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Who’s the boss? Bahamian women in leadership

TODAY, women all around the world are being celebrated for their advancements, achievements and strides they have made. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

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A LOVE STORY WORTH SHARING – Popular motivational speaker to wed Bahamian sports reporter

LISA NICHOLS is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers, as well as a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached nearly 80 million people. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential.

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IMF calls for ‘tax spending budget’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged The Bahamas to develop an annual “tax expenditure budget” to better identify revenue leakages and assess the economic impact of its spending.

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Lathaniel Bastian and Rams headed to NCAA Div. II tourney

LATHANIEL Bastian and the Angelo State Rams are headed to the NCAA Division II Tournament.

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WORLD VIEW: No busting of sanctions against Russia

THE Caribbean cannot escape the economic and financial consequences of the Russian Federation’s invasion of the sovereign, independent nation of Ukraine.

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Richardson: ‘It’s sad for the fans’

While he’s only suiting up as a first base coach nowadays, Antoan Richardson, the sixth of seven Bahamian professional baseball players to play in Major League Baseball, said he can’t wait for the return of the game, if only for the sake of the fans.

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Big weekend for Shamar Burrows in the AUS

FOLLOWING several postponements, The Dalhousie Tigers were back on the court in Atlantic University Sport play and Shamar Burrows delivered a weekend of career-scoring performances to extend their win streak to seven.

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Charity’s $12k a month bill on groceries

AS food prices continue to rise, one local charity said it is spending in the region of $12,000 a month to purchase grocery items to feed the poor and needy on Grand Bahama.

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McCoy advances, McFall and Bastian eliminated

NCAA Division II basketball tournaments are underway across respective conferences across.

We’re just blips on Putin’s radar

I read that Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) delegation will be heading to Belize to attend the CARICOM Heads of Government Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting, scheduled for March 1-2.

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More health staff for Family Islands

MORE than 200 healthcare workers are expected to be sent to various Family Islands to bolster medical services in those communities, according to Health Mister Dr Michael Darville.

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FACE TO FACE: The bionic man who wouldn’t be beaten

STEPHEN Cox is a superhero. That’s what seven-year-old Syniah would say about her daddy. He has proven to her that he would do whatever it takes not to let her down – to be there for her and save the day, no matter what comes his way.

December air arrivals hit 85% of pre-COVID levels

Air arrivals for December 2021 reached close to 85 percent of their pre-COVID levels, the Central Bank revealed yesterday, increasing almost four-fold compared to 2020 figures.

Trilogy of tribulation

The turn of the century brought with it significant challenges and a unique crisis to both major political organisations, as they moved towards governance here in The Bahamas:

Bahamians poised for NCAA Div. II conference tournaments this week

NCAA Division II basketball heads into its respective conference tournaments and several Bahamians are poised for a postseason run.

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Bahamas split games in FIBA World Cup qualifying

Team Bahamas split the pair of games in the second window of FIBA Americas World Cup 2023 qualifiers.

Woodside and Capers extend winning streak

DIANGELO Woodside and his Cape Breton Capers concluded the home portion of their Atlantic University Sport regular season and extended their win streak to five games.

Super Value ‘safeguards’ on Ukraine flour fall-out

Super Value’s principal yesterday said it had sought to “protect the country” from further harm caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through ordering extra supplies of flour.

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Shanendon Cartwright elected FNM deputy leader, Dr Duane Sands voted in as chairman

SHANENDON Cartwright and Dr Duane Sands won the headline races at the Free National Movement’s convention on Friday, completing the party’s leadership team as it recovers from last year’s overwhelming general election loss.

Tourism demand up over 50% in vital US markets

The Bahamas’ key visitor source markets are “all up double digits” on tourism demand, it was revealed yesterday, with New York and Florida ahead by 56 percent and 40 percent respectively.