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Mariposa Gold Drops win first horse show of the year

THE Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) swung back into action last weekend, holding its first show of the year at Mariposa Stables. Four teams comprised of 20 young riders from different schools participated in the competition, which was won by the Mariposa Gold Drops.

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3,000 already signed up for upcoming Bahamas Games with $4m price tag

THE Davis administration plans to spend at least $4.2m to host the first Bahamas Games in over 20 years, according to Youth, Sports & Culture Minister Mario Bowleg.

Abaco local government calls new boat registration fees ‘outrageous’

THE Hope Town District Council’s chief said some Abaco boat owners have “boycotted” the increase in boat registration fees, which he called outrageous.

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Man admits breaking into a high school

A 20-YEAR-OLD man was placed on probation for a year after admitting to breaking into a high school.

Cruise passenger admits possession of cocaine

TWO MEN were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug possession, one of them being an American cruise visitor. Yaveth Roman, 33, of Florida faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs.

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Jonquel reaches 2,500-point career milestone

JONQUEL Jones continued her momentum from the WNBA All-Star break and posted her seventh double double of the season.

Women’s national tennis team 6th overall in Billie Jean King Cup

THE women’s national tennis team returned from the Dominican Republic over the weekend with a sixth place finish in the Billie Jean King Cup.

No VAT ‘holiday’ makes life harder for building suppliers

A building materials supplier yesterday voiced hope that this year may see another temporary VAT ‘holiday’ so persons can stock up on hurricane supplies even though the Davis administration has given no hint it will reinstate the practice.

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Woman held by police after stabbing

A WOMAN in her early 20s from central New Providence is in police custody after she allegedly stabbed a man.

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Domestic dispute murder

A 20-year-old woman became the country’s latest murder victim when she was stabbed to death during a domestic dispute yesterday.

STORM SURGE

ALONG the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past, large death tolls have resulted from the rise of the ocean associated with many of the major hurricanes that have made landfall. Hurricane Katr

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Two murders investigated

Police are investigating two murders. The first incident reportedly occurred around 11:20 pm on Friday at McCullough Corner off East Street.

$20m maritime academy set for January '14 start

THE first phase of a $20 million maritime institute, which will be established at Silver Cay, is expected to be open no later than January 2014, said the head of the company spearheading the initiative.

Syria to send 10 athletes to London Olympics

By ALBERT AJI and BARBARA SURK Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) -- Syria plans to send up to 10 athletes and 20 sports administrators to the London Olympics despite spiraling violence in the Arab country and a looming travel ban against top official

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$200 fine for man over marijuana found in vehicle

A 20-year-old man who was found with a small quantity of marijuana earlier this week was fined $200 yesterday.

SWEETING AIMS FOR DOUBLES SUCCESS AS KNOWLES OPTS OUT

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Although the Bahamas' most noteable tennis pro has opted out of the first major on this year's ATP Tour, Bahamians still have a reason to closely follow the Men's Doubles Draw. Bahamian-born

Port IPO over $10m target

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Port Development (APD) initial public offering (IPO) has raised 'north' of the $10 million subscription target, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with interest reachin

Wall, Young help Wizards break Thunder streak

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their

Ex-policeman denied bail

Ex-policeman denied bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net AN ex-policeman convicted of manslaughter was denied bail yesterday by a judge who deemed him a flight risk in the face of a possible life sentence. Former corpo

Ex-policeman denied bail

Ex-policeman denied bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net AN ex-policeman convicted of manslaughter was denied bail yesterday by a judge who deemed him a flight risk in the face of a possible life sentence. Former corpo