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Where's Christmas?

Passing through Nassau’s town centre of Rawson Square, one would be forgiven for thinking that December was just another month.

Anglican diocese to host 111th synod

Hundreds of Anglicans from throughout the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands will gather at Christ Church Cathedral tonight for the Pontifical Concelebrated Eucharist to mark the opening of the 111th Session of the Synod of the Diocese.

Waltiea Rolle puts up double double in loss

WALTIEA Rolle is no doubt developing into a dominant player. With less than two months to go before she heads for training camp with the Minnesota Lynx - the current WNBA champions - she still has lots to focus on while in Bulgaria like the upcoming playoffs.

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Davis Cup: Bahamas undefeated with 3-0 victory over Bermuda

The success continues for the Bahamas’ newest edition of its Davis Cup team as they remain undefeated in tournament play.

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Jones named to Defensive 1st Team, Sun host Sky in semis Tuesday

JONQUEL Jones received another postseason accolade and the WNBA semifinals matchup is set for her Connecticut Sun as they prepare to make their 2021 postseason debut this week.

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Diabetes awareness mural coming

TWO local organisations joined forces last Saturday to raise awareness about diabetes and work with children affected by the disease.

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QC Comets in lead after day 1

Day one of the 2019 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ Track and Field Championships saw the two familiar powerhouse programmes race ahead of the field in another edition of the renewed rivalry.

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The importance of understanding blood pressure - know your numbers

Are you suffering from high blood pressure? In the Bahamas, it’s an epidemic silent killer. A 2006 healthy lifestyle initiative led by the government noted that approximately 21 percent of the Bahamian populace had hypertension. And according to a 2012 PAHO report, the number one cause of death in the Bahamas between 2006 and 2009 was related to hypertensive disease with 688 deaths.

80% DIY anglers is ‘absolute nonsense’

The Fly Fishing Industry Association’s (BFFIA) president said yesterday it was “absolute nonsense” to suggest that so-called ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers (DIY) anglers represent 80 per cent of the industry, questioning the credibility of a 2010 survey that pegged the sector’s economic impact at $141 million.

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FRONT PORCH: Antidote to ambivalence

A beloved departed friend, a priest of 50 years before he died, recounts this modern parable. He travelled to the Cistercian monastery Mount Saint Bernard in rural Leicestershire, England, to meet a 93-year-old, who was 73 years a monk. The two settled in to share a pot of tea.

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STATESIDE: The mixed legacy of Henry Kissinger

HENRY Kissinger died a week ago. He was 100 years old. Major newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post devoted several full pages to accounts of his life and many accomplishments.

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SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW: PART 1

• THE first part of Tribune Sports’ year in review series will explore the greatest Team Performances of 2012

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Mailbot Cybots win national title

FOR the Mailboat Cybots, a dominant season ended in fitting fashion when they captured the Bahamas Basketball Federation national title.

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ACE Diabetes hosts second 'get on track expo'

FOLLOWING the success of its inaugural event last year, ACE Diabetes is set to launch the second annual Get on Track Expo with the same theme: “Prevent and Protect”.

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Deangelo leads SAC to 70-20 rout over Aquinas

POWERED by junior national team standout Deangelo Mackey, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine senior boys’ basketball team looks to continue their dominance in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools.

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Robinson, McCowan help Fever beat Jones and Sun, snap 12-game skid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danielle Robinson tied her career high with 19 points, Teaira McCowan had 13 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 73-67 on Saturday to snap a franchise single-season record 12-game losing streak.

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THE top scorer in City Bowling League competition last night was Mario Brown of Telco Enterprises who crushed the pins for a 236 second high and a outstanding 672 high three game set.

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THE most valuable player (MVP) in City Bowling League competition Monday night was Mario Brown of Telco Enterprises who downed the pins for a 246 second high game and a 604 high three game set.

Freedom Farm dominates Andre Rodgers Nationals

THE Bahamas Baseball Association returned to play in its marquee event for local youth baseball, the Andre Rodgers National Championships.