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Men’s national soccer team to face Bermuda in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia preliminaries

THE Bahamas Football Association men’s national team has been drawn to play Bermuda in the preliminary competition for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

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Bahamasall set for 2014 CentroBasket tournament

FOR the Bahamas men’s national basketball team, the path towards an historic berth at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games continues this weekend with the next level of regional qualification.

Best swimmers in Caribbean making a splash in Bahamas

As the premier swimming meet in the region got underway yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie used the platform to discuss the local infrastructural improvements as key to the sport’s development.

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Penalty for small amount of cannabis higher than other Caribbean countries

THE penalty for having a small amount of cannabis in The Bahamas would be higher than most countries in the Caribbean that have decriminalised the drug if the Davis administration’s proposed legislation becomes law.

Pan Am Games: BOC says boxer Carl Hield ‘too old’ to be selected

THE Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) has fielded participants in sailing, tennis, swimming, athletics, golf and wrestling but not boxing for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

PM: Caribbean half-way to 25% food import slash goal

The Prime Minister yesterday said The Bahamas and wider Caribbean are half-way towards achieving their goal of reducing food imports by 25 percent come 2025.

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PM suggests carbon exchange in Bahamas

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday his administration is exploring the idea of establishing a Carbon Exchange in The Bahamas with FTX, “where we will trade our carbon credits”.

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Infections declining, but vaccine rates ‘plateaued’

WHILE a Pan American Health Organisation official acknowledged that COVID-19 infections and deaths are declining throughout the region, she also stated that vaccine rates have “plateaued” in the Caribbean.

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Bahamas strikes for double gold

Grand Bahamians Tammy Stubbs – she retained her gold medal in the women’s lightweight division – and Dominique Wilkinson picked up her first gold in the Body Fitness Short Class division to highlight the performance of the Bahamas’ 11-member team.

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No welcome for cable price rise

FREEPORT – REPRESENTATIVES got an earful of why Cable Bahamas does not deserve a price increase in its Super Basic cable television package.

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FNM minister faces probe

OBIE Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism, yesterday said the government plans to continue a probe into allegations made against his predecessor during the height of the 2012 campaign season.

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Eunice Oliver: ‘Boxing was his world’

MEMBERS of the Bahamas Boxing Federation (BBF) delivered their heartfelt sympathy and condolences in person to the Oliver family following the untimely death of boxer Tyrone Oliver Jr.

Elderly woman’s death at Exuma resort believed to be ‘accidental’

AN elderly American woman was found dead at a local resort in Exuma early Friday morning, with officials believing her death was “accidental”.

AIRLINE HOPES LPIA WOES STAY BELOW $100,000

By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor A leading Bahamian-owned airline yesterday said it was hoping that extra fuel and overtime costs incurred due to delays at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) over the Christmas-New Year week did not hit

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VIDEO: Brookfield made Atlantis' new owner

BROOKFIELD has officially taken over ownership of Atlantis with a “seamless deal” that will see no job losses and no impact on the Bahamas’ economy.

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Prime Minister dedicates campaign to grandmother

PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham dedicated his final campaign to his grandmother's memory as he pledged his commitment to public life and

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Lady Sonia wins national title

DESPITE the inclement weather in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown, Exuma, the 59th National Family Island Regatta saw a dominating performance from t

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Work on cultural centre begins at Eight Mile Rock

FREEPORT - Ground was officially broken for construction of a new Sunset Cultural Centre and Fish Fry at Eight Mile Rock on Friday.

Gov't: No success on new Royal Oasis deal

Gov't: No success on new Royal Oasis deal By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Government's efforts to encourage a deal that would see Grand Bahama's still-closed 840-room Royal Oasis resort change ownership have yet to bear fruit, the minister