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Lockhart, Rolle fall short of top 24

NATIONAL bowling champions Sonith Lockhart and Driskell Rolle both fell short of advancing to the top 24 round of the QubcaAMF Bowling World Cup in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

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Arie and Kaitlyn take home King of the Hill Cycling Classic titles

THE New Providence Cycling Association held its King of the Hill Cycling Classic for the month of March over the weekend around the western end of the island with Arie Smith carting off the men’s title, while Kaitlyn Williams won the ladies’ crown.

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Tyson Gay returns to competition, clocks 10.0 in 100

By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Former world champion Tyson Gay made a successful return to competition, running the 100 meters in 10.0 seconds into a headwind at the Adidas Grand Prix on Saturday. Gay had not raced since hip surgery las

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A COMIC'S VIEW: How the rest of the world is dealing with marijuana

As we continue to wait on the final version of the Marijuana Bill, I continue to research the subject and it’s impact globally - all in an effort to see what new measures are being taken around the world as countries continue to legalise and decriminalise marijuana, either medicinally, recreationally or in some cases both, to see the positives we can incorporate in our still not final Bill that will benefit both the administration and citizenry moving forward.

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Teenager accused of unlicensed firearms, ammunition possession

A TEENAGER was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday after being accused of having two unlicensed pistols with live ammunition.

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Bahamas in 4-0 loss to Puerto Rico

IT WAS a disappointing finish for Team Bahamas at the Caribbean Football Union Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers this week as the team was unable to advance to the next round of play.

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Team No Credit wins the Wahoo Weekend

ANGLERS competing in the year-long Sportfishing Series at the historic Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina set their hooks this weekend towards gathering points leading to a November payout and awards ceremony where final series champions will be honoured.

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Atlantis is targeting ‘Legend-ary’ Xmas

Atlantis is eyeing 100 per cent occupancy levels over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, one resort executive yesterday saying the scheduled concert by award-winning singer/songwriter John Legend  was “drawing good demand”.

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Police find drugs in Grand Bahama operations

Grand Bahama police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana in the Pinder’s Point area this week.

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Beach volleyball teams suffer lopsided defeats in prelims

CONSIDER day one a learning experience for Team Bahamas as beach volleyball play began yesterday on the opening day of the VI Commonwealth Youth Games.Both the girls’ and boys’ teams suffered lopsided defeats at the National Beach Soccer Stadium in t

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Cancer alert for doctor in controversy

AMID controversy surrounding his tenure and resignation from McGill University, Cancer Centre of the Bahamas managing director Dr Arthur Porter has been admitted to Doctors Hospital to begin treatment for cancer.

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First win for Bicolen Oragons

THE winless Bicolen Oragons, with their pride on the line, barged into the win column for their first win in four games by beating the Extreme Terminators 87-75 during the FAB SportsFest 2012 Season 9 at Kendal Isaacs Gym.

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Sports administrator McCoook dies aged 73

TEDDY McCook, one of the most accomplished sporting figures to come out of the Caribbean, passed away on Monday at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Artist Spotlight – Nevandria

A FORMER beauty pageant queen is seeking to establish a professional career as a musician and hopes to become a force to be reckoned with, both locally and internationally.

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BFN ready to bake 13,000 meals a week

THE Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) are preparing and distributing over 13,000 meals a week to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian. Phillip Smith, BFN executive director, told reporters on the sidelines of a Royal Caribbean tour yesterday that usually the BFN would cook and distribute about 5,500 hot meals a week.

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Centre director says allegations are 'spurious'

CANCER Centre of the Bahamas managing director Dr Arthur Porter yesterday hit back at “spurious” allegations surrounding his business ventures, and tenure and resignation from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Canada.

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Shane Gibson responds to JL Centre concerns

MINISTER of Labour Shane Gibson responded to questions in the House of Assembly yesterday concerning the JL Centre on Blake Road.

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UPDATES: Five people dead, right shot at Ft. Lauderdale airport

Authorities say five people have died and eight were wounded after a lone suspect opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, international airport.

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Paradise Plates to serve up evening of fun and food for a good cause

HANDS For Hunger’s signature fundraiser, Paradise Plates, is already famous for its offerings of delectable food and drink, but this year organisers are serving up more than just fine fare.

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Essays on autism earn prizes for QC students

THREE Queen’s College students have taken the top prizes for a national essay writing contest aiming at raising awareness of autism. Under the theme “Autism in the Bahamas: inclusion, advocacy and dispelling myths” the competition was organised by FirstCare Medical Plan in partnership with REACH Bahamas and the Ministry of Education and offered prizes valued at more than $1,000.

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