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Deangelo offensive spark for Bahamas in loss to Panama

The Bahamas’ under-15 boys national team lost its second game of the 2014 Caribbean Basketball Championships to host Panama in the feature game on day two of the tournament.

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Inaugural Bahamas Showcase set for this weekend

EIGHT of the mid-tier men’s NCAA Division One basketball teams are in town to participate in the inaugural Bahamas Showcase this weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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Jones, Thomas lead Sun to 94- 66 win over Mercury

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Jonquel Jones added 20 points and eight rebounds and the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-66 yesterday.

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Wildcats make the most of Big Blue Tour

THE Bahamas got the first look at the 2014-15 University of Kentucky Wildcats and, according to head coach John Calipari, the team exceeded its expectations set for the Big Blue Bahamas Tour.

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COVID death toll jumps by 27

THE Ministry of Health reported 27 additional COVID-19 related deaths over the weekend, bringing the number of people who have died from the virus in the country to 439.

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Cleare has big game, Munnings posts his 4th double double

A PAIR of standout individual performances for Bahamian NCAA Division I basketball players at holiday tournaments over the weekend, however it failed to translate to wins for their teams.

National debt hits $5.8bn at mid-year

The Bahamas’ national debt stood at almost $5.8 billion at end-June 2014, increasing by $131.2 million during the year’s second quarter despite a narrowing of the Government’s fiscal deficit.

Illegality of abortion is dangerous

Some 85 years ago, a doctor in England examined a 14-year-old girl and determined that she was sufficiently developed physically to carry her pregnancy to term.

DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti

DESPITE 41% OF HOTELS SUFFERING 2011 LOSS, MOST POSITIVE FOR 2012

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Although more than half of this nation's hotels are positive on their 2012 outlook some 41 per cent still suffered a net loss last year, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) yesterday unveiling a survey that was ti

BSC Classic opens with huge victories

WHILE their co-ed team continued where they left off last year, St Paul’s men avenged their championship loss by pulling off two huge victories to start the Baptist Sports Council’s 2014 Softball Classic.

BFS chief 'unaware' of any purchase deal

BAHAMAS Food Services’ (BFS) top executive has told Tribune Business he is ‘unaware’ of any potential deal to acquire the leading food distributor, despite market talk that a purchase offer was being discussed.

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American Gainey wins Great Exuma Classic

IN a dramatic finish, American Tommy Gainey took first place at bd Global’s Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Golf Course, Emerald Bay.

How PLP colleagues stole Ed Moxey's ideas

IN LEAFING through the Ed Moxey files in The Tribune's archives last night, we were not surprised to find that the Coconut Grove MP's own colleagues were trying to take credit for his cultural concept - Jumbey Village. In other words, they were trying to steal Mr Moxey's own brainchild from him.

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Does pornography lead to erectile dysfunction?

Every man will face some form of erectile dysfunction is his lifetime, whether it takes the form of poor quality erections, difficulty maintaining an erection, or premature ejaculation.

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Impotence in young men: Is porn the cause?

Every man will face some form of erectile dysfunction is his lifetime, whether it takes the form of poor quality erections, difficulty maintaining an erection, or premature ejaculation. To attain and sustain an erection, a man requires an adequate penile blood supply and nerve supply and sufficient male hormone testosterone, amongst other physiological components but the psychological and emotion contribution can have a potentially profoundly negative affect on erectile function.

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Major crime on the way down, says AC Seymour

MAJOR crime categories continue to trend downward, according to Acting Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour.

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Bahamas Water Polo team off to CARIFTA

WITH a chance to compete with some additional teams from the Florida area, the Bahamas will join three other teams from the Caribbean to participate in the 2023 Under-14 Co-Ed CARIFTA Water Polo Championships.

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Fresh fruit for pupils thanks to food charity

HANDS For Hunger is a local non-profit known for its food rescue and delivery. The organisation collects fresh and canned food items from businesses and restaurants around New Providence and delivers that food to various distribution agencies which t