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Bishop Hubert A Pinder honoured in grand style

FAMILY, friends and well-wishers congregated at the Lively Stone Church of God on February 17 to celebrate and show appreciation to Bishop Hubert A. Pinder, the church’s assistant pastor.

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Teachers stay on work-to-rule

TEACHERS have withdrawn their threat to go on strike against the government until further notice, but they will remain on work-to-rule until their issues are 100 per cent resolved, Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said yesterday.

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Sex offender Fraser launches new church

CONVICTED sex offender Randy Fraser was officially installed as pastor elect at the commissioning of his new ministry yesterday.

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National team named for CFU Under-17 Qualifier

A 19-member team has been selected to represent the Bahamas in the upcoming Caribbean Football Union Under-17 Qualifier 2014 at the Roscow R L Davies Soccer Field July 23-27.

Hundreds of athletes hit the track, field in Red-Line Classic

THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club held its youth and mult-events classic this past weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

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BLTA hosts rewards gathering for junior players, coaches

AS the national tennis team calendar has come to an end for the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), Kim O’Kelley - head of junior development, hosted a rewards gathering at the National Tennis Centre on Saturday for all those hardworking juniors who have represented the country this year, coaches who travelled with the teams and those who work at the National Tennis Centre.

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No one charged over baby death in house fire

INVESTIGATORS have not found sufficient grounds to bring charges against anyone over the death of an infant who was burned beyond recognition during a fire at an Elizabeth Estates home last week, according to Central Detective Unit Chief Paul Rolle.

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Christie: Pinder could have been leader of black party

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said he was “surprised” to learn of Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder’s plan to resign as Minister of Financial Services because he always viewed him as someone who was “white” with the capacity to lead a black party.

Avast me hearties, pirates theme park to open on monday

THE first phase of the Pirates Cove Water Theme Park and Zipline in Grand Bahama is complete and the operators are expected to open to the public on Monday.

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Climate conference at Baha Mar today

MORE than a dozen heads of state will gather at Baha Mar today for high-level dialogue on climate change for the Caribbean.

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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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Gray takes on role with fisheries

AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Local Government Minister V Alfred Gray took over as head of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism with a charge from outgoing chairman Hilson N Baptiste of Antigua and Barbuda to keep the organisation relevant.

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Fierce and feminine Bajan fashion at IWFW

THE Bahamas debut for Bajan designer Kesia Estwick was a highlight event at the Islands of the World fashion showcase last week.

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Contractors are urged to pursue regional projects

THE first ever Regional Conference of Caribbean Contractors could provide significant exposure and networking opportunities for locals, the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday urging his counterparts to pursue projects within the Caribbean.

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Boxer Carl Hield ousted

As the lone ranger representing the Bahamas at the International Boxing Association’s World Boxing Championships, Carl Hield’s run didn’t last past his first bout.

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Minister praises athletes ahead of Carifta Swimming Championship

THE road to crowning the 2012 BTC Carifta Swimming Championship champions was started on Thursday night at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex.

4% growth sees Out Island air visitors recover

4% growth sees Out Island air visitors recover By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net FAMILY Island air arrivals recovered to grow year-over-year by 4 per cent in December 2011, according to a report by the Ministry of

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Rashield Williams wins the National Boxing Association Welterweight Title

RASHIELD “Raw” Williams moved into another realm of his young professional boxing career, winning the National Boxing Association welterweight title on Saturday night in Tampa, Florida.