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BTC kicks off “Think Pink” Initiative
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the health and wellness of the communities it serves, BTC proudly launched its 'Think Pink' initiative with a proactive head start on September 30th at its Mall at Marathon Retail Store – just ahead of the...

The billionaire, the psychedelics and the bestselling memoir
Amy Griffin wrote a book based on recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities promoted it. Then questions arose. Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager looked ecstatic as they stood onstage...

Tiger Woods Undergoes Major Spine Surgery to Restore His Mobility
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has announced that he underwent another back surgery. The 49-year-old revealed that he recently had a lumbar disc replacement to treat ongoing pain and mobility issues that had kept him sidelined for much of the year....

A Christian proposal
Dear Editor, Many people believe that we are facing a crisis in The Bahamas by virtue of the fact that the Bahamian government is unable to provide the mere basics required for civilized living. The Family Islands particularly suffer, where water,...
Happy Indigenous People’s Resistance Day – Celebrating our Maya
On October 12, Belizeans across the length and breadth of the country, from the Hondo to the Sarstoon, and from Benque Viejo to Halfmoon, will celebrate Indigenous People’s Resistance Day, in honor of the struggles of our Mayan ancestors to defend...
Minister: Redundancy insurance ‘not ready’
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net A Cabinet minister last night said the recommendation that all Bahamian employers pay for 'redundancy insurance' for their staff is "not ready for implementation" and requires...

Sovereign Bonds: Planting for Growth, Reaping Stability
Several countries in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic, are showing that fiscal discipline and reform can pay real dividends for themselves and investors alike. Over the past two years, Jamaica has earned...

Joy, Fellowship, and Family Shine at the 2025 DYD “Hawk” Classic
The Anglican Diocesan Youth Department (DYD), in partnership with the Anglican Diocesan Sports Council, hosted another successful Alpheus “Hawk” Finlayson Track & Field Classic – Family Fun Edition onSaturday, October 4, 2025, at the Original...

Ballin’ By Da Beach launches new youth league
Ballin’ By Da Beach has officially launched the Island Youth Basketball League (IYBL) with the aim of reviving mini basketball in The Bahamas and providing opportunities for boys and girls from K4 through grade eight. The mini basketball league is...
Govt urged to address feminine item choice issues
By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net EQUALITY Bahamas is pressing the government to address the limited choice of menstrual products available in the country — restricted in style, size, and material — by investing in...

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery as he addresses another injury in statement
Tiger Woods had been hitting balls as he recovered from his torn Achilles ( Image: 2024 Getty Images) Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in spine after addressing another injury amid his Achilles rehabilitation. Woods has not...

DRM: Work underway to deal with flooding and assist residents
During a final press briefing on Hurricane Imelda, which passed through The Bahamas as a tropical storm earlier this week, Minister of State with Responsibility for Disaster Risk Management Leon Lundy said the country fared well. He credited the...

Tiger Woods undergoes disc replacement procedure in seventh back surgery
This marked the legendary golf player's second surgery in the year and second back surgery in the past 13 months. Earlier, he had undergone a procedure in March after rupturing his left Achilles tendon Legendary United States (US) golfer Tiger...

Tiger Woods goes under the knife – AGAIN
Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time major golf champion announced. Free Spins, Flights, and Bets on Betway Woods said he had the successful operation...

Lyford Cay Foundations Award 41 New Scholarships to Bahamian Students
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Lyford Cay Foundations have announced the awarding of 41 new scholarships to outstanding Bahamians who will pursue studies at top universities and colleges in the United States, Canada, England, and Europe. With this latest...

Justin Thomas Showed His Real Side to PGA Tour Pro After Car Accident Sidelined Him for Years
Before 2018, Bud Cauley was a rising star. A three-time All-American at the University of Alabama, a Walker Cup hero, and one of the rare players to bypass Q-School and jump straight to the PGA Tour. But a horrific 2018 car accident left him with...

Saturday's golf: Schauffele wins in Japan; Woods has seventh back surgery
Yokohama, Japan — This may not have been Xander Schauffele's most prestigious tournament victory, but it could be the American's most memorable. Schauffele's shot a 7-under 64 on Sunday to win the Baycurrent Classic in Japan — a country where his...

This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 12 October
Every day has a history behind it, a story waiting to be told. What made October 12 stand out across centuries? From epic voyages to daring events, many moments shaped our world on this very date. On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus sighted...

New tropical disturbances appear, including one near Florida
An area of low pressure may form near the northwestern Bahamas and southern Florida by Saturday, Oct. 4. The disturbance is forecast to move across Florida into the Gulf. Rough beach conditions caused by Imelda and Humberto are expected to...