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Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture announces 2026 edition

FOLLOWING the conclusion of the sixth Bahamas Games on Saturday night, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg announced the seventh edition is scheduled for 2026.

Insurer: Dorian causes largest vehicle losses

Bahamas First says Hurricane Dorian’s devastation caused its “largest motor vehicle” loss ever with 538 claims producing gross losses of more $6m in that business category.The property and casualty insurer’s 2019 annual report adds that while most of

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'Marijuana will boost economy': Commission report says drug has huge business potential

THE Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana has endorsed the economic potential of a cannabis industry in The Bahamas as robust.

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Pandemic a 'devastating blow' to WSC - Gibson

WATER and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson said the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a “devastating blow” to the company’s revenue, adding officials anticipate that between 60 percent to 70 percent of its customers will not be able to

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Pizza Hut employee has COVID

A PIZZA Hut employee in Grand Bahama was revealed yesterday to have COVID-19 as deep cleaning of the CA Smith complex began because a migrant with COVID-19 was present on the premises.

God is our refuge

There comes a time when most of us will experience the demands and challenges of this world.

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Fox named to West team in 'Fall Stars' showcase

Lucius Fox continues to earn accolades at each step of his minor league progression with the latest coming in the form of recognition by the Arizona Fall League.Fox was named to the West roster of the league’s 13th Annual “Fall Stars” game, a showcas

EDITORIAL: Atlantis pay rise a promising sign

FOR much of the pandemic so far, many businesses have been hanging on and waiting for better days.

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Sky get 101-95 double OT win over the Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot had the second triple-double in WNBA playoff history with 12 points, a league playoff-record 18 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 101-95 in two overtimes last night in the opener of their best-of-five semifinal series.

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Darville: We’re working on increasing manpower

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says his ministry is working on plans to increase manpower in public health and improve infrastructure of medical facilities on the Family Islands.

The Bible and capital punishment

One of the most conspicuous commands within the sphere of God’s word is the direct instruction for capital punishment for murderers.

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BEC owed $143m by private sector

THE cash-strapped Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is currently owed $143 million by the Bahamian private sector, its chairman said yesterday, adding that it was sinking further into financial problems.

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Player of the week

National team player Jaraun ‘Keno’ Burrows’ decision to go to Finland to continue his professional career is paying off big dividends.

Ayton posts double double in 123-110 loss to Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 last night.

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Jones ‘Player of the Week’

For the 10th time in her five-year career, Grand Bahamian Jonquel Jones has been one of the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Players of the Week.

1,000 scholarships available at BTVI

THE government, through the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, is offering 1,000 scholarships to students enrolled in full-time programmes inclusive of preparatory, certificate, diploma and associate degrees.Named The Bahamas Be Your Own Bos

80% DIY anglers is ‘absolute nonsense’

The Fly Fishing Industry Association’s (BFFIA) president said yesterday it was “absolute nonsense” to suggest that so-called ‘do-it-yourself’ anglers (DIY) anglers represent 80 per cent of the industry, questioning the credibility of a 2010 survey that pegged the sector’s economic impact at $141 million.

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44 percent of students need ‘urgent intervention’

A LEARNING loss survey found that 44 per cent of public school students require urgent learning intervention, Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday.

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Shamar Burrows and Tigers nationally ranked at No. 10

AFTER the first two weeks of the season, Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers are nationally ranked at no.10 in Canada’s U Sports men’s basketball power rankings.