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Bryant leads Lakers past Hornets in OT, 107-101

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game and second straight in overtime, 107-101 over the New Orleans Hornets last night. For the second night in a row, the Lakers climbed out of a double-

sports inbrief

TENNIS BRAJAXBA TOURNEY THE Brajaxba Tennis is slated to hold its Winter Classic 11 Junior Tournament at National Tennis Centre this weekend. The deadline for entry is Friday. Action is scheduled to start at 10am Saturday. Competition will be held in the

One Millionth Rotarian!

One Millionth Rotarian! ONE MILLIONTH ROTARIAN: The article (pullout shown) was published in The Tribune on June 12, 1986. JEAN PAUL MORVAL of Paris, Rotary International's millionth Rotarian, was welcomed at Nassau International Airport on a Saturday a

sports inbrief

TENNIS BRAJAXBA TOURNEY THE Brajaxba Tennis is slated to hold its Winter Classic 11 Junior Tournament at National Tennis Centre this weekend. The deadline for entry is Friday. Action is scheduled to start at 10am Saturday. Competition will be held in the

One Millionth Rotarian!

One Millionth Rotarian! ONE MILLIONTH ROTARIAN: The article (pullout shown) was published in The Tribune on June 12, 1986. JEAN PAUL MORVAL of Paris, Rotary International's millionth Rotarian, was welcomed at Nassau International Airport on a Saturday a

Gearing up for campaign, Chavez boosts spending

By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- President Hugo Chavez is launching new social programmes including hikes in pensions and a $100-a-month cash payment for needy children as he prepares for his re-election bid next year. Chavez

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EXTRA SECURITY IN WAKE OF ROBBERY ON COLLEGE CAMPUS

SECURITY measures at the College of the Bahamas have been stepped up in the wake of a campus robbery last week. The incident, in which a group of men approached a student and robbed him of his laptop, has led police to increase nighttime patrols around CO

NOAA will develop recovery plans for endangered whales

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A federal agency will develop recovery plans for two endangered whales. A notice earlier this week in the Federal Register said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will prepare a recovery plan for North Pacific rig

Sports in brief

Sports in brief TRACK & FIELD THE College of the Bahamas' track and field team is slated to compete in its third intercollegiate competition this spring when a 12-member team heads to Florida to compete in the Bethune Cookman University Invitational Apri

What to do when a hurricane strikes

What to do when a hurricane strikes ONCE the hurricane hits, it's important to know what to do. If you live in a coastal evacuation zone, or in a structure which might not be strong, have an evacuation plan. The Bahamas Meteorology Department says: If yo

UNITED STATES ADDS SYRIA TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BLACKLIST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday added Syria to the list of countries that could face US sanctions for not doing enough to combat trafficking. Sixteen other nations were included among those not even making significant efforts to mee

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Giants, Cybots pull off victories

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its 2012 regular season at the CI Gibson Gymnasium with the Commonwealth Bank Giants and the Mailboat Cybots both pulling off victories Saturday night. In the Giants' 108-96 win over the PJ's Stingers, G

Mexico beats Brazil 2-0 in qualifying warm-up

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Giovani Dos Santos and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez both scored in the first half as Mexico beat Brazil 2-0 on Sunday in a final warm-up for the Mexicans before World Cup qualifying. It was the second straight game in which Mexico

OUR VISION FOR BAHAMIAN YOUTH

"EACH OF US HAS A SPARK OF LIFE INSIDE US, AND WE MUST SET OFF THAT SPARK IN ONE ANOTHER" -- Kenny Ausubel Most people would probably agree that participation in quality youth programmes and neighbourhood-based activities is a good thing for young people.

OUR VISION FOR BAHAMIAN YOUTH

"EACH OF US HAS A SPARK OF LIFE INSIDE US, AND WE MUST SET OFF THAT SPARK IN ONE ANOTHER" -- Kenny Ausubel Most people would probably agree that participation in quality youth programmes and neighbourhood-based activities is a good thing for young people.

Heat survive Rondo's huge night, get 115- 111 win in OT

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 23 and the Miami Heat pulled off the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history to beat the Boston Celtics 115-111 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mario Chalmers sco