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Carnival told to ‘get it together’

THE organisers of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival yesterday came under fire from a top Bahamian entertainer who urged them “to get it together” as he suggested that politics was interfering with the Festival Commission as they carried out their duties.

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Attempted murderers may be jailed for less than ten years

TWO men may serve less than ten years in prison for attempted murder if their claim of serving 31 months on remand prior to trial is verified.

Spectacular performances at track classic

RYAN Ingraham provided a taste of what is to come later this year as he led a group of Leap of Faith jumpers to some spectacular performances at the Star Trackers 12th Star Performers Track Classic on Saturday.

Caribs cut Giants down to size

REUBEN Goodman and Alvano Laing canned a basket and a pair of free throws in the final minute as the College of the Bahamas Caribs men’s basketball team pulled off their biggest victory of the season as they pack their bags to head off for their first international trip this year.

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Trees planted to mark next generation of pupils

LYFORD Cay International School (LCIS) have planted Lignum Vitae trees on their seven-acre campus to commemorate the 13 alumni who have returned to the school as parents.

Security solutions which make sense

In today’s business climate, many owners feel pressured to provide some sort of security for their company. I personally believe in the solutions approach to security. Basically, does it solve your security concerns?

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THE top player in City Bowling League competition last night was Alfred Burrows of the TK Falcons who mowed down the pins for a gigantic 640 three game set. Raymond Adderley of Carib Construction came in second with another big set of 614. David Slatter, of Telco Enterprises, downed the pins for a 258 high game followed by a 232 from Greg Taylor of the Coca Cola Avengers.

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Producer Moya Thompson puts spotlight on world-class Bahamian talent

AS a Bahamian woman involved in the art and culture scene for several years, Moya Thompson has seen and experienced a lot of local talent.

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‘Cudas’ dominate

THE Barracuda Swim Club dominated their annual Insurance Management Invitational swim meet at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center over the weekend.

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Man charged with nightclub murder and causing public terror

EMMANUEL Rolle, 25, formerly a wanted suspect, was charged on Friday in connection with the January 25 fatal shooting of Defence Force marine Angelo Dorsette at the G-Spot nightclub at Faith Avenue north.

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Shockers get 87-74 win over Giants

WILLIAM ‘JR’ Rigby, in another Most Valuable Player performance, pumped in a game high 42 points to lead the Real Deal Shockers to a 87-74 victory over the Commonwealth Bank Giants.

Vet security closely in the post-VAT world

Value-Added Tax (VAT)has everyone excited or depressed, depending on who you talk to, and whether they are an accountant or a bartender.

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THE top scorer and MVP in Financial Bowling League competition Wednesday night was Stan Bethell of the Strike Force with a 222 second high game and a huge 633 three game set.

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Tureano Johnson: ‘I’m here to take over this division’

TUREANO ‘Reno’ Johnson left Madison Square Garden Theater with the World Boxing Association’s International and vacant World Boxing Council’s silver titles around his waist. He simply punished Colombian Alex Theran for five rounds before he was declared the winner with his 13th technical knockout.

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THE Financial Bowling League began second half play in its 2014-2015 season last night with some huge games being recorded in the male category.

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Giants rout Stingers

The New Providence Basketball Association resumed its regular season on Monday night after taking a break for the Christmas holiday. The Commonwealth Bank Giants pulled off a rout and the Pyramid Food Rockets got by in a squeaker at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

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No known motive for shooting of police officer

POLICE STILL have no motive and no one in custody in connection with the shooting of a police officer on Sunday.

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Track meets 'every weekend' leading up to CARIFTA

WITH the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ 2015 track and field season now underway, the expectations are starting to fall into place for the coaches.

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An odd start on the track, field

Sarah Hepburn, Megan Moss, Doneisha Anderson, Charisma Taylor, Alexis Gray and Otto Laing were double winners of events as the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations kicked off its 2015 season with the Odd Distance Track Classic at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium on Saturday.

CARIFTA SWIMMERS MAKE UP OUR TEAM OF THE YEAR

TEAM sports are often overshadowed in the country, but 2014 was a year of great achievement for local sporting teams in the running for the Tribune’s Team of the Year.