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Helicopter ride thanks to Sandals

Principal Rachel Taylor and five students from the Enid Capron Primary School on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, were treated by chairman of Sandals Resorts International Gordon “Butch” Stewart to a ride on the company’s private helicopter.

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Man killed in afternoon shooting

A MAN has been killed in a shooting incident off Market Street on Wednesday afternoon.

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OLYMPICS TICKETS SALES THROUGH the International Association of Athletic Associations (IAAF), the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has Olympic Track and Field tickets for purchase. Individuals interested should contact Linda Thompson at

sports inbrief

OLYMPICS TICKETS SALES THROUGH the International Association of Athletic Associations (IAAF), the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has Olympic Track and Field tickets for purchase. Individuals interested should contact Linda Thompson at

Fighting for rights - and naming your heroes

TOMORROW is International Woman Day and Bahamian women will join women around the world in celebrating the beauty of the feminine spirit.

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SKYGuard | Bahamas Power & Light Tropical Storm Projected Track & Intensity ( Bulletin #8)

Surface observations and Doppler radar data from Puerto Rico indicate that the centre of Laura is currently over the Virgin Islands, eastern Puerto Rico, and the adjacent Caribbean waters.

Chamber chief urges 20-year minimum tax extension in Freeport

Freeport’s expiring investment incentives should be extended for at least 20 years, a senior private sector executive said yesterday, adding that such a move would be “a win-win for everybody”.

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Pros stun the Giants 105-96

THE Island Luck Pros surprised the defending champions to join the Read Deal Shockers with a perfect two wins, no losses record for the season on Saturday night in New Providence Basketball Association play at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

Clubs and Societies 05202016

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekday rides, east: morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18mph+ for 1 hour.

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Providence Storm Basketball Holiday Classic heats up

ALTHOUGH they are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, the Agape Academy Eagles are eager about the full return of sporting activities whether on the island of Abaco or here in the capital.

‘Four hurricanes’ cost GB resort 20% of its revenues

A Grand Bahama resort generated “about 20 percent more revenue” prior to the “four hurricanes” that have struck the island since 2016, its senior executive has revealed.

PM targets 20% cut for electricity costs

The Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Government is targeting a further 20 percent reduction in electricity costs to below $0.20 per kilowatt hour via a combination of renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) related reforms.

Coca-Cola supplier just 6-8% behind pre-COVID

Caribbean Bottling’s president yesterday revealed it is just 6-8 percent behind pre-COVID business levels despite the cost of key raw materials surging by as much as 20-40 percent.

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Employees reject 20% City Markets severance offer?

A FREEPORT-based attorney said yesterday he may seek the Supreme Court’s assistance in the disbursement of monies owed to former City Markets employees, amid suggestions that staff had rejected an offer to receive 20 per cent of the severance pay due to them.

Fresh Market's 15-20% sales fall beats expectation

AML Foods yesterday told Tribune Business that sales at its western New Providence Solomon’s Fresh Market store had dropped 15-20 per cent below their peak over the last six months, although this was less than the summer norm for businesses in that area.

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Property Fund in 'waiting game' via 20%+ vacancies

VACANCY rates of more than 20 per cent at its two main properties have left the BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund in "a waiting game", its administrator said yesterday, with its bottom line "not going to change much" until new tenants were attracted.

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Hovland hangs on to become repeat winner of Hero World Challenge

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Viktor Hovland led by four shots at the turn. No one got closer to him than two shots during the final nine holes at the Hero World Challenge.

Ravens need to crank up offense to beat Patriots

By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- For the Baltimore Ravens, the term "balanced attack" usually means an equal distribution of tackles among everyone on the defense not named Ray Lewis. The Ravens' strength has long been its abil

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April Fools', no joke for 'Ninja's' family

BEFORE his life was cut short at the agree of 20, Akio "Ninja" Francis had dreams and aspirations of one day owning his very own clothing boutique for women.

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INSIGHT: It’s time govt shows they are truly serious

IT is hard to get away from the topic of crime with the way this year has started.