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Chris Brown says 'time to regroup' as he sits out World Championships

HE’S been the focus of attention for the men’s side of the Bahamas athletic programme for the past two decades. But for the first time in his career, Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown will not be on the Bahamas’ IAAF World Championship team.The country’s most de

Vendors benefit through Junkanoo Summer Fest

Food and craft vendors said business was brisk at the opening of Junkanoo Summer Festival (JSF).Cherrel Rolle, of Da Point Island Delight, said she enjoys the opportunity of catering to Bahamians and tourists alike.“Business hasn’t been bad at all; I

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IAAF Worlds: No qualifiers at 'last chance meet'

There were no qualifying performances and only a handful of Bahamians who participated in the Blue Marlins’ Last Chance Meet on Saturday at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium.The best shot of any of the Bahamians attempting to qualify for

Dr Off's "Get Involved" remade

Dr Off's "Get Involved" remade By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE gap between the older generation of Bahamian musicians and the newer generation was bridged last month in a collaborative remake of Dr Off's classic mid 1980's hit song "Get

A Comic's View: Mitchell skating on ice

Recently, PLP Senator and former Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell has come under harsh criticism, in the dailies, the talk show circuit and of course social media. FIESTY FRED - It's seems lately Mr.Mitchell is on thin ice socially. Mainly for his post e

THIRD MARATHON BAHAMAS EVENT DRAWS THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS

By RENALDO DORSETT Tribune Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net In its third year, the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend, which includes Marathon Bahamas and the Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure 5K, drew thousands of participants to the Bahama

Doctors Hospital staff talk father through baby's delivery over telephone

Doctors Hospital staff talk father through baby's delivery over telephone LAMARQUE Drew gave his wife Lynieka an extra special and completely unexpected Valentine's Day gift this year - he delivered their baby girl. Not due until March 6, baby Lamiea had

Arson at school

EDITOR, The Tribune. THE botched attempt to burn down the Carlton E Francis Primary School is an act that I decry as despicable, treasonous and cowardly. With our current economic climate and our educational system needing all the help it can get, the p

After poor Golden Spike showing, Bolt isn't worried

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- After running a relatively slow 10.04 seconds in the Czech Republic last week, Usain Bolt is ready to ramp up his Olympic preparation with a faster time at Thursday's Golden Gala meet. The Ostrava race was Bol

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A splash in history

Kevin Major Jr and Shaquille Taylor have made history as the first two Bahamian male tennis players to advance to the semifinal of an ITF Junior Circuit Tournament.

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'Run in heats or there is no final'

By BRENT STUBBSSenior Sports Reporterbstubbs@tribunemedia.net HEAD coach Dianne Woodside-Johnson said it was her responsibility to put out the best team possible to represent the Bahamas at the 16th International Amateur Athletic Federation World Cha

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Mystics beat Jones and Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

THE Connecticut Sun were back at home for game three of the WNBA Finals but an elevated Washington Mystics team played inspired by the return of the league MVP to spoil the homecoming. Jonquel Jones finished with nine points and nine rebounds in the

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High Jumper Jamal Wilson prepares for second Commonwealth appearance

GOLD Coast, Australia: Having won medals at the Carifta Games and the Central American and Caribbean Games, high jumper Jamal 'Marly' Wilson is getting set to make his second appearance at the Commonwealth Games.

MARKETING REVOLUTION: The seven essential business web pages

Brendon Burchard is a best-selling author who was in a serious car accident. In that moment, as he faced death, he realised he had not lived up to his true potential. He asked himself three questions: Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?

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Another one bites the dust

AMERICAN Idol fans put him in the bottom three with contestants Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone, and American Idol judges voted him out: Contestant DeAndre Brackensick got no love last week, as AI judges opted again

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Abaco energy woe 'worst that I can ever remember'

A prominent Abaco official says yesterday was the first day in two weeks to largely pass without a power outage as he revealed that the island's energy woes are "the worst that I can ever remember" apart from Dorian's immediate aftermath.

Tennis Hall of Fame: 12 to be inducted at Ball

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net This weekend will be a significant one for women's tennis in the Bahamas. The second Bahamas Open Women's tennis tourney, featuring some of the top players around the world, is all set to be

Tennis Hall of Fame: 12 to be inducted at Ball

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net This weekend will be a significant one for women's tennis in the Bahamas. The second Bahamas Open Women's tennis tourney, featuring some of the top players around the world, is all set to be

Tennis Hall of Fame: 12 to be inducted at Ball

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net This weekend will be a significant one for women's tennis in the Bahamas. The second Bahamas Open Women's tennis tourney, featuring some of the top players around the world, is all set to be