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New champions crowned at the Bahamas Judo Nationals

THE Bahamas Judo Federation held its national championship at Holy Family Parish Activity Center this past weekend. Forty-eight athletes aged six to 25 participated.

Munnings invited to Pre-Draft workout with the Hornets

TRAVIS Munnings will get his first opportunity to showcase his skillset for an NBA franchise. Munnings was invited to a Pre-Draft workout for the Charlotte Hornets today at the team’s training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Beloved couple perish in blaze

THE badly burned bodies of a husband and wife were discovered among the ruins of a house fire in the upscale canal residential subdivision of Emerald Bay, Grand Bahama early Wednesday morning.

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Armed robbery suspect says police beat him with a bat

A MAN who was arraigned on an armed robbery charge in Grand Bahama yesterday accused police of beating him with a baseball bat while in custody and coercing him to sign a report.

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Bahamas joining WTO a threat to economy, argues pastor

LOCAL civic activist Pastor Eddie Victor believes the country’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a threat to the economy and to workers.

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BOC heads meeting with national sporting bodies

In a solidarity move, the Bahamas Olympic Committee headed a meeting with the national sporting bodies to voice their displeasure over the manner in which the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is handling their financial affairs.

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Two in court on attempted murder charges

Two Freeport residents were arraigned on attempted murder charges on Friday in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate's Court.

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First land-based commercial coral farm opens in Freeport

CORAL Vita – the first land-based commercial coral farm in the world - was officially opened on Friday in Freeport, creating a new sector of sustainable aquaculture and innovation for reef restoration in Grand Bahama and The Bahamas.

Casual working ‘wreaking havoc in Grand Bahama’

GRAND Bahama union leaders continue to express strong concern about the widespread casual employment of Bahamian workers by companies throughout the island.

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Wells and Stubbs selected to Academic All-League Team

SASHA Wells and Kayvonn Stubbs received an honour for their work in the classroom following a season of milestones on the track for the Oral Roberts University Eagles.

Gunpoint robbery

A business was robbed at gunpoint and two men were arrested in connection with possession of dangerous drugs in Freeport, police reported.

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Power restored after huge fire rips through BPL facility

AN assessment is underway at Bahamas Power & Lights’ Bimini power station after a fire ripped through the facility late Monday evening, plunging the entire island into darkness for the night.

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Ex-trade chief: Stop WTO 'total disaster'

A former trade minister last night warned it will be a “total disaster” if The Bahamas joins the WTO, as he challenged the government to identify “the benefits for Bahamians”.

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Privy Council appeal on industrial deal 'paralysis'

A trade union leader yesterday said “within 14 days” he will seek a Privy Council hearing on a ruling that threatens to “paralyse” industrial agreements and undermine worker protections.

Athletes advance to NCAA Division I Outdoors

SEVERAL Bahamian student athletes have advanced to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships following their performances at their respective regional qualifiers.

GB youth leaders seek end to 'senseless' killings

Grand Bahama youth leaders are seeking to unite to stop the "senseless" killings in Grand Bahama, where they say young men are being gunned down in the streets as a result of gang violence.

Men charged in Grand Bahama

Five men were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in connection with a number of serious offenses, including possession dangerous drugs, unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Freeport murder charge

A Freeport man was yesterday arraigned on attempted murder charges in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.

Three Haitians arraigned for overstaying

THREE Haitians were arraigned in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week for breach of the Immigration Act, including overstaying and illegal landing.

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Student athletes get set for NCAA East, West Regionals

Several Bahamian student athletes will participate in the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field East and West Regionals this weekend, looking to qualify for the Division I Championships.