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Boxer Carl Hield qualifies for CAC Games

DESPITE the fact that he left on a “wind and a prayer,” Carl Hield can now breath a sigh of relief after qualifying for the Central American and Caribbean Games.Not deterred by the Bahamas Amateur Boxing Federation’s disclosure that there wasn’t any

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Minister in warning over forged cheque

A Cabinet minister has issued a warning to all businesses and individuals with checking accounts after his ministry summoned the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to probe an alleged fraud. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told

Water suppliers hit by 'issues we don't control'

By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net Water manufacturers say third-party issues outside their control impacted the industry's ability to keep up with demand last week after a day's production was lost to the aborted lockd

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Fry wins first international bodybuilding title

TWO months since moving to Orlando, Florida to pursue her dream of earning a professional card as a fitness competitor, Dawnita Fry clinched her first international victory at the 35th annual NPC Southern USA Bodybuilding in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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'Pay attention' to my father's lessons

My father’s name was David Rahming. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 65 from a heart attack. It must have been a big one, because he had a big heart...

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Injured Barry 'disappointed' to miss nationals

One of the marquee matchups in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations Nationals this weekend will be minus one of the principal competitors after high jumper Trevor Barry withdrew from competition due to injury.

Hotel re-openings delayed to avoid 'horrendous' loss

A cabinet minister yesterday said “I don’t like, but understand” the decisions taken by Baha Mar and Sandals to postpone their COVID-19 reopenings beyond July 1 to the fall/winter period.Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister for tourism and aviation, said: “I

Open Water Swim Meet was a splash

THE Mako Aquatics Club hosted its Open Water Swim Meet on Saturday to give swimmers an opportunity to qualify for the team that will be a part of the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s team heading to the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Wildey, Barbados

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'Celebrating 50 years of glory in the Bahamas'

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee, in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, officially kicked off the public campaign to commemorate one of the greatest feats in Bahamian sporting history.

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Seahawks pull away for 30-13 win over Rams

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) -- What impresses Marshawn Lynch isn't his streak of nine straight games with a touchdown or yet another 100-yard performance. It's that the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line hasn't missed a beat despite season-en

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Christie denies Bran's claims

PLP leader Perry Christie has denied an alleged claim by DNA leader Branville McCartney that the upcoming general election will be a "fight" between their parties, stating he doesn't know Mr McCartney's "capacity to

Sir Alvin is far from a mulatto

I READ with interest an article written in Thursday, February 24, 2011 edition of The Punch in which P. Anthony White referred to Sir Alvin Braynen as a "mulatto" from The Current.

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'No industry immune' from the coronavirus

A prominent Bahamian realtor yesterday argued that “no industry is immune” from the coronavirus fall-out, with his sector “as vulnerable as any” to the ongoing outbreak and related panic.Mario Carey, principal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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Ferguson and Bearcats climb up both NCAA Division I - FBS polls

CHRIS Ferguson and the Cincinnati Bearcats have climbed in both NCAA Division I – FBS polls following last weekend’s win over another conference rival.The Bearcats are now ranked No.21 in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the Amway Coaches Poll. T

PATS OFFENSE MEETS RAVENS DEFENSE FOR AFC TITLE

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady and the New England Patriots made it to the AFC championship game with a high-powered offense that piled up points and yards. Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens got there with a hard-hit

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Mackey loses 3-1 in Commonwealth wrestling bout

GOLD Coast, Australia: Rashji Mackey gave it a gallant effort, but he didn't have the stamina to win his men’s freestyle 86kg match against the older and more experienced Kevin Wallen from Jamaica on Saturday at the Carrara Sports Arena 1 at the XXI Commonwealth Games.

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'Tum Tum' team captain for 3rd straight year

At the Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball media day, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr’s senior season was one of the topics of discussion as the head coach bestowed him with a rare honour.Head coach Tom Izzo named Nairn Jr a team captain for the thi

Boutique resort targeting Bahamian business

INVESTORS behind Abaco’s Hope Town Lodge are hoping to make the boutique resort “a go-to” island destination for Bahamians, the group’s chairman telling Tribune Business, “I would like see us running at 80 or 90 per cent all year around”.

SCOTT FARRINGTON: If you claim it, then prove it

You will find in my articles that I am straight to the point; no sugar coating, no smoke and mirrors. So here goes