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QUEENS AND COMETS POWERING THROUGH

by RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Known as perennial contenders in track and field, soccer and swimming the Queens College Comets are establishing themselves as a basketball powerhouse in the Bahamas Association of Secondary S

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Another 23 COVID deaths confirmed

Twenty-three new COVID-19 deaths were recorded in the country between Monday and Tuesday, pushing the nation’s toll to 582 since the start of the pandemic.

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Police aim to reduce murders to less than 90 next year

WITH the country on pace to record fewer than 100 murders in a year for the first time in nearly a decade, National Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday declared his goal for the year ahead: fewer than 90 murders.

Sanctuary for dogs welcomed

The Bahamas Humane Society applauds the incentive of the Bahamas government to create a sanctuary for dogs. It is high time that the plight of animals in the Bahamas be recognised. Potcakes are frequently mistreated and abused and the Bahamas Humane Society has spent the past 99 years trying to alleviate suffering.

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COVID death toll jumps by 27

THE Ministry of Health reported 27 additional COVID-19 related deaths over the weekend, bringing the number of people who have died from the virus in the country to 439.

Wells and Rose finish in tie with Jamaica for trophy

A FIFTH overall finish for Team Bahamas was highlighted by an historic performance from the senior members of the team which ended a drought that lasted more than two decades.

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NPBA: Mingoes stop Rebels 83-70

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes never trailed against the Patmor Rebels in NPBA action Monday and led by as much as 15 points en route to the 83-70 victory at the AF Adderley Gym on Monday night. Robert Joseph led the Mingoes with 25 points, i

New mobile operator ‘bang on roll-out goal’

The Bahamas’ second mobile operator and its controlling shareholder yesterday said they were “bang on target” in meeting its first roll-out milestone, describing this and the launch of services as “a miracle”.

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Bahamas earns 3-0 win over Bermuda in Davis Cup tie

FOLLOWING a rain delay which lasted for several hours, the Bahamas was able to continue their momentum from a quick start and held on for their second consecutive win in Davis Cup play.

PwC: Governance failures will cost companies dearly

Companies could lose key staff, customers and investments if they fail to live up to environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations, a Bahamian accountant said yesterday.

Danish investor in Freeport dies, aged 81

LONG time Freeport resident and wealthy Danish investor, Erik Christiansen, died on Saturday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 81.

Celtics take control of East

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Paul Pierce watched the shot sail just over LeBron James' outstretched arm. And when it swished, he turned toward the Boston bench, shaking his head. The biggest shot of the night, for certain. And it put the

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Dorian 'totally destroys' 80% of fishing industry

Fishermen yesterday said Hurricane Dorian had “totally destroyed” 80 percent of the industry in Abaco and Grand Bahama amid uncertainty over how the government will aid recovery.“Eighty percent of the fisheries sector in Grand Bahama and Abaco is tot

FIBA Centrobasket: Team Bahamas in win column

After improving in each of their first three games played, the Bahamas junior boys’ team finally got in the win column at the FIBA Under-15 Centrobasket Championships.

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‘Right now, I think it’s more about the safety of the fans, players and coaches’

New Providence Basketball Association president James Price said they wholeheartedly agree with the Bahamas Government on suspending all local sporting activities until further notice.

Tourist shoppers: VAT refund to fall to 85%

Visiting duty-free shoppers will be refunded 85 per cent of their Value-Added Tax (VAT) payments from July 1 this year, when the Government’s private sector contractor takes over management of the process.

BISX-listed fund promises investors ‘far better’ 2015

The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund yesterday said 2015 will be “a far better year” for its shareholders, as it aims for a ‘double digit’ increase in occupancy levels at its flagship building in downtown Nassau by mid-year.

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Bahamas to know if 'oil rich' within 6 weeks, says BPC

Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday hailed a Supreme Court verdict that likely removes all obstacles to completion of its first exploratory oil well within the scheduled 45-60 day timeframe.

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Kadeem Coleby posts double double for win on birthday

Birthday boy Kadeem Coleby helped the Akita Northern Happinets pick up their second straight victory in two nights over his celebrated weekend against the same team in the Japanese D1 professional basketball league.