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PLP claim on decline of visitors is rejected

FREEPORT - Although PLP Leader Perry Christie claims that stopover arrivals have declined under the FNM, Minister of Tourism Vincent Va

Team Bahamas 'prepared for whoever they face' in Suriname

WHILE they wait to see who their opponent will be, interim head coach Wayde Watson said the Bahamas women's basketball team will be prepared for whoever they face in the FIBA Caribbean Women’s Cup crossover playoffs today in Paramaribo, Suriname.Team Bahamas qualified as t

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Running water at last thanks to Urban Renewal programme

THE lives of three Cat Island families have been improved after work by the Urban Renewal Small Home Repairs Programme.

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JUNIOR JUNKANOO RESULTS - Ministry happy with parade quality

MINISTRY of Youth, Sports and Culture officials claimed yesterday that they are “extremely satisfied” with the quality of the 27th annual Junior Junkanoo parade despite the public’s plea to move it back to Bay Street.

NATIONAL CALL FOR PRAYER

THE Bahamas Christian Council is calling all Bahamians to join in three days of prayer and fasting for the nation.

Housebreaking suspect held after chase

POLICE arrested a housebreaking suspect shortly after 1pm on Monday.

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Housebreaking suspects arrested after chase

TWO suspected housebreakers were arrested after they allegedly led police on a high-speed chase that ended in South Beach.

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Barracudas battle it out

THE Barracuda Swim Club’s Family Guardian Invitational turned into a marathon one-day session on Saturday at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex after Friday’s opening session was postponed because of the inclement weather. But it didn’t have any effect on the performances of the swimmers.

How does gambling benefit us?

If we did not consider ourselves a “Christian Nation” I would keep my mouth shut, but as a Christian in a Christian Nation, I feel the need to speak out.

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Best-of-the-Best: PM Thunderbird finishes 3rd, 4th

Despite all of the controversy surrounding its transformation from the banned Tanqueray, the PM Thunderbird got off the starting line and finished fourth and third respectively in the first two races of the Best-of-the-Best Regatta.

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GAIN AN EDGE: Breaking the mould - Natalie shows a bit of girl power

Natalie Smith initially wondered how she was perceived. As a Construction Technology major, she stepped into many predominantly male classes at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). The reaction and comments from a few peers were indicative of the stereotypical view of certain careers.

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Jogger who ran past police is fined $2k

A FILIPINO woman who was caught jogging past the Cable Beach Police Station during the weekend lockdown was fined $2,000 yesterday. Helen Lacar, 41, was charged after officers found her on West Bay Street around 4.20pm on Sunday, May 17. Prosecutor

Bahamians in spotlight as the NCAA basketball season tips off

THE NCAA basketball season tipped off Tuesday night and several Bahamians figured prominently for their programmes on the court and from the coaching ranks on the sidelines.Yolett McPhee-McCuin began her era as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels’

NCAA Division I: Basketball players shine

RADSHAD Davis’ late-game heroics and coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin leading her team to a major upset win highlighted a weekend of performances from Bahamians in NCAA Division I basketball.

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Boxing team heading off

WITH the 27-member team already reduced because of the lack of funding, Bahamas Boxing Federation President Vincent Strachan said he’s confident the remaining 10 boxers will get the opportunity to travel this week to Kissimmee, Florida.

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Christmastide with Bel Canto

THE Bel Canto Singers present their popular traditional “Christmastide” concert this weekend with two performances – at the Old Fort Bay Club on Friday and the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk on Saturday.

Sir Durward, Frank Hanna donate money for All-Andros Regatta

WITH the 22nd annual All-Andros and Berry Islands Regatta next on the calendar for the Independence Holiday in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, legendary Sir Durward Knowles and colourful businessman Frank Hanna provided their financial assistance.

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Poop Deck at Sandyport named Skal Club restaurant of the year

THE Poop Deck at Sandyport has been awarded Restaurant of the Year by the Skal Club Bahamas.

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Computers donated to school by web shop

STUDENTS at the Anatol Rodgers High School yesterday received 20 brand new Dell computers as a part of a nationwide computer drive conducted by Island Luck.

Gaming group announces scholarship recipients

THE Bahamas Gaming Operators Association has announced its Adopt-A-School Programme’s 2018 scholarship recipients.“Today, these amazing students, will continue to obtain power through knowledge, become even more liberated in their thinking and help t