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Bodybuilders bring medals home

The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s five-member team gave it their best shot at the Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships held over the weekend at the Renaissance Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.The young team saw

100 farmers hit through tobacco grow 'scrapping'

Up to 100 farmers could be impacted by a Bahamian cigarette manufacturer’s decision to “scrap” its Andros tobacco growing plan, its chairman telling Tribune Business that conventional agriculture will also take a hit.

A concert of hope for the 'Divine Lady' - Friends gather as gospel singer battles serious illness

As award-winning gospel singer Vanessa Clarke battles an incurable, life-changing illness, her friends and fans are expected to come together on Saturday, July 27, for a benefit concert in her honour. The purpose of the concert is to raise funds to

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Long Island woman died of heart attack, say relatives

RELATIVES of the Long Island woman who health officials say died from COVID-19 last month believe she did not die because of complications with the virus, but rather from a heart attack. They also have complained about the level of care the woman re

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Inaugural event 'was awesome'

THE inaugural Pure-Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic finished on Sunday the way they got started on Tuesday with the rain drenching the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.

Bahamian players shine in Dominican Summer League

MINOR League Baseball’s Dominican Summer League recently began play and several Bahamian players made their professional debuts on their first assignment with their franchise.Courtney Smith and Keithron Moss began their first seasons with the DSL Ran

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Junkanoo Bowl: Bahamians advance

Two players, including one of the two Simms sisters from Grand Bahama and No.8 seed Donte Armbrister, advanced out of the first round of the Junkanoo Bowl junior tennis tournament yesterday.In the week-long International Tennis Federation touring eve

Albany clients hit by 'horrific' oil spills

Albany’s marina chief yesterday said he was “hoping and praying” the Government would finally take concrete action over persistent oil spills at Clifton Pier, as there had been several “horrific” incidents witnessed by the development’s high-end guests.

Contractors: Sands not always echoed association's view

A Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) spokesman yesterday said its former president’s views did not necessarily represent those of members, pledging a “conciliatory approach” towards the Government.Drumeco Archer, speaking to Tribune Business in t

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Devouring the best at Abaco Food Festival

ABACO has carved out a new niche tourism market that is drawing food lovers to the island.

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Life changed when I joined the early morning club

Despite what many people think, I was never really a “morning person”. I had always been someone who struggled to get out of bed during the week and never really got around to life until early in the afternoon on the weekend.I loved my bed and it was

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'I don't think we should have had to beg for the tickets'

THE Robinson family was pleased to see the transformation of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium as the Bahamas welcomed some of the top athletes on the planet for the hosting of the inaugural IAAF World Relays over the weekend.

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COVID-19 'worst ever catastrophe' for the workforce

A trade union leader yesterday branded the coronavirus as “the worst catastrophe” Bahamian workers have ever faced due to the uncertainty over how long it will last.Obie Ferguson, pictured, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Tribune Busi

Bahamians in spotlight as the NCAA basketball season tips off

THE NCAA basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and several Bahamians figured prominently for their programmes on the court and from the coaching ranks on the sidelines.Yolett McPhee-McCuin began her era as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’

Thanks to staff at PMH for their care

I have benefited from the professional service and care that has been provided by several of the fine employees of the Male Orthopaedic Ward of the Princess Margaret Hospital.

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Many shanty town residents not ready to vacate homes

DESPITE an extension to the government's eviction deadline for shanty town residents in New Providence, many of them yesterday said they are still not in a position to vacate their homes and adhere to the deadline.

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Gov't's 1300 housing goal 'unachievable'

THE former Bahamas Mortgage Corporation (BMC) chairman yesterday said the newly-elected Christie administration's goal of building 1,300 new houses over its five-year term was "probably unachievable", suggesting it should instead focus on continuing to reduce the Corporation's 35 per cent loan arrears rate.

Robles criticises training conditions

By ANNE-MARIE GARCIA Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba's best-known Olympic athlete, Dayron Robles, complained Tuesday about terrible training conditions as he prepares to defend his gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles this summer in London. "The Olymp

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I’M SURE there are many technical explanations for the recent breakdowns in Secret Service protection that allowed an armed intruder to run right through the front door of the White House and an armed felon to ride on an elevator with President Barack Obama. But I’d also put some blame on the nation’s political class.