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Prison officer recruits welcomed by PM Davis

THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services welcomed its latest group of recruits during a passing out parade at the prison facility yesterday.

Bahamian sport honours

Lately, there have been numerous conversations in the press and elsewhere with regards to persons being awarded the Hall of Fame designation, and some being additionally included in the Legends Walk. In my opinion, all the inductees are deserving, some more than others. However, I am immensely surprised and somewhat shocked at some obvious omissions, or delays as I am now being advised.

It’s gameday

After losing to Ohio in their initial appearance here in 2017, interim head coach Bryant Vincent said there’s still no better place for his University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers men’s football team to be than here at the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl.

Arawak Cay vendors hit by gate’s closure

Arawak Cay vendors yesterday said the closure of the venue’s eastern gate entrance is creating a “turn off” for visitors to the Fish Fry and a drop in their income.

Efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system hit by ‘procurement, shipping delays’

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) yesterday conceded that efforts to rebuild Treasure Cay’s sewerage system have been hit by “procurement and shipping delays” in COVID-19’s aftermath.

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‘Buddy’ and Pacers beat Warriors, Curry hurt

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory last night over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry, who didn’t finish the game because of a left shoulder injury.

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Fredrick King has career night for Blue Jays

FREDRICK King had his second NCAA start and produced a career night for the Creighton Blue Jays.

Treasure Cay ‘one missed pump away from sewerage nightmare’

TREASURE Cay homeowners yesterday complained they still lack a proper sewerage system more than three years after Hurricane Dorian despite contributing “hundreds of thousands” to the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).

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Congresswoman hopes arrest will see Bankman-Fried held accountable

UNITED States Congresswoman Maxine Waters expressed hope that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman- Fried’s arrest and arraignment will signal him being held accountable for the alleged “fraud” he committed leading to the giant crypto exchange firm’s disgraceful fall, affecting as many as one million people.

Winning bidder for Grand Bahama Airport picked

AFTER several months of deliberation, the government has selected the winning bidder for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport.

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Detention Centre upgrades ‘to cost at minimum seven figures’

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell revealed that necessary upgrades to the Carmichael Road Detention Centre will cost “seven figures at the very minimum”.

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Thankful for a helping hand in a time of need

CHERYL Adderley said since being diagnosed with a brain tumor, her life has changed drastically as she now depends on the assistance of Social Services.

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Buddy Hield scores 19 in 87-82 loss to Heat

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 17 rebounds and Jimmy Butler scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter to help the Miami Heat hold off the Indiana Pacers 87-82 last night.

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Jonquel Jones posts 29 points, 19 rebounds in blowout victory

JONQUEL Jones continues to lead CBK Mersin to the top of the standings in Turkey’s Herbalife Nutrition Women’s Basketball Super League, and contention in FIBA EuroLeague play.

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The Return: Chickcharney Challenge set for January 28

IF you have not yet registered for the Chickcharney Challenge there’s still time, as organisers of the island nation’s premier obstacle course challenge have announced a new date for the wildly popular event.

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THE KDK REPORT: A smile in September

IN January 2020, while getting ready for church, my patient sat in his living room chair to put on his shoes.

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Fair share: Hotel rental unit tax not in effect yet

A key Budget measure designed to ensure hotel rental pool units pay their fair share of taxation has yet to be implemented amid the wait for legislation to give it lawful effect.

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‘Banner year’: Resorts beat revenue target by 10% pts

Resorts on major Family Islands are targeting “a banner year” in 2023 after room revenues through to end-October beat the industry’s post-COVID target by ten percentage points.

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Bahamas 4th overall

CARIBBEAN BASEBALL CUP

Team Bahamas finished the 2022 Caribbean Baseball Cup in fourth place and missed out on an opportunity to qualify for the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games.

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Ayton has 28 points, 12 rebounds in 129-124 loss to Pelicans in overtime

THE Phoenix Suns are mired in a losing streak, but Deandre Ayton continues to enjoy one of his best statistical stretches for the season.