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Top 7 Revealed: Nicki and Devin Velez Feud

THE Season 12 American Idol Top 8 Finalists became the Top 7 last week, after contestant Devin Velez was eliminated.

TOUGH CALL: Belize and its experience with oil

KINGSTON, Jamaica – As prospectors are about to drill for oil in Bahamian waters, it’s worth taking a look at the recent experience of petroleum licensing in a fellow CARICOM state – Belize.

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Oil spills are 'very serious' threat to GB residents

THE recent oil spills and odour from industrial companies on Grand Bahama have become a “very serious” threat to residents in the Pinder’s Point area, according to a well known resident and former FNM MP.

Belize and its experience with oil

KINGSTON, Jamaica – As prospectors are about to drill for oil in Bahamian waters, it’s worth taking a look at the recent experience of petroleum licensing in a fellow CARICOM state – Belize.

RBC's send-off reception for our Carifta swimmers

As they prepare to travel to Kingston, Jamaica, on Thursday for the Carifta 2013 Championships, the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s major sponsor Royal Bank of Canada showed their appreciation by hosting Team Bahamas to a send-off reception.

Freedom of information network launched

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – For the first time, Caribbean governments and civil society came together to discuss access to information and public participation in governance at a landmark conference here March 20-21.

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Christie busy with Carifta checklist

WITH just one week left before the start of the 2013 BTC Carifta Games at the new Thomas A Robinson Track & Field Stadium, Basil Christie has been busy going over his checklist to ensure that everything is in place, including accreditation, sponsorship and accommodations.

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Defending champions suffer loss as BSC begins Basketball Classic

TWO of the three defending champions suffered a defeat on Saturday as the Baptist Sports Council began its 2013 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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Alarm over union funds

A GROUP of educators contesting the upcoming Bahamas Union of Teachers elections say they are concerned that membership dues have gone missing under the watch of union president Belinda Wilson.

$40,000 of Urban Renewal funds at heart of fraud case

A FORMER civil servant is standing trial in Supreme Court, accused of defrauding a community development initiative of more than $40,000.

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New coaches selected for national basketball teams

ON the departure of Larry Smith, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has named Larry Eustachy as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team.

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Sports in brief

A NUMBER of athletes have registered to participate in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ final Carifta trials - set to begin 5pm today and continue 6pm Saturday - at the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

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American Idol reveals Top 10

AMERICAN Idol revealed its top 10 contestants last week, with the women leading the pack this year. There is no doubt women are make a huge statement in the talent area this year.

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Bahamas' 27% FDI ratioleads West Hemisphere

The Bahamas’ 27 per cent gross foreign direct investment (FDI) ratio led the entire Latin American and Caribbean region in 2012, a Wall Street rating agency yesterday ranking this nation as one of only two projected to achieve above average economic growth in 2012.

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BAISS results

Girls 100 Meter Dash

Four face off in 242Untapped finale

By Arthia Nixon

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Journey ends for Bahamian Idol contestant

THE AMERICAN Idol journey ended for Long Island’s own Mathenee Treco last week when he was eliminated during the sudden death round of competition. The Bahamian artist assured his fans, “Idol may have let me go, but I’m not going anywhere, God bless”.

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Leo Morris helps lead Hurricanes to their first ACAA title

BAHAMIANS were the driving force behind the Holland College Hurricanes’ historic football milestones over the past few years. Now, on the basketball hardwood.

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Adventist wellness programme heads into ninth year

IN AN effort to help Bahamians make informed food choices, develop sound eating habits and become consistently involved in physical activity the Adventist Health Professionals Association (AHPA) launched its annual wellness programme.

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Giants to face Cybots in NPBA final

Coach Perry Thompson knew that once his Commonwealth Bank Giants kept the ball out of the hands of the Police Crimestoppers’ guard Mitchell Johnson, they would be back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association’s championship series.