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Families of Grand Bahama murder victims wait for justice

THE mother and sister of murdered British visitor Edgar Dart said their entire family has been left deeply affected by his death in Grand Bahama two years ago and want closure.

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Truckers rout Mighty Mitts 11-0 in NPSA opener

THOMAS Davis was very stingy on the mound and Teran Wood delivered the big offensive blow as he led the defending champions Commando Security Truckers to an impressive 11-0 rout over the Chances Mighty Mitts to open the New Providence Softball Association’s 2016 season.

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Two women arrested after drugs found at airport

Two women, one from Amsterdam and the other from Jamaica, are in custody following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs at the Lynden Pindling airport on Friday.

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On the Street: Bahamians’ view on the referendum

ORDINARY Bahamians expressed confusion about the upcoming referendum and alarm over the fourth bill in interviews with The Tribune yesterday, with even those who plan to vote for all four amendments saying they expect the referendum to fail.

Sailing regatta brings more culture to 3-day Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival has an exciting new element to it this year.

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Macedonia only undefeated team in BSC Classic

MACEDONIA remains the only undefeated team left in the Baptist Sports Council’s 2016 Basketball Classic.

Gov’t hiring ‘only way’ we returned to guard landfill

A Bahamian security company says it has only resumed guarding New Providence’s landfill after it was hired by the Government, not the facility’s private sector manager.

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DNA leader raises concerns over landfill developments

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney has raised concerns with operations at the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS), suggesting that "political corruption" had "stymied" proposed landfill developments around the country.

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BEC bribe trial witness grilled over influence on contract

THE lawyer of accused bribe taker Freddie Ramsey grilled a prosecution witness yesterday on whether his client truly had influence in the awarding of a multi-million dollar project from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation to a French company that, from draft letters sent to the witness, had already met with the head of Cabinet.

‘This country has no true feeder system for basketball’

IT usually makes for a great photo-op, doesn’t it?

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Landfill manager in talks as it loses money

RENEW Bahamas yesterday confirmed it is in “active” talks with the Government to alter the terms of its five-year landfill management contract, after “substantial” losses showed its original financial projections were invalid.

Landfill manager in ‘Renewed’ deal

Renew Bahamas yesterday confirmed it is in “active’ talks with the Government to alter the terms of its five-year landfill management contract, after “substantial” losses showed its original financial projections were invalid.

Housebreaking suspect held after chase

POLICE arrested a housebreaking suspect shortly after 1pm on Monday.

Baptist Sports Council kicks off its 2016 Basketball Classic

THE Baptist Sports Council kicked off its 2016 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Clico policyholders frustrated at $10,000 compensation limit

THE relief originally expressed by many CLICO (Bahamas) policyholders has now turned to frustration, as some owed in excess of $100,000 have been offered “at best” $10,000 in compensation for funds invested into policies with the failed insurer.

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Harrison helps Operators dial up perfect season

SHE fell short in her debut playing overseas, but forward/centre Britinique Harrison returned home just in time to help the Bommer G Lady Operators complete the first perfect season as they regained the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association championship crown.

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Abraham’s Bay students get set for national High School Track and Field Championships

A six-member team from the Abraham’s Bay High School out of Mayaguana are off to Grand Bahama to compete in the National High School Track and Field Championships.

Moody’s: Bahamas in ‘low growth trap’

Moody’s believes the Bahamas has been “stuck in a low growth trap” for this entire century, its average per annum GDP expansion of 1.5 per cent under-performing the Caribbean.

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Cybots face Giants tonight in NPBA championships opener

THE last time they met two years ago, the Commonwealth Bank Giants came from a 3-0 deficit to post a four-game back door sweep over the Mail Boat Cybots to win the New Providence Basketball Association men’s title.

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Suns shine bright

For the past 15 years, Nekeno ‘Keno’ Demeritte has been building a formidable sporting programme with the Temple Christian Academy Suns in basketball and track and field.