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Williams suffers early round exit in Belgrade

Rashield Williams was the first Bahamian boxer in the ring at the 2021 International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Men’s World Boxing Championships but suffered an early exit in the opening round.

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Farewell to J Barrie Farrington

A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service was held for John Barrie Farrington, 85, former senator and hotelier, on Saturday at Christ Church Cathedral.

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Avoid furlough end ‘double whammy’

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president has warned that the furlough period’s end must be “well thought-out” to avoid inflicting a “double whammy” on workers and businesses.

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$80k for being punched by cop

THE Supreme Court has awarded $82,856 in damages to Pedro Morley after a police officer punched him in his mouth, damaging eight of his teeth.

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Hield sets franchise record

Chavano “Buddy” Hield’s sharpshooting continues to etch his name into the Sacramento Kings record books.

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Swimmer Davante Carey and Bearcats improve to 7-0

DAVANTE Carey had an active weekend for the McKendree Bearcats Swimming as the No.4 ranked team improved to 7-0 in dual meets this season.

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Blazers rout Ayton and Suns for first win of season

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was happy to have an extra pair of clothes on Saturday night. He needed them after getting drenched by his players as they celebrated his first career victory as a head coach.

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HUBERT EDWARDS: Bahamas requires open reckoning on challenges

The economic recovery for The Bahamas must be urgent, broad-based, strategic and focused on multiple areas at the same time. Every effort must take on a holistic approach, designed to secure fundamental and sustainable fixes for the issues that have plagued the country for decades, and create economic growth but not just for the initial recovery. Anything that is otherwise will be detrimental to the long-term well-being of the nation. In this piece, I look at some select areas of the recent Speech from the Throne.

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BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 22nd October: Nassau

STARTS: 10/22/2021 4:10 PM EDT EXPIRES: 10/22/2021 5:15 PM EDT

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Contractors: ‘Perfect storm’ over raw materials quotes

Bahamian contractors “cannot control prices” because quotes on building materials are holding for as little as 48 hours, with one saying yesterday: “It’s just the perfect storm.”

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Small businesses fear supply crisis more than COVID

Bahamian small businesses view the global supply chain crisis as a bigger threat than COVID-19 itself amid growing anxiety over Christmas deliveries, a sector advocate disclosed yesterday.

State-recognised service for Farrington

A STATE-RECOGNISED memorial service will be held on Saturday for the late senator and veteran hotelier J Barrie Farrington.

Prospect Ridge an experiment

Considered by American historians as one of the final great legislative achievements of the civil rights movement, the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was signed into law by President Lyndon Baines Johnson on April 11 (1968), seven days after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Jones wins with Foxes on return to Euroleague

Following the best WNBA season of her career, Jonquel Jones was back on the court and joined the Russian powerhouse UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes for the second week of FIBA Women’s Euroleague.

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Buddy Hield closes in on franchise record, defeat for Deandre Ayton

Buddy Hield moved closer to a franchise record, Deandre Ayton fell short against the reigning MVP and Kai Jones still awaits his regular season debut following opening night for Bahamian players in the NBA.

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Gardiner not among Male World Athlete of the Year nominees

WORLD Athletics on Thursday released the names of athletes nominated for the 2021 World Athletes of the Year as the voting process begins towards the selection at the World Athletics Awards 2021 in December.

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Michael Major Jr reaches men’s singles final in Universal event

MICHAEL Major Jr, one of the top rising young Bahamian tennis players, participated in the Universal Tennis Tournament over the weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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BLTA hosts play tennis programme

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) through its Play Tennis programme is giving youth an opportunity to learn the sport.

Don’t suffer buyer’s remorse over solar

THE decision to install a solar system should not be taken lightly. It is a significant investment that you are going to have to live with and pay for in years to come. All solar systems are not created equal, and all installation professionals do not adhere to professional and ethical business standards. Great care is therefore required as you consider this investment.

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STATESIDE: Powell led a distinguished career

THE flags outside American defense headquarters at the Pentagon were all flying at half-staff Tuesday. Right below them, the familiar black clenched-fist MIA-POW banner saluted those still unaccounted for in overseas conflicts. A stiff northwesterly breeze kept the flags fully unfurled.