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'I’m often teased by my friends that we have great athletes, but no money'

SINCE the inception of the Caribbean Free Trade Association (Carifta) in Bridgetown, Barbados, in 1972, Jamaica has dominated the regional track and field meet, winning 36 of the 41 titles, including their 27th straight last year in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Apparel, shoe prices can't match Customs cut, Govt is warned

Clothing and shoe retailers are warning the Government not to expect the 20 percent Customs duty elimination to translate into consumer price declines of the same magnitude.Michael Maura, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s

Port: GB Power rates to lower cost for 85%

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) says that the new rate structure being proposed by the Grand Bahama Power Company, if approved, would result in a reduction in the “all-in” price of electricity for 85 per cent for residential customers in Grand Bahama.

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Waltiea Rolle posting major numbers

WALTIEA Rolle is back on the pro circuit in Bulgaria and posting major numbers for her Haskovo 2012 club.

Top economist: Bahamas 20% current deficit a ‘concern’

A SENIOR Caribbean economist yesterday described the Bahamas’ current account deficit of roughly 20 per cent as “concerning”, revealing it was one of the widest she was aware of.

Family calls for killer to be held accountable

THE uncle of a 20-year-old man who was shot and killed on Saturday in Centreville has called for the killer to be “held accountable in a way that he or they will regret”.

CBS: Online platform in 20% of Xmas sales

A Bahamian retailer yesterday said its e-commerce platform is generating 20 percent of total revenue this Christmas season.

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Bahamas Bowl all set for December 20

THE bowl season will begin in the Bahamas this year as the 2019 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl has been set for 2pm ET on Friday, December 20.

Bahamas Striping looks to create 20 new jobs

BAHAMAS Striping is looking to create 20 new jobs initially as it moves into airport maintenance with its subsidiary Airport Maintenance Services (APS).

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WHAT'S ON: CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas recently held elections of officers and directors for the years 2014-2015.

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Noble Prep Basketball: Day one in the books

THE Noble Preparatory Academy’s (NPA) sixth edition of the Spring Classic Basketball tourney returned to Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium yesterday evening.

Baptist Sports Council’s Annual Family Fun Run/Walk Race winners in spotlight

THE Baptist Sports Council recently held its annual Family Fun Run/Walk Race.

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Bahamas sees $900m boost from marine areas expansion

The Bahamas has generated a $900m annual economic boost by expanding its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to cover 20 percent of the country’s coastal environment, studies have estimated.

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Man gets prison for drug possession

FREEPORT – A Freeport man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for possession of dangerous drugs.

Coleby grabs season high 19 rebounds in win, Knowles cans 16 in loss

THE race for the final playoff spot in Turkey’s Turkish Basketball First League with both Dwight Coleby and Zane Knowles looking to secure spots for their respective clubs.

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DW DAVIS ROYALS TAKE THE CROWN IN JUNIOR BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

Perennial contenders for the GSSSA Junior Boys title, the DW Davis Royals regained a familiar spot atop the league as they reclaimed the championship title.

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Three charged with murder

THREE men, including a 19-year-old, were charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate Court on Tuesday.

Cybots nip Wreckers, Rebels beat the Caribs

THE Mail Boat Cybots and the Rythm Rebels had to hold off their rivals for close victories Wednesday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium as the New Providence Basketball Association’s regular season continued.

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Man exposed himself to tourists

A 36-year-old man is in police custody after he was caught “exposing himself” to tourists on Paradise Island beach on Saturday.

Sports in brief

THE Coors Six Weeks Summer League Challenge will conclude tonight at Mario’s Bowling Palace. Five teams are vying for a first place prize of $1, 000 plus trophies and $500 plus trophies for second place.