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Government IT lead in control woes, 25% understaffed

The government unit charged with implementing its $30m digital transformation is 25 percent under-staffed and plagued by “numerous internal control deficiencies”.The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in a withering April 20, 2018, report on the

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NPBA: YES, Commonwealth Bank Giants are undefeated

YOUR Essential Store (YES) and Commonwealth Bank Giants are both still undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association.Coming off the Christmas break, the Giants highlighted NPBA action Saturday night as YES pounded the Triple K Stampers 105-

Baha Mar-style institute urged to boost workforce

The Bahamian private sector is being “seriously disadvantaged” by the workforce quality it is being presented with, an outspoken businessman yesterday suggesting this nation needs a leadership development institute similar to that created by Baha Mar.

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Man, 25, accused of police killing arraigned for murder

A SMALL crowd of relatives and friends of murdered police Sergeant Wayne Rolle gathered outside the Nassau Street Court complex this morning to see the man accused of killing the officer on December 4.

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Owls stop UB Mingoes 77-71 in North Miami

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes stayed close with the Florida Palms University Owls and led by as much as nine points in the Skinner Classic action Wednesday in North Miami.

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Police officer shot at hospital

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 25 year old REGINALD CHASE of NASSAU VILLAGE.

Magic hit 17 3-pointers in 102-89 win over Heat

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Anderson had five 3s -- all

Magic hit 17 3-pointers in 102-89 win over Heat

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Anderson had five 3s -- all

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‘Buddy’ scores 23 but Hornets rally for 122-116 win over Kings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 26 points, Gordon Hayward added 25 and the Charlotte Hornets overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 122-116 last night for their fourth straight win.

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11 more COVID deaths, 223 new cases reported

THE Ministry of Health has reported 11 more COVID-19 deaths and 223 new cases.

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Man accused of scamming $40,000 from bank accounts

A 25-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday over allegations he stole over $40,000 cash from a woman’s two bank accounts as part of an online banking scam earlier this year. Andre Spence Jr denied allegations he stole $44,500 from Elizabeth L

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Davis targets new party constitution

AS the Progressive Liberal Party’s  convention nears, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he will appoint a constitutional reform committee to fully review the party’s constitution to ensure it meets modern expectations.

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Sports in brief

THE Champion Amateur Boxing Club hosted its 18th annual Wellington “Sonny Boy” Rahming Silver Glove Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Wulff Road Boxing Square on Saturday.

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Five charged over $2m cocaine raid

FOUR Haitians and a Bahamian found themselves in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged in connection with the recent $2 million cocaine raid in Inagua, days after six Haitians were charged in connection with a $780,000 cocaine raid that occurred on the same island a week earlier.

Red Stripe, Eudeva dominate regatta results

LUNDY Robinson, skipper of both the A Class Red Stripe and B Class Eudeva, dominated the 2013 National Family Island Regatta that was held last month in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma.

John Bull raid convict denied bail ahead of appeal

A MAN convicted of conspiring to rob a John Bull retail store was denied bail yesterday ahead of his substantive hearing before the Court of Appeal in 2015.

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Two in court on armed robbery charges

TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate's Court on Friday, charged with two counts armed robbery.

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Husband and wife charged over firearm

FREEPORT - A husband and wife and a minor were charged with possession of firearms and ammunition in the Firearms Court in New Providence on Th

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G