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Christian Counselling Center observes 25th anniversary
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
FEW MIGHT have guessed the genesis of the Christian Counselling Center (CCC) was the cocaine epidemic that ran rampant in the 1980s. But at that time addicts and their families, many of whom were connected to the nation's churches, were in great need of help.
After much prayer, the founders - Pastor A Morris Russell, then seni...
Colin Callender QC elected Director of International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Colin E. Callender, QC, managing partner of The Bahamas? oldest law firm, Callenders & Co., was elected a Director of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at the prestigious Academy's annual meeting in New York recently, becoming one of only five attorneys in the world outside the United States to hold a current directorship.
Mom Charged After Beating Child with USB Cord
Mom Charged After Beating Child with USB Cord
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A mother who injured her teenage daughter has been ordered to undergo counselling. The 34-year-old woman pleaded guilty to cruelty to children.
The Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Celebrates 25 Years of Service
In 1999, The Remnant Tabernacle of Praise was formed, and now twenty-five years later, the church is celebrating its silver jubilee with three nights of services, a community outreach day, and the naming of its first sanctuary building.
Prime Minister Davis says new Bill represents a major effort to fight gang activities
During his Contribution to the Debate on the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) and the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, in the House of Assembly, April 17, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis stated that the Anti-Gang Bill (2024) represented a major effort to bring those who “actively participate in or support gangs and gang activities in our nation” to justice.
Judge refuses application by former MP and judge, citing failure to first purge contempt
Judge refuses application by former MP and judge, citing failure to first purge contempt
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has refused an application by a former judge and Member of Parliament accused of failing to return over $3 million to a former client, noting that she was not prepared to hear it until he had purged his contempt of court. Senior Justice Deborah Fraser ruled against hearing [...]
Career Symposium 2024 Connects University Students with Successful Professionals
Some of the most successful and accomplished professionals and business leaders in the country recently shared their experiences and nuggets of wisdom with students at University of The Bahamas (UB) about thriving in a wide range of careers.
Psychologist: They're Going to Go Through Lots of Emotions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Following a tragedy at the pools over the weekend, The Bahamas Aquatics Federation along with the Local Organizing Committee for the 2024 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships giving grief counselling and prayers to Grenadian swimmers and coaching staff on Sunday.
Colina Celebrates International Women’s Day
Colina Celebrates International Women’s Day
Insurer Donates to Women Empowerment Organizations
Colina Insurance Limited celebrated International Women’s Day by donating ten thousand dollars to The Bahamas Crisis Centre and Providing Access to Continued Education (PACE).
The donations are in alignment with Colina’s commitment to community building through partnerships with organizations that empower and support others.
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged personal account and video footage from aftermath of deadly boat explosion
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged personal account and video footage from aftermath of deadly boat explosion
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman who claims that she is a passenger on board the Nieuw Amsterdam crusie ship, where two crew members were killed after a steam pipe in the engine room reportedly exploded on Friday, March 22, 2024, told Eyewitness News (EWN) exclusively Friday evening that a "somber mood hangs over the ship [...]