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Readers say CWC gained most from BTC deal

The majority of voters in The Tribune’s online poll say Cable and Wireless (CWC) benefited the most from the government’s recent BTC deal.

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Police say up to 50 homes in ruins

A HUGE fire ripped through the Haitian Village community off Joe Farrington Road last night, prompting a major response from emergency services.

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Victimisation claims: the silence is deafening

UP UNTIL the time of writing – early yesterday morning – both the government and the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas had maintained their silence on the allegations of victimisation at ZNS TV.

Baptist Sports Council Basketball League RESULTS

THE Baptist Sports Council opened its 2012 Basketball League at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday. The following results were posted: Temple Fellowship 26, Mt Nebo 21 Edajh Fox scored 17 points and Dominique Bethel had nine in their 15-and-u

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Thomas secures berth in high jump final

DONALD Thomas secured his berth in the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Diamond League high jump final by placing fourth in the eighth leg of the Athletissima Lausanne at the Stade de la Pontaise in Lausanne, Switzerland.Thomas went head-t

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'Fireman' takes a break to be with family

AFTER going through an exhausting three-week period to get ready for his introduction to the promotion of track and field, ‘golden knight’ Chris “Fireman” Brown intends to take a well-deserved rest at home with his family in Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, before he resumes training for the outdoor season

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Independent challenges his bamboo town rivals to debate

NDEPENDENT Bamboo Town candidate Craig Butler has challenged his opponents to a public debate to determine who is best fit to represent the constituency. Mr B

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EU sorted: Now for France and Holland

The deputy prime minister is “very confident” The Bahamas will resolve its blacklisting by individual European Union (EU) members after it yesterday completed its escape from the bloc’s tax watch-list.K Peter Turnquest told Tribune Business that this

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THE Baptist Sports Council began its 2017 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Leevan in Hall of Fame glory

LEEVAN ‘SUPERMAN’ SANDS has been inducted into the Barton County Community College Hall of Fame. Accompanied by his oldest son, Leevan III, Sands went to Great Bend, Kansas, on Saturday to join four other persons who were enshrined in the 3pm ceremony on the lower level of the Kirkman Activity Centre on the Barton campus.

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Sprinter Warren Fraser survives the 'injury bug'

LONDON, England — Out of a clan of nine siblings, all of whom competed in athletics, sprinter Warren Fraser said he’s not surprised, but rather relieved that the first member of their family has survived the injury bug and is now competing in the Olympic Games.

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Kacy Lyn Smith Leading JuniorJumper at Lexington Spring Premiere

BAHAMIAN rider Kacy Lyn Smith had a stellar showing at the Lexington Spring Premiere last weekend, riding her two horses Chicago M and Costbar 2 to multiple high placings and being named as the overall leading junior jumper of the competition.

School roof failure exposes Contractors Board absence

The Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president yesterday said the recent collapse of roof trusses at R. M. Bailey senior high school again exposes why the Government should “expeditiously appoint” the Contractors Board.

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Pamper yourself with a day at the salon

As the holiday season heats up, you may be in danger of running yourself ragged as you zip around town completing errands and buying gifts. Or you might find yourself exhausted because you’re attending every cocktail party and Christmas-themed event

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'I'm leaning heavily on just going into football'

MAVIN Saunders left the Bahamas to pursue a career based on his basketball prowess, but after just a single season of football, he has become one of the most sought after prospects on the gridiron for the class of 2014 in the state of Texas.

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Miller and Aggies get 84-73 win over Cleare and Longhorns, into Battle 4 Atlantis semis

SHAQUILLE Cleare had the better individual performance, but it was Tavario Miller and the No.25 ranked Texas A&M Aggies who came away with the win to advance to the Battle 4 Atlantis semi-final.

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Bahamian show jumper Kacy Lyn Smith and Chicago M finish strong

AFTER a week of highs and lows at the FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships in Traverse City, Michigan, Bahamian show jumper Kacy Lyn Smith and her horse Chicago M finished strong by winning the Farewell Competition, riding a clear round in 76.47 seconds to place ahead of USA rider Savannah Embly aboard So Live Helau.

Vendors benefit through Junkanoo Summer Fest

Food and craft vendors said business was brisk at the opening of Junkanoo Summer Festival (JSF).Cherrel Rolle, of Da Point Island Delight, said she enjoys the opportunity of catering to Bahamians and tourists alike.“Business hasn’t been bad at all; I

McPhee-McCuin officially introduced as Ole Miss head coach

Yolett McPhee-McCuin was officially introduced as the head coach of the Women’s Basketball programme at Ole Miss at a press conference in Oxford, Mississippi.“The number one goal for the program will be to be better every day, and be better tomorrow