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Capital backs Bahamas: ‘Get past’ 7.2m record

The Bahamas was yesterday urged to quickly “get past” pre-COVID’s record 7.2m visitor arrivals after this nation ranked among the top Caribbean destinations which tourism investment capital is most bullish on.

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Bahamian abroad rests after years of noble service

ALTHOUGH the loved ones of Edwin Percival Minnis are sadden he will not spend Christmas or any other day with the family, a smile will always surface on their faces when they reflect on the life he lived and the precious memories he left behind.

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The pumpkin that grew and grew and grew . . .

ZELDA Bevans intends to share her mother’s latest gift – a 50 pound pumpkin grown on her farm in South Andros – with family and friends.

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Man shot dead and second victim in hospital

POLICE are investigating a shooting in Montell Heights yesterday that left one man dead and another in hospital in serious condition. Residents told The Tribune at the scene that yesterday’s incident was the third day of shooting in the area.

Latest delay in family dispute

THE legal dispute between the millionaire Weissfisch brothers experienced another setback yesterday as the matter was adjourned to a date to be announced by the Court of Appeal.

Late Joseph goal sees Titans through against Dynamos

THE Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season action on Wednesday night at the Roscoe AL Davies Soccer Field.

Players to watch in the Bahamas Bowl

WE were a laughing stock last year. When the cameras panned to the empty seats at the first Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, our reputation as football fans was called into question by the international media. This year is our chance at redemption.

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Munroe left ‘disappointed’ by increased murder tally

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe expressed disappointment yesterday in the country’s murder toll which is the highest since 2017, saying “if one person is murdered, I am disappointed.”

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Gov't unveils $250m BEC bond

The Government yesterday unveiled a planned $250 million bond to refinance the troubled Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), saying it was “the first step to rehabilitate” its financial position.

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Bahamas Bowl set to feature high-scoring teams

THE 2017 Bahamas Bowl features a matchup of high scoring teams as two of the hottest squads in their conferences get ready to set the stage for an intriguing game. The University of Ohio Bobcats and UAB Blazers will both enter the December 22 contes

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Seminoles’ Mavin Saunders gets more minutes against USF

LAST weekend’s win was a bounce back game for the Florida State Seminoles and provided the first opportunity for Bahamian tight end Mavin Saunders to have an impact on the field.

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HEALTH, WHOLE AND HOLY: Even if you eat a burger, you’re still on track

You are trying to eat well – salads, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, protein, minimally processed foods and complex carbohydrates.

New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s resolutions – how unoriginal of a topic! I am certain that everyone and their grandparents are talking about New Year’s resolutions right now. That being said, I am still most definitely going to talk about it simply because it is worth talking about.

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Residents uneasy over quality of health testing

PUBLIC health officials yesterday confirmed that nearly 100 people participated in the first weekend of medical screening clinics for Marathon residents who may have been affected by the Rubis fuel leak.

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DeAndre dominates AAU debut with double double

BACK on the court after a hiatus that stretched as far back as February, Bahamian star high school basketball prospect DeAndre Ayton was back to business as usual in his debut on the AAU summer circuit.

Conchservation campaign to save Queen Conch stocks

OFFICIALS from the Bahamas National Trust and several corporate partners have launched a national campaign geared towards sustaining the country’s severely declining Queen Conch populations.

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Mortgage relief ‘modelled on successful scheme in the US’

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government has modelled its new mortgage relief programme after a similar plan in the United States that “yielded successful results.”

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ENJOY THE RIDE

VR and new tech add to US theme parks attractions

THRILLING new experiences await visitors at theme parks across the United States this summer, with park-goers no longer just sitting back to enjoy the ride.

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PM hails financial impact of Carnival on nation

AMID a vibrant expression of Bahamian dance, sound and culture on the Western Esplanade, Prime Minister Perry Christie last night opened the second annual Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

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Scheme aims to bring farming into the backyard

AGRICULTURAL Development Organisation has partnered with The Church Commercial Farming Group (TCCFG) to facilitate the backyard farming initiative.