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BRENT STUBBS: 'Just another day in the world of sports'

IN the past two weeks that I took a break from the sports desk, there have been some significant developments on both the local and international scene that warrant some critiquing at this time.

Gatlin anxious for return to Olympic trials

JUSTIN GATLING wins the 100-meter event at the Prefontaine Classic athletics meet in Eugene, Oregon. Now 30 and eight years removed from his last Olympic trials, Gatlin's all business as he steps to the line this weekend. (AP) By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Wri

Out Island resorts fear altered tourism reopen

Family Island resorts yesterday voiced fears that the government may halt plans for the tourism industry’s July 1 re-opening as they make preparations to cater to guests from that date. Krystel Brown, general manager of Rollez Villas Beach Resort on

Mystics beat Jones and Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

THE Connecticut Sun were back at home for game three of the WNBA Finals but an elevated Washington Mystics team played inspired by the return of the league MVP to spoil the homecoming. Jonquel Jones finished with nine points and nine rebounds in the

Call for special committee to investigate nolle prosequi

MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn said the Opposition plans to move ahead and request a “special committee” to investigate the circumstances surrounding the nolle prosequi signed by then acting Attorney General Jerome Fitzgerald.

Minister: Water Corp cut-offs 'won't happen'

A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the Water & Sewerage Corporation will not be allowed to restart delinquent residential customer disconnections, saying: "That ain't going to happen."

Lucayan lacks 'three legs' needed to open

The Grand Lucayan's February 1 re-opening threatens to inflict more losses on Bahamian taxpayers because it lacks the "three legs" required to sustain its revival, a hotelier is warning.

Retail chief: Bahamas 'would accept' 5% VAT

The Bahamas “would accept a 5 per cent VAT with no exemptions” and 100 per cent enforcement of all other taxes, Super Value’s owner believes, predicting that the Government will now “relaunch” its preferred reform model.

'Absolutely destroyed' by Customs fee rises

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s (BCCEC) vice-chairman says new and increased Customs fees have “absolutely destroyed” both his business and hopes of developing Freeport into a logistics/distribution hub.

Family's pride in killed Samaritan

THE devasted family of Lamorn Moxey yesterday spoke of their pride in knowing that he died helping someone in distress.

'Grab the wheel tighter' in recessionary times

An entrepreneur says small businesses must “grab the steering wheel a little tighter” during a recession to ensure they have a better grip on their operations.

Junior Baseball League of Nassau emerge champions

THE Bahamas Baseball Association continued its National Championships over the weekend as Eleuthera hosted the 12U Division.The Junior Baseball League of Nassau emerged as champions in the five-team field which also included Grand Bahama Little Leagu

Host of events for heart month

Host of events for heart month THE Bahamas Heart Association has scheduled several events for Heart Month to increase awareness about heart disease and help encourage heart-healthy lifestyles. The Minister of Health has said non-communicable diseases ac

'Corruption and fraud is the Bahamian way of life'

A well-known forensic accountant yesterday lamented what he described as “endemic” corruption in The Bahamas and the refusal to prosecute “fraudsters”.John S Bain, managing partner at UHY Bain and Associates while speaking on the sidelines of an Elde