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FACE TO FACE: From humble beginnings to the NFL

When Edwin A Smith was a little boy growing up in Bain Town in the 1950s, there were great Bahamian athletes making it to the big leagues in baseball or track and field. So, little boys had much to aspire to if they wished to become a professional athlete. But Ed, who spent his afternoons shooting marbles, flying kites, playing stick ball, wrestling, or swimming on Long Wharf beach during the summers, had no idea at the time he would one day make Bahamian history as the first to go pro in an entirely different sport.

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Ingraham pays respects to Sir Jack Hayward

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he was “saddened” by the death of Sir Jack Hayward, honorary chairman and co-owner of the Grand Bahama Port Authority.

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‘Golden Girl’ Pauline presents book to Dame Marguerite Pindling

AS they reflect on their humble beginnings as one “barefoot girl” to another, Golden Girl Pauline Davis presented her award winning book “Running Sideways” to former Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling. Davis, 57, presented the book to Pindling, 91, during a courtesy call at the wife of the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Sir Lynden Pindling, at her home on Skyline Drive on Tuesday.

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Nottage taken ill at PLP rally

INCUMBENT Bain and Grants Town MP Dr Bernard Nottage had to be seen by a doctor last night for “dehydration” after slurring and stumbling over his words during his speech at a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) campaign rally at RM Bailey Park.

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LIFE LINES: Technology, like medicine, has side effects

Technology – a blessing and sometimes a curse. The worldwide web, the internet and a plethora of social media are firmly entrenched in our daily lives. There is now a generation which knows nothing of a life without social media. In 1990/91 the worldwide web was born, and although universal usage is a mere 20 or so years old and still growing exponentially, we rarely stop to think about a downside and yet there are significant signs that there are many relating to our emotional well-being and personal relationships.

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Union chief says Lucayan payout is 'discriminatory'

A trade union leader yesterday labelled the government’s current payout offer to Grand Lucayan managers as “discriminatory” because it is less favourable than the terms obtained by line staff.

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Miller: Ex-Robin Hood store 'must open' before Christmas

MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace chief, Leslie Miller, said that despite earlier setbacks he expects to have the former Robin Hood store open by Christmas, telling Tribune Business: “We have to catch Christmas season.”

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Giants blow out Cybots, force game six

The Commonwealth Bank Giants, refusing to roll over and play dead for the second consecutive game, blew out the Mail Boat Cybots by 22 points to stay alive in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series at the AF Adderley Gymnasium last night.

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Lavern Eve inducted into LSU Athletic Hall of Fame

WITH her career just about over and done with, Lavern Eve is now basking in her success as the most dominant female javelin thrower the Bahamas - and by extension, Louisiana State University - has ever produced.

Nathan Bain returns to Sunrise for prep season

THE latest on the list of prep to collegiate basketball stars to go from the Bahamas to Sunrise Christian Academy to an NCAA Division I programme looks to have an immediate impact on his team this fall. Recently concluding his high school career in Witchita, Kansas, Nathan Bain discussed his decision to withdraw from a previous commitment to Colorado State, return to Sunrise for a prep season, and eventually signing with the Stephen F Austin University Jacks programme for the Fall 2015 semester.

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Children with autism join in annual summer REACH camp

FOR 11 months every year, youngsters with autism and their families take it an hour at a time, balancing demands of everyday life with the special needs of a child born with a condition that sets them apart, making them painfully sensitive to noise, lights or even the feeling of clothing on their bodies.

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PM: People should be allowed to protest

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was not worried about angry protestors who marched downtown yesterday, incensed by rising electricity costs and some of the government’s decisions.

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Young recognised as one of Blue Jays' rising stars

CHAVEZ Young’s standout season made such an impact on the Toronto Blue Jays organisation that the front office continues to recognise him as one of its rising stars.While the media focuses on highly touted prospects Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero

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Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns

THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi

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'Buddy' donates $100,000 to help Dorian victims

Bahamian athletes have risen to the forefront in galvanising support for the relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and its catastrophic effect on the Northwestern Bahamas.Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield donated $100,000 to the cause t

Meditation: I have done my best

There are some people who really know how to love. They love not only their own families with an immeasurable love, but they love others as well with great patience and forgiveness. They pray daily for them, calling them often to give encouragement, always wanting the best for them.

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THE FINISH LINE: Ayton expected to be franchise player wherever he goes in the NBA Draft

I LIKE the position that Bahamian DeAndre Ayton finds himself in going into the National Basketball Association’s June Draft.Based on the order of picks determined on Tuesday night, Ayton can either remain in Arizona after he was one-and-done at Ariz

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Ankle bracelets are failing, says minister

MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames yesterday outlined the chronic challenges the country faces in its fight against crime, while noting murders are up 41 per cent compared to this time last year, but overall crime is down by 19 per cent.

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Rising star young earns Blue Jays promotion

Chavez Young continues to progress through the ranks in the Toronto Blue Jays organisation and opened his 2019 season with a promotion.

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Govt focusing on ‘hand ups, not give aways’

The deputy prime minister yesterday defended the government as “very responsive” to the poor’s needs, as it was focused on “providing a hand up” rather than “giving away money”.