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FIRST MOVES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE

THE Minnis administration is moving closer to bringing local government to New Providence, with Press Secretary Anthony Newbold announcing yesterday that an advisory committee has been established to guide its inception.The committee features at leas

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Lodge St Michael. - Lodge St. Michael 1634, Scottish Constitution, celebrates its 50th anniversary this week with a number of events to mark this occasion.

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Romi's clean-up crusaders

MINISTER of Environment Romauld Ferreira yesterday launched ‘Be a Hero, Keeping the Bahamas Clean, Green and Pristine,’ a school-based campaign aiming to change the culture of young Bahamians and to instill pride in their surroundings. Mr Ferreira sa

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‘Churches should speak up’

FORMER Bahamas Christian Council president Bishop Simeon Hall says he is disappointed that there have been no public statements released from church groups on the issue of COVID-19 vaccines.

31st 'Catch Me If You Can' Regatta in Montagu Bay this weekend

THE stage is set for the biggest local regatta to take place on New Providence as the 31st Catch Me If You Can St Valentine’s Day Massacre is staged in Montagu Bay this weekend.“I thank God for allowing me to see another year, 2018, to host the St Va

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YOUR SAY: Talk but no action on downtown

John Issa, the astute Jamaican hotelier of the Breezes chain, has written his umpteenth column of acute criticism about down town’s dilapidation. While fully accepting the Chinese renovation of the western segment with the completed parking structure

Limits of the city

It is not often that I get an opportunity to travel the Bay Street and downtown areas.

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Calsey Johnson, former diplomat and Senator, dies

FORMER diplomat and Senator Calsey Johnson died yesterday, prompting an outpouring of condolences. Former Prime Minister Perry Christie said news of Mr Johnson’s death left him deeply saddened. He remembered the former broadcaster as “a great patriot

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Tourism officials told to clean up downtown Nassau

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he has directed tourism officials to craft a short-term plan to clean up downtown Nassau as he discussed long-term plans to revitalise Bay Street during his national address last night, saying many Bahamians have complained to him about the appalling state of the area.

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Antoan back with the Giants

Antoan Richardson continues to receive opportunities in the front offices of Major League Baseball organisations and will re-join the club where he began his professional career.

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'Rassin Foundation' to raise money for medical scholarships

Hundreds of young Bahamians have realized their dreams of becoming healthcare professionals thanks to the financial support provided by the Doctors Hospital Dr Meyer Rassin Foundation.

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More than 100 pro golfers in LPGA Classic

THE Bahamas will play host to more than 100 professional women golfers competing in the inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island.

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Reunion for TIA airline

ON March 15 of this year, former employees of Trans Island Airways will gather at Watlings Distillery in Nassau for a reunion of the charter airline with the distinctive yellow tail that served the Bahama Islands so effectively for around 20 years.

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‘Tanny’ scores 13 with three blocks in Rams’ 96-94 win

LATHANIEL Bastian had an impressive debut in his transition to NCAA Division II basketball to highlight the weekend from Bahamians at the top tier of the sport.

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Shockersget 94-88 win over Rockets in NPBA

THE NPBA hosted its final double header before the league took a break from action as attention shifts to the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and the Hugh Campbell Invitational.The JD’s Seafood Shockers (Division I) and the Aliv Bucket Team (Division II) t

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Bahamian players shine in the Euro Basket

MIKE Carey and Zane Knowles notched their long awaited first win of the season for Étoile Charleville-Mézières to highlight Bahamian pro basketball players in leagues across the globe over the holidays.

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Teams of the year in the spotlight

IN the disciplines of swimming and water polo, the Bahamas continued its dominance in the region at the 34th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.

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Michael Dingman: a man who chased new horizons

Michael D. Dingman, the corporate leader, financier and philanthropist who organized what at the time was the largest initial public stock offering in U.S. history, died October 3 at his home in Lyford Cay, The Bahamas. He was 86 and Shipston Group L

NAUGHTY’S NFL PICKS - WEEK 9

LAST WEEK: 8-7 SEASON: 86-36

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A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Give us a sporting chance for more golden moments

The entire Bahamas paused on Monday night to cheer on our nation’s golden superwoman Shaunae Miller as she ran and captured the gold medal in the 400 metres final at the Games of the 31st Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.