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Athletes get set for CARIFTA trials starting Friday

IN anticipation of the finals trials this weekend and subsequently the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend, the top sprinters eligible for Team Bahamas got a chance to go through a block start session.

FNM decisions lessen economic hardships

ONE of our readers does not believe that enough focus has been given to the human impact of some of government’s policies and accomplishments in downtown Nassau.

EDITORIAL: Despite record tourism, many are still in need

THREE years ago, The Tribune’s front page said it in clear terms.

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'You can expect great things' at the Nationals, says Katrina

Call her a woman of destiny because it seems as if no matter how difficult the setbacks she encounters, Katrina Seymour is still able to accomplish her goals along the way.From East Tennessee State University in her senior year, Seymour was able to c

Dear Mr Prime Minister

I am not often one to get into public political commentary or debate but my heart is heavy. As someone who has watched your political career over the past 40 years, and witnessing where we are today I could not resist re-reading George Orwell’s novel “Animal Farm”. 

Police officer overcomes life-changing injuries

POLICE motorcyclist Nelson Rahming was pursuing two suspects when he was suddenly hit by another vehicle – an incident that changed his life forever.This accident in July of 2009 left him with severe nerve damage from which he is still recovering nea

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Minnis (and brother) back Archer’s role

NEWLY-appointed Contractors Registrar Omar Archer has defended himself over concerns about his qualifications for the post, referring to construction experience dating back to his childhood.

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Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts

THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4

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WELLS’ NEW MAGIC NUMBER - 120,000: Minister says hitting this vaccination total puts us in ‘good place’

HEALTH Minister Renward Wells estimates that 120,000 people need to be vaccinated in order for the nation to be “in good stead” in the fight against COVID-19.

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Wright dies after long battle with cancer

JACKIE Wright, one of the country’s former minor league professional baseball players, passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

EDITORIAL: Cases rising and workers overwhelmed - what next?

THE surge in COVID-19 cases is hitting our health services hard.

Minnis must be careful

The Free National Movement (FNM) administration of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis once again finds itself in a rather awkward situation with the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) and the entire Christian community.

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PAHO: Act with ‘utmost caution’ on loosening travel restrictions

PAN American Health Organization officials have urged countries in the region to “act with the utmost caution” when it comes to loosening travel restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists.

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120 body cameras in use - with more still to come

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said police officers are using 120 body cameras with more expected to be rolled out.

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Jones, Hunter in NCAA Division I action tonight

NCAA Division I basketball conference championships are underway and teams are vying for bids in the NCAA Tournament.

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GOVT ON ALERT AS CASES RISE: D’Aguilar warns public must help to prevent devastating third wave

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has said the country cannot afford to enter a third COVID-19 wave, noting a worrisome uptick in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks.

EDITORIAL: Mixed messaging over virus fight

TO say that there are mixed messages over the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in The Bahamas would be an understatement.

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Road to Olympics: Hield pulls off 2nd-round TKO

CARL Hield’s road to the 2020 Olympic Games qualifying tournament began with a victory in his first match for the year over the weekend in Pennsylvania. Hield, the top Bahamian amateur boxer now training in Tampa, Florida, pulled off a second-round

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Jonquel Jones signs multi-year contract with Sun

JONQUEL Jones was the first member of this current star-studded WNBA free agent class to sign and will remain with the Connecticut Sun for the foreseeable future. Jones signed a multi-year contract with the Sun yesterday as the league’s free agency

Is Bahamas becoming a dictatorship?

WITH the November 24 declaration of a third state of emergency by Governor General Sir Cornelius Smith, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis now has constitutional authority to impose additional restrictive measures for another six months.