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Minnis pledges govt of fiscal responsibility

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday pledged to create a “new Bahamas” if elected prime minister in 2017 by being “fiscally responsible, intolerant of corruption, and transparent” in the execution of his duties.

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Job advice for young Bahamians at COB event

SCORES of young Bahamians were given job advice yesterday by panellists at the College of The Bahamas’ Career Symposium.

Downtown chief pledges area’s ‘transformation’

The Downtown Nassau Partnership’s (DNP) managing director yesterday pledged that Bahamians and tourists will witness “a major transformation” of the area “within the next two to three years”.

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

Sports in brief

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Wildcats to face Tigers in Battle 4 Atlantis finale

The Villanova University Wildcats snuck past the North Carolina Tar Heels in an 83-81 overtime thriller to advance to their third Battle 4 Atlantis finals yesterday at the Imperial Arena, Paradise Island.

Swift swimmers compete at Auburn

SIX Swift swimmers represented the Bahamas at the Auburn Masters Swimming Invitational. They won 13 races and had six second place finishes. The meet took place at the Auburn University swim complex that is to host the women's NCAA Championships next mont

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Jonquel Jones is the MVP frontrunner in EuroLeague

Jonquel Jones’ double double streak recently came to an end but she remains the frontrunner to claim another MVP award this season.

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It’s official: Isnord will join Get Better Academy

WILKENSON “Kenny” Isnord will officially join Get Better Academy (GBA) in Prague, Czech Republic, as he makes his transition to pro basketball.

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Munnings advances to league final, Knowles returns after ruling

TRAVIS Munnings and his Portuguese club advanced to the league final while Zane Knowles and his Bulgarian club received a favourable ruling in arbitration to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Close finishes and blowouts in BGDBA

THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued play over the weekend with close finishes and blowouts at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

Fishermen: Gov't late on storm relief

Bahamian fishermen are hoping the Government will give further thought to their cry for fuel concessions, one representative telling this newspaper: “That would go a long way to helping the industry”.

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Racing to bring an end to polio

HUNDREDS of Rotarians and supporters turned out for the End Polio Bed Race at the Marathon Mall on Saturday. Organised by Joanne Smith and Paul Cartwright of the East Nassau Rotary Club, the event raised about $10,000 for Rotary International's global cam

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French-Canadian woman accused of sex with 15-year-old boy

A FRENCH-Canadian woman was remanded to prison yesterday after she was charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.

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Veteran forward Kino Burrows scores 13 in 90-53 blowout victory for Byers

KINO Burrows and the FOS Provence Basket Byers continue the French LNB Pro B Leaders Cup as they continue their preparation for the 2020-21 season.

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Burrows with history makers

Jaraun “Kino” Burrows and his Fos-Sue-Mur Provence Basketball Byers closed their season with a history-making milestone.

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Kai Jones back in NBA G League

KAI Jones has fluctuated between the Charlotte Hornets’ main roster and the G-League affiliate Greensboro Swarm for much of the season.

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Woman dies, girl wounded in family shooting on Poitier Avenue

THE bloodiest month of the year ended with another murder on Wednesday night, the 13th in November, when one woman died and four others - including a young girl - were injured in a multiple shooting of a family on Poitier Avenue.