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Trio qualify for World Under-20s

SPRINTERS Antoine Andrews, Paige Archer and Lacarthea Cooper were the latest athletes to qualify for the World Athletics’ Under-20 Championships scheduled for Cali, Colombia from August 1-6.

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COUGARS TOP SAINTS 23-8, IMPROVE TO 2-0

THEY came up just short in the BAISS senior boys softball championship series last season, but the CW Saunders Cougars have already set their sights on correcting those mistakes and making a run at the 2014 title.

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'Good communications are critical in a democracy'

“COMMUNICATIONS,” explained Erica Wells, government’s newly appointed Communications Director, “is a central and critical function of government in a democracy. It fosters transparency and accountability and enhances citizen participation. It is essential for good governance.”

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Pro basketball players take spotlight in France

RADSHAD Davis had another season high, Willis Mackey Jr and Aaron Levarity finally took the court together, and Dominick Bridgewater continues his production to highlight performances from Bahamian players in various pro basketball leagues throughout France.

1st annual Family Fun Run/Walk Race & Health Fair August 25

WHILE the focus will be on the men, the Men’s Department of the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention is inviting the general public to come out and participate in their first annual Family Fun Run/Walk Race and Health Fair.

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‘Payroll tax not a viable option’

BAHAMIAN workers would face grave reductions in take-home pay if a payroll tax were implemented instead of a Value Added Tax (VAT), the three leading government voices in financial affairs, including the Prime Minister, agreed.

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The importance of kidney health for everyone – Part I

Last Thursday was observed as World Kidney Day.

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Landing gear issues as plane arrives at LPIA

AN airplane with 20 people on board experienced landing gear issues at Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday afternoon.

Ondaatje book a bargain

The 400-page hardcover book, Profiles in Literature, by Christopher Ondaatje, on sale at The Tribune for only $20 per copy, is the buy of the Century!

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Two injured in stabbing

Police in Eleuthera are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Friday.

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Man dead after shooting

A 20-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Wednesday night.

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Tennis ace Kerrie Cartwright gets WTA ranking

Although she didn’t make it to another final, Kerrie Cartwright wrapped up her two tournaments in Colombia by getting an Women's Tennis Association (WTA) women’s ranking.

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Power out for more than 20 hours for some after storm

SOME residents in New Providence were left without power for more than 20 hours after severe weather Sunday night affected Bahamas Power and Light’s systems.

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National Amateur Golf Championships May 17-20

DEVAUGHN Robinson, Inecia Rolle, John Hall and Sheridan Robinson are expected to defend their titles when the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) holds its annual National Amateur Championships May 17-20 at the Lyford Cay, Ocean Club, Albany and Baha amaar Courses respectively, according to federation president Glenn Archer.

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20 arrests in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama police arrested 20 people over the weekend for various offences, including possession of dangerous drugs, among other things. Assistant Superintendent of Police Terecita Pinder said the arrests were the result of assiduous work by offic

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20-year-old on murder charge

A 20-year-old man is the one responsible for murdering a 37-year-old father of three in the Bain Town area late last month, police have alleged.

Airport advertising in Freeport take-off

Advertising has taken off at Grand Bahama International Airport, with 20 major spots sold in the last four weeks to leading Bahamian companies.

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FCCA president touts Caribbean as dominant cruise tourism market

WITH more than 20 million expected cruise passenger arrivals in the Caribbean this year, Florida Caribbean Cruise Association President Michelle Paige told the 2015 Cruise Shipping Miami Conference that the Caribbean has evolved into a “dominant cruise tourism market.”

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RBC: $20 ATM halt part of digital drive

A senior Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) executive yesterday confirmed it has stopped issuing $20 notes through its automated teller machines (ATMs) as part of efforts to drive Bahamians towards digital banking.

Christmas will come early for 20 Bahamian teachers on December 17

CHRISTMAS will come early for 20 Bahamian teachers on Friday, December 17, when they are expected to be honoured and recognised through a $10,000 grant provided by the foundation created by the College Football Playoff System of the United States of America.