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Officials deny claims by wife of man locked up in Cuba

THE Cuban Embassy has denied claims that a Bahamian man sentenced to 18 years in prison in that country on drug trafficking charges has faced inhumane treatment while incarcerated.

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BFA accused of sabotaging Bahamas’ 2018 World Cup campaign

A SENIOR Bahamian soccer international has accused the national federation of sabotaging the country’s 2018 World Cup campaign and issued an apology to supporters for the debacle of the 5-0 defeat by Bermuda last week.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES - 10/03/14

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Upcoming Events: Saturday, November 1 - Conchman Tri-Taino Beach, Grand Bahama https://www.facebook.com/conchmantriathlon.

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FNM CONVENTION: Warm welcome for Dr Minnis

ARRIVING at the Holy Trinity Convention Centre this morning, the first impression was that it was more a rally for Dr Hubert Minnis than a party convention.

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On Da Hook

BRINGING fish caught recreationally in the Bahamas back to Florida by water became a little easier this week.

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LOC set and ready to host CARIFTA games April 8-10

THE Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the CARIFTA Games Bahamas 2023 is set and ready to host an exciting championship April 8-10.

Reloaded Baseball prepares to host second invitational

After celebrating their one-year anniversary this summer, the Reloaded Baseball programme is preparing to host their second baseball invitational. The baseball action is set to get underway from October 6-9 at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. The three-day invitational will feature competition from the Coach Pitch to 14-and under (14U) division. Young athletes from the capital will be joined by players from Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Andros, Exuma, Long Island, Bimini along with international teams from the USA.

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Former Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson dies age 74

FORMER Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson died yesterday at 74.

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Public servants protest for better treatment

SCORES of disgruntled social services and healthcare workers demonstrated outside the House of Assembly yesterday, demanding promotions and better workplace benefits.

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‘Stay vigilant over Tropical Storm Fiona’

LOCAL forecasters are advising the public to be vigilant as a new weather system heading for the southeast Bahamas gets closer.

Angels revisit the BAPD

In early February, the children of the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled were blessed with an outpouring of loving care and generosity from a team of volunteer professionals from West Palm Beach, Florida.

EDITORIAL: Take storm Nicole seriously

OF all the people in our nation, the ones who need to be reminded least of the importance of taking a storm seriously are the people of Abaco and Grand Bahama.

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Who you think will win the vote

AFTER the drama of Tuesday's election date announcement, Tribune242 readers were quick to give their predictions for May 7.

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PLP reveals plan for government

THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party last night released its "Charter for Governance," a blueprint on how they will govern if victorious at the polls on May 7.

Pastor backs calls for national debate

Pastor backs calls for national debate By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama pastor is calling for nationally televised political debates in the Bahamas. Pastor Mark Smith, of Dominion Com

Pastor backs calls for national debate

Pastor backs calls for national debate By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama pastor is calling for nationally televised political debates in the Bahamas. Pastor Mark Smith, of Dominion Com

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New book looks at gender inequality in The Bahamas

DR JULIETTE Storr, professor emerita at Pennsylvania State University and former UB professor of journalism and communication, recently presented her book “Gender Inequality in The Bahamas — Violence, Media, and Law” to Ann Marie Davis at the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister.

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Speaker hits out at govt after Parliament COVID-19 case

FOLLOWING confirmation that a House of Assembly staffer tested positive for COVID-19, Speaker Halson Moultrie revealed that his protocol recommendations were ignored by the government.

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UPDATED: Vaccine arrival delayed until Wednesday

• SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: The Government of The Bahamas has been advised by India that the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines has been delayed until Wednesday 10 March due to logistical issues with the airline overseas. The Prime Minister’s update at 5pm Sunday will air live as previously scheduled.

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You Go Girl – Counsellor-turned-author wants you to stop procrastinating

A strong advocate for personal development, Shavonne Lightfoot believes negative behavioral patterns, which often originate from faulty beliefs, can adversely impact a person’s ability to succeed in life.