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EDITORIAL: Bahamians – understand the past to find the future

PHILIP “Brave” Davis, who now heads an Opposition of three members in an FNM parliament, although admitting that his party made mistakes during its five years in office, saw no reason to apologise to anyone for those “mistakes”. Not only was he not going to apologise, but he wanted Bahamians to note that after only three months in office the FNM have shown that they have no plans to eradicate crime.

Bahamas Humane Society is inundated with puppies and kittens

BAHAMAS Humane Society is appealing for donations and assistance after a number of unwanted animals were surrendered to the shelter in a matter of days.

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'Shaq' Cleare re-signs with basketball club in Spain

AFTER a successful late-season stint with Actel Forca Lleida less than a year ago, Shaquille Cleare resigned with the club for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. Actel Forca Lleida competes in Spain’s Liga Española de Baloncesto – Gold, the second divis

FINA World Juniors: Swimmers in spotlight

FIVE members of team Bahamas were in action yesterday on day two of the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships at the Videna Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru.

Milestone Night: Davis records his first double double as a Maverick

IT was a milestone night for Radshad Davis in his career with the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks.

Venture fund chairman laments MP interference

The Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund’s chairman said yesterday that efforts to promote financing opportunities in the Family Islands had met with little success, as entrepreneurs appeared to lack confidence to apply for funding.

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250 jobs to come in Exuma project

A new $500m project for Exuma promises to boost that island’s tourism and spark significant job growth.

NCAA Football: Bahamians hit the gridiron

THE weekend of NCAA football at the Division I and Division II levels featured several Bahamian players on the field.Michael Strachan continues to post impressive individual numbers for the UC Charleston Golden Cougars, Chris Ferguson and the Cincinn

Haitians left homeless by fire hold meeting

MEMBERS of the Haitian community in Abaco which was ravaged by fire on New Year’s Eve met last night to discuss the way forward.

Minister praises ‘Fishing for a Future Project’

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday cheered steps taken by the “Fishing For a Future Project” to develop disadvantaged youth into capable seamen.

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FNM hits out

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis has blasted the government for ousting one of the country’s top medical authorities in what he called a case of “overt victimisation”.

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Tensions rise after shooting

TENSIONS are rising between the Haitian and Bahamian communities in Abaco after a young Bahamian man was gunned down on Sunday, The Tribune has learned.

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Tropical Storm Sandy to bring strong wind, rain

FORECASTERS are warning of strong winds and scattered storms for the duration of the day as Tropical Storm Sandy draws closer to The Bahamas.

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Munnings signs with Sporting Lisboa Benfica in Portugal

TRAVIS Munnings will return to Portugal for a second season but will make the move to a new club in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB).

Power to the people

We are an island nation that has gone from fairly consistent power generation in our capital city to having power outages every single day.

More than 100 eye surgeries in Grand Bahama

OVER 100 successful cataract surgeries were performed in Grand Bahama through the second Bright Journey eye programme, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the People’s Republic of China.

Slight increase in flu cases

THE country’s chief medical officer confirmed that there has been a “slight increase” in the number of reported flu cases in children around the country, but said that health officials are “prepared” and “ready” to handle the rise in cases.

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Bahamas learns destination for basketball championship

STILL a year away from competition, the Bahamas’ junior national team now knows its destination for the 2013 FIBA Americas U-16 Championship For Men.

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Shot German men were regular visitors

SOUTH Andros MP Leon Lundy revealed yesterday that the German men who were victims in a shooting that left one dead and the other injured were regular visitors to the island.

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Minister says sorry for Junkanoo ticket difficulty

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg apologised to those who could not get premium tickets for the upcoming Boxing Day parade because of limited seating on Bay Street.