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Jeffarah Gibson

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BTC's retail strategy to aid entrepreneurs

BTC's retail strategy to aid entrepreneurs The Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) new retail strategy will create more small business opportunities for qualified entrepreneurs, the company's chief executive believes Geoff Houston. The company rec

Dealing with a disgraceful spouse

Dealing with a disgraceful spouse By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer WHEN Johnathan* and his wife first met, it was her "tell it like it is" attitude he found most appealing. Unfortunately it was this same character trait he later grew to despi

'Luncheon on the Lawn' - Gourmet lunch and fashion show to raise money for the Cancer Caring Centre

'Luncheon on the Lawn' - Gourmet lunch and fashion show to raise money for the Cancer Caring Centre By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer FASHION and food for a good cause will be the theme of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas' fundraising event th

Nicki Minaj going pop?

Nicki Minaj going pop? By FARAH AFTER her shocking, raunchy performance of "Roman Holiday" at the 54th Grammy Awards and the recent singles "Turn Me Up" and "Stupid Hoe", it seems rapper Nicki Minaj is slowly moving away from her hip hop roots and cros

'Nature's Lines' comes to a close

'Nature's Lines' comes to a close By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer NOW that John Beadle's first solo exhibition "Nature's Lines" has come to a close, the Bahamian artist is getting ready to create his next body of work. 'Nature's Lines' went

GUIDELINES FOR EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP

By Bishop V G Clarke IT is not so much what a leader thinks he is trying to do, but what the leader is thinking. To achieve a high quality of performance, certain ingredients must be present in a leader. The army sergeant who says "do what I say, not wh

'LET GOD'S NAME BE SANCTIFIED'

UNDER the theme "Let God's Name Be Sanctified", the Jehovah's Witnesses will be holding the first of four two-day Circuit Assemblies at their Dolphin Drive Assembly Hall beginning Saturday. The inspiration for the theme was taken from Jesus' words in tea

CORRECTION

IN an article in yesterday's Arts section, it was incorrectly reported that proceeds from the Empty Bowls fundraiser event this Sunday, will go to Great Commission Ministries and the Haitian Relief Fund. In fact funds raised from the event will go the Gre

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer MORE than 50 per cent of children in New Providence have experienced some sort of tooth decay by the time the reach first grade,

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer MORE than 50 per cent of children in New Providence have experienced some sort of tooth decay by the time the reach first grade,

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School

Dr Pickstock offers free dental services to Albania Christian Academy Pre-School By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer MORE than 50 per cent of children in New Providence have experienced some sort of tooth decay by the time the reach first grade,

'Dance For Life': One-day hip hop dance workshop featuring celebrity choreographer

'Dance For Life': One-day hip hop dance workshop featuring celebrity choreographer AMIDST the endless rallies, political scandals and ever-increasing crime rate, a group of dance enthusiasts has gotten together to offer an "enjoyable and engaging" event

Mr J releases video for Stop Drinking Rum

Mr J releases video for Stop Drinking Rum "STOP drinking rum, that's no good!" With these opening words of Mr J's single, "Stop Drinking Rum", the sound clash begins. Mr J hits out directly at Beenieman & Future Fambo's Rum and Red Bull song which took

Bryan Cee releases Long Lost Brother

Bryan Cee releases Long Lost Brother By Farah IT was a visit to Jamaica which inspired the soulful song "Long Lost Brother" by Bryan Cooper. The similarities between his homeland and Jamaica were nothing less than intriguing, and fueled the passion th

COMBATING HEART DISEASE'

Calvary Deliverance Church is set to host top cardiologist Dr Conville Brown, who will present on the topic "Combating Heart Disease" on March 7 at 7pm. The initiative is part of the church's ongoing agenda to introduce congregants and members of the surr

What are you giving up for lent?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE LENTEN season has begun and some Christians are making sacrifices to be spiritually cleansed and on one accord with God. Lent started on Ash Wednesday and for 40 days, some Christians make commitments to g

Probe of Afghan Quran burning nearing completion

By Associated Press A joint investigation by NATO and Afghan officials into the burning of copies of the Quran that triggered riots and more than 30 deaths is nearly complete, and preliminary findings could be released within days, Western officials said

What are you giving up for lent?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE LENTEN season has begun and some Christians are making sacrifices to be spiritually cleansed and on one accord with God. Lent started on Ash Wednesday and for 40 days, some Christians make commitments to g

Probe of Afghan Quran burning nearing completion

By Associated Press A joint investigation by NATO and Afghan officials into the burning of copies of the Quran that triggered riots and more than 30 deaths is nearly complete, and preliminary findings could be released within days, Western officials said

COMBATING HEART DISEASE'

Calvary Deliverance Church is set to host top cardiologist Dr Conville Brown, who will present on the topic "Combating Heart Disease" on March 7 at 7pm. The initiative is part of the church's ongoing agenda to introduce congregants and members of the surr

What are you giving up for lent?

