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Radio station names top 20 Bahamian artists of 2012

The top 20 Bahamian artists on Island FM’s Inspiration with Keith radio show were officially revealed last week as ones to watch in the new year.

Sports notes

THE Mail Boat Cybots were the first team to advance out of the New Providence Basketball Association’s first round playoffs.

Secular artists singing gospel: is that okay?

THE RECENT release of a gospel song by international recording artist Kandi Burruss, “Prayed Up”, has raised eyebrows at home and abroad.

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.

Flying colours

One last day of competition stands between the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine and the high school’s 25th consecutive BAISS Track and Field championship title.

Andre Seymour receives AIBA three-star coach certificate

ANDRE Seymour, the only AIBA three-star coach in the Bahamas, was presented with his certificate by the Bahamas Olympic Committee yesterday and took the opportunity to highlight the development of amateur boxing in the country.

Pair jailed for ten years for armed raid on store

TWO men who claimed to be remorseful for the armed robbery of a Chinese convenience store were jailed for 10 years yesterday.

Lockhart rolls perfect 300 in bowling tournament

IN a blistering display of bowling prowess, Sonith “Kemosabee” Lockhart rolled a perfect 300 in his third game of the monthly Bahamas Bowling Federation handicap tournament, according to a press release.

Mitchell hints at tax reform

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday hinted at the need for tax reform to help the government finance important initiatives as he supported the borrowing of $232 million to buy nine new Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels amid fiscal challenges in the country.

Accountants urge 7.5% VAT combined with 3% worker, company taxes

Bahamian accountants are proposing that a 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT), combined with employee payroll and corporation taxes at 3 per cent each, could help achieve a balanced Budget within the Government’s target deadlines.

Best student athletes on track in Nationals

The best student athletes throughout the country converged on the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium to decide the top school and individual performers in athletics.

Bahamas Ambassador to the US meets President Obama

WASHINGTON, DC – Dr Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, officially presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday.

Call for National Youth Policy to be implemented

YOUNG people called for a National Youth Policy to be implemented, while raising concerns about crime and the government’s handling of it during an “Operation Cease Fire: Let Your Voice Be Heard” crime forum on Monday night.

BSC postseason starts tonight with best-of-three series

THE Baptist Sports Council completed the pennant and playoff picture in its 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

YOUR SAY On the regulation of the gaming industry

THE Tribune took to the streets to find out the opinions of the Bahamian people about the Government’s recent plans on regulating the gaming industry. The predominant response given was that the government should have just regulated gaming instead of going to the extent of a referendum. To this, Chantelle Johnson of Southern shores exclaimed: “Perry is weak!”

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