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US visa concern

Here is a matter of great concern, I am one of the Bahamians who falls in the category of Bahamians who need a US Visa B1/B2 to visit the States, but felt I was wrongly treated in my reapplying for the visa, following numerous submitted applications through a JP Visa prepared my visa wasn't approved, but each time was told I may re-apply at a later date and I always waited over the suggested waiting time six months before re-applying.

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Jones takes super-hot Sun into play-offs

Powered by the record setting rebounding pace of Jonquel Jones, the Connecticut Sun continue to be one of the hottest teams in the WNBA and officially clinched its first playoff berth since 2012.

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Bahamian on board as boat intercepted

ALMOST 100 people, mostly from Haiti but including one Bahamian, who were rescued from an overcrowded boat off the Florida coast had no food or water for two days, according to the US Coast Guard.

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Barracudas win invitational meet

THE Barracuda Swim Club won their Atlantic Medical Barracuda Invitational meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.

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FRONT PORCH: If you can, take the vaccine, because this crisis is far from over

The COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the most significant discrete global event since World War II, with just about every country affected, over 2.7 million dead and the death toll rising even as vaccine scepticism and anti-vaccine mindsets have taken hold among many millions globally. The economic devastation is widespread, though there are hopeful signs for recovery in some countries.

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Lucius waiting for his opportunity in majors

After watching Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm make his breakthrough in the Major League with the Miami Marlins, Lucius Fox is eagerly waiting for his opportunity with the Kansas City Royals.

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Deltec slams ‘inaccurate’ claims on broker’s failure

A major Bahamian financial institution has slammed “inaccurate and unsubstantiated” allegations that it played a “conflicted” role in the collapse of a local investment advisory firm.

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Post office deal ‘all above board’

A KEY Cabinet minister yesterday told The Tribune the government followed every protocol in leasing the Town Centre Mall from a sitting Cabinet minister to relocate the General Post Office.

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Sports in brief

THE Pressure Hot Batters defeated the Police Crime Stoppers 11-9 in seven innings on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Exuma Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series. The Hot Ballers won game one 6-5 on Thursday.

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‘40 percent of work permits are jobs Bahamians can do’

LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson believes 40 per cent of the 12,000 work permits issued this year relate to jobs Bahamians can fill.

High quantity of chemical odours detected near Pinder's Point

AN electric nose analysis in the Pinder’s Point area of Grand Bahama earlier this year revealed the presence of chemical odours that were high compared to European standards, Cabinet Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold said yesterday. Residents of

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Minnis to create unit "to deliver" on govt promises

THE Minnis administration will establish a Deliverables Unit to help the government make good on its promises of “good governance and accountability”. In yesterday’s press briefing, Press Secretary Anthony “Ace” Newbold announced the creation of the

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Man jailed for six months for threatening to kill

A 38-year-old man was jailed for six months after he admitted threatening to kill a woman, dishonestly receiving stolen appliances and damaging a man’s car. Sanjay Cooper was accused of dishonestly receiving a fridge, blower, AC unit, microwave and

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REGULATORS, HIGH FLYERS WIN TITLE IN BASKETBALL NATIONALS

MR Ship It Freight Regulators and Breezes High Flyers represented the New Providence Basketball Association very well at the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s National Round Robin Tournament.

Govt plans increase to redundancy 'cap'

The Labour Department’s Industrial Relations Unit has enjoyed an 89 per cent success rate in resolving trade disputes over the past 12 months, a Cabinet Minister said yestrerday. Dion Foulkes, minister of labour, told the Senate during his contributi

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Giants off to good start with 77-63 win over Shockers

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, in their bid to regain their New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) title that they relinquished to the PJ Stingers last year, have regained control of the early leaderboard with another impressive victory.

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Rockets win Nassau Championship title

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Cliff Ellis left the Baha Mar Hoops with his 800-win milestone, but needed win 801 to claim the Nassau Championship.

Bahamas' $1.5bn FDI tops small states

The Bahamas’ led all small island developing states (SIDS) by attracting $1.533 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2011, a UN body’s report has revealed, although a senior private sector official said this nation “needs a bit more” to turn its economy around.

Bahamian players shine in the NCAA

CONFERENCE play continues throughout NCAA Division I with several Bahamian players in action over the weekend.Travis Munnings continues his productivity and his back-to-back 20 point games helped the UM Warhawks recover from a four-game losing streak

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SPORTS IN BRIEF

THE Eleuthera Junior Baseball League of Rock Sound is all set to hold its 2014 registration day at the Primary School Baseball Park 10am to 4pm on Saturday.