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Woman nominated as next US Ambassador to the Bahamas dies aged 50

THE woman who had been nominated as the next US Ambassador to the Bahamas has passed away, the US Embassy in Nassau announced on Friday evening.

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THE Financial Bowling League completed its quarter-final round last night with Leno Corporate Services vs Deloitte & Touché & Rubis Oil Stars taking on the defending champions Moonlight Strikers.

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Bishop Ellis will clash with Christie

Prime Minister Perry Christie is quoted in both leading dailies this morning as having informed Baha Mar executives that his Government wants more Bahamians engaged on the Resort’s construction project.

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Money provider reveals payday lending product

A Bahamian money solutions provider has launched its “alternative” pay day loan, aiming to offer customers small credit sums at low cost.

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A nation in which God is fair game, but the judiciary is a sacred cow

I must confess at the outset that I am not an expert on the Bahamian Constitution.

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Red Stripe, Eudeva dominate regatta results

LUNDY Robinson, skipper of both the A Class Red Stripe and B Class Eudeva, dominated the 2013 National Family Island Regatta that was held last month in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Exuma.

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Life after diagnosis

Q: What do I do after my child has been diagnosed with autism?A: There’s no doubt that after your child has been diagnosed with a developmental delay your life as a parent is never the same. The diagnosis can be frightening and many of you feel left

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Partying to help the police

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Daniel Johnson joined in the ‘Park and Party’ fun last week as Radio House hosted another ambitious and successful charity fundraising event on Shirley Street.

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Celebrating Bahamian talent with the Brutha-hood

A NEW festival that seeks to showcase and celebrate emerging Bahamian talent kicks off on Saturday at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts.

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An open letter to the Prime Minister on NIB ructions

Over the past few days, the media has been very busy publishing some unsavoury and serious accusations that are going on between the newly appointed Chairman and the Director and his Deputy at the National Insurance Board.

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Great result! Jeffery Gibson through to semifinal of men's 400m hurdles

National record holder Jeffery Gibson has made his debut at the global level by advancing to the semifinal of the men's 400metres hurdles at the Moscow World Championships.

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Now or never

IT was now or never for Team Bahamas in the London 2012 Olympics as our men headed into the 4 x 400m Relay Final today.

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BORCO parent to appeal $17m damages limit

The Bahamas Oil Refining Company’s (BORCO) parent plans to appeal a ruling that leaves it with a potential multi-million dollar jetty repair bill to the Privy Council.

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Bahamas' very own among IAAF Top 10

OUR very own athletes standout in several marquee events in the latest release of the IAAF Top Lists yesterday. Bahamians appear among the top 10 performers

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No leads in double murder probe

POLICE have no leads and no suspects in a shooting incident that left two men dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital.

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Landslide of voters said 'NO'

OUT OF 38 constituencies in the Bahamas only three returned a majority “yes” vote, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall said yesterday.

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Salvation army's Christmas kettle campaign starts

THE season of goodwill starts today - with The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle campaign.

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Heart Foundation and Tea Party

MEMBERS of the Heart Ball Committee deemed the seventh annual Tea Party and Show “a success”, calling it the best yet.

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Heartache for women's relay team, men fail to qualify despite new record

MOSCOW, Russia: After the disqualification of the women's 4 x 100 metre relay team on a lane violation, there was some consolation for Team Bahamas at the 14th IAAF World Championships when the men's 4 x 100 relay team broke the national record for the third time this year.

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‘DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.