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE LENTEN season has begun and some Christians are making sacrifices to be spiritually cleansed and on one accord with God. Lent started on Ash Wednesday and for 40 days, some Christians make commitments to g

Probe of Afghan Quran burning nearing completion

By Associated Press A joint investigation by NATO and Afghan officials into the burning of copies of the Quran that triggered riots and more than 30 deaths is nearly complete, and preliminary findings could be released within days, Western officials said

COMBATING HEART DISEASE'

Calvary Deliverance Church is set to host top cardiologist Dr Conville Brown, who will present on the topic "Combating Heart Disease" on March 7 at 7pm. The initiative is part of the church's ongoing agenda to introduce congregants and members of the surr

The leaky dog

The leaky dog By Dr Basil Sands How many times do you come from home, from work or school and meet puddles of urine on the floor? Have you ever wonder why your house broken dog would start to urinate in the house? In times like these, you need to do det

Drunk Again: The ultimate hangover cures

Drunk Again: The ultimate hangover cures By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer EATING bread at bedtime, or fatty foods in large amounts, are remedies some people turn to after heavy drinking. Hangovers, which can also be considered "morning sickne

Cheating Defined: Men and women share views on how far is too far

Cheating Defined: Men and women share views on how far is too far By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer AT the "Straight Talk No Chaser" event held in January, the seven male panelists engaged an all-female audience in raw, uncensored conversation

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands By Farah REGGAE artist, Delyno Brown popularly known as "Pressure Bust Pipe" is recovering from gun shot wounds to his upper thigh. The artist who is known for his hit song "Coming Right Back" was am

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE SOULFUL Jill Scott and legendary R&B star Patti LaBelle are among the top artists set to hit the stage at the 7th Annual Jazz In the Gardens Music Festival next Weeken

Cultural tourism secures new advocate

Cultural tourism secures new advocate By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer Islandz Art Tour, the locally owned tour company by young entrepreneur Jamie Lewis, is bringing cultural tourism to life, with a revamped downtown art tour. Every Saturda

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands By Farah REGGAE artist, Delyno Brown popularly known as "Pressure Bust Pipe" is recovering from gun shot wounds to his upper thigh. The artist who is known for his hit song "Coming Right Back" was am

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE SOULFUL Jill Scott and legendary R&B star Patti LaBelle are among the top artists set to hit the stage at the 7th Annual Jazz In the Gardens Music Festival next Weeken

Cultural tourism secures new advocate

Cultural tourism secures new advocate By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer Islandz Art Tour, the locally owned tour company by young entrepreneur Jamie Lewis, is bringing cultural tourism to life, with a revamped downtown art tour. Every Saturda

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands

Pressure recovering after shooting in Virgin Islands By Farah REGGAE artist, Delyno Brown popularly known as "Pressure Bust Pipe" is recovering from gun shot wounds to his upper thigh. The artist who is known for his hit song "Coming Right Back" was am

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden

Gearing up for jazz in a Miami garden By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE SOULFUL Jill Scott and legendary R&B star Patti LaBelle are among the top artists set to hit the stage at the 7th Annual Jazz In the Gardens Music Festival next Weeken

Cultural tourism secures new advocate

Cultural tourism secures new advocate By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer Islandz Art Tour, the locally owned tour company by young entrepreneur Jamie Lewis, is bringing cultural tourism to life, with a revamped downtown art tour. Every Saturda

Family rebounds from death of a 'chubby' mummy

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer ALEXANDRIA "Chubby" Farrington, 24, became the 13th murder victim, when she was shot and killed in the early morning hours of February 11. "Chubby" as she was affectionately called, was attending a party off Fi

ANGLICAN DIOCESE LAUNCHES NEW BOOK

A new book published by the local Anglican Diocese presents an historical account of the Anglican Church in the two island nations it presents. "The Profile of the Anglican Churches in the Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands" provides

A FOUNDATION OF LOVE

By Angela Palacious The love of God is the greatest love of all, but until we are old enough to discover this for ourselves, it is the love we receive at home that nurtures our spirits and sustains our souls. We are all daughters and sons. Hopefully, we

THE GOOD FIGHT

By Matthew Allen "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses" (1Tim. 6:12). This word fight in Greek "Agonizomai" (ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee). It has severa

Family rebounds from death of a 'chubby' mummy

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer ALEXANDRIA "Chubby" Farrington, 24, became the 13th murder victim, when she was shot and killed in the early morning hours of February 11. "Chubby" as she was affectionately called, was attending a party off Fi

ANGLICAN DIOCESE LAUNCHES NEW BOOK

A new book published by the local Anglican Diocese presents an historical account of the Anglican Church in the two island nations it presents. "The Profile of the Anglican Churches in the Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands" provides

A FOUNDATION OF LOVE

By Angela Palacious The love of God is the greatest love of all, but until we are old enough to discover this for ourselves, it is the love we receive at home that nurtures our spirits and sustains our souls. We are all daughters and sons. Hopefully, we

THE GOOD FIGHT

By Matthew Allen "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses" (1Tim. 6:12). This word fight in Greek "Agonizomai" (ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee). It has severa

Family rebounds from death of a 'chubby' mummy

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer ALEXANDRIA "Chubby" Farrington, 24, became the 13th murder victim, when she was shot and killed in the early morning hours of February 11. "Chubby" as she was affectionately called, was attending a party off Fi

ANGLICAN DIOCESE LAUNCHES NEW BOOK

A new book published by the local Anglican Diocese presents an historical account of the Anglican Church in the two island nations it presents. "The Profile of the Anglican Churches in the Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands" provides

A FOUNDATION OF LOVE

By Angela Palacious The love of God is the greatest love of all, but until we are old enough to discover this for ourselves, it is the love we receive at home that nurtures our spirits and sustains our souls. We are all daughters and sons. Hopefully, we

THE GOOD FIGHT

By Matthew Allen "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses" (1Tim. 6:12). This word fight in Greek "Agonizomai" (ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee). It has severa

Medical conference highlights health care trends

Medical conference highlights health care trends By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE Medical Association of the Bahamas held its 40th annual Scientific Conference under the theme "Current Trends in Health Care: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats"

Women's Suffrage Symposium impacts many

Women's Suffrage Symposium impacts many By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE Women's Suffrage Movement was highlighted during a four-day symposium held at the College of the Bahamas last week. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the

Medical conference highlights health care trends

Medical conference highlights health care trends By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE Medical Association of the Bahamas held its 40th annual Scientific Conference under the theme "Current Trends in Health Care: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats"