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Jeffarah Gibson

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Mugs for the cure

When Gina Smith discovered a lump in her breast a few years ago she found herself in a predicament that many Bahamian women face: she did not have enough money and health insurance to immediately cover the expenses of a mammogram.

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Chantel O’Brian is ready to take the crown

THE roller coaster ride that took Chantel O’Brian through three Miss World Bahamas competitions, with the third time being a charm, is now making a stop at the international pageant stage.

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Shaping the dreams of young Bahamians

AS A  young Bahamian educator, Shonelle Mcphee has vowed  that she will tread a path of excellence imparting wisdom, providing direction and shaping the dreams of her students.

St Matthew’s choir celebrates the season with Christmas production

AS PART of its “Mission in Ministry”, St Matthew’s Sunrise Choir and Friends will present its ninth annual Christmas production this weekend.

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Sister duo opens new gallery and boutique

FEAR of the unknown sometimes stifles even the most confident people when it comes to starting a new entrepreneurial venture. But artists Deborah Weech and Erma Saunders remain undaunted by the challenge and have now opened their very own gallery and boutique.

Beenie Man and Mr Vegas in Nassau concert

CONCERT-GOERS are in a for an entertaining night as Fantastic Four Promotions is set to present two of the best reggae and dancehall performers on one stage for one night only.

REACH Bahamas celebrates 15 years

AS REACH Bahamas continues to commemorate its 15th year of raising awareness of autism in the country, the organisation has renewed its focus and will take an even more active approach in educating Bahamians about the neurodevelopmental disorder going forward.

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Jordia Benjamin’s ‘grand SLAM’ future in art

LEAVING her post as the assistant educational officer at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas was not an easy decision to make, however, Jordia Benjamin decided to take a leap of faith this past summer and moved to Missouri to accept a place at the prestigious St Louis Art Museum (SLAM).

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Terez Davis-Nixon brings Dynamite Daisy to the airwaves

THE AUDACIOUS character of Dynamite Daisy, played by Terez Davis-Nixon, has since significantly evolved since her introduction to Bahamian audiences 14 years ago.

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Park rededication honours black pioneer

THE FAMILY of the second black Bahamian Anglican priest, Fr Marshall Cooper, has organised several events to celebrate his legacy.

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Dancing to an election drum beat

ON an average day neither the Prime Minister nor the Leader of the Opposition would ever be caught bopping heads to the music of dancehall artists Popcaan and Vybz Kartel.

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Saving lives with Christian counselling

BEFORE it assumed the role of providing counselling and support to the abused and emotionally scarred, the Christian Counselling Center was a place where cocaine addicts turned for help.

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Chamber chief in jump start concern

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net WITH the recent launch of the Government's Jump-Start programme expected to foster entrepeunership, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer's Confederation's (BCCEC) chairman h

Remembering Rev Dr David Johnson

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE very first job the late Rev Dr David Johnson had was delivering newspapers for The Tribune. Everyday young David would hop on his bicycle, map out his route and distribute a pile of papers to customers. "My

Bain Town artists are on fire

Bain Town artists are on fire By FARAH INSIDE the Dragon's Lair there is a high risk of getting burned, but not by actual fire. No, at this show it's the searing rhymes and hot vocals by seasoned as well as and up and coming artists that bring the heat

Bahamian band on the rise with new release

Bahamian band on the rise with new release PLATI and the Naykid I, one of the newest Bahamian bands, released their first album, "Dredrock Rising", on Saturday. "Dredrock Rising" represents a combination of sounds from the Caribbean, including Bahamia

Bahamian band on the rise with new release

Bahamian band on the rise with new release PLATI and the Naykid I, one of the newest Bahamian bands, released their first album, "Dredrock Rising", on Saturday. "Dredrock Rising" represents a combination of sounds from the Caribbean, including Bahamia

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied By FARAH RUMOURS that Vybz Kartel and several other inmates escaped New Horizon Adult Remand Centre after holding guards hostage at gunpoint were debunked by Jamaican police officials last week. Kartel along wi

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied By FARAH RUMOURS that Vybz Kartel and several other inmates escaped New Horizon Adult Remand Centre after holding guards hostage at gunpoint were debunked by Jamaican police officials last week. Kartel along wi

Sex in the sixties

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer Fifty-seven-year old Ruth* has sex at least three times a week. After years of trying to reignite her passion, she finally found the sex life she always wanted in her mature years. Her young male counterpart is

AIDS and infidelity: A woman's cry

AIDS and infidelity: A woman's cry By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer MARY'S outcry vibrated throughout the health clinic. Disbelief, hurt, pain, anger, registered all over her face. Everyone in the waiting room of the public clinic knew Mary

When was Jesus born?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer FOR centuries religious scholars have presented arguments as to whether or not the birth of Jesus actually took place on December 25, which is recognised globally as Christmas Day. Scholars admit, the Bible pro

COB professor in the making

COB professor in the making By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer BAHAMIAN Lisa Lawlor was recently nominated for a prestigious award at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, after successfully completing her Masters of Arts degree in Latin

Celine Dion's first on Caribbean soil

Celine Dion's first on Caribbean soil By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE COUNT down is on, with less than ten days until French Canadian superstar Celine Dion touches the stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival. The three day event w

Get out and vote, says Puzzle

Get out and vote, says Puzzle By FARAH Bahamian artist Puzzle is capitalising on election fever with the release of his newest single, "Vote 4 Me". The song which debuted two weeks ago urges Bahamians to exercise their constitutional right by marking a b

Love That Child

Love That Child THE LOVE That Child benefit concert in aid of the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Children's Emergency Hostel attracted to a huge crowd Sunday at the Rainforest Theatre. More than 200 performers wowed the audience with hip-hop inspired

