Good showing for the UB Mingoes at Star Performers meet
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men and women’s track and field teams saw some good results at the 22nd Star Performers Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Cheryl Maria Turnquest laid to rest
MEMBERS of the women’s national softball team, who finished third at the World Games in San Jose, California, showed up to pay their last respects to their team-mate - the late Cheryl Maria Turnquest.
Sprinter Lamarr Williams’ double dose of victory
GRAND Bahamian Lamarr Williams pulled off a double dose of men’s sprint victories at the National Chistian College Athletic Assocation (NCCAA) Indoor Championships to highlight a list of Bahamians, including Olympians Devynne Charlton, Denisha Cartwright and Antoine Andrews, competing at various meets around the United States over the weekend.
GSSSA Basketball: Championship games all set to begin on Tuesday
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) senior division championships will feature four familiar foes starting on Tuesday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Pickleball: Bringing home the medals
The Bahamas Pickleball Federation’s national team, competing at the Caribbean Nations Cup, turned in a superb performance, winning a total of 13 medals in the open division and the 50-and-over divisions.
WORLD VIEW: Is CARICOM failing its smaller countries?
Recently, the smaller member states of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) have renewed complaints that the promised benefits and compensatory mechanisms that convinced them to join first CARIFTA, and later CARICOM, have not materialised.
Cleare says prison work programme ‘safe’ as FNM deputy leader raises concerns
FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright called on government to provide clarity on its prison work programme, highlighting “concerning” reports of prisoners being involved in the construction and renovation of private homes in western New Providence.
JOHN MARQUIS: Now Britain is a ‘frightened society’
JOHN MARQUIS, who was The Tribune’s Managing Editor for ten years, believes his homeland - Great Britain - is facing a cultural and economic abyss, and that a miracle is needed to save it from disaster.
Head of Eleuthera’s Chamber of Commerce raises concerns for Family Island businesses
THE president of Eleuthera’s Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about the challenges facing local businesses in the Family Islands and is calling on the government to provide crucial support.
Bartender saves life of man who suffered seizure at Paradise Island
A BARTENDER became a lifesaver on Saturday after diving into the waters at Paradise Island in freezing rain to save a man suffering a seizure and perform CPR.
‘Baby Slice’ has successful boxing debut
KEVIN ‘Baby Slice’ Ferguson Jr’s debut home in the footsteps of his deceased father Kevin ‘Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson Sr was over before he got started in the first round against Hazel ‘the Latin Lover’ Roche on Saturday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
Police probe suspicious death
POLICE are investigating after the body of a Cuban man was found on Saturday afternoon.
High seas warning after Cayman earthquake
A warning of "elevated seas" has been issued after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake near the Cayman Islands on Saturday.
Disney boasts 95 percent Bahamian staff at Lighthouse Point
SOME 95 percent of all staff at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point are Bahamian, according to Regional Public Affairs Director Joey Gaskins, who underscored a commitment to Bahamian leadership as he confirmed all managerial positions are held by locals.
BUT president warns parents over exaggerated claims
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson suggested Friday that a parent's complaint against an officer accused of assaulting her child may have been exaggerated, as she urged parents to distinguish between discipline and assault before making serious allegations.
Officer in Deangelo Evans shooting pleads not guilty to manslaughter
TWO police officers will face a manslaughter trial for killing Deangelo Evans, 20, in Mason’s Addition in 2018 after one officer pleaded not guilty to the charge on Friday.
Man fined for failing to renew gun license
A MAN was fined in court on Friday after he admitted to not paying his licensing fee on his shotgun since 2013.
Man accused of sexual assault
A 30-year-old man was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman last month.
WSC: New Eleuthera Storage tanks completed, upgrades ongoing
WATER and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) General Manager Robert Deal yesterday pledged to Eleuthera residents that the corporation is making progress on long-overdue upgrades to the island’s water supply.
Handover ceremony for new trade unions registrar
A HANDOVER ceremony was held on Friday to honour outgoing trade unions registrar Van Delaney for his contributions to labour relations in The Bahamas and to welcome his successor, Yolantha Ward-Yallop.
