Storr, Albury enter NCAA transfer portal
BAHAMIAN collegiate basketball players Deyton Albury and AJ Storr are on the move once again.
Coach Gibson: Boxers from Grand Bahama gave a good account of themselves
WHILE it was the first time for his novice competitors to compete in an international tournament, head coach Jermaine Gibson said the four boxers from Grand Bahama gave a good account of themselves in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rape case against officer discontinued
A 42-year-old police officer had a rape charge against him withdrawn after being accused of sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman in his police vehicle last year.
THE TRIBUNE IS HIRING: Vacancy for sports reporter
The Tribune is seeking an enthusiastic sports reporter to add to its team.
CARIFTA team named
With 90 per cent of the athletes attaining the qualifying standard, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer said he’s confident that Team Bahamas will perform very well at the CARIFTA Games.
Boxers win two gold medals
COACH Valentino Knowles was more than happy with the performances of the Bahamas’ eight-member team at the Sugar Bert Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament in Atlanta Georgia.
Fredrick King expected to play more pivotal role with Murray State Racers
AFTER playing sparingly as a reserve for the past three seasons with the Creighton Bluejays, Fredrick King is heading to Murray State where he’s expected to play a more pivotal role with the Racers men’s basketball team.
Judoka Xavion Johnson secures bronze
DESPITE still painful from the injury he sustained in competition in Europe a month ago, Xavion Johnson was still able to secure a bronze medal at the Pan-American Cup in Panama over the weekend.
Sports Calendar April 8
“Arise and Shine” is the theme for the Resurrection 10K run, 5K walk, bike and breakfast fellowship as they encourage persons to “push your limits, cross the finish for change.”
Abaco Tennis Association holds classic
THE Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) held its Annual BD Global Tennis Classic on Saturday for the 12U and 14U Boys and Girls.
PETER YOUNG: Britain’s pride restored in the South Atlantic
“Lest we forget”. How familiar those words are in the aftermath of war. The emphasis is always on remembrance in honouring and respecting the fallen. For it is said that to be recognised and appreciated by others in never-ending tribute for individual acts of achievement or sacrifice – however long ago that may be – fulfills a profound human need.
IVOINE INGRAHAM: Ghetto is not a place - it’s a mindset, an attitude
We must be unforgiving and not let the ghetto-minded force us to accept such behaviour. We must resist anyone whose narrowmindedness, pettiness, envy, and jealousy do things that make us miserable because they are.
Hotelier urges ‘intervention’ over $1.5m China ship fee
A senior Bahamian hotelier is urging “government intervention” to prevent soaring food, beverage and other input costs that will result from US plans to impose up to $1.5m port call fees on Chinese-made ships.
Bahamas rating upgrade will be no ‘fait accompli’
The Bahamas must make sure it fully “executes” and does not treat the prospect of a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s as “a fait accompli”, a senior banker warned last night.
Govt hails first ‘positive’ rating outlook in 17 years
The Government last night hailed the first positive outlook for The Bahamas’ creditworthiness in more than 17 years as a sign that the country is “regaining its financial footing” amid global economic turmoil.
Fears of 2008-2009 repeat ‘might be jumping the gun’
Bahamian realtors yesterday argued that fears of a 2008-2009 recession repeat due to Donald Trump’s tariff policies “might be jumping the gun” given this nation’s economy is in a much stronger position now.
Consumer watchdog gets no Creators Alliance complaints
The Consumer Protection Commission’s chairman yesterday said that - while the agency has received inquiries - there have been no formal complaints about a venture with “hallmarks of a pyramid scheme”.
Petroleum dealer concern benefits of margin rise eroded
The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association’s (BPRA) vice-president yesterday said he is “very concerned” a global recession caused by Donald Trump’s tariff policies could eliminate the sector’s recent gains.
Bahamas private ports key to Carnival’s plans
Carnival Cruise Line says its multi-million dollar investments in new and existing Bahamian private cruise port destinations form a key part of its strategic plans over the next five years.
