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Truckers get 'The Heat' for national title shot

The Bommer G Truckers fell short of winning the Bahamas Softball Federation men’s national title last year. But this year, manager Perry Seymour has acquired the service of Edney “The Heat” Bethel, whom he’s hoping will enable them to give sponsor Bommer George one of the two titles at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex this weekend.

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Conquerors, Crimestoppers pull off victories in NPBA

THE Police Crimestoppers and the Woodside Petroleum Conquerors both pulled off victories Tuesday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at CI Gibson Gym.

Giants clobber Shockers 91-79

AFTER losing their season opener a week ago, the New Providence Basketball Association’s defending champions Commonwealth Bank Giants took their frustrations out on the Real Deal Shockers at CI Gibson Gym Saturday night.

2012 New Providence emergency shelters

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Clergymen group support Sir Sidney Poitier bridge renaming

A GROUP of clergymen has banded together to support the renaming of the Paradise Island Bridge in honour of Sir Sidney Poitier.

Direct airlift could increase Long island hotel revenues 20-25%

Direct airlift from Florida would boost annual revenues at all Long Island tourism properties by 20-25 per cent in the long-term, the Long Island Chamber of Commerce’s president told Tribune Business yesterday.

Hubert Ingraham on the wrong side of history

North Abaco voters were unable to resist the blandishments of the new PLP government on Monday, and the by-election was a replay of what happened when former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling resigned in 1997.

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School creates tourism, agriculture ‘marriage’

The Bahamas “must create a marriage” between its agriculture and tourism sectors to create economic sustainability, a senior tourism official yesterday describing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Education and the Sheraton Hotel as a “small step” towards that goal.

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Contractors are urged to pursue regional projects

THE first ever Regional Conference of Caribbean Contractors could provide significant exposure and networking opportunities for locals, the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday urging his counterparts to pursue projects within the Caribbean.

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Report soon on allegations

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe says officials will soon release a comprehensive report on allegations against his predecessor during the FNM’s 2007-2012 term in office.

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Could it be a double sweep for Bommer G

Both Bommer G teams will look to close out their respective NPSA Championship series tomorrow night, threatening to sweep with commanding 3-0 leads.

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Tributes to basketball icon Arthur 'Gully' Rolle

Condolences continue to pour in for one of the iconic figures in Bahamian basketball whose impact continues to resonate after his passing.

Cruise visitors: Just 36% buy local tours

Just 36 per cent of cruise ship passengers visiting the Bahamas purchase a shore excursion offered by local providers, a survey produced for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) ranking this nation next-to-last in this category.

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Clergy attend court for scuffle in church

A TRIAL date has been set for three men of the cloth accused of getting into a scuffle on the pulpit following a succession battle for leadership of a church.

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High scoring for ladies, but pitcher's duel for men

Stark contrasts in game one of both New Providence Softball Association championship series, with a high scoring finish in the ladies division, followed by a pitchers’ duel in the men’s nightcap.

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No welcome for cable price rise

FREEPORT – REPRESENTATIVES got an earful of why Cable Bahamas does not deserve a price increase in its Super Basic cable television package.

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Public foots bill for child molester's sentence appeal

A MAN challenging his Supreme Court sentence last year for having sex with an 11-year-old girl, will be assigned counsel at the expense of the public’s purse.

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Sex convict seeks more time for appeal

A MAN convicted and sentenced in Supreme Court for having sex with an 11-year-old girl will appear in the Court of Appeal today to apply for additional time to lodge an appeal against his sentence.

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From pulpit to courtroom for pastors accused of scuffle

THREE men of the cloth were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of misbehaving in church by getting into a scuffle on the pulpit following a succession battle for leadership of the church.