'Gal Hear This'
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter BAHAMIAN reggae artist Gesner Dalmond, also known as 'Mr J', addresses the issue of "provocatively dressed women" in his new single "Gal Hear This." The song, he said, came about after his "disappointment" in the
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter A LOCAL doctor is encouraging people to unite and work together in an effort to raise awareness about autism in The Bahamas. Dr Michelle Major, who began her care
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter A LOCAL doctor is encouraging people to unite and work together in an effort to raise awareness about autism in The Bahamas. Dr Michelle Major, who began her care
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas
'Great need' for autism awareness in The Bahamas By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter A LOCAL doctor is encouraging people to unite and work together in an effort to raise awareness about autism in The Bahamas. Dr Michelle Major, who began her care
Shocking twist as top 24 revealed!
Shocking twist as top 24 revealed! By LESH AFTER the long and drawn out process of audition episodes, viewers finally got the chance to see their favorite top 24 contestants revealed. Now the competitors are singing for America's votes, they are just a
All Things Bahamian-Visual Arts Exhibition Awards Ceremony
All Things Bahamian-Visual Arts Exhibition Awards Ceremony UNDER the theme "All Things Bahamian," junior and senior high students from government and private schools got the chance to showcase their talents in the areas of art and design. Hosted by the a
CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre
CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre
CHILDREN'S HOME ON THE WAY TO COMPLETION
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CONTINUING to show their support through charitable efforts, members of the US-based Christian non-profit organisation Bahamas Habitat are well on their way to completing construction of a home for abused childre
Spring break parties flood New Providence
Spring break parties flood New Providence By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter BAHAMIAN artists secured top spots amongst the leading international acts performing this week at the biggest spring break music festival to ever hit the Bahamian shores
Welcome to the Top 13
Welcome to the Top 13 By LESH AFTER THE tearful elimination of Jermaine "Gentle Giant" Jones in Las Vegas, American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson voted to give the 25 year old a second chance in this season's competition. Vi
Spring break parties flood New Providence
Spring break parties flood New Providence By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter BAHAMIAN artists secured top spots amongst the leading international acts performing this week at the biggest spring break music festival to ever hit the Bahamian shores
Welcome to the Top 13
Welcome to the Top 13 By LESH AFTER THE tearful elimination of Jermaine "Gentle Giant" Jones in Las Vegas, American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson voted to give the 25 year old a second chance in this season's competition. Vi
Spring break parties flood New Providence
Spring break parties flood New Providence By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter BAHAMIAN artists secured top spots amongst the leading international acts performing this week at the biggest spring break music festival to ever hit the Bahamian shores
Welcome to the Top 13
Welcome to the Top 13 By LESH AFTER THE tearful elimination of Jermaine "Gentle Giant" Jones in Las Vegas, American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson voted to give the 25 year old a second chance in this season's competition. Vi
Children with HIV find refuge
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CHILDREN in the Bahamas living with HIV have found a home away from home at the Bahamas AIDS Foundation. The after-school programme operated by the foundation regularly attracts some 30 children for afternoon act
Dion Cunningham presents a piano recital
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter Bahamian pianist Dion Cunningham dreams of opening a school where Bahamians can be exposed to world renowned music. Towards this end, he plans to continue advanced music studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Mus
Dion Cunningham presents a piano recital
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter Bahamian pianist Dion Cunningham dreams of opening a school where Bahamians can be exposed to world renowned music. Towards this end, he plans to continue advanced music studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Mus
Gender symposium explores male identity
Gender symposium explores male identity By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter THE ACADEMIC community explored representations of black masculinity in the Caribbean at the Women's Suffrage Movement Symposium last Friday. Under a broad look at gender
Bahamians Pleased With National Prescription Drug Plan
Bahamians Pleased With National Prescription Drug Plan By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter FOUR additional chronic diseases have been added to the National Drug Prescription Plan, chief pharmacist Dr Brenna Brown-Turnquest announced at the 40th a
Gender symposium explores male identity
Gender symposium explores male identity By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter THE ACADEMIC community explored representations of black masculinity in the Caribbean at the Women's Suffrage Movement Symposium last Friday. Under a broad look at gender
Bahamians Pleased With National Prescription Drug Plan
Bahamians Pleased With National Prescription Drug Plan By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter FOUR additional chronic diseases have been added to the National Drug Prescription Plan, chief pharmacist Dr Brenna Brown-Turnquest announced at the 40th a
Bishop encourages Bahamians to vote
Bishop encourages Bahamians to vote CHURCH of God of Prophecy bishop and national overseer Dr Elgarnet B Rahming encouraged and urged all eligible Bahamian citizens and church members to register to vote at the 91st Annual Convocation of Fellowship and D
Smiling from heaven
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New Down Syndrome Center Officially Open
New Down Syndrome Center Officially Open By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter THE BAHAMAS will join the international community on Wednesday to celebrate for the first time World Down Syndrome Day, which is now officially recognised by the United N
New Down Syndrome Center Officially Open
New Down Syndrome Center Officially Open By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter THE BAHAMAS will join the international community on Wednesday to celebrate for the first time World Down Syndrome Day, which is now officially recognised by the United N
Idol contestant ousted for 'criminal past'
Idol contestant ousted for 'criminal past' By LESH AFTER discovering that contestant Jermaine Jones secretly kept information concerning a number of outstanding arrest warrants, American Idol producers quickly moved to eliminate him off the show, last w
The Craft Cottage: Five artists under one roof
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Steet Talk - Women's Voices
Steet Talk - Women's Voices Tribune Woman headed to the streets of Nassau to document what Bahamians are saying about rape within the context of marriage. Patricia Hinsey "Yes there should be a law for to protect woman if they are raped by their husban
One step closer to paradise with sand jewelry
One step closer to paradise with sand jewelry By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter INSPIRED by the beauty of the beaches surrounding the islands of the Bahamas, jewelry and accessory designer MoNique Whyms calls her collection "A Piece of Paradise.
