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The 157 will be to blame

A germ carrier has been defined as a person or thing that carries and transmits harmful microorganisms.

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Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience

THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.

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Regulators stay alive, Shockers take 2-1 lead

The Real Deal Shockers pulled off an 80-69 win over the Mail Boat Cybots to take a 2-1 lead in their New Providence Basketball Association men’s semi-final series, while Mr Ship It Freight Regulators stayed alive in their series against the Commonwealth Bank Giants with a 114-85 blowout victory.

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Poems and prayers from youngsters for teenage boys murdered in the street

MORE than a dozen compassionate sixth grade students at Centreville Primary School gave handwritten poems and prayers to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) yesterday for the families of the two teenage boys who were brutally murdered ten days ago.

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THIS is an Open Letter to Bishop Delton Fernander, et al, from the so-called Bahamas Christian Council.

Finding purpose Conference to uncover God's will for your life

WITH the goal of inspiring people to find their god-given purpose in life, Minister Sherika Brown is hosting the three-day Prayer, Purpose and Prophetic Conference starting tonight at 7pm.Under the theme “It’s Time to Succeed in Purpose”, the confere

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UPDATED: Two die in police shootout

TWO men died early Saturday morning after a gun battle with police and a high-speed car chase. While police have not released the identities of the men, The Tribune understands they are Harold Kevin Brown and Richard “Buddy” Bastian.

Concerns over grant of work permit to US businessman

CONCERNS have been raised over the continuing presence in The Bahamas of an American businessman who has been granted a work permit despite having been caught smuggling jewellery into the country and had previous requests for permits turned down.

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Family join centenarian cecilia to celebrate birthday

FAMILY and friends recalled a century of love, memories and triumphs as they celebrated the life of Cecelia Smith, who turned 100 on Tuesday.

There's a lot more to being a true Christian

Going to church does not make one a Christian. Neither does singing in the choir, serving as an usher or feeding the poor.According to Corey “DJ Counsellor” Rolle, as leader at Salem Baptist Church, Christians are who they are because of their relati

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Post Office staff: We need new HQ - now

NEARLY 100 employees at the “rat and mould infested” General Post Office demonstrated on East Hill Street yesterday demanding the government either make the building habitable or move them immediately.

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Eagles Nest, Shockers highlight win column

THE Eagles Nest and the JD’s Seafood Shockers emerged victorious in the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

BFA: Cavalier FC gets win over Eagles FC

THE Cavalier FC defeated the Eagles FC in an exciting match as the Bahamas Football Association continued its regular season in the Roscoe Davies Developmental Center at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Sunday.Behind a hat trick (three goals) fr

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Immigration detentions again ruled unlawful

A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the unconditional release of five persons and two minors from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre after ruling they were all “unlawfully detained” by immigration officials between November and December of last year.

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Urban Renewal summer camp begins

THREE weeks of fun and excitement have been planned for the youngsters enrolled in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development Urban Renewal’s annual summer camp.The camp kicked off Tuesday with an opening ceremony at Evangelistic Temple.Bi

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Remembering Flamingo crew

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and other officials paid tribute yesterday to the survivors and four fallen marines who were on board HMBS Flamingo when it was attacked by Cubans in 1980. Each year, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force remembers those off

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Coastal clean-up for Grand Bahama

ON Saturday, 28 students from Lucaya International School (LIS) on Grand Bahama Island and six Earthcare volunteers arrived at Gold Rock Beach International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICC) at Lucayan National Park. Gail Woon, zone captain for Gold Rock B

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‘Buddy’ scores 23 but Hornets beat the Kings

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Buddy Hield scored 23 points for Sacramento but P.J. Washington controlled the post well enough to keep Charlotte close until the rest of his teammates found their rhythm. The Hornets rookie showed some versatility, too, when he stepped out and made a pair of shots beyond the arc.

'Healing Games' theme of Geneva Rutherford Basketball Classic

SEVERAL of the top junior and senior girls’ basketball programmes in the island nation will head to Grand Bahama this weekend for the division’s longest standing tournament. The Helping Our Youth Through Education and Sports (HOYTES) hosts the 21st

Product shortage warning as coronavirus fear rises

Shortages of hand sanitisers and surgical face masks are expected to occur within weeks, Bahamian retailers and wholesale distributors have warned, due to the spreading coronavirus outbreak. Hillary Hall, Ports International’s chief executive, told