McAlpine urged to resign from FNM
THE Free National Movement’s Pineridge Constituency Association wants its Member of Parliament Frederick McAlpine to resign from the party, its chairman told The Tribune.
Blackout misery for families
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s load shedding exercises continued throughout New Providence over the holiday weekend, with residents in various communities suffering three to five hour-long power cuts.
MP’s brother gunned down: Renward Wells’ younger sibling shot outside home
The younger brother of Transport Minister Renward Wells was gunned down and killed outside his home over the holiday weekend.
‘Police officer punched us in face’
WHAT began as a routine ticketing exercise for a broken headlight turned into a nightmare for two women in Exuma who claim they were brutalised on Sunday by one of the most senior officers on the island.
‘For too long we’ve accepted mediocrity’
The Bahamas needs “comprehensive financial sector reforms” if its economy is to grow, with a leading investment analyst arguing: “For too long we’ve been accepting mediocrity.”
Follow Britain's lead
I am becoming more and more discouraged about the direction of our country and, of course, the world.
Williams, Jones help Sun beat the Liberty 94-79 for 7th straight win
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Courtney Williams shots have been falling lately and that’s been a big reason why the Connecticut Sun have been able to keep their winning streak going.Williams scored a season-high 28 points and Connecticut won its seventh
BLTA fields girls and boys teams for ITF/Cotecc Under-12
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has fielded a three-member Under-12 girls team and a three-member boys team to represent the Bahamas at the ITF/Cotecc Under-12 Team Competition Sub Region 3 in Santiago de Los Caballeros, Domincan Republic. The t
Accentuating God-given beauty
The beauty industry is bigger than it has ever been. Thanks to influencers on Instagram and beauty gurus on YouTube, more young women – and men – are trying make-up tricks and tips in an attempt to apply makeup at an almost professional level. While
Athletics, swimming and judo up next for Bahamas
WITH the tennis competition completed, the focus for Team Bahamas at the XVIII Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, switches to athletics, swimming and judo this week.Both the 19-member track and field team, the 10-member swim team and the two judokas w
Hield: 'It always feels great to be back'
YEAR five of the Buddy Hield Summer Basketball Camp concluded in Grand Bahama as the NBA star continues to seek innovative ways to use his platform to assist community outreach.The Sacramento Kings guard, set to enter his fourth NBA season this fall,
Boot camp beauties: Taking notes from a queen
It’s not every day you get to learn the tricks of the trade first-hand from a queen. So when the opportunity arises, you seize it. And that is exactly what participants in the boot camp of former Miss Bahamas World Chantal O’Brian event did.
Far too much speeding
I have never seen on TV, or otherwise, The Queen of England being raced through the streets of London, with a siren blaring and I am wondering why it is that her designated representative in the Bahamas, Our Governor General, should feel the need himself, to be raced around our streets as has been the case since his ascension to this high office. It is so undignified.
Two Bahamians held among migrants stopped by Customs
TWO Bahamians were among a group of migrants apprehended by US Customs and Border Protection officials on Thursday.
Ministry offers condolences over mass shooting in US
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement offering condolences over the two deadly mass shooting incidents that occurred in the United States over the weekend which left more than 30 people dead and many injured.
Fritzie ran good race
The passing of Dr. Cleveland “Fritzie” Eneas Jr. made me reflect on old fashioned values that make The Bahamas so special.
Attracting the sharks
Over the past month much has been written about the subject due to the brutal attack of a young woman snorkeling off Rose Island, along with several other attacks last month. While it may seem farfetched, I think shark feeding has become a tourist attraction in The Bahamas. Why do I say that? I will give you two examples that I know of first hand.
Vasectomy: A great family planning choice
Vasectomies are the subject of many unfounded myths and plagued by numerous negative connotations. Many Bahamian men, like men everywhere, have a fear of the unknown regarding vasectomies.All children are a blessing, but once you have completed your
Older women: Changing the conversation
The “change of life” is a phrase usually applied to women going through menopause and, more often than not, is regarded as a negative happening both during that phase and when it is completed. True, for some women it can be a difficult time with dist
Coach Yo makes surprise visit to 'Buddy' camp
Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin made a surprise visit to the Buddy Hield Summer camp in their native Grand Bahama. McPhee-McCuin hoped to serve as an inspiration alongside Hield and urged campers to explore careers off
