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IMF: Worker notice below world average

A trade union leader yesterday hailed the IMF for confirming that the two-week notice period for terminated Bahamian workers is below international standards.Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) president, told Tribune Business that the I

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Kevin Major Jr, now a graduate from Seminole State College, has started his professional career and is off to a great start.

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Franco commits to Rebels

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - The busy recruitment process for Franco Miller Jr came to an end when he committed to the University of Mississippi Rebels.

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THE FINISH LINE: CARIFTA LOC making amends to ‘human error’ over missing medals

DURING the week, the Local Organising Committee for the CARIFTA Games took the opportunity to make amendments to a “human error” that occurred during the hosting of the top regional track and field competition here over the Easter holiday weekend.

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Watson interim coach of women’s national basketball team

WITH Yolett McPhee-McCuin committed to her new role as head coach for the Ole Miss University women’s basketball programme, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has named Wayde Watson as the interim coach of the women’s national basketball team.

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Armed robber guilty of killing cashier challenges conviction

A MAN sentenced to life in prison for murdering a cashier at his family’s food store in the course of an armed robbery on a Family Island a decade ago is seeking to legally contest his conviction.

Boxing revival all set for Grand Bahama in July

THE revival of the sport of boxing in Grand Bahama is set to take place July 11-12 with the Commonwealth Boxing Salute, featuring 10 young amateur boxers in five bouts.The event is being hosted by the Bahamas Boxing Commission and the Grand Bahama Po

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Disability Council shows appreciation for seniors

It was a day to celebrate community and togetherness, as the Bahamas National Council For Disability hosted a luncheon to celebrate senior citizens from throughout New Providence.Participating senior citizen homes included the Demetrius Centre, the N

Bahamas to host Caribbean's main aviation forum

The Bahamas will host the Caribbean’s largest aviation conference this June, bringing together major players from the sector and tourism industries for three days of discussions.The third annual Caribbean Aviation Meet-up is scheduled for June 12-14

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THE FINISH LINE: 'Golden Knights' mural 'better late than never'

I WANT to take this opportunity to commend the Grand Bahama Port Authority for taking the initiative to recognise the ‘Golden Knights’ for their victory in the men’s 4 x 400 metre relay at the Olympic Games, even if it was six years later since they

Minus doesn't feel election was duly constituted

Was the Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas’ election duly constituted?One of the potential candidates, Michelle Minus, doesn’t feel so. That’s one of the reasons why she wasn’t present during the annual general meeting at the Thomas A Robinson

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Strachan returned as president of the Amateur Boxing Federation

AFTER about two decades away from the administration of the sport, Vincent Strachan has been returned as president of the Amateur Boxing Federation of the Bahamas.During the annual general meeting and election of officers on Saturday at the Thomas A

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UK to reopen diplomatic post in the Bahamas

THE United Kingdom will reopen a diplomatic post in the Bahamas, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has announced.

Franco gets official offer from the Rebels

A SECOND Bahamian basketball talent could be headed to Oxford Mississippi this fall to join one of the basketball programmes at the prestigious Southeastern conference university. Prep basketball star Franco Miller Jr received an official offer from the Rebels yesterday, and immediately became the biggest programme to offer the 6’2” guard this recruiting season.

Freeport Rugby Club set for Baillou clash

Just one game stands in the way of a spot in the Heineken Cup finals for Freeport Rugby Club. But before the final showdown, Freeport must take care of business this Saturday the 14th against Nassau’s Baillou squad that has proven to be a tough competitor all season.

Ben Carson to keynote CEO conference at the Melia

BEN Carson, the United States’ secretary of housing and urban development, will be the international keynote speaker at the 2018 CEO Network Global Empowerment Conference to be held April 25-28 at the Melia Resort Ballroom, Cable Beach.The theme of

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US Embassy issues alert after Cable Beach armed robbery

THE American Embassy in Nassau yesterday issued a security alert advising its citizens of an armed robbery at a Cable Beach restaurant on Sunday.The embassy warned American citizens to be aware of their surroundings, and review personal security plan

McPhee-McCuin officially introduced as Ole Miss head coach

Yolett McPhee-McCuin was officially introduced as the head coach of the Women’s Basketball programme at Ole Miss at a press conference in Oxford, Mississippi.“The number one goal for the program will be to be better every day, and be better tomorrow

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Police investigate armed robberies

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding two separate armed robberies that took place within hours of each other on Sunday. According to reports, around 10am yesterday a gunman entered a gaming establishment on Baillou Hill and St Vinc

Bahamas First holds governance seminar

BAHAMAS First Holdings (BFH) recently hosted a training seminar for company directors on sound corporate governance principles, as part of its ‘knowledge transfer’ programme.The event was facilitated by the Institute of Directors (IOD), a UK-based tr