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One year sentence for shop breaking, stealing
A LONG island man was sentenced to a year in prison after admitting to breaking into and stealing from a local medical laboratory.
CC Sweeting shuts early after electricity problem
AFTER classes at CC Sweeting Senior High School were dismissed early due electricity issues, Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson said officials must fix the issue in the “shortest time”.
Club Med reopening gives 250 jobs boost
SAN Salvador’s Club Med resort will generate 250 jobs when it reopens on October 22, with the Prime Minister yesterday disclosing that the resort chain has invested “north of $5m” in renovating the property.
‘Major Pain’ to run for president
MEACHER ‘Major Pain’ Major, whose Major Boxing Club is preparing to stage the inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Championships on September 24 at the National Boxing Gymnasium, has decided to put his name in the hat for the post of president of the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas.
NPSA: Hitmen pull off 10-0 shoutout of Atlantis Titans
WHILE Martin Burrows Jr just missed a perfect game on the mound, third baseman Sherman Ferguson didn’t pass up the opportunity for a big offensive outing on Saturday night for the New Providence Softball Association defending men’s champions C&S Hitmen.
NPSA: Mystic Marlins rout Mighty Mitts in 25-14 slugfest
AFTER getting shutout on a no-hitter the night before by the front running C&S Hitmen, the second place Mystic Marlins bounced back on Saturday night and took their frustration out on the fourth place Chances Mighty Mitts in a slugfest.
Devil finds work for idle hands
Murders and gang related crime, including violence in the schools are plaguing the country, and getting worse by the minute.
Annual Optimist Nationals at Montagu Bay in October
FIDELITY Bank (Bahamas) Ltd. has donated generous sponsorship to The Bahamas Sailing Association to support this year’s Optimist National Championship, the largest national junior event on the country’s sailing calendar.
The death of Queen Elizabeth
The international community continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
Young stars emerge at inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show
THE inaugural Frederick Sturrup Boxing Show on Saturday night saw a brief relief of Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major, a full recovery of Tyrone Oliver and the emergence of some bright young stars, led by Maleko Davis.
Pro basketball player Zane Knowles signs with new club
ZANE Knowles will continue his career in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League.
Marlins sweep Titans, make it to finals
ACE pitcher Thomas Davis liked what he saw from his Sigma Blue Marlins as they swept aside the Atlantis Titans in two straight games to advance to the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship series.
Roadmasters’ Cunningham finishes Berlin Marathon, gets set for Chicago on October 9
MICHAEL Cunningham, one of the country’s top Roadmasters competitors, lowered his personal best time by 18 minutes as he competed in the Berlin Marathon on September 25.
Pintard to stay
Please permit me a space to say a few short words in response to the Mackey Street Man (letter published in The Tribune).
Thomas, Murray named to Arizona Fall League Rosters
A PAIR of Bahamian minor league baseball players achieved another career milestone with promotions to the Arizona Fall League.
Four young Bahamian sailors ready for Optimist South American Championships
FIDELITY BAHAMAS OPTIMIST NATIONALS ALL SET FOR MONTAGU BAY THIS WEEKEND
THE Optimist South American Championships kick off on October 8 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the top Optimist sailors from around the world with an age restriction of 8-15 years old competing.
CONCACAF Men’s U-17 qualifiers: Bermuda tops the Bahamas
BERMUDA has now topped The Bahamas in three consecutive matches at the CONCACAF Men’s U17 Qualifiers level.
Speakers announced for Journey Home events
A HOST of speakers are to take part in events to mark October as African Holocaust Month, organised by Journey Home Group International.
‘Confident’ over meeting teacher shortage
EDUCATION director Marcellus Taylor said officials are confident that they will be able to tackle the shortage of teachers in Abaco amid concerns over the issue.
Seymour leads WBC qualifier in several categories
BAHAMIAN players emerged as breakout stars for Team Great Britain en route to the country’s first-ever qualification for the World Baseball Classic.
