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Sports news in brief BASKETBALL NPBA UPDATE THE New Providence Basketball Association is expected to conclude its regular season at CI Gibson gym this weekend before starting their postseason Monday. Tonight's schedule 7:30pm - Y-Care Wreckers vs Commonw

Sports news in brief

Sports news in brief BASKETBALL NPBA UPDATE THE New Providence Basketball Association is expected to conclude its regular season at CI Gibson gym this weekend before starting their postseason Monday. Tonight's schedule 7:30pm - Y-Care Wreckers vs Commonw

Sports news in brief

Sports news in brief BASKETBALL NPBA UPDATE THE New Providence Basketball Association is expected to conclude its regular season at CI Gibson gym this weekend before starting their postseason Monday. Tonight's schedule 7:30pm - Y-Care Wreckers vs Commonw

Sports news in brief

Sports news in brief BASKETBALL NPBA UPDATE THE New Providence Basketball Association is expected to conclude its regular season at CI Gibson gym this weekend before starting their postseason Monday. Tonight's schedule 7:30pm - Y-Care Wreckers vs Commonw

Bahamas is 'so far behind curve' on renewable goal

The Bahamas faces a “tall order” to meet the National Energy Policy’s 30 percent renewable energy penetration by 2030 goal because it is “so far behind the curve”, a local provider warned yesterday.Guilden Gilbert, vice-president of Alternative Power

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No.1 pick Ayton posts double double in return

For the first time since the season opener, Deandre Ayton was back on the court for the Phoenix Suns and despite a blowout loss, the former No.1 overall pick showed little signs of rust in his return.

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'12 still missing' after fatal voyage

THE Haitian community is “utterly dismayed” and trying to understand what happened on a voyage that ended in rough seas last week with 12 persons of an estimated 200 missing, social activist Rodney Moncur said yesterday.

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Kai Jones and no.8 Texas top no.3 KU 84-59

NCAA Division I basketball opened conference play for most programmes and several Bahamian student athletes were back on the court with standout performances, highlighted by Kai Jones and an historic win for his Texas Longhorns.

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ROLLING THE DICE WITH OUR LIVES: COVID cases leap 200% as Sands warns: we’re ‘gambling at our peril’

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the country continues to “gamble” with COVID-19 “at our peril” as the Ministry of Health reported 79 new infections on Tuesday.

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Shockers rout Marines 117-91 Giants down Rockets 100-88

THE Real Deal Shockers routed the Defence Force Marines 117-91 and the Commonwealth Bank Giants knocked off the Pyramid Food Rockets 100-88 on Wednesday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at the AF Adderley Gym. Here’s a summary of the double header:

Real Property tax reforms can ‘double’ revenues to $200m

The Government has been advised that it could double real property tax collections to almost $200 million per year through better enforcement and ensuring all eligible properties are on the roll, a Cabinet minister has disclosed.

Contractor chief: ‘I cut 80% of staff to survive’

The Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday told Tribune Business he was forced to lay-off 80 per cent of his own staff “just to survive”, as he called on the Government and private developers to bring “sweet relief” by kickstarting the housing market.

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Cheek to Cheek

WHAT happens when you pair a musical legend like Tony Bennett with the flamboyant talent of Lady Gaga? A concert that is pure magic.

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Country’s first dengue death confirmed to be nine-year-old boy

HEALTH officials confirmed the country’s first dengue fever death since the virus’ re-emergence this year - a nine-year-old boy who died after showing symptoms of the disease.

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Deyton Albury and Paul Greene help Chipola move up in NJCAA rankings

DEYTON Albury and Paul Greene continue to lead Chipola’s ascent up the national rankings while Emmanuel Alexandre and Colin Storr’s production continue to lead the group of Bahamians at Northeast Community College.

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Kings' moves indicate uncertainty over buddy's role going forward

THE Sacramento Kings front office continues to make transactions that indicate uncertainty about Buddy Hield’s role with the organisation moving forward.The Kings signed restricted free agent guard Zach LaVine to a four-year $78 million offer sheet,

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Open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie

Dear Prime Minister, The Scriptures remind us, "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me." I appeal to you to reinstate the 80 terminated officers of the Urban Renewal Programme.

Is Christie now tolerant of such victimisation?

Prime Minister Christie once said: “There will be no payback time under my administration.”

Taxis suffer 80% business fall-off

Taxi drivers have seen an 80 percent fall in business as they enter the traditionally slow September period, their union head said yesterday, adding that COVID testing and changed protocols are also to blame.

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'Neighbourhood watch a great success'

WITH more than 80 neighbourhood watch groups in New Providence, the Royal Bahamas Police Force has witnessed much success in its fight against crime and restoring peace in communities, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.