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Jury hears of high-speed chase by police officers

A JURY briefly heard yesterday how an attempt by policemen on mobile patrol to pull over a vehicle driving in the wrong direction on a one way street led to a high-speed chase and a female pedestrian being dragged by the get-away car.

Taxi union chief calls for ‘birthright’ of complete control

PRESIDENT of the Public Service Drivers Union, Richard Johnson, yesterday renewed the organisation’s request for complete ownership of the country’s taxi industry, claiming the business “is our birthright”.

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It's a first as Giants stun Jaspers 88-82

THE Manhattan College Jaspers were hoping to return home to Riverdale, New York, with a perfect run through the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s 5th annual BTC Summer of Thunder Classic in the Bahamas.

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Cruise port hits 97% end-May occupancy

Passenger occupancies on vessels calling at Nassau Cruise Port in the final week of May exceeded 97 percent, it was revealed yesterday, signalling the sector is closing on full recovery from COVID-19’s ravages.

Statements retraction

In a recent letter that I had written and that was published by The Freeport News, I had wrongly stated that the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) owned 20 per cent of the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC); and that the Canadian corporation Emera Inc owned 80 per cent. Actually, Emera owns 80.4 per cent of the local power company, according to the local power company's website.

Laying out the road map for economic resilience

In the latest of his series, Hubert Edwards says growth must be The Bahamas' focus amid the COVID-19 quagmire If the problems faced by The Bahamas are to be solved in a sustainable way, it is critical there should be a proper problem definition.

Pirates stun Cleaners for first win, Legends shock Real Deal 101-88

EVERYBODY Wins Legends got into the festive mood by putting together their best game of their inaugural year and the Pirates, also making their debut this year, finally got into the winner’s circle as the New Providence Basketball Association closed out the first half of its 2015/16 regular season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Friday night.

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Port to be Bahamas’ ‘Sydney Opera House’

The winning Nassau cruise port bidder yesterday said it aims to increase passenger spending by more than 100 percent and transform the entire city into a “worldwide brand”.

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Jones and Liberty lose WNBA Finals opener

Grand Bahama native Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty were handed a 17-point blowout loss in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals opener.

Bahamian men take NCAA spotlight

THE NCAA men’s division I basketball season tipped off Friday night and Bahamian players were at the centre of upsets and thrilling finishes across the country.

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Commonwealth Bank looks to rebound in game 2

COACH Wadye Watson said it’s always important to set the tune in a championship series by winning the opening game.

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INSIGHT: Saints or sinners? The real story of caring for HIV and AIDS patients

After the US State Department’s report last week accused a Bahamian care institution of neglect and inadequate medical provision, Ava Turnquest, Tribune Chief Reporter, paid a visit. She gained a very different impression.

Mark St Fort dominates with 38 points, Nesbitt in the win column

MARK St Fort’s transition to the Japanese B2 League has been a welcome change to the veteran swingman.

Dementia treatment a major concern for nation

DEMENTIA is among the leading ailments of the elderly in The Bahamas and it is projected that by 2025 there will be about 70,000 people aged 65 years and older living in the country.

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Different versions of House rules exist

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie has ordered an enquiry into why multiple, divergent versions of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament are in circulation.His revelation came as he defended his decision to suspend Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin from Pa

Hield cans career high 33, ‘Tum Tum’ and Spartans top Huskies

It was an historic feat in Bahamian basketball with the latest release of the NCAA rankings when Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr and the Michigan State Spartans were ranked No.1 while Buddy Hield and the Oklahoma Sooners were ranked No.3.

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Jones posts double double - 29 points and 16 rebounds

JONQUEL Jones starred for Bosnia and Herzegovina women’s national team and several other Bahamian players posted double doubles to lead their team in their respective leagues across Europe this week.

Buddy Hield scores 17 in 102-87 loss to Raptors

BUDDY Hield’s productivity off the bench continues for the Sacramento Kings and is approaching milestone numbers for his efficient shooting.

The Hawksbill agreement - and its importance to Grand Bahama

FREEPORT would not be in existence without the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, which has given rise to major infrastructural and investment developments on the island of Grand Bahama.

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FTX chief’s $460m deal with Bahamas fund firm

FTX’s US chief yesterday unveiled a $460m settlement with a Bahamas-based fund manager that received hundreds of millions of dollars in the months leading up to the crypto currency exchange’s collapse.