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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
Will Bahamians be truly protected?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Chief Justice's "warning" on the government's plan to introduce an amendment to the Bail Act, has cemented the public's opinion that changes have to be made, either to the constitution or to appointments to the offices of judici
WANTED MAN CAPTURED
WANTED MAN CAPTURED By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net WANTED murder suspect William Leslie Forbes was captured on Tuesday afternoon by police some 24 hours following the brutal stabbing death of 31-year-old Natacha
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
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
MARKETPLACE EVENT TO BRING EXTRA BUSINESS
MARKETPLACE EVENT TO BRING EXTRA BUSINESS AN "enormous" volume of tourism business will be done in the Bahamas when Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association hosts Marketplace 2012 in Nassau and Paradise Island. The annual conference, which begins on Janua
Saved by the net
By Mike Lightbourn You're ready to list, but are you ready to sell? Let's say that on the first day your home is for sale, your agent shows it to prospective buyers. They love it, and make an offer on the spot. You were asking $345,000, and they offer $3
Saved by the net
By Mike Lightbourn You're ready to list, but are you ready to sell? Let's say that on the first day your home is for sale, your agent shows it to prospective buyers. They love it, and make an offer on the spot. You were asking $345,000, and they offer $3
MAN IN HOSPITAL AFTER ARMED ROBBERY
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Grand Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that left a 45-year-old man in hospital in serious condition. According to reports, the victim, the mana
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest commended police on Grand Bahama for seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs and fir
MUSICIANS TO STAR AT CONCERT
MUSICIANS TO STAR AT CONCERT FREEPORT, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society presents their first event of 2012 and their 4th annual chamber music concert with a TrioCollage to be held in Grand Bahama at 8pm Saturday at the Grand Bahama Yach
EMBASSY OFFICER LOOKS TO BUILD TIES WITH BUSINESS
FREEPORT - "We're very much oriented towards building business ties," said the US Embassy's economic officer Kyle Hatcher during his first official trip to Grand Bahama. "Part of my portfolio is to do outreach as much as I can outside of Nassau. Freeport
RAPIST'S SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR THIRD TIME
RAPIST'S SENTENCING IS DELAYED FOR THIRD TIME BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The sentencing of convicted rapist Eric O'Neil Strachan has been postponed a third time because a psychiatric report is still
POLICE WARNING AFTER ROBBERY ARRESTS
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Following the arrest of two suspects in connection with a number of armed robberies, Police chief Emrick Seymour has issued a stern warning to persons committing crimes and
POLICE WARNING AFTER ROBBERY ARRESTS
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Following the arrest of two suspects in connection with a number of armed robberies, Police chief Emrick Seymour has issued a stern warning to persons committing crimes and
POLICE WARNING AFTER ROBBERY ARRESTS
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Following the arrest of two suspects in connection with a number of armed robberies, Police chief Emrick Seymour has issued a stern warning to persons committing crimes and
POLICE WARNING AFTER ROBBERY ARRESTS
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Following the arrest of two suspects in connection with a number of armed robberies, Police chief Emrick Seymour has issued a stern warning to persons committing crimes and
The battle for governance is heating up
The battle for governance is heating up EDITOR, The Tribune. The battle for governance for the next five-year period is truly heating up as the parties go through the process of naming and publishing their list of candidates. Each party is now shifting
Man questioned after woman suffers serious head injury
Man questioned after woman suffers serious head injury By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police are investigating a grievous harm incident that resulted in a young woman suffering a serious head injury.
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