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Athletes will not compete as NCAA events are cancelled

THE NCAA joined the growing list of organisations to cancel sporting events as a means of combating the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19. Several Bahamian athletes were set to compete at basketball and track and field championship meets at various

Bowlers named to represent Bahamas teams

DESPITE the concerns over the coronavirus, the Bahamas Bowling Federation has released the names of the bowlers selected to represent the Bahamas at a number of international tournaments this year. The team selections were made following the complet

Fox Hill trial: My girlfriend was shot dead

A MAN recounted yesterday how he saw his girlfriend shot and fall off a wall during the chaos of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting. Recalling the events of the fatal evening, John Davis testified how he was at the Fox Hill Park with his girlfriend – d

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President Trump suspends travel between the US and Europe (except UK) for 30 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.

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Man tells jury how he was shot in his face

A MAN yesterday described the moment he was shot in the face and shoulder while awaiting Junkanoo results at Freedom Park during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.Taking the witness stand before Justice Deborah Fraser yesterday, Chino Davis told the co

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PETER YOUNG: With the world in the grip of hysteria, who knows what the final economic effects might be

So much has been broadcast and written about the coronavirus outbreak that there is a risk of information overload about what has become a global crisis, and any reiteration of existing facts would be superfluous.

Swimmers named for Carifta team

After the final trials over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, the Bahamas Swimming Federation has selected the swim and open water teams that will defend The Bahamas’ title at the 2020 Carifta Swimming Championships.

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Court hears how woman carried child to safety during Fox Hill shooting

A WOMAN on Friday recalled the moment when she ran and carried her child to safety shortly after gunmen opened fire at Freedom Park during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.

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Pathologist testifies in Fox Hill shooting trial

A FORENSIC pathologist yesterday testified how she signed the death certificates of four victims who were killed during the 2013 mass shooting in Fox Hill.Dr Caryn Sands, taking the witness stand before Justice Deborah Fraser yesterday afternoon, sai

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Doctor tells Fox Hill shooting case of treating victim

A MEDICAL expert yesterday recounted the moment he examined one of the survivors of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting and how he gave treatment to prevent further loss of blood from the victim’s neck, shoulder and mouth. Dr Sergio Kerr, taking the wit

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Nassau Rowing Club Holds First Annual NP Secondary Schools Regatta

FOR the first time since its inception, Nassau Rowing Club has realised the dream of bringing together rowers from across the island to compete in a scholastic regatta.Student athletes represented their schools, including Lyford Cay International Sch

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Jyles Etienne matches lifetime best at Big Ten Championships

THE men’s high jump, featuring two Bahamians, was the highlight at the Big Ten Conference Championships in Geneva, Ohio, as Jyles Etienne - a junior Indiana University - matched his lifetime best to help Indiana University take the men’s title back t

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Medic: Fox Hill shooting victim lucky to survive

A MEDICAL expert yesterday testified how one of the survivors of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting could have died from what he believed were “life-threatening” injuries if medical treatment had not been provided.Dr Justin Albury, taking the witness st

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STATESIDE: Democrats disarray playing straight into Trump’s hands - and they’ve done it before

Just when it looked like things couldn’t get any worse for the Democrats playing bumper cars in an increasingly futile food fight to oppose President Donald Trump in November, things got quite a bit worse.

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'I tried to evade a hail of bullets but was shot twice'

A MAN told a court yesterday how he tried to evade a hail of bullets only to be shot twice during the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.Leroy Taylor said he first thought the gunfire was the sound of firecrackers, and only realised the sounds were bullets

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Two thieves steal man's watch and cash

TWO thieves stole a man’s watch and cash on Tuesday morning, police said. Police were told that shortly before 6am, a man was standing near a vehicle on Taylor Street, Nassau Village, when he was approached by two men, one armed with a gun. He was r

NPBA All-Star Game and Fun Night tomorrow

THE New Providence Basketball Association will showcase its top talent when the league hosts its All-Star Game and Fun Night.

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Sunland Stingers are the Hugh Campbell champions

Rolantae Knowles not only helped Sunland Baptist Academy take the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic senior boys’ title to Grand Bahama, but he ended up being one of 12 players selected to the All-Tournament team. Knowles, one of the senio

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Sister denies she knows the Fox Hill shooters

A woman yesterday denied a defence attorney’s assertions that she knows who the perpetrator of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting really is but is afraid to call his name because of his notoriety as a member of a “dope gang” in the community.Euphemia Da

60 Cuban teachers to cover shortages

THE Ministry of Education will engage 60 specialist teachers from Cuba to address a local teacher shortage, officials said on Friday. Ministry officials signed an extension to an existing memorandum of understanding with the Cuban government, which