Art tour covers every fibrous angle
Art tour covers every fibrous angle By NOELLE NICOLLS, Tribune Features Editor ALESHA CADET, Tribune Features Reporter Just one word was used this year to describe the theme of Transforming Spaces, the annual whirlwind New Providence art tour, staged
Artist Spotlight: Bahamian artists flaunt their diversity
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Elimination for makeover contestant
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Art tour covers every fibrous angle
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Gippie's Kingdom premiere party
Gippie's Kingdom premiere party THE ENTIRE cast of Gippie's Kingdom showed their faces at the highly anticipated premiere of the first ever Bahamian soap opera last Wednesday. Thousands of viewers tuned into ZNS TV-13 and many locals supported the premi
Zion United Baptist Convention to hold 177th session
Zion United Baptist Convention to hold 177th session UNDER the theme "Kingdom Dominion: Battered, Broken, Yet Landing Safely", the Zion United Baptist Convention of Churches will meet to celebrate its 177th Annual General Session. Through the period of f
Street talk
Street talk Tribune Woman hit the streets once again to find out what issues Bahamian women want the new government to address after the May 7 general election. Paulette Mortimer "I think, in going forward, the government should also look at culture. T
48 Bahamians complete Allied Health Career Training
48 Bahamians complete Allied Health Career Training A healthcare institution is only as good as the people working within it, so Doctors Hospital is continuing with efforts to create educational opportunities for young Bahamians seeking careers in a
New minister looks to maintain high standard at PMH
New minister looks to maintain high standard at PMH By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter DESPITE budgetary limitations, new Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez said he will strive to maintain a good standard at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Angelique stealing the show
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T-Connection Reloaded
T-Connection Reloaded The highly anticipated T-Connection Reloaded concert was worth the wait, said event patrons, who turned out on Friday night. Event promoters Paragon Concierge brought together the well known disco group to perform a number of thei
Dion Cunningham presents a piano recital
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter Bahamian pianist Dion Cunningham dreams of opening a school where Bahamians can be exposed to world renowned music. Towards this end, he plans to continue advanced music studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Mus
Children with HIV find refuge
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CHILDREN in the Bahamas living with HIV have found a home away from home at the Bahamas AIDS Foundation. The after-school programme operated by the foundation regularly attracts some 30 children for afternoon act
Tea and fashion take over Government House
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter WITH a crowd of over 200 people in attendance, the 2011/2012 Heart Ball Committee hosted its annual Fashion Show and Tea Party at Government House, last Sunday. Under the theme, "Flowers of The Caribbean," th
Children with HIV find refuge
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter CHILDREN in the Bahamas living with HIV have found a home away from home at the Bahamas AIDS Foundation. The after-school programme operated by the foundation regularly attracts some 30 children for afternoon act
Tea and fashion take over Government House
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter WITH a crowd of over 200 people in attendance, the 2011/2012 Heart Ball Committee hosted its annual Fashion Show and Tea Party at Government House, last Sunday. Under the theme, "Flowers of The Caribbean," th
Bye Bye Astro
Bye Bye Astro By LESH JUST before the results were revealed last Thursday, X-Factor contestants staged a great performance of "Man in The Mirror" to round off Michael Jackson Week. Hearts were racing as the contestants performed in front of the Jackson
The power of human emotion
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter DRAWING inspiration from the human condition, his personal interests and everyday experiences, Omar Richardson's print-making skills bring real life emotion into dramatic focus. The 29-year-old artist showcased h
The power of human emotion
By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter DRAWING inspiration from the human condition, his personal interests and everyday experiences, Omar Richardson's print-making skills bring real life emotion into dramatic focus. The 29-year-old artist showcased h
Bye Bye Astro
Bye Bye Astro By LESH JUST before the results were revealed last Thursday, X-Factor contestants staged a great performance of "Man in The Mirror" to round off Michael Jackson Week. Hearts were racing as the contestants performed in front of the Jackson
