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Developer’s 90 workers face ‘irreparable harm’

Blackbeard’s Cay and its 90-strong staff are threatened with “irreparable harm” as a result of its legal woes, which have already reduced cruise visitor numbers to the project.

Top athletes take year-end spotlight

It was a year of career-defining moments for the country’s premier quarter miler, highlighted by a new 400m national record and his first individual medal at a major international event.

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Fidel Castro dies age 90

MIAMI (AP) — Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule of Cuba, has died at age 90.

'Sales cancelled' fear if no VAT grace given

The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president yesterday warned “lots of sales will be cancelled” as the sector makes a last-ditch bid for a smooth VAT transition.Christine Wallace-Whitfield called on the government to either provide a 60-90

Mayweather gets license for May 5 fight vs. Cotto

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr said Wednesday he will fight Miguel Cotto on May 5 in Las Vegas. Mayweather made the announcement after getting a conditional one-fight license and a lecture from Nevada athletic commiss

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NCAA Basketball: Great expectations for Michael Carey Jr in senior season

EXPECTATIONS loom large for Michael Carey Jr headed into his senior season of college basketball.

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Colts all set to host mandatory rookie minicamp this weekend

THE Indianapolis Colts announced its offseason workout dates and the first opportunity Mike Strachan will have to join the remainder of the team’s 2021 NFL Draft Class.

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‘Buddymania’ rocks gym

THE inaugural Buddy Hield Invitational produced one of the best endings event organisers could ask for, a near capacity crowd and a thrilling finish on the court.

CIBC gives to Ranfurly Home

THE Ranfurly Homes for Children received some added Christmas cheer when CIBC FirstCaribbean demonstrated its commitment to Bahamian youth with a donation to help cover the home’s holiday activities.

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Victim is killed by shot to the face

A MAN died in hospital on Wednesday hours after he was shot in the face, police said yesterday.

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Potential tropical storm development heading west in central Caribbean

THUNDERSTORM activity associated with a strong tropical wave over the central Caribbean Sea about 350 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, is threatening to develop into a tropical storm later on Monday or overnight according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.

Six pit bull attack ends with two euthanised

TWO pit bulls will be euthanised after attacking a woman, leaving her hospitalised with severe injuries.

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Man admits attacking woman, damaging her phone

A MAN was placed on six months' probation on Friday after admitting attacking a woman and damaging her phone.

A great loss for us all

Tragedy is something we are never prepared for. ‎The shock of murder is unexplainable, unfathomable.

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Buju brings out the crowds

REGGAE legend Buju Banton wowed hundreds of fans Saturday night during the Bahamian leg of his “Long Walk to Freedom” tour.

We want our old garbage system back

Further to my letter of 2nd January 2019, questioning why our government would feel it necessary to summarily dismantle a garbage collection system that was working extremely well for several years and replace it with novice entrepreneurs ( ontropeners in the colloquial ).

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Man denies involvement in armed robberies

A MAN denied being the culprit behind two gunpoint robberies over the summer during his formal Supreme Court arraignment on Friday.

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Tropical Storm Humberto set to become a hurricane

TROPICAL Storm Humberto was expected to turn northwestward and strengthen today - possibly becoming a hurricane.

50 pilots head to Abaco for July 4 celebration

ABOUT 50 American pilots are flying into Abaco from Florida as part of a special Fly In programme to celebrate the US Independence holiday.

Sports notes

THE top scorer in Financial Bowling League competition last night was Dwayne Ingraham of Best Deal Kirki Bar with a 533 high three game set. Runner-up MVP was Kevin B Williams of Strike Force with a 201 high game and a 528 second high set.Rashad McCardy of Davis & Co Moonlight Strikers downed the pins for a respectable 198 second high game.