Jamaican woman caught illegally selling alcohol
A JAMAICAN woman who claimed she was illegally selling alcohol out of her home to help make ends meet was fined $1,100 yesterday.
Who knows where the future will take us . . .
I was saddened to read in The Tribune the article about a newly emergent marine epidemic that in the past five months has spread rapidly over 20 percent of the coral reefs in Grand Bahama’s national parks. Apparently, there is no cure.
Sandman ‘still training’
Amron ‘Sandman’ Sands was hoping that this would have been the year that he made his breakthrough as a professional heavyweight fighter until the COVID-19 pandemic knocked him off stride.
Stingers players in move to the next level
THE Sunland Stingers senior boys’ basketball programme had a season of milestones and has now produced a trio of players that will continue their careers at the next level.
‘Being active also helps me to cope with stress’
FED Cup 2020 was set for June in Panama City, Panama. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ITF has postponed this event and a new date is yet to be determined.
Bridging digital divide in world's new reality
In an address to the nation on COVID-19, the Prime Minister said: “Innovation and trying new things are an essential part of what we must do at this time.” This statement was followed by Dr Hubert Minnis encouraging Bahamians to continue creating mor
Protective barriers keep plastics producer busy
A Bahamian manufacturer says it has been kept “pretty busy” by the demand from essential businesses for COVID-19 protective barriers to safeguard cashiers and other staff. Matthew Lawrence, Nassau Plastics’ production manager, told Tribune Business
Poultry producer: Keep egg-laying chicks away
The Bahamas’ largest poultry producer has no interest in the 7,000 layer birds being purchased by the Ministry of Agriculture because they cannot be placed together with meat producing chickens. Lance Pinder, Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm’s operations
Skin care during lockdown
We are living during challenging times for the skin. Such times require unique and desperate measures. What can you do for your skin during isolation? Well, you need to be prepared to do some simple at-home measures to assist your skin.
Low testosterone
Andropause, or male menopause, is a real health condition that thousands of Bahamian men, like their counterparts worldwide, often suffer unknowingly.
Mothers and single women learn harsh financial lessons during lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every individual in the world to varying degrees when it comes to finances.
LIFE LINES: Finding inspiration
Last week I saw a post on Facebook from someone which said: “I don’t want to see any more motivational posts.”
Families that exercise together build stronger bonds
New challenge seeks to crown ‘Evolve Fitness Family’
The team at Evolve Functional Fitness has put out a call for 20 or more families to participate in a new at-home fitness challenge.
Personal trainer teams up with brewery company to promote at-home fitness
THE gyms are closed, restrictions are placed on exercising outdoors, and the country will be under a nationwide lockdown until at least May 30. As a result, many are left to figure out creative ways to exercise at home.
Chelsea to the rescue!
‘The Creative Business Strategist’ helps Bahamians launch new ventures during quarantine
For seven days straight, local business strategist Chelsea Johnson invited people “to pick her brain” and tune into a live Facebook stream to learn about valuable tips, tools and resources to help them grow their craft or business venture even during the current quarantine.
EDITORIAL: The high price you risk for breaking quarantine
IF people weren’t taking the risks involved with breaking quarantine seriously beforehand, then yesterday’s introduction of a hefty possible punishment ought to focus the mind.
PETER YOUNG: Word on the street (when we’re allowed out) is things need to ease up
AS the nightmare of the extended lockdown now continues for another month it is amazing to watch - not least in the US and UK - how know-alls purporting to be experts attack their own governments when, more often than not, they have no relevant professional qualifications and little understanding of the pressures facing ministers.
FACE TO FACE: Rhonda’s standing tall on the shoulders of a woman who pointed the way
While schools throughout the country have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown by moving their classes online, one school has found that years of providing an online learning experience for its students is paying off.
Struggling to survive as slowdown in economy bites
WITH her son cradled in her arms, unemployed single mother Orytha Ingrahm was awaiting food assistance from the Department of Social Services at Baillou Hill Road yesterday. The 25-year-old was among several people outside the department looking for
