Tuesday, February 28
Champion chef ready to defend national title
DEFENDING All-Island Senior Young Chef champion Dwayne Sinclair emerged as the winner of the competition's 2012 New Providence leg. After the results were announced, the Temple Christian High School student said he plans to again compete in the national c
Shipyard worker electrocuted in accident
FREEPORT - A man is said to be in critical condition at the Rand Memorial Hospital after being electrocuted at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. Sources identified the 35-year-old victim as Ali Isusin, a Romanian resident of Grand Bahama. The Shipyard employee
Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems
FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t
PLP boycotted stadium opening
PLP officials confirmed they boycotted the opening of the National Stadium on Saturday, claiming it was an "obscene ceremony geared toward getting votes for
Shame on public service policy
Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some
Haitians will punish the PLP
IF you would have asked me a month ago who I thought would win the general election, I would have told you the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). Perry G Christie and his so-called new PLP looked poised
Bishop Fraser launches appeal against conviction
Bishop Fraser launches appeal against conviction By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net BISHOP Randy Fraser's appeal against his unlawful sex conviction began yesterday in the Court of Appeal. Fraser, convicted last November
Monday, February 27
Union: City Markets behind over payroll
Union: City Markets behind over payroll By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE union representing City Markets workers has said it would welcome the sale of the struggling food store chain if it meant saving jobs, o
Bahamasair eyes 'break even' despite $21m loss
Bahamasair eyes 'break even' despite $21m loss By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Despite being on target for a $21 million loss in its 2011-2012 financial year, Bahamasair's chairman says the airline is trending in the right direction and eventua
BCA chief: 'Many smaller builders' oppose regulation
BCA chief: 'Many smaller builders' oppose regulation By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Many smaller Bahamian contractors do not support the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) or its push for legislation to regulate the industry, the latter's
FINCO in profit boost as bad loans hit $100m
FINCO in profit boost as bad loans hit $100m By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The $5.4 million boost from changes to its loan loss provisioning calculation enabled Finance Corporation of the Bahamas (FINCO) to enjoy a 3.18 per cent net income in
$112m spent with 'no due process'
$112m spent with 'no due process' By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor With more than $112 million in public monies spent "without any evidence of due process", the Bahamian Contractors Association's (BCA) president has urged the Government to use t
GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% net access
GDP boost from raising Bahamas' 60% Net access By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net LESS than 60 per cent of Bahamian homes have Internet access, the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's (BTC) chief executive has said
The PLP wedding crasher
The PLP wedding crasher WEDDING guests in Eleuthera are outraged after a Progressive Liberal Party candidate allegedly "crashed and campaigned" at a reception over the weekend. Bridal party members said they were shocked when Damien Gomez, PLP candidate
Mourning for 'plait lady'
Mourning for 'plait lady' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net ANDROSIANS mourned the loss of their beloved matriarch, Omelia Marshall, this weekend. The recipient of numerous tourism honours, including a Cacique award, f
Two murders at weekend
Two murders at weekend By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net A man was found dead in a Coconut Grove night club where he ran to escape his assailant. In one of two murders over the weekend, police say the man's body was found in a Cordeaux Avenue a
Former nightclub burns to the ground
Former nightclub burns to the ground By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIREFIGHTERS tackled an East Bay Street blaze yesterday. The old wooden structure, formerly known as Natives Night club, erupted in flames sometime
A new era in sport
THE BAHAMAS' national stadium officially opened Saturday night with all 15,000 of its seats filled and another almost 2,000 eager spectators waiting on the outskirts
Franklyn Wilson understood the signs
Franklyn Wilson understood the signs WE SUGGEST that PLP candidates who are trying to hoodwink Bahamian voters into believing that the downturn in the Bahamas' economy is either due to -- or has been made worse by -- the Ingraham government's "stopping, re
Role model for a gloomy future?
