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Man arrested following significant drug seizure

A Search warrant for a St James Road residence resulted in an estimated 71-pound drug bust and the arrest of a 54-year-old male on Thursday afternoon.

Police investigate armed robbery

A woman alleges that she was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday while on Baillou Hill Road.

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Bahamas moves to stem millions in aircraft maintenance outflows

THE BAHAMAS is seeking to stem the outflow of millions of dollars in aircraft maintenance spending through establishing its first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.

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Saturated bus routes lead to destructive competition

JITNEY operators have accused transportation authorities of creating destructive competition within the industry by allowing too many buses to operate on individual routes, warning that the system is contributing to overcrowding and undermining drivers' ability to earn a living.

Environmental regulator waits for Bahama Rock’s changes

THE DEPARTMENT of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) is awaiting revised documents from Bahama Rock following a public consultation on its proposed 270-acre Freeport Harbour expansion, it was revealed yesterday.

North Guana Cay reaches 13 days with no electricity

NORTH Guana Cay residents have been without electricity for up to 13 days, with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) struggling to restore full supply after newly-connected transformer equipment encountered capacity and overheating problems.

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UB Mingoes men stay perfect with two wins

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team stays perfect on the season after picking up two wins on the week in their Basketball Showcase at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

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Junior sailors ready to take on the world at ISCA Youth Championships

THE Bahamas junior sailing team is cleared for competition and ready to take on an international fleet after completing boat inspections and a promising practice race in St. Croix ahead of the start of the ISCA Youth World Championships.

EMPIRE SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES: 'The Sports Ecosystem'

WHEN we discuss improving sporting infrastructure in The Bahamas, the conversation usually turns to buildings.

YES HBCU Football Classic cancelled

THE Bahamas has lost another opportunity to host an international HBCU football showcase, with the cancellation of the YES HBCU Football Classic raising questions about the financial arrangements behind bringing major sporting events to the country.

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'Lonnie' named as finalist for Coach of Year award

FROM a struggling jumper at A.F. Adderley High School to one of the most respected coaches in American collegiate athletics, Bahamian Rolando “Lonnie” Greene has come a long way, and his work with two of the world’s leading hurdlers has earned him recognition on the international stage.

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Fusion: $3m cyber attack loss added to worker salary delay

FUSION Superplex yesterday said a March cyber attack that crippled key operating systems cost it $3m in projected lost revenue, with a co-founder acknowledging the ongoing recovery has contributed to delays in paying staff salaries.