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Neymour and Simmons sign with Marlins

CHERIF Neymour and Toby Simmons became the latest Bahamian prospects to join the Miami Marlins organisation. The International Sports Academy prospects officially signed their professional contracts surrounded by their respective support systems at the Balmoral on the opening day of the 2022 International Signing Period.

Moore: Hold FNM convention for all officers

A FREE National Movement founding father says he does not support the decision to seek a new leader next month as the move was sparked by some “emotional” FNMs who remain hurt over the party’s crushing defeat at the polls in September.

A sad farewell but welcomed

It was a sight to witness up at the East Street Church of God this past Sunday of the vanquished former Prime Minister close to shedding tears during a service celebrating the 50th year since the formation of the Free National Movement. No doubt he was singing his swan song of farewell from the front line leadership of that entity. He bust into office in 2017 with great acclamation and fanfare, but has been obliged to creep off centre stage like a dejected potcake. It was not a pretty sight and garnered slight sympathies from the attendees.

VAT increase on breadbasket items ‘best practice’

ECONOMIC Affairs Michael Halkitis defended the anticipated increase of value added tax on breadbasket items, saying it follows expert advice and best practices around the world.

Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

MINNIS: I’LL STEP ASIDE AS LEADER – Former PM tells FNM chiefs he’ll give way to members’ new choice

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Free National Movement executive board members yesterday evening that he will not vie for leader at the party’s next convention but wants to lead the FNM into the House of Assembly until a new leader is chosen, according to three sources with intimate knowledge of the meeting.

Core Athletics looks to recruit middle distance runners

FORMER 400/800 metre specialist Waldon Whyms and his newly formed Core Athletics Track Club is looking to recruit some more middle distance runners in the country.

Sydney Clarke takes home ladies' title

FROM completing the junior ranks as the top player in the country to emerging as the Giorgio Baldacci National open champion, Sydney Clarke could ask for no better way to end 2018.

Zonta hopes to spark gender equality discussion

Although great strides have been made in the Bahamas in regards to women’s rights, there is still a long way to go. And it is important not to become complacent, as many more barriers must be overcome to achieve true equality between the sexes.

Fighting Tigers earn 47-32 win over Lions

With the regular season winding down in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association, teams were jockeying for the final four spots in the junior girls and boys divisions yesterday.

Minnis planning his second term

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told jubilant party supporters in Grand Bahama that before retiring he will serve a second term as prime minister. Dr Minnis expressed confidence in his party’s victory at the polls in 2022 at the FNM’s headquarters in Freeport, where he received a resounding welcome on his arrival at a special meeting on Friday evening.

Top primary school athletes hit the track, field

THE top primary school track and field athletes in the country are making the most of their opportunity to showcase their skills and compete at the national level.The 34th annual Frank “Pancho” Rahming National Primary Schools Track and Field Champio

Free press and freedom of speech

PLEASE allow me a little space in your esteemed publication to express a few thoughts on the recent remarks made by Prime Minister Philip Davis on how the media reports on murder cases in the Bahamas.

Christie: We will make January 10 a Bahamian holiday

TODAY could be recognised by the government as a national holiday as early as next year, Prime Minister Perry Christie told the House of Assembly yesterday.

Deejaying a stepping stone for 'great things'

JUSTIN “DJ Bugz” Bootle feels no pressure to prove himself, even through he is much younger than most deejays. Before he entered the business, he looked up to many of the veterans, such as Xtra Large, Selector Ty, DJ Fines and Terrible T, just to name a few.

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