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SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: JBLN all-stars step up to the plate in Florida

ONE of the cherished events in my life, that I will always carry with me as a father, occurred two weeks ago in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Butler-Turner optimistic about leadership race

DESPITE failing to reach a portion of the party’s 410 delegates, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner insisted that she won’t give up and will remain optimistic “until the last minute” about emerging the Free National Movement’s new leader following the FNM convention later this week.

INSIGHT: Call to educate Bahamians on issues ahead of election

AS ELECTION season kicks into high-gear, non-profit action group Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) today launches its own campaign to educate Bahamians on national issues and the critical need for reform.

Central Bank dismisses devaluation threat fear

The Central Bank last night dismissed suggestions that the Bahamian dollar faces a devaluation threat, pointing out that foreign currency reserves were “well above” global benchmarks at more than $1 billion.

28-member Team Bahamas named for Rio Olympics

Against the backdrop of a $125,000 sponsorship from BTC, the Bahamas Olympic Committee announced a 28-member team to represent the Bahamas at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Johnson cites personal reasons as he rules out running again

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Danny Johnson has announced he will not seek re-election for the Carmichael constituency and has endorsed Senator Keith Bell to represent the area instead.

Devaluation issue ‘of when, not if’

A former Chamber of Commerce chairman yesterday warned that devaluation of the Bahamian dollar “is not a question of if; it’s a question of when”, describing the country as “a rudderless ship”.

Former Renew Bahamas staff contact labour department

AS the extent of Renew Bahamas’ financial woes become clearer, the Department of Labour yesterday confirmed that at least three former employees have lodged applications to have their dispute with the company resolved by the department’s Industrial Relations Unit.

FNM's $100,000 convention costs demand for leadership candidates

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner revealed yesterday that the Free National Movement’s finance committee requested that she and Leader Dr Hubert Minnis each raise $100,000 to fund the party’s upcoming convention because the organisation had not inspired supporters to donate money over the past few years.

EDITORIAL: Richard Lightbourn challenged to support his accusations in the House

A MINOR kerfuffle was created in the House of Assembly on Thursday during the debate to create the University of The Bahamas.

Battle of the dinosaurs

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Donte double singles champion in BLTA Jr Nationals

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association completed its Junior National Tennis Championships at the National Tennis Centre last week with Donte Armbrister leading the way as a double singles champion.

Three sisters molested by retired policeman 'scarred by abuse'

A JUDGE heard on Friday that three sisters molested by a retired policeman over a five-year period have been scarred by the abuse.

A COMIC'S VIEW: Diplomacy lost between right thing to do and bad idea

In life, something can be both the right thing to do and a bad idea at the same time.

T.U.C. president blasts govt over Sandals dispute

PRESIDENT of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson castigated the Christie administration yesterday over its handling of a union dispute at the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort, asserting that “gullible” and “compromised” politicians are failing the electorate.

Buddy’s shot is off target in NBA summer league play

IT WAS another afternoon of growing pains for Buddy Hield at the Samsung NBA Summer League.

Roberts: Follow procedure if you want early convention

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday blasted two veteran PLPs over attempting to “wash the party’s linens in public”, insisting that they both know the proper procedure to have their concerns heard and addressed internally.

Road blocked off in protest at working conditions at Sandals

MEMBERS of the Bahamas Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) yesterday protested against the “horrible working conditions” at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.

BTVI students celebrate achievements at graduation

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI) is not “a dumping ground for low-achieving students or those who are not college material”, graduating students heard from the insititution’s first president during its recent commencement exercise.

RESULTS: Blue Marlin Track Classic - Thomas A Robinson National Stadium

• Here’s a look at the performances from the Blue Marlin Track Classic, held at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Sunday:

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