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Remembering Rev Dr David Johnson

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer THE very first job the late Rev Dr David Johnson had was delivering newspapers for The Tribune. Everyday young David would hop on his bicycle, map out his route and distribute a pile of papers to customers. "My

'Exponential growth' in mental illness expected

AN “exponential growth” in mental illness in the Bahamas – particularly depression – is expected over the next 20 years, Health Minsiter Dr Perry Gomez revealed.

Occupancy rise to lower Air Fare Credit dependency

With hotel occupancies slowly returning to pre-recession levels, a top industry executive believes the sector could start to “wean itself off” promotions such as the Air Fare credit, agreeing that the $14 million pumped annually into the initiative was unsustainable.

Dance school hoping to recruit male dancers

THE ABSENCE of male dancers on stage during the latest show hosted by the National Dance Company of the Bahamas was nothing out of the ordinary. There have been no male students enrolled in the school since 2009.

Bahamians to gain early viewing of new LPIA terminal

Bahamians will be treated to live entertainment when the long-awaited new terminal that will serve domestic and international flights at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA)opens for a sneak peek on Saturday, October 19 -two days after a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and just before it goes live.

COB welcomes hundreds of students for new term

HUNDREDS of high school graduates attending new student orientation activities at the College of the Bahamas this week are transitioning into a life of higher education.

BTC deal 'way beyond' 129% dividend growth

The “national interest” means the Government has no reason to leave the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) alone, despite its projections of a 129 per cent increase in the dividends it will earn from the carrier.

Carey and Cargill were 'absolutely outstanding' in ITF tourney

GRAND Bahamian Rasheed Carey and Christian Cargill continued an impressive showing for the Bahamas on the international scene as the two hooked up in the final of the International Tennis Federation’s Jamaica Junior Tournament in Kingston, Jamaica, over the weekend.

Flamingos stand out in 'Emblematic' exhibit

THE COUNTRY’s 40th anniversary of independence was officially recognised on July 10, but celebrations have continued.

WONDERFUL WUNDERLIND TAKING BAHAMAS BY STORM

IF you are ever in the western side of the Downtown area of New Providence on a Saturday night and hear the sounds of a live alternative/rock band, that sound in your ears is probably Wunderlind Band.

Bahamian athletes set for Moscow showdown

MOSCOW, Russia: The Bahamas’ 24-member team will be made up of a mixture of youth and experience at the 14th IAAF World Championships in Russia.

Sports notes

The BTC Digitals and the Mail Boat Cybots won the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header on Saturday night at the CI Gibson Gymnasium. The results of their games are as follows:

$1M Cancer Centre gift

A $1-MILLION donation from a patient is helping to pay for the development of a new research centre at The Cancer Centre.

Four charged over $3m marijuana discovery

FOUR men from Bimini appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of conspiring to possess and import nearly $3 million worth of marijuana found at sea two weeks ago.

Ex-Minister urges: 'Come Clean' on BEC

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation (BEC) customers could soon be facing a tariff increase, a former Cabinet minister warned yesterday, telling this newspaper that they would inevitably be burdened with bringing the Corporation out of its financial “tailspin”.

Former beauty queen launches career in music

A FORMER Miss Bahamas beauty queen bowed out gracefully from the world of pageantry to pursue another dream. Ordain Moss, Miss Bahamas World 2005, launched her musical career last week with the release of her first single on iTunes.

Moncur: Thousands to march for hanging

THOUSANDS of Bahamians will urge the government to “remove impediments to capital punishment” by participating in a march and motorcade on Saturday, event organiser and social activist Rodney Moncur said yesterday.

PM's civil rights claim

I read the papers and the social medias and find myself in a quandary as to why the present Prime Minister and another previous nominee for the Civil Right Walk of Fame was being honoured. I decided that I would look for the definition of civil rights.

Hollywood star Danny Glover to receive BIFF award

HOLLYWOOD star Danny Glover is to receive this year’s Bahamas International Film Festival Career Achievement Award.

Last respects are paid to top surgeon

RELATIVES, friends and dignitaries gathered to pay their last respects to Dr Ira Earle Farrington at St Michael’s Methodist Church on Friday.

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