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Policeman describes finding dead body of one of four killed

A senior police officer yesterday described encountering the dead body of one of four people killed during the Fox Hill mass shooting moments after the incident occurred seven years ago. Inspector Lavardo Sherman testified about encountering the lif

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Customs 'learning curve a bit steeper than we thought'

The deputy prime minister yesterday admitted that Customs’ new system had required “a steeper learning curve than expected” as he pledged to work with the private sector to resolve all woes.Acknowledging “challenges” with the Click2Clear electronic s

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Giants rout the Mingoes 107-87

KEMSY Sylvestre scored off the opening tip for the University of the Bahamas Mingoes to put them up 2-0 on the Commonwealth Bank Giants. It was the only time the Mingoes’ led in the game against the undefeated team in the New Providence Basketball A

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Man accused of molesting 11-year-old girl acquitted

THE Court of Appeal has acquitted a man previously sentenced to almost a decade in prison for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl some five years ago.

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CARIFTA swimming Champions

Head coach Travano McPhee liked what he saw from the Bahamas’ 36-member team at the 2019 CARIFTA Swimming Championships at the Barbados Aquatic Centre.

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Izaak Bastian takes the spotlight at CARIFTA Games

IZAAK Bastian had a performance over the weekend at the CARIFTA Games that he will cherish for a long time as he helped the Bahamas swimming programme reign supreme once again in the Caribbean.

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NPBA PLAYOFFS: Commonwealth Bank Giants teams take 2-0 lead

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants continued their undefeated season with another win over the University of the Bahamas Mingoes and their junior team, Your Essential Store Giants, also won over the Triple K Stampers.

Portable pensions, redundancy fund under exploration

Portable worker pensions and creating a National Redundancy Fund are among the reforms being eyed by the National Tripartite Committee’s strategic plan, it was revealed yesterday.

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NPBA: Rockets, bucket in the win column

THE Aliv Bucket and the Discount Distributors Rockets clinched the two victories in the New Providence Basketball Association double header at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

Bahamian gospel singer nominated for three international award shows

Congrats are in order for Bahamian gospel singer Vanessa Clarke who has been nominated for three international award shows.

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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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'Super 60 Showdown/Hot 100 Bahamas Showcase' starts June 16

THE basketball prospect showcase culture in the country continues to develop and International Basketball Academy Bahamas looks to become one of the leaders in the field as its event grows in stature.IBA Bahamas and Get Me Recruited (GMR) will host t

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No crying over baton drop

LONDON, England: The baton dropped between the hand off with Carmiesha Cox and Janae Ambrose on the second exchange and the Bahamas team, featuring Devynne Charlton and TyNia Gaither, failed to complete their heat of the women’s 4 x 100 metres.

Children with special needs enjoy Nassau 'Nastics summer camp

NASSAU ‘Nastics soared through its popular summer camp with well over 100 students tumbling and twisting in the gym for as many as nine weeks; but for some, the best was saved for last. Once again Nassau ‘Nastics’ Seagrapes location closed out its s

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Mr J releases Christmas single

BAHAMIAN Gospel musician Gesner “Mr J” Dalmon encourages people to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and give thanks for the greatest gift of salvation presented to all humanity in his latest single.

'Wholesome fun' for Christians at 'Power of Praise'

A NEW Christian group is seeking to present wholesome Christian fun with their first ever gospel event. Powerhouse Production and Entertainment is set to host The Power of Praise on December 7 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

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Free-for-all Christmas basketball camp in Pinewood

JEFF Rodgers, who has ran a successful summer basketball camp for more than 20 years, is lending his expertise to Khaalis Rolle as the Member of Parliament for Pinewood hosts his first Christmas Basketball Camp in the area.

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Elite players expected to compete in BLTA Open Nationals Challenge

ALL of the country’s elite players are expected to be home next week to compete in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s Giorgio Baldacci Battle of the Elite Players Open Nationals Challenge.

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Sex charges retrial of ex-teacher to go ahead

THE retrial is set to go ahead in the case of Andre Birbal, the Trinidadian and former teacher accused of having sex with two juvenile boys.

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Doctor who collected blood from murder suspect testifies

A DOCTOR who collected blood, in accordance with a court order, from the man accused of murdering 11-year-old Marco Archer yesterday denied that he did not properly confirm the identity of the individual.