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‘What is govt planning to do about crime?’

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has called on National Security Minister Wayne Munroe to disclose what the government plans to do regarding crime in the country.

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NPSA opens fastpitch season

AFTER a two-year hiatus as a result of COVID-19, the New Providence Softball Association opened its 2022 fastpitch season over the weekend with the new look Cybertech Blue Marlins and the veteran Sunshine Auto Wildcats getting off to an impressive start.

No VAT ‘holiday’ makes life harder for building suppliers

A building materials supplier yesterday voiced hope that this year may see another temporary VAT ‘holiday’ so persons can stock up on hurricane supplies even though the Davis administration has given no hint it will reinstate the practice.

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Devynne Charlton breaks her national record in 100m hurdles

BAHAMAS ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS’ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

NATIONAL record-breaking performances by hurdlers Devynne Charlton and Antoine Andrews overshadowed the superb efforts by Olympic champions Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner during the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Championships this weekend.

‘Bring relief to people over high gas prices’

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has urged the government to bring relief to Bahamians who are struggling with high gas prices.

I-Elite gets international support

SINCE their formation out of the Max D Baseball Academy in 2017, the International Elite Baseball Academy has been growing by leaps and bounds as they continue to provide opportunities for many young men to experience their dream of playing college or professional baseball.

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Gas price crisis wiping out retailers’ profits

Bahamian gas stations say “no business operates” on the unsustainable seven percent gross margins they are enduring amid warnings the sector may have to cut jobs and operating hours to survive.

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Gibson Jr and Rolle capture Unca Lou title

ONE of the top amateur golfers teamed up with one of the youngest competitors in the field as Richard Gibson Jr and Kerrington Rolle combined for a 59 net to win the St Augustine’s College Alumni Association’s inaugural Unca Lou Golf Tournament.

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Deputy Speaker threatens to remove Opposition leader

DEPUTY House Speaker Sylvanus Petty threatened to have opposition leader Michael Pintard removed from the House of Assembly last night after the Marco City MP took exception to remarks made by North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish.

Key files ‘removed’ at Beach Authority

STAFF at Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority were told to file a police report after files from a computer in the office were downloaded and removed “after hours” without approval.

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Denisha Cartwright named USTFCCCA Women’s Track Athlete of the Year

MINNESOTA State Mavericks sprinter Denisha Cartwright has been honoured by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for her stellar outdoor season.

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Soccer: Bahamas men suffer 1-0 loss to Trinidad

AFTER winning their opening game of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association (Concacaf) Nations League 1-0 over St Vincent & the Grenadines at home on Friday, the Bahamas men’s national soccer team suffered the same fate to host Trinidad & Tobago Monday night in game two of their home-and-away series.

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The Bahamas beat St Vincent & the Grenadines 1-0

WITH a penalty kick from veteran captain Lesly St Fleur, the Bahamas Junkanoo Boys national men’s soccer team prevailed with an impressive 1-0 victory over St Vincent & the Grenadines on Friday at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in game one of their World Cup Qatar Qualification.

Senior men’s national soccer team back on pitch

THE Bahamas Football Association’s senior men’s national team returns to the pitch this weekend to kickoff the second edition of the CONCACAF Nations League.

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GBPA: We’re ready for storm season

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd announced yesterday that it has completed a “robust and comprehensive” Storm Response Plan for the start of the new Hurricane Season.

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Nurses heading to June 9 strike vote

BAHAMAS Nurses Union (BNU) is set to hold a strike vote on June 9 over an outstanding industrial agreement and a 40 percent scale increase.

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Unions split as new congress is created

UNION leaders yesterday announced the launch of a new union congress with Belinda Wilson named as president.

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Athletes qualify for NCAA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships

Several Bahamian student athletes qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships following their performances at their respective regional preliminaries last weekend.

Cartwright, Wilson and Kemp earn first team All-America Honours

DENISHA Cartwright, Jahmaal Wilson and Shyrone Kemp earned First Team All-America Honours at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

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Inaugural ‘Uncle Lou’ Adderley charity golf tourney on par

THE life and legacy of the late Leviticus Adderley will live on as the Alumni Association of St Augustine’s College hosts the inaugural ‘Unca Lou’ Adderley Charity Golf Tournament.