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U-14 girls triumphant: Bahamas nets 2-1 win over Suriname at ITF North Central American Caribbean Under-14 Pre- Qualifying World Junior Tennis Tournament

After watching the thrilling victory of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association boys’ team on Monday, the girls prevailed with a 2-1 decision over Suriname yesterday at the International Tennis Federation’s 2022 North Central American and Caribbean Pre-Qualifying World Junior tennis tournament.

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Chisholm Jr cools down

AFTER enjoying what many consider to be a “batter’s delight” on Monday night, Bahamian professional baseball player Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr cooled down as his Miami Marlins had their two-game winning streak snapped in back-to-back nights last night in Major League Baseball.

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High expectations for coach McPhee-McCuin and Rebels

EXPECTATIONS loom large for Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her programme with the return of a core group that finished as runners-up in the WNIT.

How income tax works

A letter appearing in your column of Friday the 17th of December, written by a Kim Sawyer, displays a common misunderstanding of the nature of the Bahamian economy.

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Coach Yo leads Rebels to 11th straight win

COACH Yolett McPhee- McCuin’s Ole Miss Rebels are one of the hottest teams in all of NCAA Division I basketball and streaked to their 11th straight win.

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No.19 pick Kai Jones posts double double in ‘sensational’ NBA Summer League debut

KAI Jones had an immediate impact on the Charlotte Hornets organisation and made the league take notice with a sensational NBA Summer League debut.

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We are behind on cannabis reform, says Bishop Hall

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday acknowledged that the country was “behind” on consultation for cannabis reform, but noted he was still optimistic.

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Bahamas Feeding Network gets an extra $5,000 to help those in need

SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell announced yesterday that the ministry will donate $5,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) from the Urban Renewal Commission to assist citizens in need.

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Realtors: IMF’s price index will ‘require work’

Realtors yesterday backed the IMF’s call for the creation of a Bahamian real estate price index but warned it “will take a lot of work” to obtain the necessary information.

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Carnival’s payment for sailing violations – $20M: A DROP IN THE OCEAN

CARNIVAL Corporation has reached a settlement with US federal prosecutors that would see it pay $20 million in fines for violating terms of its probation.

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‘Thought we were saving money, PM?’

THE Progressive Liberal Party has criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for appointing Golden Gates MP Michael Foulkes as parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, a ministry that saw cuts in the last budgeting exercise.

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Vacation rental bookings increase 37% for January

The Bahamas maintained its strong tourism performance through January 2019 with total air departures from Nassau and Airbnb bookings both up by “double digits” year-over-year.

BAMSI officers give Caribbean update on farming progress

A team from the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) gave presentations on its progress at the 53rd annual meeting of the Caribbean Food Crops Society (CFCS) earlier this month.The annual gathering, which brings together scientist

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BAAA president appointed chief scrutineer for IAAF Congress

LONDON: While she waits for Team Bahamas to start competing at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 16th World Championships, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Rosamunde Carey is making some headlines of her own in the

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Legends stop Rebels 82-80, Caribs beat Cybots 102-94

THE University of the Bahamas Caribs pulled off another big victory to remain undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association men's division one play, knocking off the Mail Boat Cybots 102-94 at AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

BoB bail-out debtors block property access

Three of the ‘bad’ Bank of the Bahamas’ debtors involved in its bail-out are refusing to grant access to their properties, with the total portfolio transferred now worth 55.6 per cent less than the original valuation.

RoyalFidelity: No international fund plans ‘in near future’

RoyalFidelity has no plans to create more international investment funds “in the near future”, with low domestic interest rates making it difficult to guarantee for Bahamian investors’ principal.

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Jonquel Jones to start in All-Star game

Jonquel Jones continues to make Bahamian basketball history with each passing milestone.The second-year forward was one of 10 players selected by fans, current players and a select media panel as a starter for the 2017 WNBA All-Star game presented by

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Bahamas' beach soccer teams are still in medal contention

BOTH of the Bahamas’ beach soccer teams remain in medal contention after mixed results at the national beach soccer stadium last night.The boys’ team secured the first win of the tournament for the Bahamas, a dominant 7-3 decision over Antigua and Ba

Dentistry in a stronger Bahamas

As the year 2016 comes to a close it is my hope that our country and its people make plans for a healthy 2017.