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Bahamas Fed Cup team recognised

AFTER returning home Team Bahamas was recognised for their efforts at the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru.

Penn Relays: Mullings 2nd in the decathlon

NATIONAL record holder Ken Mullings picked up a second place finish in the men’s decathlon as the prestigious Penn Relays, now in its 125th year, officially began at the Franklyn Field in Philadelphia.

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Bahamas set for 4th IAAF World Relays in Japan

WHEN the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s fourth World Relays takes up its new home in Yokohama, Japan, next month, the Bahamas will not be defending its only title won in the inaugural mixed gender 4x400 metre relay in the final event staged here in the Bahamas in 2017.


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Team Bahamas' medal performances at CARIFTA Swimming Championships

Here’s a look at Team Bahamas medalists from the first two days of competition at the Carifta Swimming Championships in Bridgetown, Barbados. Monday night’s winners were not available up to press time.

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Ahmard Harvey to join Chanticleers in NCAA Division I Basketball this fall

AHMARD Harvey became the latest Bahamian prep star to make the transition to NCAA Division I Basketball.

‘Islands Of The Bahamas Showcase’ to feature eight NCAA division I teams

THE field has been announced for the third edition of bdGlobal Sports’ Islands of the Bahamas Showcase.


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The 66th National Family Island Regatta

LONG Island New Legend won the 1st series race in class A yesterday.

‘Take Me to the Water’ – Native Baptist welcomes new converts for Easter

St John’s Particular Church of Native Baptist, which is comprised of 62 churches throughout The Bahamas, celebrated the Easter week by welcoming 33 new converts to the fold.

Who are Sri Lanka’s Christians?

Nearly 300 people were killed in several coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter.


Zion Baptist honours island traditions

Zion Baptist Church is hosting a special programme this Sunday to celebrate nearly forgotten Bahamian island traditions.

Religious happenings around town

The Life and Legacy of Charles C Smith II Date/Time: Thursday, April 25, at 6.15pm

Good Deeds on Good Friday

The New Birth Church celebrated another successful community event on Good Friday with its annual Good Deeds initiative.


God is still in control of our paths

Notwithstanding the trials and challenges that we shall encounter along life’s journey, as believers we are comforted in knowing that God remains in control. The Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 4:19 (KJV): “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Meditation

When we think of “before and after” situations our minds may run on the medical makeovers that are being televised regularly on certain channels. There are so many drastic changes which may be made to facial features that persons seem hardly recognisable after it is over. I wonder to what degree personalities are altered by the improved self-esteem that is advertised.

Helping you to stand up under pressure

Calvary Deliverance Church will host its 26th annual Women of Integrity conference this coming week, encouraging their members to follow this year’s theme – “Don’t Break Under Pressure”.


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Financial Intelligence ‘put away in corner and forgotten about’

A KEY agency in The Bahamas’ battle against financial crime had been “put away in a corner and forgotten about”, the deputy prime minister argued yesterday.

BTC backs ‘Girls in ICT’ summit

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is celebrating International Girls in ICT Day by sponsoring the all-girls conference for high school students organised by sector regulators.

DPM to keynote Eleuthera Outlook

The deputy prime minister will be the keynote speaker for the seventh Eleuthera Business Outlook conference scheduled for May 17 at Frigate’s Bar & Grill in Rock Sound.


Airport smoothes way for 5,000 Easter travellers

Officials at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) yesterday reported a smooth Easter holiday weekend with 75,000 passengers moving through it over a five-day period.

Margaritaville resort reaches high Pointe

The Pointe’s Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe has celebrated its progress with a topping-off celebration to mark reaching the highest floor with construction work.