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Sandals to expand $23m hotel by 50%

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS Resorts International yesterday disclosed it is expanding its high-end, luxury boutique resort on Fowl Cay in the Exumas by 50 per cent through adding three villas, having i

Sandals to expand $23m hotel by 50%

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS Resorts International yesterday disclosed it is expanding its high-end, luxury boutique resort on Fowl Cay in the Exumas by 50 per cent through adding three villas, having i

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PM pays tribute to Edmund Moxey

THE late Edmund Moxey espoused ideas and introduced projects that historians will come to view as being way ahead of their time, Prime Minister Perry Christie said during the state funeral for one of the Bahamas cultural icons at the Parish Church of the Most Holy Trinity on Stapleton Gardens yesterday.

Bahamian basketball players take global spotlight

BAHAMIAN basketball players in various leagues across the globe continued their seasons following the winter break and head toward the postseason.The trio of Bahamians in French Basketball’s Pro B Division had varying results and places in the standi

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Higgs on scoring spree in NCAA

The recent scoring spree continued for Lashann Higgs as she led her No.8 Texas Longhorns to another conference win.Higgs finished with a team high 26 points in the Longhorns’ 75-64 win over the Kansas State Wildcats at the Bramiage Colesium in Manhat

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NPBA: YES, Commonwealth Bank Giants are undefeated

YOUR Essential Store (YES) and Commonwealth Bank Giants are both still undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association.Coming off the Christmas break, the Giants highlighted NPBA action Saturday night as YES pounded the Triple K Stampers 105-

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Mail Boat Cybots defeat the Cleaners, Athletico beat Rebels

WITH a change in venue from the AF Adderley Gymnasium to the DW Davis Gymnasium, the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) continued its regular season action on Wednesday night with Athletico Bahamas and the Mail Boat Cybots securing victories in the the double-header.

NPBA: Triple header rocks AF Adderley

THE calendar flipped to November and to a full six-game slate last weekend in the New Providence Basketball Association with triple headers on both Friday and Saturday night at AF Adderley Gymnasium.

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SMU beats Arizona 66-60 in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Ben Emelogu scored 20 points and SMU upset No. 2 Arizona 66-60 in last night’s consolation round at the Battle 4 Atlantis, handing the Wildcats their second consecutive loss to an unranked opponent.

Sunshine Insurance names new executive

Sunshine Insurance (Agents & Brokers) has named 20-year industry veteran Dwayne Swaby as its vice-president of development.

Granger scores 25 as Pacers cool down the Heat 105-90

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Welcome to the spotlight, Indiana Pacers. While the Dwight Howard contract saga in Orlando, the emergence of Jeremy Lin in New York and team success in Chicago and Miami grabbed attention in the Eastern

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51 new cases as surge goes on

NEW Providence recorded a new single-day record of 51 confirmed COVID-19 cases yesterday.

Don’t gamble away the legal profession

Do you consider yourself a gambler? Opening the Bahamian legal system to foreign law firms is just that: A gamble. There is only a small chance (20 per cent, give or take) that opening the legal system to foreign law firms will drastically increase offshore financial services bsiness for the Bahamas.

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Jones returns home after stint in the WCBA

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – For basketball superstar Jonquel Jones, the importance of representation of Bahamian women at the elite levels of the sport will continue to pay dividends as a younger generation has more examples of success to look to for inspiration.

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Conquerors, Crimestoppers pull off victories in NPBA

THE Police Crimestoppers and the Woodside Petroleum Conquerors both pulled off victories Tuesday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at CI Gibson Gym.

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Season in the sun as Jones making early challenge for MVP

THE Connecticut Sun lost their first game of the 2021 WNBA season, but Jonquel Jones delivered another standout performance that has her mentioned by many pundits in their early projections for league MVP.

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Two years, three months in prison for stealing and lying to officer

A MAN was sentenced to two years and three months in prison in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing $88 worth of goods from a shop and lying to an officer.

Progress along the waterfront

IT seems the leadership of Ed Fields something might now happen along the Nassau Harbour waterfront.

Baha Mar liquidators decline extension for Breezes land transfer

BAHA Mar’s secured creditor wanted liquidators to remain in place until the land swap with SuperClubs Breezes is completed - a request they were reluctant to comply with.

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Jones named in tournament team

In his final season of prep basketball before his progression to the collegiate ranks, Kai Jones continues to build on his skillset and earn accolades.