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'Hypocritical' view over appointments

RESPONDING to the FNM’s criticism of recent diplomatic appointments, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell accused the opposition party of wanting to “have its cake and eat it too”.

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$100,000 loss for Atlantis as cruise ship turned away

THOUSANDS of enraged stop-over visitors demanded compensation after the cruise ship they were on was turned away from Prince George dock.

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A fresh look for Holmes Rock

REPAIRS and improvements were made to the Holmes Rock Primary school in Grand Bahama by the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) and other sponsors.

Chamber unveils new Board faces

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) will face some of the most pressing decisions in its history with familiar faces at the top and a slew of new directors following its recent annual general meeting (AGM) and election of officers.

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97 new cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday that there were 97 new cases of COVID-19, one non-COVID-19 related death and 84 people confirmed as having recovered.

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Bahamas All-Stars fall to the North Florida Ospreys, 102-84

The University of North Florida Ospreys got their trip to the Bahamas off on a positive note with a 102-84 win over

84 new cases and three more deaths as surge continues

EIGHTY-FOUR additional COVID-19 cases were recorded on Wednesday along with three more deaths.

TOUGH CALL: Is it time for FNM to change horses or hold a steady course?

WITH less than eight months to the next British general election, the opposition Labour Party appears to be having buyer’s remorse over its choice of leader. In fact, there are some interesting parallels with the political situation here.

Sports in brief

THE lanes at Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palace were on fire Monday night as the City Bowling League continued its regular season action.

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BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

sports inbrief

BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

sports inbrief

BASKETBALL HUGH CAMPBELL TOURNEY THE 30th annual Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament for senior boys, with 26 teams in the competition, is slated to begin at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium today. The RM Bailey Pacers are the defending champions. * Here's ho

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Jones posts double in Foxes’ victory

FOLLOWING a break in competition for national team play at the FIBA Eurobasket 2021 Qualifiers, Jonquel Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes began FIBA Euroleague play this week and continued their dominance in the region.

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CIBC's $100,000 gift to hurricane relief

RELIEF and recovery efforts for those most affected by Hurricane Matthew received another boost yesterday with a $100,000 donation from CIBC FirstCaribbean to the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund.

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Four months to answer marijuana questions

CABINET will discuss the committee to be given responsibility for holding town hall meetings on the possible legalisation of medical marijuana in the country when it meets on Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.

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'We don't know where the next dollar is coming from'

An ex-Cabinet minister says his family's business "doesn't know where the next dollar is coming from" as losses hit $150,000 per month due to COVID-19's devastating impact on the entertainment sector.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Dr Minnis, we're not your enemy

THIS week was quite interesting. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis (in rare form) took on the media, many focused their attention (and ire) on a new bill, while the Christian Council cried foul on an amendment to the Nationality Act we’ve been debating for a generation.

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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.

Honouring Billy Graham

ON Monday, February 19, The Nassau Guardian published a quote by renowned American evangelist Billy Graham. Interestingly, a few other Graham quotes appeared in that publication during the previous week.

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Iesha ousted in quarters at Goombay Splash Bowl

Iesha Shepherd, the last Bahamian playing in the main draw of the International Tennis Federation’s Goombay Splash Bowl, got ousted in the quarter-final of the girls’ singles after putting up a gallant effort against top ranked Jacqueline Pelletier of the US.