US Embassy reveals youth ambassadors
THE US Embassy in Nassau is pleased to announce the students selected to participate in the prestigious Youth Ambassadors Programme set for August 7-29 in the United States. This year, students from New Providence were eligible to apply to participa
‘Mighty Mouse’ brings home gold
Bodybuilder Paul ‘Mighty Mouse’ Wilson and physique competitors Wellington Wallace and Raynor Ferguson all secured gold medals to lead the Bahamas’ 12-member team to an impressive showing at the 45th Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships that concluded in Mexico City on Sunday night.
Protect our girls! Local organisation tackles sexual abuse
Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women across the globe have felt empowered to speak out publicly against sexual harassment and abuse in an unprecedented fashion.The movement, which started in October 2017, has incited bravery among many women who are
Big Blue Bahamas Tour at Atlantis
IN just over a week, the focus of the NCAA basketball preseason will shift to the Bahamas as the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball programme and ESPN are hosted at the Atlantis resort.The Wildcats began practices last weekend for the B
The problem of weight bias
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Reconnect to your feminine roots
Mylk Goddess promotes health through 'ancestral' methods
To give Bahamian women more options when taking a more holistic approach to feminine healthcare, Moniquekell Farquharson has started Mylk Goddess, which focuses on alternative treatments and natural medicines.The home-based company provides support a
THE PRESS BOX: Gallup will make Cowboys fans say: 'Dez' who?
Every where I go, Cowboy and NFL fans alike, continue to hit me with the same, burning questions - “What are you Cowboys gonna do without Dez? Who’s going to replace him? You all will miss Dez’s production.” Easy, allow me to introduce, who I think
Bahamian queens win international titles
Congrats are in order for Bahamian beauties Kassiti Capron and Tysha Johnson who both won Miss Regency International crowns in Las Vegas.The girls are the first ever Caribbean delegates to not only win one but two titles at the same pageant in their
Alonzo Russell advances to 400m final
WHILE both the men’s basketball and softball teams continued to struggle to find a win in their games so far at the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia yesterday as fencing’s debut is now over and done with, the track
'Nothing but great benefits' for output gap
A labour specialist yesterday expressed hope that legislation for a National Productivity Council will be ready by Parliament’s September return, with the initiative bringing “nothing but great benefits for The Bahamas”.Peter Goudie, one of the priva
Deficit $100m below target one month out
The government’s fiscal deficit was more than $100m below the full-year 2017-2018 target with just one month to go, the Central Bank of The Bahamas revealed yesterday.The regulator’s June economic developments report disclosed that the deficit for th
Airbnb bookings soar 37% in June
Airbnb bookings in the Bahamas soared by 37.3 percent for June 2018, with occupancy rates exceeding comparable hotel listings as the sector’s popularity continued to grow.The Central Bank of the Bahamas report on June’s economic developments disclose
Govt's Grand Lucayan purchase 'only option'
Purchasing the Grand Lucayan resort is the “only option” available to the Government, a former Port Authority (GBPA) attorney argued yesterday, as its closure has “gone on way too long”.Carey Leonard, the former GBPA in-house counsel, told Tribune Bu
Realtors turn out for $100m development
The Bahamian real estate industry turned out in force last week for Palm Cay’s reception for its $100m One Marina project, which features 84 luxury condos overlooking a marina.“Inventory is always a major concern for real estate agents and brokers, s
Minister targets hotel investment
The Minister of Tourism has told attendees at a major resort industry conference that “when it comes to investing, it’s ‘Better in The Bahamas’”.Dionisio D’Aguilar was addressing a luncheon during the 22nd annual International African-American Hotel
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Two pedestrians killed in separate accidents
TWO pedestrians were killed in separate accidents early Monday morning, one of which was a hit-and-run incident.
Taranique case 'shows need for naturalisation law'
THE Minnis administration should consider passing a law that would retroactively naturalise all people born in The Bahamas at any point, attorney Fred Smith has said.In a statement to The Tribune over the weekend, Mr Smith implored the government to
PLP banks on changes to party rulebook
A CODE of conduct and rules governing how candidates receive campaign finances are features of the Progressive Liberal Party’s constitutional overhaul, a move party officials say signals the organisation’s transition into reform.
