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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
It is time for drastic measures
It is time for drastic measures EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me to address the letter by Mr Watkins. First of all I would like to thank you, Mr Watkins, for the great and special service you have given to our country as a police officer.
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
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: The new $12 million Accident and Emergency urgent care centre and new operating theatre and day surgical unit were officially opened by Prime Mi
No FNM Candidate Officially Named
No FNM Candidate Officially Named EDITOR, The Tribune. The general elections of the Bahamas must be called within the next four months. And to date, the FNM has not yet named one candidate. This is almost like a National Basketball Team who qualifies f
Ambition without action is failure
by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional
Ambition without action is failure
by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional
Ambition without action is failure
by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional
Ambition without action is failure
by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional
Ambition without action is failure
by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional
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
Time to spruce up derelict buildings
EDITOR, The Tribune. Your article of Tuesday, November 15, "Bahamas aims to attract the Canadian tourist market" mentions many rehabilitation plans for downtown Nassau, including the opening of the new Straw Market, refurbishment of the Parliament buildi
Rural businesses shown off at Expo
Rural businesses shown off at Expo By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Larry Cartwright opened the second Agribusiness Expo in Freeport at the Goombay Park on F
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Editorial of March 14,2012 headed "Bahamas Hot Mix meets internal standards" We represent Bethell's Trucking and Heavy Equipment Service Limited (the Company) and Mr Stanley Bethel
Bishop Ellis - the movie star
Bishop Ellis - the movie star Re: Bishop: Demons loose in country - The Tribune, January 17, 2012 EDITOR, The Tribune Three of the Gospels depict a biblical story in which Jesus' disciples were unsuccessful in their attempt to heal a boy of demon poss
Plan for the future
Plan for the future By Mike Lightbourn When Doug (not real name) invested in a seaside condo in the Bahamas, he couldn't have been happier. The attractive home was near a beautiful beach and offered stunning sea views. He and his family enjoyed the life
Money for nothing
EDITOR, The Tribune. "A family spokesman said the winning ticket was kept in White's Bible - which she then slept with - until she could get to a bank and put it in a safe deposit box. White chose to accept the lump sum payment of $210 million, rather
Money for nothing
EDITOR, The Tribune. "A family spokesman said the winning ticket was kept in White's Bible - which she then slept with - until she could get to a bank and put it in a safe deposit box. White chose to accept the lump sum payment of $210 million, rather
GOVERNOR GENERAL OUT OF COUNTRY
GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony of Florida Memorial University's Fall commencement ceremony on Saturday. Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes left Nassau on Friday to attend the ceremony and will return on Wedn
Did Grand Bahama fare worse than Russell?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Hon. Kenneth Russell has been pouting ever since he was relieved of his duties as the Minister of Housing by the Prime Minister. Despite the fact that Mr Russell is a three time consecutive winner of his seat, Mr Hubert Ingraham
