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BEC Union says ‘we are sorry’

AFTER three days of demonstrations, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) abruptly changed its tone yesterday offering apologies to Prime Minister Perry Christie and BEC Chairman Leslie Miller.

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Foulkes says Christie is scrambling over referendum

FNM CHAIRMAN nominee Dion Foulkes said yesterday that Prime Minister Perry Christie is scrambling to make changes to the upcoming gambling referendum because he knows it will fail, if it goes through “as it is.”

Caribbean literary conference explores nationhood and identity

IDEAS of nationalism were explored during the West Indian Literature Conference last week at the College of the Bahamas.

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Down Syndrome group launches documentary to raise awareness

THE Bahamas Down Syndrome Association and centre has launched a documentary, ‘Don’t Look Down Look Up.’

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70-year-old grandmother shot in armed robbery

RELATIVES are struggling to understand why a 70-year-old grandmother was shot at her residence during an early morning armed robbery.

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Wendy's Carmichael Rd drive through concept could be exported worldwide

THE dual drive through/walk up window concept at Wendy’s (Bahamas) on Carmichael Road has worked so well that it could be exported around the world.

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BIFF brings Oscar glamour to the Bahamas

BAHAMIAN film buffs will be able to experience the glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night at the second annual Academy Awards party hosted by the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF).

NEMA headquarters damaged by blaze

A fire at the National Emergency Management Agency’s headquarters yesterday caused extensive damage to the new $1.7 million facility.

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BRAN TELLS PM TO ‘GET SERIOUS’

BRANVILLE McCartney, Democratic National Alliance leader, says the government’s consideration of  a new Parliament Complex and Prime Minister’s residence at this time is “irresponsible”.

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FNM Deputy: Opposition should have met with VAT experts

FNM DEPUTY Leader Loretta Butler Turner yesterday criticised the government for not allowing the Opposition an opportunity to sit down with the New Zealand Value Added Tax experts.

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Polyclinic all set

ATHLETES from around the planet, competing in the inaugural International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Relays at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium this weekend, will not have to worry too much if they are injured. Neither will the spectators in the stands.

Cancer Society Ball - A Success the 13th Time Around

MEMBERS of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas said they were extremely pleased with the turnout for their 13th annual ball and the amount of proceeds raised on the night.

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The lean, mean Red Machine

The tough road to consecutive championships already hit a snag with an early season loss, but the SAC Big Red Machine Junior Girls look to keep pace with the league’s two undefeated teams.

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Final matchups set in BAISS championships

The final series matchups are all set in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools basketball championships.

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Star-studded field all set for Battle 4 Atlantis

THE Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis, presented by Complete Sports Management, is set to feature another star-studded field in 2020 with one former tournament champion and one of the most recognised names in NCAA Division I basketball.

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Big Red Machine roll over Saints, 13-0

The combination of Shante Curtis and Mechelle Moss was a little too much to handle for the Kingsway Academy Saints as the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine rolled to an easy senior girls softball victory yesterday.

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Lashann and Longhorns in race for Big 12 title

Following her personal standout freshman season, Lashann Higgs and her Texas Longhorns are expected to be major contenders for the Big 12 Conference title.

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Miller: Look at the big picture on Baha Mar

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said people must “look at the big picture” with Baha Mar, concentrating on getting the resort open rather than on the developer’s failure to pay its hefty electricity fees.

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SAC junior boys win opener, 43-36 over Aquinas Aces

THE backcourt duo of Cornelius Clyde and Makarios Russell took over down the stretch as the undefeated St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine held off a strong challenge from the Aquinas College Aces.

Big Bang and The Bible

Respected scientists around the globe theorise about how the universe began. The Big Bang Theory puts forth that there was some type of cosmic force that existed before the universe began.