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Thinking out of the box
EDITOR, The Tribune. We hear so much from the politicians and the Downtown Development Board about their high-flouting plans for the City of Nassau however the worst offenders in messing the city up seem to be government. Who did the years-old tree on t
Good governance from the DNA
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Progressive Liberal Party had its fair share of controversies during its last tenure as the governing party of the Bahamas. There was the debacle with Sydney Stubbs and the Korean boats at BAIC. Additionally, the Hon Shane Gibs
Grand Bahama targets law breakers who dump waste
Freeport - Having just celebrated its fifth anniversary, the Keep Grand Bahama Clean organisation got a major boost when Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour again pledged his officers' full support in the fight against environmental cr
Woman left homeless by house fire
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - An elderly woman is homeless following a house fire in Lucaya early Friday morning. Fire officials went to a home at Amelia Place off Albacore Drive, where a single-story s
Latest housing division opened
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $
Committee aims to tackle trafficking
By Kathryn Campbell Bahamas Information Services THE Inter-Ministerial committee appointed to review the United States Government's 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report on The Bahamas and to make recommendations on these matters to Cabinet held its i
Extra homes at low price
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The government is actively pursuing development of an additional 100 low-income housing lots at a Freeport subdivision, Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell announced. He
Social media the key to business award win
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net DESPITE the struggling economy in Freeport, two businesses are enjoying outstanding success. The owners were both named Entrepreneur of the Year in recognition of their ability to buck
Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama attorney says there is an urgent, nationwide need for a rehabilitation programme for pedophiles and other sex offenders. Carlson Shurland was the defence l
Rodney's rant
Rodney's rant EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: 'Devil's pills rant'- What was he thinking? - The Tribune, June 8, 2012. Too much DNA on the brain? KEN W KNOWLES, MD Nassau, June 10, 2012.
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
Should you buy a condo?
Should you buy a condo? By Mike Lightbourn Condos and town houses may provide a more affordable path to home ownership, but there are a few things you should consider before making a decision. Ownership means paying a monthly association fee. This can w
Beach clean-up by green groups
Beach clean-up by green groups BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tibunemedia.net FREEPORT - VOLUNTEERS combed the beach in East Grand Bahama collecting trash and debris during a coastal walk and clean-up exercise. The Ministry of
Passing your house to get home
Passing your house to get home EDITOR, The Tribune. In regards to the new roads that are being created to benefit the Bahamian's living standards there are some downfalls that are occurring with this change. One issue that is rearing its head to me is
Get ready for hurricanes
Get ready for hurricanes By Mike Lightbourn The outlook for this hurricane season may be "near normal", but it takes only one storm to cause severe home damage. Between now and November 30, experts predict nine to 15 named storms for the Atlantic. The
A national lottery and gambling
EDITOR, The Tribune. Please permit me space in your paper to comment on two articles entitled "Why Does The Church Oppose Gambling" and "Church 'Predicament' Over Gambling" which appeared in the May 17th and 29th editions of The Tribune, respectively. In
MAKE BUYERS FEEL AT HOME
By Mike Lightbourn THE size and price may be important, but the way a home "feels" is a big factor, too when it comes down to deciding whether or not to purchase a home. Although this is pretty widely known in the industry, a study conducted by Jessica E
Tax relief in 100 days
Tax relief in 100 days By Mike Lightbourn THE incoming Government has promised to try and stimulate the real estate and construction sectors. Within 100 days, it says it will re-introduce a ceiling on the maximum level of real property tax on high end r
Student's generosity inspires classmates
Student's generosity inspires classmates By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A fourth grade student at the Bishop Michael Eldon School has inspired her classmates to give to the less fortunate. Thanks to Ka
Bank bulish on earning figures
Bank bulish on earning figures Commonwealth Bank recently reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2012. Executive chairman William B Sands Jr announced that the bank's Comprehensive Net Income for the 3-month period ended March 31, 2012 was $12
