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‘Stay vigilant over Tropical Storm Fiona’

LOCAL forecasters are advising the public to be vigilant as a new weather system heading for the southeast Bahamas gets closer.

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JONQUEL JONES, SUN STAY ALIVE: Connecticut routs Las Vegas 105-76

On a night where Jonquel Jones was awarded her fourth All-WNBA selection, her Connecticut Sun staved off elimination in game three of the WNBA Finals.

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Bail violator was at scene of fatal shooting

TWO MEN were put on probation yesterday for bail violations, one of whom claimed he was out past curfew because he attended a baby shower in Nassau Village last month where a man was killed.

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Jacob Higgins dies at his family home in Yellow Elder Gardens

SLOOP sailing boat owner Jacob Higgins was not just remembered for the pioneering role he played as a competitive sailor, but as an executive chef, who helped to inspire so many of his family and friends.

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STATESIDE: Queen’s passing sent a shock wave around the world

DOES it feel to you that the world has somehow become a less comfortable, secure and stable place since the death of Queen Elizabeth II just a week ago? Whether or not you feel The Bahamas should remain in the Commonwealth of Nations or follow the path of Barbados into republican status, the queen’s passing seemed to send a shock wave around the world. Her death, though at her age of 96 it was hardly unexpected, was an emotional tsunami. She had that kind of impact around the world.

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Title fraud blocks $29m Exuma deal

The purchase of two Exuma cays, worth a collective $29m, by a US investor has been overturned by the Supreme Court which found the Bahamian vendors obtained ownership of the islands via fraud.

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PM: NOT THE TIME FOR REPUBLIC DEBATE – Discussion can be had after official mourning period ends

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said he does not believe now is the time to start having conversations about the country’s future with the monarchy following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, adding that discussions over the issue can be had after the official mourning period ends.

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World Baseball Classic qualification: Team Great Britain in training camp

TEAM Great Britain, including members of the Bahamian contingent, has arrived in Regensburg, Germany and are currently in training camp as they prepare to chase 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.

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Jones: ‘We are taking it one game at a time’

Jonquel reacts to Game 2 loss

Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun are once again facing a must-win situation to keep their 2022 season alive.

No overnight flight crews in Freeport for 7-8 years

A Grand Bahama hotelier yesterday exposed the depths of the island’s tourism decline by revealing that no regular commercial airline flight crew has stayed overnight at his resort for around seven to eight years.

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City Markets retirees in fresh pension blow

Hundreds of City Markets pensioners were yesterday dealt a new blow after efforts to solve the legal quagmire blocking AML Foods’ $3.36m purchase of its former head office failed despite the latter “giving it a real go”.

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Salary and healthcare boost in teachers deal

THE government and the Bahamas Union of Teachers signed an industrial agreement yesterday that includes salary and increment increases as well as expanded health insurance coverage.

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Jonquel Jones and Sun lose Game 2

Las Vegas gets 85-71 win over Connecticut

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-71 victory over the Connecticut Sun last night in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

The death of Queen Elizabeth

The international community continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.

Politics as monarch changes

Such a short time ago we lost our Sovereign Queen - Queen of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - monarchists will mourn anti-monarchists will see an opportunity to lobby - push for the removal of the Sovereign as Head of State to a Democratic Republic like the majority of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga

NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.

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A time to party and let loose in a judgement-free environment

IF YOU’VE been running on empty in regards to your social life or have just not managed press pause on every-day, mundane life to party a little, then the seventh annual Girls Night Out may just be just the perfect event for you.

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PETER YOUNG: Passing of a much-loved queen

QUEEN Elizabeth II was said to have been the most famous woman in the world. Her prestige, influence and mystique spread far and wide, and her passing has caused deep sadness amongst millions worldwide.

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Port sets July record on container volumes

Nassau’s commercial shipping port set a July record after container imports increased by more than 20 percent with its top executive yesterday confirming business volumes have rebounded to pre-COVID levels.

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Bahamians set to play for Great Britain

FOR the third time because the country is not eligible to field a team as yet, the Bahamas will have some players and a coach representing Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic.