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Mingoes hit rivals for six

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes won six events at the 17th Star Performers Track and Field Classic over the weekend to open local competition.

Drug wholesalers yet to feel PHA’s 20% spend rise

Major Bahamian pharmaceutical wholesalers last night said they were yet to feel the benefits of the Public Hospitals Authority’s (PHA) 20 per cent ‘local’ spending increase, with two reporting a decline in government sales this year.

Bahamian dollar ‘over valued’ by 10-20%

THE Bahamian dollar is “overvalued between 10-20 per cent”, the IMF has revealed, warning that this is further eroding the economy’s cost competitiveness.

Govt seeking $20m for UBS House buy

The Government has been seeking to finance its impending acquisition of UBS House via a $20 million bond issue to Bahamian investors, Tribune Business can reveal.

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NSA making sure Bahamas ready to host IAAF World Relays

WITH 20 weeks left, the National Sports Authority is making sure that the Bahamas is ready to take on the 20-plus countries expected here to participate in the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation’s World Relays at the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

Cycling Club Bahamas events

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No planes to send for dying Haitians

THE Defence Force knew about the 40-foot Haitian vessel that capsized in waters off Exuma as early as Friday, but could not locate it until days later – by which time 30 migrants had drowned – because none of its reconnaissance aircraft are operational, The Tribune understands.

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Bahamian students return to AUS basketball in Canada

BAHAMIAN student athletes returned to the court in Canada’s Atlantic University Sport (AUS) basketball following a winter break and a suspended season due to COVID-19 protocol health restrictions.

FAMILIES EARNING UNDER $5K YEARLY INCREASE BY 83%

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The number of Bahamian households surviving on less than $5,000 per year has increased by an "alarming" 83 per cent in the past four years, Department of Statistics data shows, indicating the recession has most im

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UB Mingoes stop Defenders 83-60, High Flyers rout Elite 92-76

KEMSY Sylvestre was one assist away from a triple double for the University of the Bahamas as they took out the Fort Charlotte Defenders 83-60 in New Providence Basketball Association action at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday night.

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UPDATED: Bahamas finish third at Carifta track and field championships

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — Latia Saunders and Tamar Greene added to the gold rush as Team Bahamas pushed its final medal count to 31 on the final day of the 46th Flow Carifta Games to finish in third place behind Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.

Mixed results for two Bahamians at the Bowling World Cup

THE Bahamas’ two representatives at the 51st QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Sam’s Town, Las Vegas, have had mixed results after the first eight games were bowled yesterday.

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Jonquel Jones has best game of season en route to win

WITH frustration mounting for her Connecticut Sun and their struggling 2-10 start to the WNBA season, Jonquel Jones produced her best game of the season en route to a win.

Total visitor arrivals up 30% though stopovers still trail

The Ministry of Tourism's top official yesterday said total visitor arrivals to The Bahamas are 30 percent ahead of their pre-COVID record through to end-July although stopover visitors are still trailing slightly.

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Pinder surpasses 200 three pointers made

TYLER Pinder continues to deliver standout performances during his senior season and notched another career milestone.

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Rolle warns NIB contributions may rise in future

NATIONAL Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday suggested officials will have to make a judgement call at some point on whether to increase National Insurance Board contributions as the government struggles to balance a “tremendous” increase in b

Clubs and Societies - March 20, 2015

Anglican Church Men. - The Anglican Church Men “Sons of Thunder” Choir will celebrate ten years as a group this coming Sunday March 22nd at 6:30 p.m at St. George Anglich Church. All are invited to attend.

Budget deals marinas 'another slap in face'

A former Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday asserted that the Budget has dealt the industry "another slap in the face" through multiple fee increases for dockage and vessel registration.

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Eric Wiberg: A beacon that saved lives of pilots

WHEN the 112-foot Castle Island Light off Acklins was operational, it was a critically important beacon that three World War Two bombers crash-landed near in order to be rescued.

Ex-gaming minister: 'Ideal time' for lottery

The ex-minister who oversaw the web shops’ legalisation yesterday said it was an “ideal time” to introduce a national lottery, suggesting it could generate $150-200m per annum. Obie Wilchcombe, the former minister of tourism, while criticising the go