Role model for a gloomy future? EDITOR, The Tribune We are frequently reminded that our future lies with our young people - an alarming thought indeed. However, if the tragic but hugely talented Whitney Houston was truly a role model for many of the you
The clergy and politics
The clergy and politics EDITOR, The Tribune. Can someone advise what is the fascination for the political process by some clergy in this country? I was flabbergasted to see yet another clergyman joining hands with one political party. Should not the cl
People will not fall for the FNM again
People will not fall for the FNM again EDITOR, The Tribune. I understand it is the silly season but I am deeply concerned that want-to-be politicians who appear to have no conscience will stoop to any level to lie and deceive the people of this great B
30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama
30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama FREEPORT - In an effort to keep the streets safe, officers at the Eight Mile Rock Division conducted a road check exercise Friday morning at the Warren J Levarity Highway. ASP Loretta Mackey, press liaison officer
Tv show devotes episode to the bahamas
Tv show devotes episode to the bahamas THE Bahamas got some solid exposure on Monday, February 21, when the New England television show, Chronicle, devoted a 30-minute episode to the country. ABC-TV viewers were whisked away to the Bahamas through host T
Wednesday, February 15
Tourism writers hit by thieves
Tourism writers hit by thieves By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net TWO American writers for an influential travel magazine are threatening to expose what they believe is a theft racket at a local resort, after losing hundreds of dollars in vac
Hurricane volunteer 'kicked out of nation'
A BAHAMIAN woman who worked as a volunteer with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Louisiana yesterday claimed she was barred from the US after immigration offic
Beware of petrol scam
MOTORISTS are being warned to be vigilant when visiting the pumps after several people were allegedly scammed while getting petrol. One woman, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Tribune she was robbed of her fuel money when vi
Tourist drowns off Exuma
POLICE are investigating the death of a woman tourist who drowned in waters off Exuma yesterday morning . Police say the woman, who has not yet been identified, was with a group in the High Burn Cay area around 9am, on a diving e
Man guilty of sex with girl
FREEPORT - Darlin Jean was convicted this week in the Supreme Court of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Jean, 27, was charged with having unla
First traffic death of year in Grand Bahama
First traffic death of year in Grand Bahama By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Grand Bahama recorded its first traffic death for the year when a 39-year-old businessman was killed in an accident on East Su
PLP lashes out at 'seasoned loser'
PLP leaders have hit out at Labour and Social Development Minister Dion Foulkes, calling him a "seasoned loser" who failed to fight for Bahamian jobs. Both deputy leader Philip Bra
Foulkes fires shot across rival's bow
FNM Yamacraw candidate and Labour and Social Development Minister Dion Foulkes said the opposition is the party of "self-entitlement" and its members use politics to pursue thei
ZNS television station is a national disgrace
ZNS - Zephyr Nassau Sunshine, The Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas - is a national disgrace Bahamians can't help but feel ashamed of. I would even go as far as saying that ZNS is
Too much chatter from party leaders
Too much chater from party leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. So far, there has been much jabbering back and forth by the leaders of the three major political parties. However, there are many Bahamians who are not caught up in the partying type frenzy and ar
Party too loud and it could cost you $150 or even time in prison
FOLLOWING an increase in the number of complaints from the public, police are warning that they intend to crack down on loud
Pioneers blazing a trail for the retail sector
CONSIDERED one of the single most significant transformations in Grand Bahama in the last six months, the new BTC Pioneers Way retail experience opened its doors with a new look, new products and new opportunities. Friday's launch event was well attended
Climate change pledge made at conference
THE Bahamas has reaffirmed its commitment to the Campaign to Protect Planet Earth - a "people's accord" agreed during the 2010 World Conference on Climate Change in Bolivia. Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes renewed the pledge during the presentation of
Dock contract signed
THE contract signing for the construction of a concrete dock to replace the wooden dock in Cooper's Town was greeted with applause by residents of this North Abaco community. The government signed a $460,100 contract on Friday with Calvin E Parker Constru
Data commissioner role will prove vital for information bill
AMENDMENTS to the Freedom of Information Bill, 2011 were presented to the Senate recently by Attorney-General John Delaney. The debate is expected when the House of Assembly meets on February 20. In addition to typographical corrections, the amendments re
Tuesday, February 14
Officer charged with murder shot dead
A FORMER police constable, out on bail for murder, became the country's latest homicide victim yesterday. Kenneth Gibson, 31, was leaving a popular
Mother claims she was robbed by police