ST JOHNS BUCKLEY'S LONG ISLAND CELEBRATES PATRONAL FESTIVAL

PARISHIONERS from Long Island celebrate the first Patronal Festival of the year at St Johns Buckley's Church. Anglican members from St Peter's in the North and St Paul's in the South came together at St John's, located centrally in the settlement of Buck

REMEMBERING THE FAMILY COMEDIAN: DEANNE VERNITTA NOTTAGE

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer DEANNE Nottage cherished a a good belly aching. Sharing jokes with loved ones, or finding something funny to think about was her way of coping with life's misfortunes. Complaining was never on the list of thi

REMEMBERING THE FAMILY COMEDIAN: DEANNE VERNITTA NOTTAGE

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer DEANNE Nottage cherished a a good belly aching. Sharing jokes with loved ones, or finding something funny to think about was her way of coping with life's misfortunes. Complaining was never on the list of thi

REMEMBERING THE FAMILY COMEDIAN: DEANNE VERNITTA NOTTAGE

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer DEANNE Nottage cherished a a good belly aching. Sharing jokes with loved ones, or finding something funny to think about was her way of coping with life's misfortunes. Complaining was never on the list of thi

Bahamian band on the rise with new release

Bahamian band on the rise with new release PLATI and the Naykid I, one of the newest Bahamian bands, released their first album, "Dredrock Rising", on Saturday. "Dredrock Rising" represents a combination of sounds from the Caribbean, including Bahamia

Remembering Valentine Petit

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE hearse picked up Valentine Petit from the front of the Public Treasury building where he collapsed and died the day before Christmas Eve. The 48-year-old former security officer was trying to get the elec

Dr Off's "Get Involved" remade

Dr Off's "Get Involved" remade By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE gap between the older generation of Bahamian musicians and the newer generation was bridged last month in a collaborative remake of Dr Off's classic mid 1980's hit song "Get

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied

Rumoured Vybz Kartel prison escape denied By FARAH RUMOURS that Vybz Kartel and several other inmates escaped New Horizon Adult Remand Centre after holding guards hostage at gunpoint were debunked by Jamaican police officials last week. Kartel along wi

$25 MILLION AIRPORT HOTEL 'IMMINENT'

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) is aiming to conclude negotiations for a $25 million hotel and office/conference centre at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA)

Women shine in a 'man's world'

Women shine in a 'man's world' By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer FORMER Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, attracted a great deal of attention in 1986, after electing eight women to cabinet, who, at the time, made up almost half

Women shine in a 'man's world'

Women shine in a 'man's world' By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer FORMER Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, attracted a great deal of attention in 1986, after electing eight women to cabinet, who, at the time, made up almost half

$10M SHARE OFFER ON OUT ISLAND TOUR

ARAWAK Port Development (APD) executives are taking the company's $10 million share offering to the Family Islands, it was confirmed yesterday. APD executives and placement advisors for the initial public offering (IPO) will begin a series of investor me

Women shine in a 'man's world'

Women shine in a 'man's world' By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer FORMER Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, attracted a great deal of attention in 1986, after electing eight women to cabinet, who, at the time, made up almost half

Music and boxing - Jah Hem and Sasha Dunn perform at 'King of the Ring' event

Music and boxing - Jah Hem and Sasha Dunn perform at 'King of the Ring' event By THE VENDETTA GROUP BAHAMIAN artists entertained the crowd at the first King of the Ring boxing series held at the Sir Kendall Isaac's Gynamsium on Saturday. The event was

Diocesan Chorale ends year on high note

THE Diocesan Chorale recently closed out the year 2011 with a gala concert in Lyford Cay. Over the years, the Chorale have performed throughout the islands of The Bahamas and have been musical ambassadors to many international cities such as London, Toro

Know your Proverbs

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer "FOR the love of money is the root to all evil" is a popular proverb which suggests making the pursuit of money a priority in one's life can be a recipe for disaster. Written in the Book of Proverbs are many in

Diocesan Chorale ends year on high note

THE Diocesan Chorale recently closed out the year 2011 with a gala concert in Lyford Cay. Over the years, the Chorale have performed throughout the islands of The Bahamas and have been musical ambassadors to many international cities such as London, Toro

Know your Proverbs

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer "FOR the love of money is the root to all evil" is a popular proverb which suggests making the pursuit of money a priority in one's life can be a recipe for disaster. Written in the Book of Proverbs are many in

Proper parenting to stop crime

Proper parenting to stop crime By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer LAST WEEK a concerned Bahamian called into a radio station to share her views on solutions to the crime problem. Her plan had nothing to do with changing the government, increasi

Going solo on Valentine's Day

Going solo on Valentine's Day By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer SHARON, a single professional, is diving into the Valentine's Day feel good spirit in non-traditional style. She has a spa experience planned for two with reservations made at a l

Going solo on Valentine's Day

Going solo on Valentine's Day By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer SHARON, a single professional, is diving into the Valentine's Day feel good spirit in non-traditional style. She has a spa experience planned for two with reservations made at a l

Going solo on Valentine's Day

Going solo on Valentine's Day By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer SHARON, a single professional, is diving into the Valentine's Day feel good spirit in non-traditional style. She has a spa experience planned for two with reservations made at a l

Enticed by a sin so sweet

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer "SPEAR the rod, you spoil the child" is a popular proverb often recited by Bahamian parents in defence of scolding their children. The adage suggests that parents who neglect to punish their children run the r

The pain of the game

The pain of the game By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THERE was one minute left in the third quarter of the 2012 National Football Conference (NFC) championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants, when 49ers corner

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