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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

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.

Education honour for veteran

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Veteran educator Donald McCartney has been named VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Education Administration and Public Service. This special distinction

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.

A thousands times no to foreign police

A thousands times no to foreign police EDITOR, The Tribune. I read with interest a report by Dr David Allen a noted psychologist, while I agree with some of his findings on the root cause of the crime situation and some of his recommended remedies, I st

Bimini trip for youngsters

Bimini trip for youngsters COMBINE excited first graders, parents who are just as eager, and the planning and expertise of Bahamas Educational Tours and the result is a fun-filled one-day excursion to a Bahamian gem - Bimini. Just over 50 persons - an e

Full speed ahead

Full speed ahead THE Bahamas received another dose of Offshore Rib Rally racing March 25 - 31 when the high-speed inflatable raft races returned to Nassau/Paradise Island for the second time in two years. "The Bahamas received significant promotion from

Turn liabilities into assets and stand out from the crowd

Turn liabilities into assets and stand out from the crowd By Mike Lightbourn Getting ready to place your home on the market? If it is in anything less than "like new" condition, you'll need a little reality check before you can determine a fair asking p

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.

Trade up or trade in?

Trade up or trade in? By Mike Lightbourn IF you're ready to upgrade to a larger home, or need to relocate to another island, you're presented with a dilemma. You can't simply "trade in" like an automobile, so your choice is one) sell your existing home

Visitors flock to reunion

Visitors flock to reunion HUNDREDS of visitors descended on Sandals Royal Bahamian last week to participate in Sandals Resorts International's 19th annual Reunion Week. More than 1,500 returning guests headed to Sandals Resorts across the Caribbean to ce

Christie being led by Davis

Christie being led by Davis EDITOR, The Tribune. It is public knowledge by now that the leader of the opposition is being led by his deputy leader into a fray that is going to mark him with all of the negative frailties that some in the watching public