A MOTHER of four claims she was held at gunpoint in broad daylight and robbed by a group of men who she believes were police officers yesterday. Speaking with The Tribune under the condition of anonymity, the mothe
Pair accused of kidnapping student
Ppair accused of kidnapping student By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major was arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in connection with the rob
Sandals: apologise or we will sue
MANAGEMENT at Sandals Royal Bahamian are threatening union members with legal action today over staff intimidation claims. Resort general manager Patri
Police officers' trial due to start
Police officers' trial due to start By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO police officers charged in connection with the death of a father-of-six will stand trial tomorrow morning in Supreme Court. Cpl Donovan Gardiner
Mitchell warns Ingraham to take Bahamians for fools
PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham should not try to "take Bahamians for fools" over Haitian President Michel Martelly's recent visit, opposition MP Fred Mitchell warned. Responding to Mr Ingraham's statement that he did not invite the Haitian leader to stop
PM seeks to cool Haiti outrage
UPON reflection, Bahamians will realise Haitian President Michel Martelly's comments were not as outrageous as they first appeared to be, Prime Minister Huber
It's only protocol - nothing sinister in the visit
It's only protocol - nothing sinister in the visit HOPEFULLY, it has by now been established that Haitian President Martelly's brief stop-over in Nassau last week on his way to Mexico was neither at the invitation of the FNM government, nor was it an off
A lie dressed up is still a lie
EDITOR, The Tribune. I have heard Perry Gladstone Christie on several occasions, especially recently, say that the PLP created 22,000 jobs between 2002-2007. I am stunned to see that he did not gather enough courage to come back to the Bahamian people to
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
Fraudster told he deserves more time in jail than law allows
MAGISTRATE Guillimina Archer told an American man he deserved to spend longer than nine months in prison for committing more
Dental Association to mark 50th anniversary
THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bahamas Dental Association, and the occasion is being commemorated with a series of special events. The celebrations kicked off with a church service at Evangelistic Temple on February 5. The association will al
PLP officially open office in Yamacraw
THE Progressive Liberal Party officially opened its Yamacraw constituency office last night before a crowd of around 500 supporters. With speakers at the event ranging from the party's chairman Bradley Roberts and t
Darville denies Mayaguana land had ever been sold off
FOLLOWING claims the government recovered nearly 6,000 acres of land by revising the I-Group's Mayaguana development project, PLP senator Michael Darville insi
Details emerge about Prince's Jubilee visit to the Bahamas
PRINCE Harry will visit the Bahamas for the first time next month, as part of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. As part of the Di
Monday, February 13
PM: 'We did not invite president'
THE Bahamas government did not invite Haitian President Michel Martelly to the Bahamas, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham explained Saturday, after
Three dead in shootings
THREE people were killed in two separate shooting incidents over the weekend bringing the homicide count to 14 for the first two month's of the year. Police are questioning a 29-year-old man over yesterday's triple shooting that
DNA hits out over high levels of unemployment
FREEPORT - DNA Leader Branville McCartney has spoken out about the ever-increasing number of unemployed Grand Bahamians. With unemploym
Sandals rejects union busting claim
MANAGEMENT at Sandals Royal Bahamian yesterday condemned allegations of union busting and staff intimidation. Calling remarks by Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) officials slanderous, the res
Four injured in shootings
FOUR people are in hospital following two separate shootings that occurred less than an hour apart yesterday.
Davis: If FNM delivered, it wasn't for you
Davis: If FNM delivered, it wasn't for you By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Free National Movement has delivered nothing but empty promises and record levels of violent crime, PLP deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis sai
Friday, February 3
Ambulance 'only if you are dying'
IT TOOK two ambulances to get a man to the emergency room yesterday after the first responding ambulance broke down on the way to hospital, according
PM hails 'handpicked' Pintard
PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham told a crowd of Free National Movement supporters in San Salvador that Senator Michael Pintard was handpicked to deliver that
Prayers for Sir Durward as he checks into hospital
PROMINENT Bahamian Sir Durward Knowles is reportedly doing well in hospital after being checked in for a "severe" cold. Family friends say Sir Durward's relatives wanted to take no chances with his illne
Shot brothers in hospital
A DOUBLE shooting yesterday has landed two brothers known to police in hospital, one is in serious condition after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Though unconfirmed, the victims of the shooting are believed to be 30-year-old
High-speed chase ends in gun battle
A HIGH-SPEED police chase ended in gunfire, leaving two officers injured, a man with "multiple gunshot injuries," and possibly two others on the run. The 22-year-old was shot sev
