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Bringing home bronze: Martin Holland shines in long jump

THE Bahamas returned from the XIX Pan American Under-20 Track and Field Championships in Trujillo, Peru, with just one medal over the weekend.

McPhee-McCuin: Our ultimate goal is Olympic qualification

DESPITE a 5th place finish at this year’s Women’s Centrobasket Championships, national team head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin said the ultimate goal of the programme remains qualification for the 2020 Olympics. A shorthanded Team Bahamas, with limited

North Andros’ Matthew losses may hit $20-$30m

The North Andros economy may have suffered $20-$30 million in losses as a result of Hurricane Matthew, the Chamber’s chief executive said yesterday.

Atlantis in ‘amazing 15-20% uptick’ over group bookings

Group bookings at Atlantis are on an “amazing 15-20 per cent uptick” pace for 2014 and 2015, the resort’s operator yesterday revealing that it could set a new Thanksgiving Day “record” thanks to its highly-anticipated basketball tournament.

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Powerhouses to duel it out

If the early meets on the track and field calendar are any indication, the high school track and field season is set to be another duel between a pair of BAISS powerhouses.

Road Runners awards banquet held in memory of late Basil Neymour

FOR the fourth consecutive year, coach Dexter Bodie took the opportunity to recognise the achievement of his athletes in the Road Runners Track Club by holding another presentation and awards banquet.

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Health minister: Hospital's new critical care block does not have enough beds

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez said the critical care block under construction at the Princess Margaret Hospital is “inadequate” considering the needs of the country’s growing population – as it will only have 20 beds.

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Port share offering 71% oversubscribed

The Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) preference share issue was 71.4 per cent oversubscribed, Tribune Business was told yesterday, raising $15 million more than target.

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Ferguson: I wasn't surprised that I got an award

WHILE Prince Wilson was by far the best offensive player for the Bahamas at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championships, Byron Ferguson was the only one to be selected for one of the individual categories at the end of the week-long tournament at the Langley Events Centre in British Columbia, Canada.

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Knights and Cavaliers in win column on day 2

THE CR Walker Knights and the Mt Carmel Cavaliers both survived late starts to pull off their victories as day two of the 34th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic for senior boys swung into high gear at the AF Adderley Gymnasium yesterday.

Tavario Miller and Aggies accept bid to play in NIT

IT IS not the NCAA Tournament but one Bahamian NCAA Division I basketball player will still have an opportunity for a postseason appearance.

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College’s 20 years of educating Bahamians

SIXTY-eight students were added to the roll of graduates from Atlantic College in Grant’s Town, Nassau, last night as the school celebrated 20 years of offering quality education to all Bahamians in a ceremony at Evangelistic Temple on Collins Avenue.

LPIA self-serve boost to travel experience

Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) has purchased 20 Automated Passport Control (APC) self-serve kiosks to enhance the customs process for eligible passengers departing its US pre-clearance facility, improving the overall passenger experience.

Abaco venture ready to sow seeds for future

INVESTORS behind an Abaco-based soybean, corn and dairy cattle farming venture said that they were “on track” to break ground in early September, telling Tribune Business yesterday that the venture would create 20 to 25 jobs.

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Cybots take 2-0 lead over Giants

FOR the second consecutive game, the Mail Boat Cybots found a way to beat the Commonwealth Bank Giants as they took a 2-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association’s best-of-seven championship series.  This time, the Mail Boat delivered the win from the free throw line.

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Davis administration increases level of recruitment for RBPF and RBDF

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe argued yesterday that the Davis administration has raised the level of recruitment numbers, blasting the Minnis administration's past efforts.

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Team Bahamas falls to Cuba 76-44 in opener

The Bahamas senior women’s national basketball team opened the 2022 Caribbean Women’s Championship with a lopsided loss to the host country on the first night of competition.

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Qyemah Gibson goes professional

BASKETBALL PLAYER TO BEGIN HIS CAREER IN SPAIN’S LEB GOLD LEAGUE

QYEMAH Gibson will take his talents to professional basketball and will begin his career in Spain’s LEB Gold League.

Boards dominated by PLP politicians and their families

WHAT is abundantly clear from the recent Board appointments by the PLP Administration, besides them being late, is that politicians are playing the dominant role on the Boards. 

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‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers

A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.