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Annual Junior International Rugby Festival begins on Saturday in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT Rugby Club is scheduled to host its eighth annual Junior International Rugby Festival May 19-20 in Grand Bahama at the club’s home field on East Settler’s Way.This year’s tournament will include sides from Key Biscayne, Florida, the Cayman I

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NCAA decision will affect eligibility of several Bahamian student athletes

THE NCAA announced a decision that will affect the eligibility of several Bahamian student-athletes and others throughout collegiate sports that saw their seasons end prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Protection plan targets 43 sites

THE Bahamas Protected Group yesterday presented a three-year plan to expand marine protected areas to preserve future employment, protect the environment and help secure the country’s food sources. 


Poultry producer in 70% output fall

An Abaco poultry producers yesterday said its production levels have fallen 70 per cent due largely to a “softening”  of sales in New Providence.

Soweto Choir to perform in Parliament Square

THE world famous Soweto Gospel Choir of South Africa will sing songs of freedom in Parliament Square today, in celebration of The Bahamas’ role in freeing former South African President Nelson Mandela from prison.

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.

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New marines boost Defence Force numbers

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), continuing its move to bolster the number of enlisted marines, commissioned two entries at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.

Blue Marlin Track Classic gives athletes last chance to qualify for Rio Olympics

With the final day for athletes to qualify for the Olympics set for Monday, the second annual Blue Marlin Track Classic will provide a stage for competitors from around the world in a last chance meet on Sunday.

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CVC: Bahamas defeats Guadeloupe

IT WAS a quick start for the Bahamas in the 14th Annual Senior Caribbean Volleyball Championships as the team still seeks to qualify for the top tournament in the region.

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GSSSA: Stingrays bite up Rattlers, 25-0

WITH a nearly flawless performance yesterday, the CV Bethel Stingrays loudly announced themselves as GSSSA title contenders and a team to watch in this weekend’s Austin Knowles Softball Tournament.

Water Corp: Board meddling breached global ‘best practice’

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation breached global ‘best practice’ through the former Board’s constant meddling and overturning of management decisions, a forensic audit has found.

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Shamar Burrows named Dalhousie ‘Tiger of the Year’

CANADA’s Atlantic University Sport cancelled their 2020-21 basketball season, but one Bahamian player was still recognised by his programme for his work during the pandemic.

Thunder and rain may hamper restoration

HEAVY localised showers and strong thunderstorms could hamper restoration efforts in hurricane ravaged Grand Bahama and Abaco over the next few days. The Bahamas Department of Meteorology is closely monitoring three weather systems, but none with any

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Privy Council orders new appeal for policeman’s killers

THE Privy Council has ordered a new hearing of Stephen “Die” Stubbs and two other convicts’ appeal of their convictions and sentences for the murder of a policeman at a nightclub almost 20 years ago.

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Woman admits assault and then pleads for leniency

A 38-year-old woman was ordered to pay $1,300 yesterday after being charged with assault and threats of death. Ventina Turnquest, stood before Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, accused of unlawfully assaulting Sasha Dorsette and threatening her with death on J

Nellie and Julia enjoy celebrating their long lives

SOCIAL distancing rules set to combat COVID-19 didn’t stop special recognition of Nellie Louise Moss and Julia Ann Huyler in honour of their longevity. Governor General Cornelius A Smith maintained his practice of honouring the country’s men and wom

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Minnis: Protect the poor and marginalised

AMID the cost of living increasing in the country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his policy is in place to “protect the poor and marginalised”.

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Sands blames Gibson for cost overruns on building

THE “millions of dollars” spent by the former Ingraham administration to “refurbish” the current office of the Attorney General was the direct result of decisions made by Labour and National Security Minister Shane Gibson, Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.

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Morley makes history in international rowing

Emily Morley made Bahamian history when she competed in the W1x (Women Singles) at the FISA Olympic Qualification Regatta at Laguna de Curauma March 13-24 in Valparaiso, Chile.

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Bianca Stuart soars for silver in long jump

PERSISTENCE and hard work has finally paid off for Bianca ‘BB’ Stuart. The national long jump record holder finally won her first major senior international medal at the 17th Pan Am Games in Toronto, Canada.