PLP target overseas voters
TAKING full advantage of the fact that the upcoming election will be the first time that Bahamians overseas will be allowed to vote, representatives from the Progressive Liberal Party travelled to St Thomas University, Miami, t
DNA says Christie is 'oblivious'
FREEPORT - The Democratic National Alliance says PLP Leader Perry Christie is oblivious to the real challenges facing Grand Bahama. A statement released by the party said: "Perry Christie spent significant time outlining
PLP 'amazed' at accusations over National Health Insurance
THE Progressive Liberal Party expressed "disbelief and amazement" that five years after voting for the National Health Insurance scheme and then failing to implement it while in office, the FNM now wants to point the finger at the PLP. The PLP, which crea
Cruise arrivals on the up for Grand Bahama
Cruise arrivals on the up for Grand Bahama FREEPORT - Grand Bahama can expect a 29 per cent rise in cruise passenger arrivals this year, Grand Bahama Port Authority president Ian Rolle said. To help the island take advantage of this opportunity, the GBPA
Laing's thanks to Marco City
FREEPORT - Marco City MP Zhivargo Laing has thanked constituents for giving him the opportunity to serve as their representative in Parliament. "Marc
Police plea over murder
FREEPORT - After two weeks and no further leads in Grand Bahama's second homicide for the year, police are again appealing to the public for help with their investigation. Franklyn McIntosh, 46, was found dead on the roadside in
A number of foreigners held over drugs seizure
A BAHAMIAN-Amercian man, six Bolivians, a Brazilian and two Turkish men were arraigned in Magistrate's Court in connection with a drug seiz
Young father hangs himself
FAMILY and friends of Breco Armbrister have been left with nothing but questions after the young father took his own life at home shortly before 9am yesterday. Armbrister, 34, of Ligh
Thursday, February 2
Family of girl killed by bus takes legal advice
Family of girl killed by bus takes legal advice THE family of the 4-year-old girl who was accidentally struck and killed by a bus last week is seeking legal advice, The Tribune has learned. This comes after it was confirmed by police that the man driving
FNM Campaign in family islands
THE Free National Movement kicks off its Family Island campaign tour at San Salvador today. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and Michael Pintard, the FNM candi
Beware of election promises
ELECTION TIME is here again and so are the promises. Promises, we might add, without any reference to the Public Treasury. Bahamians should be aware of the times in which we live and don't depend on election promises -- even in
Thank you to police for safety advice
EDITOR, The Tribune. On Thursday night, we attended a Community session at New Providence Community Centre on Blake Road organised by the Western District police division. The Western District is large stretching from I think the Grove and covering the
Negative aspects of Nassau life
EDITOR, The Tribune. Akin to Shakespeare to "As you like it", I make the following comments of what I see around me which is so negative. 1) The New Providence Road programme - again, Prince Charles and Market are blocked off and I really wonder if this
What caused the fish kill?
I am grateful to the MP for Montagu for providing her constituents with information regarding the recent fish kill in the area. Mrs Loretta Butler-Turner was advised of an elevation of chlorine in the wate
Have you got what it takes to win contest?
THE US Embassy and the Bahamas National Drug Council have announced the launch of the first "Youth Express" essay, rap and poetry competition. The purpose of the contest is to encourage students throughout the Bahamas to consider the harmful impact of ill
Bahamas day event
THE Ministry of Tourism and Aviation's third annual Bahamas Day aviation and cultural event will take place on February 25 in Florida. The event, sponsored by the Bahamas government, will be held this year at Miami Executive Aviation in
Police follow leads over Chinese man's murder
POLICE are "going through a process of elimination" to find the man responsible for the country's seventh homicide for 2012. Superintendent
150,000 signed up for election
MORE than 150,000 persons were registered on the new voter register as of Wednesday, compared to the 132,611 persons in March of 2007. Thus far, Bain and Grants Town constituency has t
Wednesday, February 1
Top judge: Jury trials not unfair
APPELLATE Court president Justice Anita Allen expressed her support of the jury system in criminal trials yesterday though she admitted that the system
Trevor Barry sets new indoor personal best
A groundbreaking 2011 season for the Bahamas' leading jumper set the stage for what, according to his coach, will be an even greater series of performances in 2012. Trevor Barry set a new indoo
Baseball players pegged as pre-season standouts in US
BAHAMIAN baseball players in the US continue to perform at a high level and, in the collegiate ranks, a pair from Jackson State University have been pegged as pre-season standouts. Desmond Russ
Fire rips through home
Fire officials are investigating a "suspicious" fire that destroyed the second floor of an Orange Hill home. According to Fire Chief, Walter Evans, fire services were alerted to the blaze around 6am Tuesday. "When firefighters arrived on the scene, in Ora
Staff left frustrated by KFC move
