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Deandre Ayton and ‘Team Harden’ rout ‘Team Canada’ 123-96 in Adidas Nations

ADD another off-season accolade to the résumé of DeAndre Ayton, playing on the circuit of another shoe and athletic apparel giant.

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BNT salutes a legend as Carey bows out

THE Bahamas National Trust recently celebrated its outgoing executive director Eric Carey and his legacy at their “Eric’s Final Farewell Event” at Baha Mar.

Insurers ‘watching’ for NHI regulations

The Government has yet to publish the regulations that will govern the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, with Bahamian insurers yesterday said to be “watching the landscape” ahead of the planned $100 million primary care phase roll-out.

The statistics of crime

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Govt mulling over adding property tax on light bills

The government is forecasting a three percent inflation increase this year as a result of the VAT rate hike, and examining whether to collect real property tax by adding it to light bills.KP Turnquest, the deputy prime minister, in an address to the

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UPDATED – COVID-19: Fifth death confirmed, four new cases

SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: Dr Judson Eneas, 72, died last night in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, confirmed Health Minister Dr Duane Sands. He is the country's first physician to die from COVID-19 and the fifth victim of the virus.

FIBA plans ‘bubble’ format for World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

FIBA is planning for a “bubble” format to host the first window of the opening round of qualifying for its World Cup 2023.

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Bahamasair to spend $9.3m on aircraft maintenance

BAHAMASAIR will use $9.3m of its total budget in the new fiscal year on heavy maintenance to its aircraft and another $1m to move the headquarters to a building complex on Blake Road.

A proactive approach to Zika virus

As most of your readers are aware, Zika virus infection can result in abnormal brain and skull development in the developing fetus of women infected early in pregnancy.

Second phase of training to begin

THE second phase of a programme is set to begin designed to produce Bahamian technicians who are equipped with internationally recognised skills needed in the elevator industry.

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Team Bahamas 2nd overall

Team Bahamas improved on last year’s performance and in their role as hosts with a second-place finish at the 47th Flow CARIFTA Track and Field Championships.

Crab Fest organisers visit tourism minister

The organising committee for the All-Andros Crab Festival has visited the minister of tourism as it gears up to welcome 10,000 Bahamians and visitors to the 2019 version.

Ever upwards

Re:insurers warn of 20-25% rate increase

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Carifta gold rush

IMPROVING on last year's performance of 31 medals, Team Bahamas is expected to return home from Bermuda with 40 medals for second place and the bid to host the 42nd Carift

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Jonquel Jones playing reserve role for the Sun

WNBA All-Star Jonquel Jones has played a reserve role early in the season thus far as she continues to acclimate herself to the Connecticut Sun after missing training camp and the preseason.

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Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic - day 3 scores and schedule

Primary Boys St Cecilia’s – 20 def. Palmdale Primary - 0 Temple Christian – 20 def. Hillcrest - 0

93-year-old Acklins resident dies

93-year-old Acklins resident Geneva Johnson died Friday afternoon after suffering from pneumonia.

Businesses held hostage for unemployed

AT A time when local business owners need all the encouragement they can get to expand and create jobs, Immigration has announced a clampdown on work permits with its minister admitting that the department is so behind the times in both staff and equipment that it is unable to meet the needs of the business community.

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BPL’s Shell deal process ‘oblique’

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) efforts to outsource electricity generation on New Providence were “oblique” and not fully transparent over a deal ultimately won by Shell North America.

'BB' wins long jump

BIANCA ‘BB’ Stuart, in preparation for the IAAF World Indoor Championships and the Commonwealth Games, won the women’s long jump at the 2018 Birmingham Metro CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday.Stuart won the event with a leap of 6.48 metres