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Project ahead of construction goal

An eastern New Providence real estate development is “slightly ahead of schedule” on construction of its condominiums, with roof trusses in place before the roof due date.

Taxi union chief calls for ‘birthright’ of complete control

PRESIDENT of the Public Service Drivers Union, Richard Johnson, yesterday renewed the organisation’s request for complete ownership of the country’s taxi industry, claiming the business “is our birthright”.

Gov’t targets ‘balanced Budget’ until end-June

The Government is targeting a near-balanced Budget for the fiscal year’s second half, a target that one private sector executive yesterday described as “very ambitious”.

Gov’ts signals ‘go close your doors’ on Bahamasair

A Cabinet Minister was yesterday said to have sent a “go close your doors” message to private Bahamian airlines by reaffirming unlimited government support for Bahamasair.

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GOOD TO KNOW: The dark side of plastics

Our toxic love of plastic might be sending us to an early grave. Prostate and breast cancer rates have risen exponentially over the past couple of decades, fertility rates in men and women have dropped dramatically, young girls have entered early puberty, young boys have become increasingly hyperactive, and children have become obese.

BBF boss Bowleg praises FIBA U-17 coaching staff

MARIO Bowleg, president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation, feels that he selected the right coach to lead the boys’ national basketball team at the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Bahamian players on wrong side of upsets in NCAA

IT was a weekend on the wrong side of upsets for several high profile Bahamian basketball players in NCAA Division I conference play.Charles Bain had one of his best shooting performances of the season, but it was not enough to prevent his Robert Mor

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The importance of kidney health for everyone – Part I

Last Thursday was observed as World Kidney Day.

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McMinns looks to make immediate impact with Axemen

EUGENE McMinns is back at the top level of collegiate football in Canada and looks to make an immediate impact in his second stint with the Acadia Axemen.McMinns was one of the bright spots for the Axemen in their 20-17 preseason loss to the Saint Ma

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BISX-listed Fund ‘stabilises’ with commitments for $8m

The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund has “stabilised” occupancies and rental rates at its flagship property “for the first time” in almost a decade amid expectations its current $8m capital raise will be fully subscribed.

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Moody’s now challenges Govt over debt ratios

Moody’s is now questioning another key fiscal projection by Prime Minister Perry Christie’s government, warning that the Bahamas’ uncertain outlook makes it hard to forecast how high - and when - the debt-to-GDP ratio will peak.

Moss 'tremendous shot blocker, rebounder'

ASHLEY Moss has been dominant since her debut for the Holland College Hurricanes and has been the catalyst in the team’s historic berth to the Canadian national tournament.

Gov't concern on conch export block decision

The Government yesterday voiced concern that Queen Conch exports could be threatened if the US declares them an endangered species, creating “significant social and economic hardship” for thousands of Bahamian and regional fishermen.

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McCoy’s double double leads Tigers to 10th straight victory

MALACHI McCoy and his Benedict Tigers continue their win streak to highlight Bahamian players in NCAA Division II.

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Rahming and Bullard shine with the Eagles

AS the regular season winds down for the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles football team, Bahamian players continue to excel on both sides of the ball for the small Presbyterian college prep school in Rabun County, Georgia.

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School renamed after educator

THE Oakes Field Primary School was renamed in honour of career educator and former principal Eva Hilton yesterday.

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NCAA: LJ Rose to join the BYU Cougars

LJ Rose will move from one “Cougar” programme to another for the third stop of his NCAA basketball career. 

Former ZNS reporter ordered to pay $15,000 in contempt ruling

FORMER ZNS reporter Sherman Brown must pay $15,000 by noon on Friday or spend a month in prison, Justice Indra Charles ruled yesterday.

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Respects paid to ‘Dud’ Maynard

OFFICIALS yesterday remembered the life and legacy of former parliamentarian Andrew “Dud” Maynard, calling him someone who valued country over politics.

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Tributes paid in final farewell to Andrew 'Dud' Maynard

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis with other officials joined the family and friends of Andrew “Dud” Maynard in a final farewell to the former parliamentarian at his funeral on Friday.