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Keep up the quarantine

We certainly hope there is no weakening on the part of Dr Sands to lessen the quarantine measures for the Bahamas to prevent the dreaded coronavirus being introduced here just because the Chinese Ambassador to the Bahamas thinks his quarantine measures for the Bahamas are too severe.

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IAAF U-20: Johnson advances to next round

AS the Bahamas began competition at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Under-20 Track and Field Championships in Tampere, Finland on Independence Day, Joel Johnson was the first athlete from Team Bahamas to advance to the next round in t

Royal Fidelity National Amateur Golf Championship all set

THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) new president, Lynford Miller, confirms that Royal Fidelity has once again agreed to be the title sponsor of the National Amateur Championship. This prestigious event is all set for May 17-20. The first two rounds

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Prisoner wins Exuma murder appeal

THE Court of Appeal has overturned the 20-year manslaughter sentence of a man who was accused of robbing and killing another man in Exuma six years ago.

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Bail denied in firearm case

A 20-year-old man who appeared in court yesterday on gun-related charges was denied bail ahead of his trial.

Downtown business raises cruise concern

A downtown Nassau business yesterday challenged whether the cruise lines are giving their passengers correct information as just 20 percent are currently disembarking the vessel while in port.

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20-year sentence upheld for man who shot his victim in head in nightclub

THE COURT of Appeal has affirmed the 20-year prison sentence of a man convicted of fatally shooting another man nearly five years ago.

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Marine protected areas to expand

MORE than 10 years ago, the government committed to protecting and effectively managing 20 percent of our marine environment by 2020 to ensure a healthy marine environment and sustain livelihoods in fisheries and tourism.

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Stephen settles for bronze in 400

TRYING to put the controversy of the last few weeks behind him for at least one weekend, Stephen Newbold found solace in a return to the track.

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Victim’s boyfriend among gang rape suspects

ONE OF THE MEN in custody for the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old Biminite is the boyfriend of the victim, the Tribune has learned.

‘Hope and pray’: Food, energy cost hike may last three years

Bahamians were yesterday urged to “hope and pray” that the World Bank’s forecast of high food and energy costs lasting three years does not come true, with cooking oil and other staples increasing by up to 80 percent in recent months.

Results: Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations Carifta final trials

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations completed its final trials for the 2017 CARIFTA Games at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium over the weekend. The performances turned in are posted below:

Auditor General finds 'gross manipulation' of public monies

Central and local government agencies on Grand Bahama have been given until August 7 to explain how they will address weaknesses that, in one case, led to public monies being “grossly manipulated”.Reports by Terrance Bastian, the Auditor-General, int

How can we create opportunity?

What areas can The Bahamas look at to create new job opportunities for Bahamians, particularly youth?

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Maritime Corps thriving - with some challenges

Recently, the instructors involved in the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) held a conclave to discuss both progress and challenges.

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Pair fined after admitting drug possession charges

TWO men were fined yesterday after being arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on drug possession charges.

NEMA hosts damage assessment training courts

THE National Emergency Management Agency hosted an Initial Damage Assessment Content Course for staff of the Department of Public Health.

Clubs and Societies: 02262016

Club Awari. - David Sands, local entrepreneur and promoter of ‘Mind Games’, organised the first afternoon of a new initiative for his Club Awari at the Green Parrot, East Bay Street on Saturday.

Clubs and Societies 20th February

The Commonwealth Bank Auto Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, February 21, from 10am to 3pm, at the Commonwealth Bank Wulff Road Branch.

‘One step forward, two back’ before port layoff reversal

GRAND Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said it feels like the island constantly takes “one step forward, two steps back” prior to Freeport Container Port reversing the termination of 20 workers.