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Bahamians caught up in Boston ‘bomber’ hunt

A BAHAMIAN medical assistant and her family were caught up in the manhunt for a Boston Marathon bomb suspect.

Do our politicians live on a different planet?

IT WAS reported in The Tribune’s weekend newspaper — The Big T – that the operating budget for the College of the Bahamas will have to be reduced over the next two fiscal years because of the country’s present financial crisis. In short, the economy can no longer support the College’s current costs.

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Knowles and Hewitt lose in first round

IT wasn’t the type of post-retirement performance that he expected, but Mark Knowles was just thrilled to have been back on the big stage at Wimbledon.

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Outrage over caged dogs video

VIDEO footage of a holding area for breeding dogs at one of the Bahamas’ most established pet stores has sparked outrage on social media with activists calling for an end to the practice. The Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) said yesterday it was “horrified”.

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'We are ready to win' says Brown as Bahamas eye 4 x 400m glory

ON THE eve of the 2015 IAAF/BTC World Relays, the man considered the heart of the Bahamas’ 4 x 400m relay team and the face of local track and field, Chris “Fireman” Brown, claims that “Team Bahamas is focused and ready”.

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Ariel Weech 15th overall in 100 free

GLASGOW, Scotland — Another event and another lifetime best for Ariel Weech.

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‘Tum Tum’ takes on coaching job

Lourawls Nairn Jr continues the progression of his basketball coaching career and will return to the sidelines at the NCAA Division I level.

Cancer-free Shanteau eager to focus on swimming

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- At his first Olympics, Eric Shanteau was distracted by a far more important race -- beating cancer. Now, he can focus on winning in the pool. "I'm going to have lighter footsteps walking

Retailers hope for Xmas 'bump' on Sunday open

Retailers yesterday hailed the "boost" provided by the Prime Minister permitting them to open for the two Sundays pre-Christmas as they bid to end a largely miserable 2020 with a sales "bump".

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THE PRESS BOX: Cousins ready to 'boogie' in LA

SINCE DeMarcus Cousins stepped foot in the league, it was obvious that he was one of the most talented big men. And his prior experience playing with Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo in New Orleans was a major factor in him coming to the Lakers after h

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Shaunae Miller Day at SAC

It was Shaunae Miller’s Day at St Augustine’s College as the Rio Olympics’ women’s 400 metre gold medallist returned to her alma mater for another celebration yesterday.

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VAT filing cut for $5m companies

The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday voiced optimism it will "not be a big problem" for Bahamian companies with annual turnovers exceeding $5m to file and pay their VAT returns within 14 days.

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Electric vehicle 'playing field' uneven through 80% tariff

A BAHAMIAN importer/distributor yesterday urged the new government to use its upcoming Budget to create a 'level playing field' for electrical scooters, telling Tribune Business the existing 80 per cent import tariff made the product "uncompetitive".

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SAC girls strike gold in 4 x 1 at Penn Relays

The St Augustine's College Big Red Machine, taking advantage of another free trip by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) go

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U-16 national team in FIBA Tournament of Americas

WITH less than a month to go before they travel, the Bahamas Basketball Federation is still scrambling to put together the puzzle for the boys under-16 national team that will compete at the FIBA Tournament of Americas.

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Bahamian quartet in NCAA 'March Madness'

WHEN the dust settled on “Selection Sunday,” four Bahamian players and their respective universities received bids into the 68-team field for the NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament, commonly referred to as “March Madness.”

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Battle 4 Atlantis 2021 field revealed

WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force the rescheduling of sporting events around the world, plans continue for The Bahamas to be a major sports tourism destination and home of Complete Sports Management’s Battle 4 Atlantis.

Circus comes to townat the Big Game Resort

THREE circus performers sponsored by La Station Vaudreuil, a non-profit organisation working with artists in residence for the Cirque du Soleil (CDS) and the Montreal National Circus School (MNCS), will be showcasing their unique talents under ‘The Big Top’ at the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina over Christmas and the New Year.

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Waltiea to Lynx up next season

Although she follows NCAA coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin in another historic moment when she was selected in the third round with the last of the 36 picks for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), center Waltiea Rolle said she’s not looking to report to Minnesota Lynx until the 2014 season.

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'Spoken from the heart' - Tribute to Edmund Moxey by Sir Arthur Foulkes

GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes, in a tribute paid to Edmund Moxey, creator of the Jumbey Village dream, recalled their years in the political trenches together, nourishing a single ambition – the “salvation of a people.”