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Boxer advances to the medal round

With an impressive showing, Carl Hield moved into the medal round of boxing at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games last night in Veracruz, Mexico.

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Swimmers advance to finals at the CAC Games

ALL three Bahamians in action in the pool yesterday advanced out of the heats into the final of their respective events at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico.

MACEDONIA dominates BSC Track and Field Classic

MACEDONIA dominated the delayed Baptist Sports Council (BSC) Track and Field Classic on Saturday at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium, finishing with 609 points.

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Blair killing suspect is denied bail

A MAN accused of the recent home invasion and murder in Blair Estates was remanded to prison yesterday with a second man alleged to be an accessory after the fact.

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Five more arrested in connection with Blair murder

POLICE arrested five additional men Monday afternoon in connection with the shooting death and armed robbery of Blair resident Andre Cartwright.

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New Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium set for 2015 completion

With the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium set to be completed in 2015, the infrastructure will create a myriad of opportunities for local players, baseball development and the country’s sports tourism product.

Bahamas needs 'courage to change status quo'

The Government must summon “the courage to change the status quo” when it comes to efficient cash flow management, a leading private sector executive yesterday warning this was especially “crucial” given the Bahamas’ $5.8 billion national debt.

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EDITOR, The Tribune.

Cash flow mismatch costs Gov't $136m

The Bahamian government could slash its borrowing needs by $136 million through implementing basic cash flow management systems, with up to 10 per cent of its annual debt financing deemed “unnecessary”.

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Dr David Allen: We must confront criminality head on

FAMILIES of murdered victims and residents of the Blair community joined psychiatrist Dr David Allen at his second anti-crime forum.

Winners emerge at Cecil Cooke Memorial Sailing Championship

BENJAMIN Derbyshire, Luke Knowles, Noah Simmons, Paloma Cartwright, Connor Pinder and Paul de Souza emerged as the respective divisional winners of the Cecil Cooke Memorial Sailing Championship held in Montagu Bay over the weekend.

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Minnis: Govt should follow the US in protecting citizens

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he sees “nothing wrong” with the United States warning its citizens about the prevalence of “rape and armed robbery” in New Providence.

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Anti-crime rally being held tonight

PSYCHIATRIST Dr David Allen as well as families of murdered victims and residents of the Blair community are hosting an anti-crime rally tonight in direct response to recent rapes and home invasions in the capital.

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Exhibition game opens Bahamas rugby season

SEASON OPENER: The new rugby season in New Providence kicked off on Saturday with the traditional curtain raiser between the President’s XV playing the Vice-President’s XV at the Winton Field.

Many misfortunes for the Bahamas

WE recall years ago when many Bahamians bitterly complained that the banks would not grant them unsecured loans to build their homes and start small businesses. At the time the PLP encouraged them in their demands, and the belief that the purpose of a bank was to help the little man get on his feet. No solution was offered as to what would happen to the bank when too many “little men” failed.

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INSIGHT: Stopping the bloodshed

While the government has remained guarded over new crime fighting strategies which were formulated last week, a noted psychiatrist gives his take on what we can do to stem the tide of violent crime. Tribune News Editor Taneka Thompson reports.

SWIMMING RESULTS

RESULTS of the Alpha Aquatics - Rhoda Stamp Swim Meet at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex on Saturday:

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Police chief: Something must be done with criminals who have served time

THE FATE of criminals who have already served their time should play an integral role in the fight against crime, according Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade.

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Nottage: Don’t be a vigilante

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said there was “no room for vigilantism” as the government announced the formulation of new crime-fighting strategies.