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Truckers roll over Bucs 13-4

The Bommer G Truckers and the Dorin United Hitmen are positioning themselves for a return trip to the New Providence Softball Association men’s championship series.

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Passion for gardening pays off

THREE Bahamian women were recognised for turning their favourite method for escaping the stresses of every day life into a passion for excellence.

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Bahamians say no to rise in cable price

BAHAMIANS are “primarily against” Cable Bahamas’ proposed price increase, according to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s CEO who was remarking on the corporation’s most recent town hall meeting.

Call termination cuts ‘a beautiful thing’

A rival telecommunications provider yesterday said it was “100 per cent behind” plans to cut the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) call termination rates by up to 60 per cent, telling Tribune Business the proposed 2 cents per minute slash for 2013 was “a beautiful thing”.

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Bahamas strikes for double gold

Grand Bahamians Tammy Stubbs – she retained her gold medal in the women’s lightweight division – and Dominique Wilkinson picked up her first gold in the Body Fitness Short Class division to highlight the performance of the Bahamas’ 11-member team.

Monastery celebrates 75 years: 1937-2012

ON October 3, 1937, three native Bahamian women began a journey that was unfamiliar to the general populace at that time.

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School relocation 'shows power of partnership'

HUNTERS, GB – Minister for Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said September 19 that the relocation of the Lewis Yard Primary School is an excellent example of the power of partnership between the government and the private sector.

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Vixens defeat the Lady Truckers

THE New Providence Volleyball Association opened its 2012/2013 season at the DW Davis Gym on Sunday.

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Youngster in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times over the weekend.

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Angry words over cable price rise

A CROWD of irate Bahamians gathered at Holy Trinity Anglican Church last night to express their outrage over Cable Bahamas’ proposed almost 30 per cent price increase for basic cable.

Bahamian fishing vessels top region for productivity

BAHAMIAN fishing vessels are the most productive in the Caribbean due to the “high market value” of crawfish and their other catches, a study has revealed, although less than 18 per cent of the industry’s workforce has received formal fisheries training.

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Plan aims to protect fisheries and aquaculture

BELIZE CITY – More than 60 high-level delegates from 19 countries spanning the Central American and Caribbean regions concluded a milestone meeting in Belize with a comprehensive road-map for collective action in tackling their biggest obstacles in fisheries and aquaculture.

Sister Sister Breast Cancer Group Prayer Breakfast

THE Sister Sister Breast Cancer Group is setting aside time this weekend to show gratitude to God for their successful twelve year journey.

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Minister's praise for modern school facility

FREEPORT – Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald and Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville agree that the newly-relocated Lewis Yard Primary School with be a modern, state-of-the-art facility.

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Minister hails start of new school year in GB

FREEPORT – As many as 8,000 students returned to school in the public education system on Grand Bahama yesterday.

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Teaching union pleased with industrial agreement

FREEPORT – Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said the union is very pleased with what it has been able to achieve for its members in the new industrial agreement with government.

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Rugby 7s World Cup bid ends

THE Bahamas’ bid to qualify for Rugby 7s, played at the world’s biggest stage, ended yesterday when the team failed to advance among regional competition.

Man quizzed over murder

POLICE say a 28-year-old man is being questioned in connection with the murder which occurred at East Street and Coconut Grove Avenue.

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Murder jury discharged

A MURDER retrial will have to begin yet again after a jury was discharged “in the interests of justice”.

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Buccaneers get 13-10 victory over Mighty Mitts, Operators dispose of Assassins 29-2

A PAIR of contrasting finishes in both divisions highlighted play in the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) on Tuesday night.