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Recycling facility to be built at landfill site

RENEW Bahamas has formally announced plans to build and manage the nation’s first materials recycling facility at the Harrold Road landfill site.

‘Nothing to celebrate’ on $99m borrowing

The Opposition yesterday argued there was “nothing to celebrate” in the Christie administration’s revelation that it is only borrowing $99 million to fund the 2016-2017 fiscal deficit, its finance spokesman saying it had over-burdened Bahamians with taxes to achieve this.

Gas dealers: 50% margin rise to avoid Easter strike

Gas station operators are seeking a 50 percent margin increase and for its calculation to be based on a percentage, as opposed to a fixed amount, amid threats that up to 80 percent of them may strike this Easter weekend.

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Coleby tips off pro career in Belgium, posts double double

DWIGHT Coleby tipped off his pro career in Belgium and made an immediate impact with his new club in his first night on the floor in Belgium’s Pro Basketball League (PBL).

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Over-the-Hill unit hires 42

THE government’s Over-the-Hill unit has hired 42 people as environmental monitors after 80 applied for the job, according to Project Manager Rocky Nesbitt. Those selected include 24 women and 18 men, he said.

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Pros down Jets 28-6

A dominant defence which forced five turnovers and a breakout performance on the groud propelled the Orry J Sands Pros to a decisive 28-6 win over the BaOilCo Jets in week four of the Commonwealth American Football League at the DW Davis field.

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Wildcats to face Tigers in Battle 4 Atlantis finale

The Villanova University Wildcats snuck past the North Carolina Tar Heels in an 83-81 overtime thriller to advance to their third Battle 4 Atlantis finals yesterday at the Imperial Arena, Paradise Island.

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2019 a record breaking year for tourism

LAST year was a “record breaking" one for tourism, with the country hitting the highest recorded number of stopover visitors in its history, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s Director General Joy Jibrilu. Speaking at a press conference at the B

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Second elderly female passenger dies after June 26 crash in Grand Bahama

A SECOND elderly female passenger in a fatal traffic accident in Grand Bahama last month has died in hospital, police have reported.

Oil opponents to Gov't: 'Come to your senses'

Oil exploration opponents yesterday voiced hope that the "big deal" of support from around 80 international sources would "make the Government come to its senses before it is too late".

My thanks to an inspiring Knight

Bastian pays tribute to Mr Denis Knight.

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Bahamians must 'mobilise corruption outrage to action'

Bahamians must “mobilise their outrage into action” if this nation is to defeat both real and perceived corruption plaguing society, governance reformers urged yesterday.Matt Aubry, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) executive direct

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Texas A&M Aggies lead Island Relays Bahamas

GRAND Bahama: After the first day of competition, Texas A&M Aggies have surged in front in the two-day Island Relays Bahamas at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.

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Buddy named Big 12 Player of the Year

BUDDY Hield continues to rewrite the history books for the Oklahoma Sooners and set new milestones for Bahamian basketball.

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‘WE’RE COMING FOR OUR MONEY’: $100m student loan debt forces hiring of collection agency

The Education Loan Authority's (ELA) delinquency recovery rate needs to increase seven-fold, a Cabinet Minister admitted yesterday, with Bahamian taxpayers "on the hook for $100m".

DeAndre Ayton looks to transfer to new high school

THE top high school basketball recruit for the class of 2017 has a much anticipated decision to make on his NCAA path, but Bahamian DeAndre Ayton is making headlines this fall as he looks to transfer to a new high school.

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WNBA Finals: Jones and Sun to face Mystics in Game 1 Sunday

The matchup for the 2019 WNBA title tips off this weekend and Jonquel Jones’ Connecticut Sun are set to go head-to-head against the Washington Mystics and the reigning league MVP - Elena Delle Donne.

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Decision day looms large for Kai Jones

Decision day looms large for Bahamian prep basketball star Kai Jones as he narrowed his final list of schools this week.Jones announced via social media that he will decide between the Florida State Seminoles, Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears to dete

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Local teacher brings unique STEM tournament to the Bahamas

FOR LAURENA Finlayson, working with children is a very special and fulfilling experience.In fact, she is so passionate about kids that she pursued graduate studies in education, with a focus on elementary education, and can now boast a 15-year career

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BTC targets Internet lead with 90% fibre coverage

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to cover 90 percent of New Providence with its new fibre network within the next nine months as it placed broadband Internet at the core of yesterday's corporate rebranding.