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Bahamas Department of Meteorology update on Hurricane Lee
NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE LEE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6:00 PM EDT, THURSDAY 7TH, SEPTEMBER 2023.
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Reloaded kids training in the Dominican Republic
RELOADED Baseball has announced a relationship with a sporting academy in the Dominican Republic as the organisation furthers its mandate of providing developmental initiatives to get the country's youth to the next level.
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Timberwolves top Rattlers 63-55
THERE were some thrilling outcomes yesterday as the CH Reeves Raptors junior girls, DW Davis Royals junior boys, CV Bethel Stingrays and Anatol Rogers Timberwolves senior boys all prevailed in game one of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association basketball championships.
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Hurdler Pedrya Seymour making a comeback
ALTHOUGH she’s been inactive since she made her second appearance at the Olympic Games in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, former Bahamian 100 metre hurdles record holder Pedrya Seymour is looking forward to giving it another shot. Now back in training with her original coach George Cleare in Louisiana, Seymour is working towards making the team that will represent the Bahamas at the Olympics in Paris, France, July 27 to August 11.
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‘We begin our journey into the realm of sports nutrition’
RECENTLY, I have been deeply fascinated by the profound impact of sports nutrition on athlete achievement and overall well-being.
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MOW civil engineer admits not enough funds are invested in roads in The Bahamas
MINISTRY of Works senior civil engineer Francis Clarke admitted insufficient funds are invested in developing roads in The Bahamas, calling it a costly venture.
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242 Ballers Blue win the Caribbean Hoopfest tourney
CARIBBEAN Hoopfest was an incredibly exciting and entertaining event in New Providence over the weekend.
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GSSSA volleyball championships all set to get underway today
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) volleyball championships are all set to be played for the senior and junior division titles at the Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium today at 4pm.
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Hall running for president of BBF
From running the floor as one of the top point guards from high school to college to serving as a junior national team coach, Grand Bahamian Quentin ‘Three Ounce’ Hall is hoping that his intensive background will enable him to move up as the new president of the Bahamas Basketball Federation.
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Navigating the challenges to drive increased demand
The Bahamas, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage, stands poised with immense potential for economic growth. Throughout this two-part series, we will thoroughly explore the pressing need to invigorate and foster the growth of the local economy. It is crucial to grasp the essence and significance of what constitutes an economy, as it serves as the backbone upon which the prosperity and well-being of a nation and its people are built.
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Road Traffic to implement automated vehicle inspection system
THE Road Traffic Department will soon use an automated system to inspect vehicles to ensure cars are roadworthy, according to Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis yesterday.
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Ministry launches emergency water extraction plan to address flooding
THE Ministry of Works has launched an emergency water extraction plan to better address flooding and other water issues caused by extreme weather conditions.
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One Family optimistic despite hiccups and delays on Boxing Day
A YEAR after sweeping the Junkanoo parades, One Family finished a disappointing fifth in the 2023 Boxing Day parade but remains in “high spirits”, according to its leader.
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Operation Potcake returns with objective to spay or neuter 3,200 cats and dogs
OPERATION Potcake, an effort to spay or neuter dogs and cats around New Providence, will return in January for the first time in ten years.
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Nurse programme launched by hospital authority
THE Public Hospitals Authority launched its Trained Clinical Nurse programme yesterday.
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Scotiabank playing its part in climate change battles
The recent spate of mega storms, hurricanes and other natural disasters in the Caribbean has served as a stark reminder of how our way of life is affecting the climate. It is a wake-up call for us to seriously reconsider our treatment of planet earth.
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Federation boasts ‘vibrant’ beach volleyball programme
AFTER an intense month of training sessions that was completed on Saturday, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation feels it is better equipped to move forward with a vibrant beach volleyball programme.
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Concerned by changes by telecoms
I’m presently a director at a global internet service orovider. I started my career at BTC. I’ve been in telecommunications for more than 20 years. In the past, I’ve not commented on The telecommunications sector in The Bahamas, however, I think last week’s announcements and the comments deserves an editorial. Would you please permit this to be printed.
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Trial by Judge Alone Bill passes in the House of Assembly
ELECTED officials passed a bill yesterday that would let people waive their constitutional right to a jury trial in favour of a trial by a judge alone.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.
