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BRU to host Mini-Rugby Sevens for Youth Games national team selection

SEVENS Rugby will be one of the several events contested at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games and the Bahamas is making the final preparations for its national team selection.Over the next three weeks, the Bahamas Rugby Football Union will host a Min

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Oban promises homes for workers

IN the face of continued criticism and public push back over its proposed development, Oban Energies yesterday touted the benefits the project would bring to Grand Bahama, revealing 200 homes will be constructed “as an incentive” for Bahamian staff members. 

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USA runs past The Bahamas 99-59 in AmeriCup qualifier

The United States dominated both the boards and points in the paint en route to a lopsided win over a shorthanded Team Bahamas at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers.

LETTER: We care

We are living in uncertain times. For many the light at the end of the tunnel is no longer visible. A lack of planning infused with a massive dose of corruption has led to the destruction of the moral fabric and economy of The Bahamas. Fortunately there are people who genuinely care about The Bahamas and they are speaking up and being proactive to protect the country.

Boating industry riding wave of success

THE Bahamas could see a ‘record 2018’ in boating tourism, according to Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president Stephen Kappeler. Mr Kappeler, general manager of the Treasure Cay Resort, Marina and Golf Club told Tribune Business that based on

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Pocket guide to fishing regulations

The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) has begun the official distribution of the pocket brochures, “A Quick Guide to Fisheries Regulations of The Bahamas”.The brochure was made possible with the assistance of Family Island Resea

Bahamas takes 'Sabbatical' with Airbnb for visitor boost

The Bahamas’ latest partnership with Airbnb is designed to further boost post-Dorian tourism and encourage locals to develop sustainable cultural and environmental offerings, officials said yesterday.Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of Tourism’s director-ge

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‘Niche marketing is the way forward for GB’

A SENIOR tourism official in Grand Bahama said they are focusing attention on niche markets to boost the island’s tourism sector.

New voice to support conservation groups in Bahamas

MARINE conservation is integral for the survival of small, low-lying countries like The Bahamas, and a new voice is emerging to help support and fund existing conservation groups in the country.

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FIBA U-17: Bahamas men settle for bronze

ROMAD Dean controlled the boards for Team Bahamas all tournament and came up with his most timely offensive rebound and score to lift the team to a bronze medal at the FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 Championship for Men. With the win, the Bahamas will a

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USA in 69-point win over the Bahamas

SEBASTIAN Gray was the only player to score in double figures for the Bahamas, but it wasn’t enough to stop the United States of America in their 69-point massacre on day three of the 2013 FIBA Americas Under-16 Boys Basketball Tournament.

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Darville highlights need for new hospital facility

FREEPORT – Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville says the government remains committed to the construction of a state-of-the art hospital in Grand Bahama.

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US fears over border security

UNITED STATES Border Patrol officials expressed concerns for their national security after another group of illegal migrants were smuggled into South Florida from the Bahamas yesterday.

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GB Minister excited about island's turn-around

MINISTER for Grand Bahama, Dr Michael Darville said Monday that he is excited about what is now taking place on the island.

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Bahamas to host Mexico in NACRA Championships

THE Bahamas will officially begin its campaign in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships this weekend.

Renew Bahamas puts out latest fire at dump site

RENEW Bahamas, the company which manages the New Providence landfill, said it successfully extinguished a “small surface fire,” made up of pallets and tyres on an old part of the dump site on Thursday.

Correction

IN the June 14 edition of The Tribune , it was incorrectly reported that Malik Bowe was crowned Miss Teen Universe/Commonwealth. It should have been reported that Malique Bowe is Miss Teen Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and she will compete in the Mis

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Haitian sloop with more than 50 migrants on detained

MORE than 50 Haitian migrants were apprehended in the eastern Bahamas on Wednesday morning during a joint exercise by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Royal Bahamas Police Force and immigration authorities.

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Central Bahamas set for bad weekend weather

BAD weather will continue in the Central Bahamas through Saturday, the Department of Meteorology said Friday evening.

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Defence Force boat catches fire

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force patrol boat caught fire on Friday while undergoing a refit in Freeport.