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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES: 03182016

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming events: March 18-20 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend Triathlon,

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Athletes qualify for the Carifta Games

AT least eight athletes, led by repeat performers Tarhji Hudson, Denvaughn Whymms, Anthaya Charlton, Gabrielle Gibson, Raymond Oriakhi and Acacia Astwood, attained the CARIFTA Games standards, while high jumper Jamal Wilson surpassed the mark for the

National rugby team falls to Cayman 20-8

THE Bahamas Rugby Football Union’s national team suffered yet another loss in the Americas North zone of the Rugby World Cup 2019 qualification process.

Bahamas losing $3m per week to sports fishermen

BAHAMIAN fishermen have backed proposed legislation that would limit the amount of seafood foreign sports fishermen are allowed to retain, estimating that this nation’s fisheries sector is losing $3 million a week to thisl practice.

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20 new cars to help crack down on crime

THE United States government donated 20 Ford Police Interceptor hybrid SUVs worth $1.1m to the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.

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Don't be alarmed by TB figures, says Sands

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday that of almost 200 people screened for tuberculosis in two government schools, skin tests for 20 of them have come back from the lab positive. However, he said this is nothing to be alarmed about.

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Minnis: We're still committed to free places at UB

IN wake of the University of the Bahamas’ recently announced tuition and fee increases, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday his government will be known for “providing education from birth to departure”.

Marina chief: Fee rise now 'makes way more sense'

A former Association of The Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday argued the Government could have allayed fears over major hikes in yacht and boat registration fees if its Budget messaging was better.

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Relatives increase efforts to find missing 20-year-old Kyle Carey

RELATIVES of a missing 20-year-old man are increasing their search efforts and remain hopeful for his return.

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Javonya Valcourt continues her momentum on the track

UNIVERSITY of Tennessee freshman Javonya Valcourt brought her talents to Thomas A Robinson National Stadium for the 50th CARIFTA Games this past weekend.

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Bahamas’ top volleyball players go head-to-head in Greece

THE country’s top volleyball players went head-to-head in the professional ranks as their teams squared off in international competition.

Crawfish catches are ‘largest in 20 years’

A Bahamian fisherman yesterday said crawfish catches are the “largest I have seen in 20 years”, with international certification having helped to boost prices 40 percent above pre-COVID levels.

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‘Act on NIB or retirement fund is gone’

WITH a possible six-year insolvency timeline set for the National Insurance Board fund, a noted banker has said the harsh reality is if higher than normal administrative costs are not adjusted and contributions raised, people with more than 20 years to retirement may have no benefit to look forward to.

Cement shortage raises fears of 20% price hike

Cement shortages have hit the Bahamian construction industry at least three times in the past month, it was revealed yesterday, with suppliers yesterday suggesting the backlog will cause a 20 percent cost hike for the sector.

Top pitchers and batting champions take the spotlight

SIGMA Wildcats’ infielder Jeanette Hilton and Sting Truckers’ outfielder Lamar Watkins are the New Providence Softball Association’s 2014 ladies and men’s batting champions respectively.

Minister backs Junkanoo Carnival’s privatisation

The Minister of  Tourism yesterday backed the privatisation of Junkanoo Carnival, adding that the Government would be able to regain its near-$20 million initial investment over time.

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20-year-old charged with two counts of murder

A MAN was remanded in custody on Friday after being accused of two fatal shootings in New Providence in the last two months.

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Records and double victories on day one

THREE records - all on the field - and three other double victories were posted yesterday as the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) kicked of the senior high version of their 23rd annual Track and Field Championship at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

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Man in court accused of recent shooting death

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of being the culprit behind a recent fatal shooting in the capital. Dino Nixon, 20, of Ridgeland Park stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing a charge of murder which was brou

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20-year-old shot dead

A 20-year-old man yesterday became the country’s latest murder victim after he was shot multiple times to the head.