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Giants sweep Cleaners

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants, featuring a couple of new players, are now into the New Providence Basketball Association’s John Archer divisional championship series, thanks to a two-game sweep over the Double R Services Limited Cleaners in their first round playoffs.

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Woman, aged 96, dies of COVID-19

OFFICIALS reported another COVID-19 related death yesterday.

Where the sea meets the facts

Many Bahamians make the mistake of getting their “facts” from bloggers, Youtube videos and other social media!

Thank you, Princess Margaret Hospital

OFTEN times, we criticise the administration of PMH, particularly that of the A&E Department. With this in mind, I’ve decided to express my sincere gratitude to the administration publicly.

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‘Pay up for breaking AC’

A CONTRACTOR who damaged his ex-girlfriend’s AC unit was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes and pay for the repairs.

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Roberts: PLP the only party with a plan to tackle crime

DESPITE this year’s murder count outpacing last year’s figure, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday the PLP is still the only party with a plan to tackle this nation’s crime problem.

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BAHAMIANS LEAD KNIGHTS TO HISTORIC SEASON

Their storybook season and playoff run ended this weekend, but a dynamic trio of Bahamians led the Niagra College men’s basketball programme to a historic season.

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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Hurricane relief evokes memories of family and Roberto Clemente

AS we try to rebuild our southern islands in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin, I have to admit seeing Bahamians regardless of race, creed, denomination or political affiliation, unite for the common good of our brothers and sisters in those areas is truly humbling.

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Abaco residents renew water billing complaints

An Abaco resident says she has been hit with a $1,300 Water & Sewerage Corporation bill despite being absent from her property for over three years after it was devastated by Hurricane Dorian.

ALICIA WALLACE: World Health Day '24

“MY Health, My Right” was the theme for World Health Day this year, observed on Sunday, April 6. In its statement on World Health Day, the World Health Organization said the theme was chosen to “champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination.”

Accountants aim to 'speed up' anti fraud measures

A top accountant is aiming to “speed up” the sophistication of anti-fraud measures adopted by Bahamian businesses, as the average 5 per cent revenue loss threatens to “wipe out” many companies.

Fear and loathing in the Bahamas

AN OFTEN overused term in political and legal spheres is that “justice must satisfy the appearance of justice”. Just as critical as the need for the courts to appear to be free from political impunity, the police must also appear to be fair and transparent in its administration of the law. Both play a critical role in maintaining law and order and in fostering respect for law and order - an interdependent cycle.

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.

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Diabetes awareness mural coming

TWO local organisations joined forces last Saturday to raise awareness about diabetes and work with children affected by the disease.

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Tributes to Adderley a 'fierce Bahamian patriot'

FORMER Parliamentarian and acting Governor General, Paul Adderley, died yesterday after a lengthy illness. He was 84 years old.

Promotion Board president urges 30% stopover focus

The Bahamas Out Island Promotions Board president yesterday urged the nation to near-double the proportion of stopover visitors that make up its tourism base to 30 percent.

Carifta medal bungle

The Holy Bible encourages us to plan intricately at Luke 14:28, 29 & 30

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Atlantis team to the fore in Ride for Hope

Atlantis employees braved the chilly start and mid-morning rain to make up one of the largest corporate teams in the annual Ride for Hope, cycling a range of distances, earlier this month.

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DNA: Loretta Butler-Turner has nothing to offer on economy

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance finance spokesperson Youri Kemp yesterday criticised Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner’s recent statements on the country’s economy, charging that she has “little or nothing” to offer on the issue other than “empty statements and glittering generalities without substance”.

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'Numbers first, before casinos'

BAHAMIANS should focus on liberalising the “numbers business” first before attempting to addressing the issue of casino gambling, according to Ed Fields, Kerzner International senior vice president.