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‘Big C’ Delancey goes to Red Sox

DOMINIQUE Collie felt he could not have signed a more deserving player to the Boston Red Sox than International Elite Baseball Academy’s shortstop Chad Delancey.

Grace Komolafe qualifies for CARIFTA in the high jump

ALTHOUGH she competed in a younger age group, Grace Komolafe emerged as the lone qualifier for the 2023 Golden Jubilee CARIFTA Games at the DTSP Wolfpack Track and Field meet at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium on Saturday.

IC Tennis Doubles: USA’s Robins team takes top spot

THE Bahamas International Tennis Club’s 2023 Doubles Championships came to a close on Friday at the Nassau Lawn Tennis Club with the United States of America’s Robins team beating the USA Bluebirds 3-2 to take the top spot.


Man dies as air rifle discharged

A MAN was shot and killed by a co-worker on Saturday who was attempting to clear a high-powered air rifle, police said.

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60-year-old man dies in police cell

A MAN died in Central Police Station yesterday while being held on a stealing charge.

396 Haitians on intercepted vessel

THE United States Coast Guard intercepted a vessel with 396 Haitians on board near Cay Sal Bank yesterday.


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Is Tesla a car maker or a tech company?

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Being the world’s richest man is not for everybody. It takes a blend of determination, hard work and talent.

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Jailed for attempting to sell cop’s body armour

A MAN was sentenced to five months in prison on Friday after admitting to trying to sell a policeman’s body armour he said he found while housesitting.

Mitchell’s comments ‘unacceptable’

I am persuaded that the Hon Minister Frederick Audley Mitchell (PLP-Fox Hill) is one of the best National Chairman which that party has ever had, with the stark exceptions of the late Andrew ‘Dud’ Maynard and the irreplaceable Hon. Bradley Roberts. They were political giants and living legends in their hey day. Brother Mitchell has some big shoes to attempt to fill.


Age is but a number

Attorney Jeanne Thompson answered Minister Mitchell very well. Ms Thompson you may have to give knitting lesson though!

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PRIME MINISTER VISITING ARGENTINA SUMMIT

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is presently in Argentina attending a regional summit.

BAARK! Annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon set for March 5

BAARK! - Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness - has announced the date for its annual Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon.


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DEREK SMITH: A firm’s greatest assets can also be major risk

People can be a company’s most valuable asset if well-managed, but also represent a significant risk. Defending, equipping and motivating this critical asset requires human resources (HR) and risk management to break down silos and collaborate. To address the inherent risk posed by human capital, a human resources/ employee risk assessment must be considered.

Water Corp’s $84m taxpayer subsidy three times’ budget

TAXPAYER subsidies to the Water & Sewerage Corporation in 2022 hit $84m, more than three times the sum budgeted, as the state-owned utility seeks to develop a plan that makes it financially viable.

2022 mixed for Out Island resort targets

FAMILY Island resorts experienced a mixed 2022 in terms of hitting their collective targets as they closed in on a return to pre-COVID business volumes, a top tourism official has confirmed.


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Investigation launched into death of Kenise Darville

AN investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of Kenise Darville, who died days after posting a live video on Facebook about the alleged negligence she experienced at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

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Buckeye Bahamas Hub sponsors a child for a year at Grand Bahama Children's Home

Buckeye Bahamas Hub has committed to covering the yearly cost to care for one child at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home through the “Sponsor-a-Child” initiative.

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Three in court on ammunition charges

A MAN and two women were granted bail in court on Friday after being accused of having 27 unfired rounds of ammunition.


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Man charged with housebreaking and stealing

A MAN was sent to prison on Friday in connection with a housebreaking in Eleuthera earlier this month and theft of $4,460.

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01202023 WEEKEND

Friday, 20th January, 2023.