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Illegal immigrants rescued from sinking boat
Illegal immigrants rescued from sinking boat BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Twenty-four illegal immigrants and one Bahamian were brought back to Freeport after being rescued 20 miles off the Florida c
FOUR HELD OVER DRUGS SEIZURE
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Four Bimini men were taken into custody in connection with a drug seizure in Lucaya on Tuesday. Asst Supt Loretta Mackey reported that Drug Enforcement Unit officers execute
Tall ship sails into new home
Tall ship sails into new home THE Alexander Von Humboldt, the historic German tall ship, arrived in Freeport Harbour on Thursday. The ship will be permanently stationed in Grand Bahama as a new tourist attraction, offering visitors coastal cruises. The
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - DNA leader Branville McCartney says the Bahamas has slipped from the top position in tourism to third place in the reg
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - DNA leader Branville McCartney says the Bahamas has slipped from the top position in tourism to third place in the reg
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - DNA leader Branville McCartney says the Bahamas has slipped from the top position in tourism to third place in the reg
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism
DNA leader says Bahamas has fallen behind in tourism By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - DNA leader Branville McCartney says the Bahamas has slipped from the top position in tourism to third place in the reg
Where is the money?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Nassau Guardian reported as its headline on November 23, 2011, that NEMA can't account for 20 million relief dollars that came in during Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. What is even more disturbing is that this incident took seven
High-powered weapon found
High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc
High-powered weapon found
High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc
High-powered weapon found
High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc
A fond adieu to Monsieur Cash
EDITOR, The Tribune. Eric Bertram Cash gave up the ghost Friday, 3rd February, at the advanced age of 93 years. He was my modern language teacher when I attended Prince Williams School from 1977 to 1980 (Forms 1 to 3) and one of my favourite dominies. I
Why a foreign deal?
EDITOR, The Tribune. Real Property Tax - IDB and Japanese provide a $765,000 grant to improve collection. Firstly the obvious is the obvious... if you ain't got the spare cash to pay Real Property Tax, that's it.. Japanese or whoever. One of the problem
Blackout at yacht club
Blackout at yacht club By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - It appears that the cost of electricity is affecting a major marina facility in the Lucaya area. The Tribune learned on Wednesday that electrici
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Bahamians should expect more from candidates
EDITOR, The Tribune. The election season is heating up and all the major political parties are making their rounds in an effort to secure the support of voters. There are many stories to tell as candidates reveal their vision to constituents for the next
1,000 cast their vote in Grand Bahama advanced poll
1,000 cast their vote in Grand Bahama advanced poll BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - About 1,000 people were expected to cast ballots in the Advanced Poll in Grand Bahama on Tuesday. Supporters from
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Fifteen junior high students from Grand Bahama will attend the Peer Leadership Camp in New Providence to learn about dr
