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Jazz, Marlins sweep Fox and Nationals
JAZZ Chisholm Jr and the Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep over Lucius Fox and the Washington Nationals.
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Jones posts double double in win
THE reigning WNBA MVP posted a double double en route to a home opening win for the Connecticut Sun.
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Definition of hypocrisy over war
While the western media agonises over Russia’s supposedly out-of-the-blue intervention in a war that their audiences probably do not realise has been going on since 2014, half a world away events are transpiring that show the staggering hypocrisy and double standards that neo-colonial politicians in certain countries continue to press upon the world.
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Ukraine expert gives briefing at US Embassy
A UKRAINIAN international relations expert has provided insight into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, detailing the latest Russian attacks against the country and the toll the war has taken on ordinary Ukrainian civilians.
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Kiosk eases access to sex offender registry
A KIOSK has been unveiled as part of the process to digitise the Sexual Offenders Registry.
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Economy rebounds with 8% growth
The International Monetary Fund says the country’s recovery is “strong” with real GDP growth pegged at eight percent this year.
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Junior National basketball team prepares for Puerto Rico
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s junior national basketball team is preparing to travel to Puerto Rico next month for the Centro Basket Under-15 Girls Tournament and according to coach Varel Davis, they will ensure that they have the best players selected.
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Bain and Gold Rush advance to big dance
JACOBI Bain and his Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Rush men’s tennis team have advanced to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championships.
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Ayton and Suns take 2-0 lead
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Dallas Mavericks 129-109 last night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Bahamians receive postseason honours
A GROUP of Bahamian players played a prominent role on the Tallulah Falls varsity boys’ baseball programme and were recognised with postseason awards for their outstanding 2022 season.
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Two Bahamian players star in MLB game: Marlins’ Chisholm, Nats’ Fox
THEY were members of the same International Signing Class in 2015 and now seven years later, Jazz Chisholm Jr and Lucius Fox made Bahamian baseball history once again at the major league level.
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Infielder Lucius Fox rejoins the Rochester Red Wings
AFTER nearly a month highlighted by several historic milestones with the Washington Nationals, Lucius Fox was optioned to the franchise’s Triple- A affiliate, but manager Davey Martinez said he expects the versatile infielder to be back in the big leagues soon.
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Mullings to represent Bahamas at NACAC Combined Events Championships in Ottawa
FORMER decathlon record holder Ken Mullings said he doesn’t mind being the lone competitor representing the Bahamas at the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Combined Events Championships in Ottawa, Canada, from May 14-15.
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Minister announces registered sexual offender to be released from prison
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe announced that a registered sexual offender was due for release on Friday although he was considered “a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public.”
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Jazz has first 4-hit game of career
An eventful weekend for Jazz Chisholm featured a career milestone, two home runs and one viral moment saw the Miami Marlins infielder become one the slugging percentage leaders in all of Major League Baseball.
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MASK MANDATES GONE BY SUMMER? Prime Minister says officials considering indoor venue rules
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said remaining mask mandates in the country could be totally lifted by the summer, adding officials are currently mulling over whether indoor venues have proper ventilation to ensure COVID-19 does not circulate easily in those settings.
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‘We are happy to say that softball is back’
DESPITE not having the proper size field to play on, the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association kicked off its 2022 season over the weekend.
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SCHOOL SHUTDOWN: Queen’s College, SAC and St Anne’s revert to virtual tuition after COVID cases
THREE private schools have reverted to virtual learning, citing positive COVID-19 cases among either students or staff members.
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‘COVID SURGE HAS HIT THE BAHAMAS’: Death toll hits 800 - and 200 new cases so far this month
HEALTH officials yesterday confirmed that the country is in another surge of COVID-19 infections after more than 200 cases were confirmed so far this month.
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$636,000 budget for Royal visit
THE government earmarked $636,194 to honour all expenses associated with their Royal Highnesses‘ visit to The Bahamas in March. However, as of Monday, May 16, approximately 96 percent or $625,186 of the money has been paid out.
