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More than 800lb of beach trash is cleared

MORE than 800 pounds of debris and trash were collected on Grand Bahama beaches during the 36th International Coastal Cleanup, with the help of various civic groups.

Temple Christian Suns win two titles

THE Temple Christian Suns shined once again as their mini-boys and primary girls emerged as champions in the Bahamas Scholastic Sports Association’s 2019 basketball season.

Marijuana: We can't be left behind

MARIJUANA is an “industry that we should not turn our back on”, Caribbean Development Bank president Dr William Warren Smith has warned, adding it would be “foolhardy” for countries in the region not to capitalise on the opportunities the plant brings for the medical, agriculture and trade industries.

‘Spring Classic’ basketball tournament a success

NOBLE Preparatory Academy continues its effort of fostering achievement both on and off the court and hosted its fourth annual “Spring Classic” basketball tournament.

Tears in remembrance of murdered teacher

FAMILY, friends and colleagues of slain Charles W Saunders Baptist School teacher Marisha Bowen yesterday mourned the “untimely and tragic death” of a woman they all hailed as a “great teacher” and “cheerful, fun loving young lady” who was “full of life”.

Attorney General denies business interest conflict over Sandals

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson yesterday dismissed rumours that her family has a business interest in the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.

Bar president comes to the defence of Attorney General

BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday defended Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson against critics calling for her resignation over her decision to stop a private prosecution against the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort.

Michelle Miller Motivationals: Do you have a compelling reason?

It was the great William Shakespeare who said, “Strong reasons make strong actions”.When it comes to setting goals that will take your life higher, do you have a compelling reason to take strong action?As a life coach and therapist, many people come

Husband killed after gunmen forced couple to stop car

CHIEF Superintendent Clayton Fernander, officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit, warned drivers yesterday to be “extra cautious” after armed men forced a couple to stop their vehicle in the middle of the road before shooting and killing the driver.

Men’s national volleyball team clinches top spot in FIVB Qualifier

THE Bahamas men’s national volleyball team clinched the top spot in their Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) FIVB World Championship Qualifier Men Group A series by winning all two of their games played over the weekend in Martinique.

Mass rescue exercise held jointly with US authorities

FREEPORT – A joint mass rescue operation exercise, dubbed Operation Black Swann, was officially launched at the Freeport Harbour on Tuesday by officials from the US Coast Guard and US Embassy, NEMA, and other disaster stakeholders on the island.

Rivals New Providence, Grand Bahama in softball showdown

ANOTHER version of the New Providence versus Grand Bahama rivalry is all set to take place this weekend at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex when the Ministry of Education hosts the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association vs the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s Softball Showdown.

McKenzie wins at the double

WHILE Ryan ‘Big Youth’ McKenzie continued his successive string of victories, former amateur Valentino McKenzie made a successful debut as they both won in different parts of the United States on Friday night.

Ipads gift to school

THE students of Abraham’s Bay High School in Mayaguana are a lot closer to the world as a result of a generous donation of 37 iPads, two wireless routers and a laptop from the Mayaguana Development Group.

Full house for inaugural comedy weekend

By ALESHA CADET

Sports notes

THE Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas has selected its national team that will represent the Bahamas at the Presidential Cup Boxing Tournament that will be held in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The event will run from February 18-22.

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.

Golden Heart awarded to Sheila M Culmer

GUESTS at the 49th Annual Heart Ball, held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, were excited when they heard that Sheila M. Culmer was named this year’s recipient of the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award. Mrs. Culmer has spent most of her life giving to others.

Carifta swim team ratified

Following the final time trials over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Bahamas Swimming Federation has ratified its team to compete at the 2014 CARIFTA Swimming Championships.

Starmaker 5 is looking for the new faces of BTC

BTC Starmaker, the Bahamas’ most watched reality television series, is returning for a fifth season with a new judge and new challenges.

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