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With one in six Bahamian men affected, here is how to lower your risk of prostate cancer

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has registered that 200 Bahamian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, and that number is likely underestimated, as several Bahamians seek prostate cancer screening and treatment abroad and are therefore often not captured in local statistics.

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Kendal Isaacs Gym ‘not available for us to use’

The Bahamas Basketball Federation was faced with the dilemma of securing the necessary funding to send its men’s national team off to the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers from November 27 to December 1.

Baha Mar parties in ‘good faith talks’

A Cabinet Minister yesterday confirmed that the parties to the $3.5 billion Baha Mar dispute “appear to be negotiating in good faith”.

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Elite 8 in Battle 4 Atlantis

Organisers of the Battle 4 Atlantis are looking forward to bringing the top ranked men’s division one basketball team to Paradise Island for the third consecutive year as they have now emerged as the top men’s division one pre-season tournament to be held outside of the United States.

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Mackey: The Best of Sports World 10 years old, getting stronger

THE Best of Sports World, a television talk show that highlights the performances of local and international Bahamian athletes, is now a decade old and getting stronger, according to director Carlos Mackey. When Mackey started the show in December 2

Peter Galanos dies, aged 80

FORMER parliamentarian and insurance businessman Peter Galanos died at his home early yesterday morning at the age of 80.

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Bahamians warned to prepare for scorching heat this week

BAHAMIANS can expect scorching temperatures from Wednesday through the weekend with the heat index expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit, Senior Meteorological Officer at the Department of Meteorology Orson Nixon warned on Tuesday.

93-year-old Acklins resident dies

93-year-old Acklins resident Geneva Johnson died Friday afternoon after suffering from pneumonia.

Govt raises deficit estimate to $100m

The Government yesterday forecast a more modest pace for fiscal consolidation, projecting a higher $100 million GFS deficit for the upcoming 2016-2017 Budget year compared to its estimates a year ago.

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ACE Diabetes holds official launch

FEEDBACK was positive and encouraging at the official launch ACE Diabetes last week, according to founders of the nonprofit organisation.

The destruction of Jumbey village

"NO, I can't believe it - that can't be true!" This was Coconut Grove MP's Ed Moxey's shocked reply in May 1974 when a news reporter called to ask what he thought of a report that government had planned to build a replica of his Jumbey Village at Fort Charlotte.

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College Basketball: Bahamians go head-to-head

FOLLOWING a break for the holidays, collegiate basketball resumed amongst Canadian colleges and universities with several Bahamians back on the court for their respective programmes.

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem

Men’s national basketball team splits wins with Jayhawks

TEAM Bahamas, with the newest addition of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, split games 1-1 against the University of Kansas (KU) Jayhawks this past weekend in Puerto Rico.

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Bahamas to know if 'oil rich' within 6 weeks, says BPC

Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) yesterday hailed a Supreme Court verdict that likely removes all obstacles to completion of its first exploratory oil well within the scheduled 45-60 day timeframe.

Marijuana

The issue of legalisation of ganja has become a popular issue in the global discourse on drugs since the pioneering role of countries such as Uruguay and Canada led the way regarding the legalisation of ganja for medicinal and recreational purposes.

Loney Bowl must be played Tuesday

EUGENE McMinns, Shelton Williams, Arrien McDonald and their Acadia Axemen were prepared to contend for a conference championship last weekend but after a lengthy dispute, the title will now be decided Tuesday afternoon.The Atlantic University Sport C

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NCAA: Hield, Knowles shoot up scoring charts

IT was shooting for Bahamian players virtually across the board in NCAA Division I basketball play this weekend with career high numbers and record-setting performances in their respective divisions.