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FOURTH QUARTER PRESS: Clear benefits of being in the presence of sporting greatness

THE presence of the Miami Heat in the Bahamas over much of the last week was a sight for sore eyes.

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England captures seven boxing finals

IN a dominating performance, England captured all seven boxing finals they competed in yesterday at the sixth Commonwealth Youth Games at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.As the competition came to a close, England secured five men and two women titles in

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Former senior policeman Thompson turns 90

FORMER Royal Bahamas Police Force Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson celebrated his 90th birthday at a well-attended party at police headquarters on Saturday, surrounded by family, friends and former colleagues.

Sports and politics

It’s easy to see why politicians love sports champions and celebrities. But all too often we are left wondering if the affection is reciprocated.

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BAAA president appointed chief scrutineer for IAAF Congress

LONDON: While she waits for Team Bahamas to start competing at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 16th World Championships, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Rosamunde Carey is making some headlines of her own in the

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Shaunae Miller-Uibo wins heat in 400m

LONDON. England: In a dominating fashion, 2016 Olympic Games champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo began her quest for the rare 200/400 metre double by powering to an easy victory in the first round of the women's 400m at the 16th IAAF World Championships.

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VIDEO: PLP chairman admits "mistake" over his Butch Scavella Flamingo claim

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts has admitted he made a mistake as he defended his organisation’s view that it did not intend to “diminish” the sacrifice of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines who were killed aboard HMBS Flamingo when setting the date for the general election on the 37th anniversary of their deaths.

Insurers impressed by traffic safety system

A Bahamian technology provider has introduced its traffic safety system to Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) members, seeking their support for its introduction on New Providence.Intelligent Enforcement (IntelEnforce) principal, Donovan Paul, and h

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Young girls encouraged to find their purpose

IT was an uplifting and inspiring occasion for the young members of a local girls organisation who were honoured during a special awards ceremony which promoted living with purpose.The Purpose Driven Young Ladies Club (PDYLC) recently held its annual

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BAAA WILL HONOUR LATE DR BERNARD NOTTAGE

WHILE Minister of Works Desmond Bannister said the Bahamas Government would establish some type of memorial in honour of the late Dr Bernard Nottage, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Rosamunde Carey said they would honour their

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MP shares vision for Central Grand Bahama

IRAM Lewis, MP for Central Grand Bahama, outlined plans to transform the area and create eco-parks that will attract cruise visitors and boost economic activity in various settlement communities along the southern coastline of his constituency.

Baptism by Matthew

Many Bahamians are able to say, and have said so, what they like and do not like about the Hon Leslie Osborne Miller (PLP-Tall Pines) but he, God bless his soul, calls it like he sees it. He has served the people of this wonderful nation at all levels save for being Prime Minister.

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‘Tum Tum’ ties career high in Spartans OT win

The injury plagued and slumping Michigan State Spartans received a lift off their bench from Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr to open conference play on a winning note.

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NORCECA: National volleyball teams get set to travel

WITH very little time to practice because of the passing of Hurricane Matthew and the unavailability of a gymnasium, the men’s and women’s national volleyball teams are geared up to travel to compete in NORCECA qualifying tournaments.

EDITORIAL: Jury rules manslaughter in inquest - what now?

“Justice is served.” That was the cry of a mother as a jury at Coroner’s Court ruled that a police shooting was homicide by manslaughter.

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Junior Davis Cup team advances to the finals

THE Bahamas’ Junior Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup teams performed brilliantly at the Billie Jean King Cup/Junior Davis Cup North, Central American and the Caribbean Pre- Qualifying Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, yesterday.

Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac

Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac

Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac

Planet in sweet spot of Goldilocks zone for life

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big. The planet is smac