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St George’s High School unofficial winner of GB Junior Junkanoo

ST George’s High School is the unofficial winner of the 2024 Anthony “Huck” Williams Junior Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama.

17 Rand nurses call in sick

SEVENTEEN Rand Memorial Hospital nurses in Grand Bahama called in sick yesterday affecting wards and inpatient services.

BOWLING: Davis and Delva are the MVPs

THE most valuable player on the men’s side in City Bowling League competition at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre Monday night was again Lee Davis of the Ten Back Strikers.

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THE most valuable player (MVP) in the City Bowling League competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Center was Kevin B Williams of the Asurewin Pocket Pleasers with a 235-second high game and a 629 high three-game series.

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Suspect in killing of activist’s boyfriend is granted bail

A MAN awaiting trial in connection with a fatal shooting that was captured on video was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday.

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Jack Thompson replacement rumour rejected

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has slammed claims that Jack Thompson is to be replaced by William Nottage as Director of Immigration today.

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Man charged with murder

A 52-year-old man police were questioning over the weekend in connection with the country’s 28th homicide for the year was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

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John bull worker accused of $25,000 theft from company

A JOHN Bull worker has been accused of stealing more than $25,000 from the company.

Fr Fleischer to celebrate 50 years of priesthood

Anglicans in the Bahamas and in South East Florida are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Anglican priest, the Reverend Dr Frederick Fleischer.

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Spartans top Pacers to win Varsity Boys Spring Classic

THE Noble Academy Spartans avenged their only defeat during the round robin play to hand the RM Bailey Pacers their only loss when it counted the most in the championship game of the inaugural Varsity Boys Spring Classic that concluded at Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Friday night.

Quarter-miler Steven Gardiner was a MISAP member

WHEN Steven Gardiner stepped onto the track to join the ‘Golden Knights’ in the 4 x 400 metres at the IAAF/BTC World Relays, the casual viewer questioned his credentials to join the elite lineup, but his success is indicative of the growth of the most successful and remote track and field programmes in the Bahamas.

BTC: ‘No preference’ on first mobile rival

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has “no preference” as to who wins the battle to become its first mobile rival, although its post-liberalisation strategy will be determined by the winner’s identity.

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Stingers beat Cybots, 82-80

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season at AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend. A series of games were played.

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18-hour fundraising drive collects $9,000 for hurricane relief

AS EARLY as 5am on Thursday, dozens had already gathered at Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palace off Tonique Williams Darling Highway to kick off a fund-raising drive that lasted nearly 18 hours and raised almost $9,000 for the southern Bahamian Islands devastated by Hurricane Joaquin.

Preparations underway for media operations in IAAF World Relays

IAAF press delegates praised progress made by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2015 following a three-day site visit to the city hosting the upcoming event.

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Man with pending murder charge denied bail after being accused of aiding in another murder attempt

A MAN was denied bail after being accused of aiding in a murder attempt last year.

Security firms urge using alarm systems in homes and businesses

WITH a recent increase in armed robberies in the capital raising concerns, local security firms are urging people to get alarm systems in their homes and businesses.

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PLP founder Cartwright dies

THE LAST founding father of the Progressive Liberal Party William "Bill" Cartwright, pictured, died yesterday. A native of Long Island, Mr Cartwright was elected

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Boxer Carl Hield prepares for second pro match

BAHAMIAN boxer Carl Hield will make his commute to Santa Marta, Colombia, today to prepare for his second professional boxing match scheduled for next week Wednesday.

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BFA Women’s National team squad selected

FORMER national team member Chelindria Thompson is excited to lead the revitalisation of the Bahamas Football Association women’s national team programme as the new head coach.