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American teen gains 2nd round at Australian Open
By JUSTIN BERGMAN Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Sloane Stephens says there's no need for hand-wringing over the future of American women's tennis in the post-Williams era -- the kids are going to be all right. The 18-year-old Floridan, who
Minister backs constituents on propane plant opposition
A Cabinet minister yesterday joined Baillou Hills Estates residents in voicing opposition to the development of a $1.3m “state-of-the-art” propane gas plant off Tonique Williams Highway.
Bahamas Junior Davis Cup team wins first title
THE Junior Davis Cup team of Jerald Carroll, Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney made history over the weekend by winning The Bahamas’ first Junior Davis Cup Championship at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup/ Junior Davis Cup North, Central American and the Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
FACE TO FACE – Mervin Culmer: Unsung hero of Palmetto Point
ELEUTHERA native Mervin Culmer is a staple in his community. He is known for encouraging young people, hosting and participating in community events, and exhibiting pure dedication and love to his family.
Eleven to be inducted in National Sports Hall of Fame
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is expected to induct 11 more persons into the National Hall of Fame next week, bringing the total to 163 since the inception of the highest honour for outstanding athletes, coaches and officials in 1989.
Silver Lightning Track Club to honour 'Knucklehead'
FOR the second consecutive year, the Silver Lightning Track Club will honour the country’s oldest national track record holder when the William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championships takes place Saturday at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Dr
Why aren’t more health workers taking vaccine?
A PUBLIC Hospitals Authority official has lamented vaccine hesitancy as an ongoing challenge for the healthcare sector, telling The Tribune more healthcare workers should want the jab having witnessed the effects of COVID-19.
‘The Tank’ returns home to get ready for the ‘Backyard Rumble’
BAHAMIAN pro-boxer Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams is back home in Freeport from a Florida training camp ahead of his headline fight in the nation’s second city this weekend.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYEM – Fantasy football: Few hidden gems worth ‘grabbing and stashing now’
IF you are a ‘fantasy football’ aficionado such as myself, you know it’s time to hit the waiver wire for your playoff run, especially if you are in contention and you’re picking near the bottom each week in the waiver order.
Road Runners awarded at the annual banquet
COACH Dexter Bodie was lauded for having the vision to take time out to honour his athletes in the Road Runners Track Club with an awards banquet every year for the past 13 years.
Developer denies kickback claims
THE developer of Blackbeard’s Cay off Nassau has been named in St Maarten press reports in connection with a bribery claim that reaches to the highest levels of government in that country.
Hepburn to learn verdict today
PRINCE Hepburn, a man described by his peers yesterday as “humble”, “honest”, and “Christian”, will learn his fate today when a Supreme Court jury deliberates on whether or not he is responsible for the slaying of his sweetheart, Nellie Brown-Cox.
Time for Christie to admit he can't keep promise
LAST week, Prime Minister Christie confirmed that his government had no intention of selling the public any part of government’s 49 per cent shares in Bahamas Telecommunications Company.
Sports notes
HEADING into the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic for senior boys teams in New Providence and the Geneva Rutherford Basketball Tournament for senior girls in Grand Bahama, Ossie Simmons, the guru for high school basketball, has released his top ten standings.
Demolition prompts group to seek legal action
The managing director of a local outreach organisation is seeking legal action after last week’s demolition of the group’s Pine Barren Road property left dozens homeless.
Sports notes
THE New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association continued its regular season at the Archdeacon William Thompson Softball Park, Southern Recreation Grounds, over the weekend. The following results were posted:
Munnings stars for Vice President’s team
PITCHER Alfred “Skater” Munnings shone brightest during the recent Masters Softball Association’s annual All Star Classic resulting in an 11-7 triumph for his visiting Vice President’s team at the expense of the President’s select at Archdeacon William E Thompson Park.
Sports notes
THE Baptist Sports Council is scheduled to hold a meeting 10am Saturday at Jordan Prince William High School for all teams wishing to participate in the 2015 AID Basketball League.
Things 2 Do
• Instinct Art Show The Instinct Art Show, which opens at the Central Bank Art Gallery on Thursday, is all about talented women and their unique perspective of the world. The exhibit will highlight nine prominent women who produce fine art and focus on their passions. The nine women include Sue Bennett-Williams, Chantal Bethel, Lisa Codella, Jessica Colebrooke, Claudette Dean, Susan Katz-Lightbourn, Holly Parotti, Ana-Lisa Wells and Nadine Seymour-Munroe.
Bahamian boat captain gets 14 year sentence in US over fatal human smuggling trip
A BAHAMIAN boat captain has been sentenced to 14 years in a US prison for a human smuggling venture that resulted in the deaths of four Haitian women. US District Judge Kathleen Williams imposed the sentence yesterday on Naaman Davis, who pleaded guilty in May.