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Godfrey Rolle helps the Bearcats win home opener
GODFREY Rolle got the first start of his senior season with the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats and helped the team to win its home opener. Rolle finished with 15 points, shot 6-9 from the field, including 3-4 from three-point range of a 95-70
BFM explores strategies to reach the youth
Bahamas Faith Ministries (BFM) is exploring different avenues to improve the relationship between the church as an institution and the country’s youth, and looking at ways of teaching religion leaders how to bring the younger generation back into the fold.
UB Mingoes lose back-to-back games
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team (pictured) was on the verge of winning both games at the Edward Waters College Thanksgiving Classic but just could not seal the deal.The Mingoes lost to Florida National Friday 110-102 and t
Bahamian law firm in Caribbean's 'top tier'
A Bahamian law firm has entered The Legal 500 Caribbean (2020) rankings as a “Top Tier” operation. Lennox Paton said its number of “recommended lawyers” in the guide has doubled this year from six to 12. It added that it was the only firm in The Bah
We will be at Junkanoo, says leader of new group
THE leader of a newly formed Junkanoo group is insisting that his group will not be stopped from participating in the upcoming Junkanoo parade, despite its membership application being rejected by officials for late submission.“We don’t care who say
Shane Gibson trial due to resume today
THE Shane Gibson bribery trial is expected to resume today after a couple of days of legal submissions in the absence of a jury.
'Your Health is Your Wealth'
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force demonstrated excellence in fitness at the Bahamas Law Enforcement Cooperative Credit Union Fun Run and Walk competition on Saturday. In the runners’ segment, Lieutenant Commander Derrick Ferguson placed first in the u
Stampers knock off the Breezes High Flyers 91-87
THE Triple K Stampers knocked off the defending division II champions Breezes High Flyers 91-87 to highlight Saturday’s NPBA action at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Potter’s Cay security to rise after sex attack
TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells says officials are looking to boost security at Potter’s Cay after a woman was assaulted there.
PM congratulates son as he opens clinic
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened the Oxford Women’s Health Centre during a ceremony on Friday.
Gardiner, Miller-Uibo athletes of the year
HE didn’t make the top five for the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Male Athlete of the Year, but Steven Gardiner’s victory in the men’s 400 metres at the IAAF World Championships earned him the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s Athlete of the Year honours.
Davis: Gov’t has failed to pay $7m in VAT refunds
OPPOSITION leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the government has not been paying legitimate VAT refunds, adding yesterday that it is undermining the compliance level of the tax and “overstating its true performance value”.
PM: Time to wipe the slate clean
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis supports expunging criminal records of people convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana, he said yesterday.
Two bodies found as official toll reaches 69
POLICE in Abaco have recovered two bodies in the Mudd, bringing the official death toll from Hurricane Dorian to 69. In a statement, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said one body was found on November 8 and the other on November 14.
Service and conduct awards
NEARLY 100 law enforcement officers were awarded medals yesterday for having long service and being in good conduct within the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. The ceremony, held at Government House, recognised and honoured some 85 corre
Past govts 'negligent' on $160m BTC pension hole
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) unions yesterday slammed the “negligence” of previous administrations for creating a near-$160m pension hole that taxpayers must now plug. Ricardo Thompson, pictured , the Bahamas Communications and Pub
Ballooning deficit means govt needs to borrow $507m
THE deficit for the fiscal year has ballooned to $677.5 million because of Hurricane Dorian, prompting the government’s plans to borrow $507.9 million to meet the shortfall. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said in the Ho
UB to set up new climate change research centre
THE University of the Bahamas has announced the creation of its new Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Research Centre, which will produce research on climate change impacts on small island developing states. During a press conference held at
Taxi union threatens stoppage
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is threatening to withdraw services this holiday season if Transport Minister Renward Wells does not meet with them soon to disclose the government’s plans for the sector on the issue of taxi plates.
Feeding 5,000 families
IN an effort to fight hunger in the country, AML Foods Limited has launched its fourth annual “Feed 5,000 Families” give back initiative, which will help provide meals to families in need during the holidays.During a press conference held at Solomon’
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