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Grand Bahama ‘joining the party’ for tourism

Ian Rolle, chairman of the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, said tourism numbers there are “finally joining the party”.

DON’T BLINK: Stage set for baseball extravaganza this week

The stage is set for the Don’t Blink Baseball extravaganza this week. It all begins 4pm today at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium with a kid’s clinic, organised by the MLBPA. Immediately following that at 7pm will be the celebrity softball game at the stadium as well.

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‘Footage shows Saunders shot at police before killed’

A POLICE inspector testified yesterday that security footage showed Ishido Saunders chasing and shooting at a police car before two officers fatally shot him near Golden Gates Assembly Church in 2022.

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Gov’t loses intervention on $12m cruise ship sale VAT

The Department of Inland Revenue’s bid to intervene in the sale of two cruise ships and secure the $11.636m in VAT it claims to be owed has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

$110m marina project in ‘accelerating’ sales

A $110m southern New Providence marina development says wet and dry slip membership sales “continue to outpace expectations” with construction work having begun ahead of the official ground breaking.

Cases of sex infections reduced over ten years

THE public healthcare system recorded 2,169 sexually transmitted infections in 2022, 61 per cent –– or 1,320 –– of which were syphilis cases.

Catholic Primary Schools Basketball Championships all set for Tuesday

THE 2023-24 Catholic Board of Education Primary Schools basketball championships will feature the Xavier’s Lower School Giants boys and girls versus the Sts Francis & Joseph School Shockers on Tuesday at the Loyola Hall.

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Scheffler makes it look easy for 3-shot victory in Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods finishes 18th

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has made great gains in his putting. Add that to the rest of top-ranked game, and he made it look easy yesterday. He closed with a 4-under 68 for a three-shot victory in the Hero World Challenge.

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Tiger Woods putts into a bunker and loses ground, Spieth and Scheffler share lead in Hero World Challenge

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods opened with four birdies in seven holes. The closing stretch was another struggle Friday in the Hero World Challenge, which included a putt that went off the green and into the bunker.

‘Tables are turned’: BPSU chiefs in vacation pay fight

An ex-Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) president has enjoyed “limited success” in securing the $72,000 in accrued vacation pay he alleges is owed following a furious legal battle.

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One person injured after three vessels catch fire at Potter’s Cay Dock

One person was injured after three vessels caught fire at Potter’s Cay Dock on Friday morning.

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Carl Hield on a roll in pro bouts

SINCE making his professional debut in October, Bahamian boxer Carl Hield has been unstoppable.

NPBA: High Flyers earn victories

THE Sand Dollar High Flyers division one and two teams added another victory to their win columns after defeating the Island Development Rebels and BIBT Great Whites on Wednesday night at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.

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Hero World Challenge at Albany: Tiger Woods has a sloppy finish for a 75

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods held up just fine yesterday in his first time competing in eight months, except for limping at the end. That was more about his golf than his fused right ankle.

Samoa agreement - good or not?

There is presently a push to have the African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries sign on to a 20-year binding agreement with the European Union (EU). This is a revised version of two previous agreements that primarily dealt with trade between the regions, amongst other benefits.

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Man accused of having gun and ammo granted $9k bail

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was allegedly found with the shell of a gun and 11 rounds of ammunition last week.

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STATESIDE: Polls showing young and black voters may abandon Democrats

“OH my God!” a veteran pundit exclaimed. “Look at this!” She pointed to a recent copy of the New York Times with the following headline: “Why Biden’s weakness among young voters should be taken seriously.”

Quarterly inspections of prisons outlined in newly tabled Detention Regulation bill

UNDER detention regulations tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday, a review committee would visit detention facilities quarterly to inspect premises, administrative procedures and the treatment of detainees, including food served, complaints made and requests.

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House passes bills that look to improve the judicial system

THE House of Assembly passed a group of bills to improve the judicial system.

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Funeral chief’s partial win in stolen auto loan battle

A funeral home principal has won a partial victory in her legal appeal over a case where Bank of The Bahamas extended a combined $74,000 in auto loans despite knowing one vehicle was stolen.