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UB, Giants NPBA division leaders

Division leaders in the New Providence Basketball Association maintained their leads with dominant wins Monday night to stake their claim as contenders early in the season.

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Cabinet ministers deny claims of Baha Mar conflicts of interest

TWO Cabinet ministers who served as government negotiators on the Baha Mar remobilisation deal yesterday dismissed tabloid accusations of abuse of power and conflict of interest as election season smear tactics.

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USC holds off Xavier to cap Bahamas tourney

Southern California coach Andy Enfield wanted a time-out. No one noticed. And that was a most fortunate break for the Trojans.

'Unconscionable' to implement VAT

The Free National Movement’s (FNM) deputy chairman believes it would be “unconscionable” for the Government to implement Value-Added Tax (VAT), suggesting that it could instead cut its fixed costs by around 10 per cent.

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Bahamian musicians bring Christmas fever

WITH THE Holidays right around the corner, the pine trees are now being lit, the streets are filled with green, red and white lights, and locals are feeling holly and jolly.

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'Strong Bahamian connection' for university basketball programme

The University of Houston’s Basketball programme will have a strong Bahamian connection this fall after the transfer of LJ Rose to the Cougars.

Deposit insurer facing upgrade

The Central Bank has moved to review the “legislative framework” for the Deposit Insurance Corporation, which saw its assets increase by $4.5 million to end 2013 at $32.1 million.

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Young athletes break 15 records

IN a year that featured their 25th BAISS Track and Field Championship, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine closed the season with a commanding performance at a record setting 2013 Scotiabank National High School Track and Field Championships.

Credit union ‘over grading’ migrates to medium risks

Credit unions’ “over-grading” of the financial crime threat posed by customers has gone too far in the opposite direction with the percentage classified as “medium risks” near tripling in 2020.

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Sir Jack Hayward dies age 91

Former co-chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority Sir Jack Hayward has died aged 91.

Sports Notes

WITH the shortened regular season completed, the Baptist Sports Council is slated to begin its postseason in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Tuesday night.

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Suspect accused of stealing $80 of women’s underwear given $1,000 bail

A MAN was granted $1,000 bail yesterday for allegedly stealing $80 worth of ladies underwear from a store on Robinson Road.

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97 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with two more deaths under investigation.

Total visitor arrivals up 30% though stopovers still trail

The Ministry of Tourism's top official yesterday said total visitor arrivals to The Bahamas are 30 percent ahead of their pre-COVID record through to end-July although stopover visitors are still trailing slightly.

Bahamas Showcase: Catamounts get 66-64 win over Norsemen

THE University of Vermont Catamounts made history, becoming the champions of the initial Bahamas Showcase with a 66-64 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norsemen.Most valuable player Trae Bell-Haynes, who finished with 19 points, canned the game-win

Irma hits 80% of Bahamas’ marina market

Bahamian marinas are concerned that Hurricane Irma’s strike on Florida could impact 80 per cent of their market, although most reported no storm-related damage themselves.

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It's another double double for All-Star Bahamian Jonquel Jones

By RENALDO DORSETTTribune Sports Reporterrdorsett@tribunemedia.net Jonquel Jones continues her post All-Star break momentum and tallied her 13th double double of the season in another win for her Connecticut Sun.Jones finished with 14 points, 13 rebo

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Non stop party as 100 Jamz celebrates 20 years

CALL IT a party or an anniversary, either way, the talk of the town as the holiday weekend approaches is 100 Jamz and its 20th anniversary.

Baha Mar admits to no redundancy cash

Baha Mar has admitted it “does not have sufficient cash” to pay its 2,400 employees due compensation should it have to make them redundant, as its $80 million financing facility has been blocked - at least for the moment - by Government and Chinese opposition.

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Fire destroys home of 91-year-old

A 91-year-old grandmother is now homeless after a fire completely destroyed her house late Tuesday.