THE publication of KFC employees' salaries and benefits by its parent company Restaurants Bahamas, has left its staff "frustrated and insulted to the gutter," a Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (
Christie denies Bran's claims
PLP leader Perry Christie has denied an alleged claim by DNA leader Branville McCartney that the upcoming general election will be a "fight" between their parties, stating he doesn't know Mr McCartney's "capacity to
Union warns of action
BAHAMAS Public Service Union President John Pinder yesterday accused the government of "cherry picking" who they take care of in the public service. Mr Pinder said he sent a letter to Prim
Arrest made after drug seizure
FREEPORT - A 42-year-old Bahamian man and several suspected illegal immigrants are in police custody following a drug seizure in an upscale neighbourhood near Port Lucaya. According to
Union member tells of dissatisfaction
A BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union member said he is not pleased with the union's leadership or the "seemingly silent and non-transparent" manner in which they conduct business. The former union
Bargain deal on puppy adoptions
THE Bahamas Humane Society has announced a "Superbowl Special" on puppy adoptions. In a statement issued yesterday, the BHS said from now until the big game on February 5, all puppies will be offered at a reduced rate. The special is being launched becaus
Government House to host annual Red Cross Fair
THE 70th annual Red Cross Fair will be held on March 3 in the lower gardens of Government House, it was announced yesterday. Co-chairpersons of the event Pauline Allen-Dean and Darnell Bain said they and the committee members have once again organised an
Nine rescued by Coast Guard after 48 hours adrift
FREEPORT - After almost 48 hours adrift with no food or water, nine persons, including three children, were rescued by the US Coast Guard off West Palm Beach on Monday. A 26-ft centre
Union threatens court action over elections
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union say they will take legal action if their questions about union elections are not addressed. The members believe an election should take place this year but
FNM accused of misrepresenting PLP record
THE Free National Movement has been accused of misrepresenting the record of the opposition in an effort to distract from its own shortcomings. In a statement released to the press
Bran: Rivals pointing fingers
THE fledgling Democratic National Alliance is claiming the leaders of the FNM and PLP are determined to run campaigns based on "excuses, accusations and finger pointing." Instead of running on what they were able to achieve while in office, the DNA said
NEW HOSPITAL PLEDGED FOR GRAND BAHAMA
FREEPORT - PLP candidates on Grand Bahama have outlined some of the initiatives they intend to introduce if elected - including a new hospital and the first junior high school in the e
Creating yardage from painted fabric
Have you ever wanted to create a line of custom fashion accessories or perhaps decorate a room in an exotic material but just could not find the fabrics you were looking for? Maybe your taste has c
Super Bowl Fever
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will go head to head this weekend at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. While many National Football League fans are looking forward to the f
PLP 'abandoned health care'
AMONG the Christie administration's "extraordinary failures and wasteland of broken promises" was the abandonment of the Bahamian people on health care, the governing FNM said. The party noted that on April 4, 2002, opposition leader Perry Christie declar
February in the garden
February in the garden By Gardener Jack The month of February in the garden is one of the most rewarding. The garden is almost like a car that has gone through the gears and is now cruising at highway speed, needing only a little tweak here and there.
Young DJs show versatility
THE four young Bahamian deejays, part of were born in the 90's. Yet, their knowledge of a wide range of musical genres extends as far back as the 50's. THEY were born in the 1990s, but their knowledge of music goes
Broker clients want right to sue for $25
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Clients of a failed Bahamian broker/dealer are seeking a Supreme Court order that would assign them the right to sue those deemed responsible for their collective $24.5 million loss, fearing they may lose forever
BEC chairman: Renewable firm 'mischaracterised' RFP-end response
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor BEC's executive chairman has told Tribune Business that the Corporation's renewable energy tender (RFP) ended because no proposal met its required standards, adding that his answer on this had been "mischaracteris
$10m Port IPO hits the road
The roadshow for Arawak Cay Port Development's (APD) $10 million initial public offering (IPO), which kicked off last week, has received significant public interest, the company says. APD began the meetings at the Harry C Moore Library in Nassau, and the
Hotels target 'modest increase' for 2012 Q1
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Nassau/Paradise Island hotel industry is hoping to enjoy "a modest increase in all key metrics" for January and the 2012 first quarter, the Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president last night pointing out t
Union: KFC 'sinking to the gutter'
Union executives yesterday accused management of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Nassau of "sinking to the gutter" over industrial agreement negotiations and "frustrating the process",
