotions 'on the way'

HUNDREDS of promotions held back since before the 2017 general election are on the way for government workers in the coming weeks, including those in the armed forces, State Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.

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Another 80 migrants disciplined by courts

MORE than 80 migrants have been convicted for entering the country illegally or overstaying their visa this week.

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Man admits fleeing from police

A MAN on trial in Supreme Court yesterday admitted to fleeing from police, leading them on a high-speed chase, and hitting and dragging a pedestrian 80 feet before shooting at pursuing officers.

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It’s GameDay: 4th Bahamas Bowl kicks off in style

THE preparation for the stakeholders, participating teams, fans, locals and visitors are complete and game day is finally here. The fourth edition of the Bahamas Bowl, a matchup between the Ohio University Bobcats and the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers, kicks off 12:30pm today at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

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Caribs men’s basketball team eager to continue their winning streak

AFTER breaking into the winning column, the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team is eager to continue their streak when they travel to South Carolina to play a series of three games in South Carolina this weekend.

Dwight Coleby signs ‘grant-in-aid agreement’ to join Kansas Jayhawks

ALMOST two weeks after he announced his decision to transfer, Dwight Coleby has revealed where he could continue his NCAA basketball career in the Fall 2016 season.

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Dion Da Butcha 'returns home'

AFTER a two-year absence from radio, Dion “Da Butcha” Knowles, one of the most popular Bahamian disc jockeys, has returned to help Radio House bring the best entertainment possible to the local airwaves.

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Nottage calls for Bahamians to be ‘community leaders’

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday called for Bahamians to be “community leaders” and to “move our country to the place in which we need to arrive” in the continuing war against crime.

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Rams aim to bring back the glory days in LA

Ricardo Wells looks at a gamble on the NFL’s new bright lights . . .

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Jones and Sun out of WNBA playoffs

JONQUEL Jones and the Connecticut Sun were one of the hottest teams in the WNBA during July and hoped to challenge for the final playoff spot. However, a recent losing streak ended those hopes as the WNBA season winds down.

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Former Bahamas leaders remember The Queen

QUEEN Elizabeth II was remembered as a woman with an “incomparable memory” who was a shining example of courage, grace and dignity during her 70-year reign by the country’s former leaders yesterday, who said they were saddened to learn of her passing.

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Slave ship artifacts uncovered

ON craggy rocks and in silent gullies at Lynyard Cay in the Abacos lay the fragments of an American-owned slave ship, the 129-ton, 88-foot schooner, the Peter Mowell.

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Cruise spending up 52% in Nassau

CRUISE passenger spending in New Providence is up roughly 52 per cent for 2012 to-date, according to a senior Ministry of Tourism official, who estimated that cruise arrivals would increase 5-10 per cent year-over-year.

Stranded passengers may get distressed rate for hotel stay

PASSENGERS who find themselves stranded at Lynden Pindling International Airport due to unexpected circumstances may be given a helping hand as part of discussions between Nassau Airport Development (NAD) and hotels.

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Tabernacle Baptist Falcons win Hugh Campbell Classic

Tabernacle Baptist Academy Falcons, behind the game high 27 points from most valuable player Franco Miller, held off the CI Gibson Rattlers 58-52 to clinch the 35th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic victory at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night.

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Community leaders support 'Heroes' blood drive

Despite not reaching its goal of collecting 100 pints, the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s recent “Gift of Life” blood drive can be described in no other way than as a success, said organisers.The months of intense planning culminated

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Conch poisonings spark warning

THERE have been four confirmed cases of conch poisoning and as many as six unconfirmed cases, Health Minister Duane Sands announced yesterday.

Atlantis open to 1,200 guests during Irma

Atlantis yesterday said it has 1,200 guests ‘in-house’ ahead of Hurricane Irma’s arrival, less than half the number that ‘rode out’ Matthew with it almost a year ago.

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INSIGHT: We must do everything we can for ALL of those on the frontline in this battle

IF you heard last week’s announcement of 200 healthcare workers from Princess Margaret Hospital and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre being placed in quarantine and the hairs on the back of your neck did not stand up, you aren’t considering the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system.

'Govt should be sued if churches not opened'

GRAND Bahama civic leader Rev Glenroy Bethel says the 24-hour curfew and weekend lockdowns are “depriving” Bahamians of their constitutional rights to worship on Saturday and Sunday. He threatening to sue to the government if restrictions are not li