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The Aliv Thunderbird to set sail in inaugural regatta today at Montagu

AS the partnership between The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Nassau Sailing Yacht Club, The Bahamas Sailing Club of Nassau and the Star Sailors League produced the inaugural Best of The Best Regatta, one local sloop announced its own partnership with a corporate sponsor.

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Legends stop Rebels 82-80, Caribs beat Cybots 102-94

THE University of the Bahamas Caribs pulled off another big victory to remain undefeated in the New Providence Basketball Association men's division one play, knocking off the Mail Boat Cybots 102-94 at AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

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Town and gown start university celebrations

THE College of the Bahamas will mark its transition to university this week with numerous activities leading up to its charter day on Thursday.

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Stephen Dillet Primary to open one week late

THERE will likely be a slight delay for students to start classes at Stephen Dillet Primary School by one week as officials await the arrival of new furniture and other equipment, Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said yesterday.However, delayed payme

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Teachers pay hike promise

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd pledged yesterday to increase the salaries of teachers “to match the role educators play in society” as well as provide scholarships to instructors seeking to obtain master’s degrees and PhDs.

Sailing community supports 'Catch Me If You Can' regatta

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net IF there's one thing that Eleazor 'the Sailing Barber' Johnson won't have to worry about when his St Valentine's Day 'Catch Me If You Can' Massacre is held, it's the support of the local sai

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Bran hits out at the Christian Council over 'no' vote campaign

THERE are more “pressing” matters that should concern the Bahamas Christian Council than the January gambling referendum – such as incest, abuse, and violence– DNA Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.

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Residents make public call for government help

EASTERN Road residents are calling on the government to intervene and clean up a property they claim is not only an eyesore, but a refuge for criminals.

Top 7 Revealed: Nicki and Devin Velez Feud

THE Season 12 American Idol Top 8 Finalists became the Top 7 last week, after contestant Devin Velez was eliminated.

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Carifta swimmers' 30-medal haul

A 30-medal total and fifth place finish for Team Bahamas at the 28th CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, gives Bahamas Swimming Federation executives optimism on the future of the programme, but also placed local issues within the sport at the forefront.

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By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter

BSC softball playoff picture all set after tonight's game

lT will come down to one game tonight in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex to complete the entire playoff picture for the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 Coca-Cola Softball Classic.

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Junior Junkanoo results, photos

THE CR Walker Knights beat out title holders Spanish Wells All Age School and seven other groups to become the unofficial winners of this year’s Junior Junkanoo senior division.

Resorts report high Easter occupancies

OUT Island resort properties are reporting high occupancies for the Easter holiday weekend, Sandals Emerald Bay Resort telling Tribune Business it would be full due in large part to the island’s annual regatta coinciding with its reunion week.

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By RASHAD ROLLE

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Man ‘had no knowledge’ of alleged rape of mother

A MAN accused of having sex with his mother told a jury yesterday he had no knowledge of the alleged incident, which, according to a physician, left the victim in disbelief, feeling withdrawn and distraught.

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Junior athletes get in gear for ‘The Battle of the Stars’

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations will stage its National Junior Championships from Wednesday to Thursday at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

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IAAF Worlds: No qualifiers at 'last chance meet'

There were no qualifying performances and only a handful of Bahamians who participated in the Blue Marlins’ Last Chance Meet on Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.The best shot of any of the Bahamians attempting to qualify for

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Trio can earn chance at Major Leagues

IN another historic selection process for the Bahamas, graduating room-mates Anfernee Seymour and Todd Isaacs were joined by near by high school resident Byron Murray as members of the Major League Class of 2014 Draft that took place over the weekend in Secaucus, New York.

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Bahamians in pivotal roles at Holland College

THE Bahamian pipeline continues to pay dividends for the Holland College basketball programmes as they have built a dynasty in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association.