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Academy praised for leading the way

TABERNACLE Baptist Christian Academy has been praised for its outstanding performance in sports and academics in Grand Bahama, where it is one of the leading private educational institutions.

For Arianna, CAC was only a tune-up for FINA Short Course World Championships

ARIANNA Vanderpool-Wallace had a sensational performance at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games, but it was only a tune-up to get her prepared for the FINA Short Course World Championships.

Clubs and Societies 11/28/2014

Advanced Toast Masters Club 7108. - Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell was the guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of Advanced Toast Masters Club 7108 at Lucianos Restaurant on Wednesday, November 19. The topic was the new immigration policies.

Bel Canto Singers present Christmastide 2014

AFTER a splendid summer performance tour in Washington, DC, the members of Bel Canto went straight to work for this year’s Christmastide.

Sports in brief

THE Island Luck Pros punched the right numbers and the PJ Stingers were stinging as the two teams pulled off big victories at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season.

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Bishop's plea to gangs: Turn in your guns

BISHOP Simeon Hall, pastor emeritus of New Covenant Baptist Church, yesterday urged gang members and criminals to turn in their illegal firearms, as a way of reducing gun crime in the country.

Bahamas debt higher than '2/3 of world'

The Bahamas may be the least indebted tourism-based economy in the Caribbean, but a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive has warned its debt-to-GDP ratio is higher than “two-thirds” of other countries.

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Rim Shot takes Nassau Cup after light wind slows leaders

IT was a “death from behind” year for the 2014 Miami-Nassau Cup Race, with slower boats riding new breeze right up to the leaders on the final leg to Nassau Harbour, the entire fleet finishing within two and a half hours of each other on Friday evening.

McPhee-McCuin, Dolphins sign Grand Bahama native Neely

IN her second season as Jacksonville University Dolphins head coach, Yolett McPhee-McCuin has used her influence to give the programme a distinct Bahamian feel.

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Rockets, Pros win in NPBA double header

THE New Providence Basketball Association’s season got in full swing with its first double header of the season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night.

Berry Islanders graduate from BTVI training course

BERRY Islanders have joined the ranks of graduates of a general maintenance course offered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute.

IWFS rocks Fort Charlotte

FASHION aficionados looking for a fulfilling experience were not disappointed with this year’s edition of the Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS).

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'Overall, I think it was a very competitive meet'

THE 29th version of the Barracuda/Family Guardian Swim Meet was keenly contested and well supported over the weekend.

Caribbean mode, talent showcase heads to Grand Bahama

AFTER a successful start in Nassau this August, the Music, Model & Talent Showcase of the Islands (MMTS) is now heading to Grand Bahama.

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Hopes for more than 1,000 essay contest entries

THE Templeton World Charity Foundation is hoping that entries for their 2015 “Laws of Life” essay competition will surpass the 1,000 that took part three years ago.

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Hitmen sweep Truckers to win title

THE Arnette’s Sporting Lounge Hitmen are the New Providence Softball Association men’s back-to-back champions as they capitalised on a controversial play with ace Alcott Forbes drilling a game ending walk-off solo home run.

St Michael's Methodist Church celebrates 50 years

“A community church...a family church...a church with dynamic preaching...a progressive Methodist church.” These are all descriptions and other salutary comments that have been made to describe St Michael’s Methodist Church in Chippingham.