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Dion Foulkes declares interest to run for FNM in Yamacraw

FORMER Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dion Foulkes yesterday confirmed his desire to run in the 2017 election after he was recommended for nomination by the party's Yamacraw Constituency Association (YCA).

Lady Truckers crush Scorpions, 7-0

THE Commando Security Truckers and the Johnson Lady Truckers stopped their opponents in the fifth and sixth innings respectively as the New Providence Softball Association continued its regular season action in the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday night.

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Two KOs in four days for 'Reno' Johnson

AN impressive start to his professional career continues for Taureano Johnson who recently took part in a rare feat in the modern boxing era.

MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY'

MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner insists she's not "running away" from her constituency following her nomination as the FNM's candidate for Long Island, replacing current MP

Insurer hits rating peak; two Dorian claims left

A Bahamian insurer yesterday revealed that just two Hurricane Dorian-related claims are left to be settled after its highest-level “financial strength” and credit ratings were reaffirmed by the industry’s top assessor.

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Jones and Sun get set for WNBA playoffs

THE WNBA regular season concluded and now attention shifts to the playoffs for Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun. Jones led the league in rebounding for the second time in her career and finished tied for the league lead in blocks. She finished

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Buddy: 'I'm just trying to raise awareness where people can donate water, food'

BUDDY Hield continues to extend the reach of his platform and galvanise support for the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Hield appeared on ESPN’s flagship show “SportsCenter” to discuss the effects of the catastrophic storm and NBA personalities from ac

STRAW VENDORS SEE '200% SALES RISE' ON WHARF

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net STRAW vendors said yesterday that their greater visibility along Prince George Wharf has increased sales volumes, with one vendor telling Tribune Business business was "200 per cent

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Constitutional Referendum updates: Results coming through

10.50pm: The overall totals so far for the referendum bills are: QUESTION 1 - Yes 27,494, No 44,175; QUESTION 2 - Yes 20,742, No 51,130; QUESTION 3 - Yes 24,266, No 47,665; QUESTION 4 - Yes 15,133, No 56,609.

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Road Traffic's 'illegal' actions show need to respect Freeport

A LEADING QC has urged the newly-elected Christie administration to "behave more civilly, and less brutally and aggressively", towards Freeport than its FNM predecessor, adding that the latest Supreme Court ruling upholding Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) licensees' rights emphasised the need to treat the city with "respect".

New Govt’s ‘pivotal sink or swim term’

The Bahamas faces “a pivotal sink or swim” five years under the incoming government, a leading reform advocate yesterday warning the national debt will equal GDP if the Christie administration’s performance is repeated.

Govt asked: Do all GBPA licensees get 20-year tax breaks?

The Government was yesterday urged to clarify whether it will grant Freeport businesses an automatic 20-year extension of their expired tax breaks, amid general acclaim for its pledge to “roll back” the Christie administration’s impositions.

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YOUR SAY: Six reasons not to ‘Roc wit Doc’

1 That awful slogan In a country where basic grammar and literacy are in such short supply, there is nothing cute, charming or amusing about the elevation of rank inarticulacy into the lexicon of a major political party.

End business 'apathy' over Gov't onslaught

The private sector is being urged to shake off its “apathy” and ensure the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has the financial war-chest to “push back against any unsustainable and irresponsible” government policies.

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'Reno' to square off with Colombian Alex Theran

Less than one month since he returned home for his first fight on local soil, Tureano ‘Reno’ Johnson is preparing to head back on the road for his next professional fight.

Tyson Gay returns to competition, clocks 10.0 in 100

By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Former world champion Tyson Gay made a successful return to competition, running the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds into a headwind at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday. Gay had not raced since hip surgery las

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NFL PICKS: Week six results

I’M all about naming things after Sir Sidney Poitier. Even before the bridge it was one of my favourite things to do (scoff if you want but none of you can prove it’s not true, ask my mom for verification).

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CARIBBEAN MAGAZINE NAMES MILLER 'FEMALE RISING STAR'

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE accolades continue to pour in for quarter-miler Shaunae Miller, yet through it all, she remains humble. On December 31, Miller was named as Caribbean Track Life International Online Maga

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'Gimmick fears' on roadworks compensation

BUSINESS owners impacted by the New Providence Road Improvement Project yesterday said they were still waiting to see what sort of compensation they would receive after completing the Ministry of Finance's survey, one telling Tribune Business he felt the move may have simply been a "gimmick".

Tennis Hall of Fame: 12 to be inducted at Ball

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net This weekend will be a significant one for women's tennis in the Bahamas. The second Bahamas Open Women's tennis tourney, featuring some of the top players around the world, is all set to be