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Our senior male athletes of 2024

Bahamian male professional athletes were relentless in their pursuit of hitting sporting milestones while making Bahamian history during the 2024 sports year in their respective leagues. A few of the Bahamian senior male athletes were in a league of their own on the baseball field, on the hardwood and on the waters, making the choices for Tribune Senior Male Athlete of the Year a “no-brainer.”

Sparks Rowing in Nassau for third annual training camp

NO one, not even a group of 14 competitors from Sparks Rowing could argue that it’s “Better in the Bahamas” as they switch from the cold weather in the United States to warm waters of Lake Cunningham for their third annual training camp.

Elana Mackey graduates

IT has been a roller coaster ride for the versatile Elana Mackey, but the multi-talented student-athlete indicated that she’s just glad that her tenure at Mars Hill University is now completed.

Sports Calendar December 30

THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation is inviting the general public to participate in their Family Fun Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, January 11, starting at 6am from the Charles W Saunders High School, Jean Street.

Providence Basketball Classic champions set to be crowned tonight

TEAMS from Grand Bahama and both the government and private schools are still alive in the Providence Basketball Tournament that will conclude today at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.

Closure and layoffs for Sawyer’s market

A Grand Bahama grocery store has announced a closure and layoffs ahead of the New Year.

Pintard outlines FNM’s plan for Grand Lucayan sale

THE FNM would seek to sell the Grand Lucayan to a proven investor if it gains office in the next election, said party leader Michael Pintard.

‘No doubt’ on victory over CCA in Baha Mar battle

CCA Construction Inc has obtained an order to lift the automatic Chapter 11 “stay” from the New Jersey Bankruptcy Court right after the Christmas holidays in a bid to join in with the appeal filing - even as the original Baha Mar developer said it had “no doubt” it would be victorious in the appeals court.

Ministry aims to complete ‘Hope City’ shelter in 2025

The Great Commission Ministries announced its 2025 goals are to continue its plans to “construct a 100-bed homeless shelter” and relaunch its social outreach programmes.

Canadian: Police beat me with bat

A CANADIAN said his visit to The Bahamas with his girlfriend turned into a nightmare when police allegedly abused him –– beating him with a bat while he was handcuffed.

Gas explosion injures nine

A POWERFUL gas explosion tore through a home in Blue Hill South yesterday, injuring eight people, including three children and three adults who were left in critical condition.

Minister says Adriel suspect confessed to other murders

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday that a man has confessed to killing schoolgirl Adriel Moxey, 12, and a number of other people in Grand Bahama.

‘My ordeal in deadly attack’

A BARBER grazed by a bullet during a mass shooting at his Fox Hill shop is grappling with trauma as he reopens his business and considers leaving the area — or the profession — altogether.

New Year’s Junkanoo tickets still available

TICKETS for the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade remain available, as excitement builds following the Boxing Day Parade.

Man convicted of manslaughter told he does not qualify for early release

A MAN convicted of manslaughter in the 2015 death of an 88-year-old retired British doctor on Long Island has been informed that he does not qualify for early release due to good behaviour and must serve 11 years and three months in prison.