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Blackout fears BEC repairs
Blackout fears BEC repairs By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net MAJOR blackouts can be expected on New Providence as a result of overdue maintenance at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, PLP chairman Bradley Roberts clai
Crime, overpayments and shoddy work blamed as construction costs triple
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net CONSTRUCTION costs for a government complex skyrocketed to more than triple the initially contracted sum as a result of "defective work", overpayments, and suspected criminal activity, a
Speed Week helps charities
TWO months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organisation is presenting four local charities with a donation raised at the gala banquet and auction of promises sponsor
Speed Week helps charities
TWO months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organisation is presenting four local charities with a donation raised at the gala banquet and auction of promises sponsor
Speed Week helps charities
TWO months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organisation is presenting four local charities with a donation raised at the gala banquet and auction of promises sponsor
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SWORN IN
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SWORN IN JUSTICE Indra Charles has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor-General, Sir Arthur Foulkes. Justice Charles served as a Justice of the High Court of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court since January,
TRIBUTES TO FNM CAMPAIGN CHIEF
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: LOVED ones yesterday mourned the death of Free National Movement campaign general Stephen Cartwright. Mr Cartwright, 58, of Arden Forest, was killed and another man seriousl
What people on the street think ahead of election
What people on the street think ahead of election WITH the general election just weeks away, The Tribune hit the streets to find out which party people think will form the next government of the Bahamas. Shevette Black, 25, teacher I think the FNM will
BAHAMAS 'MUST FOCUS ON NEW PRODUCTS'
BAHAMAS 'MUST FOCUS ON NEW PRODUCTS' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net THE country must focus on generating new tourism products in a bid to remain competitive as more gaming facilities become available around the world
SANDALS: APOLOGISE OR WE WILL SUE
SANDALS: APOLOGISE OR WE WILL SUE By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net MANAGEMENT at Sandals Royal Bahamian are threatening union members with legal action today over staff intimidation claims. Resort general manager Patri
SANDALS: APOLOGISE OR WE WILL SUE
SANDALS: APOLOGISE OR WE WILL SUE By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net MANAGEMENT at Sandals Royal Bahamian are threatening union members with legal action today over staff intimidation claims. Resort general manager Patri
Realtor backs Stamp tax rate reduction
Realtor backs Stamp tax rate reduction Bahamian realtor Mario Carey has applauded the Government's plans to roll back the one-time Stamp Duty on residential property transactions from 12 per cent to 10 per cent. Mr Carey cited the 12 per centStamp tax a
Union says Sandals threat 'groundless'
Union says Sandals threat 'groundless' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net SANDALS union president Lynden Taylor last night dismissed the threats of legal action by resort management over staff intimidation claims as "gro
Union says Sandals threat 'groundless'
Union says Sandals threat 'groundless' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net SANDALS union president Lynden Taylor last night dismissed the threats of legal action by resort management over staff intimidation claims as "gro
Customs halted
Customs halted By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net CUSTOMS and Immigration workers were ordered by union officials to abandon their current shift schedule today amid claims there are no legal parameters governing the exis
Customs halted
Customs halted By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net CUSTOMS and Immigration workers were ordered by union officials to abandon their current shift schedule today amid claims there are no legal parameters governing the exis
Customs halted
Customs halted By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net CUSTOMS and Immigration workers were ordered by union officials to abandon their current shift schedule today amid claims there are no legal parameters governing the exis
'Best man for the job is a woman'
FNM candidate Loretta Butler-Turner pledged to tackle problems facing Long Islanders in her bid to become the first woman elected to the seat. Mrs Butler-Turner visted her hometown as a candidate hopeful on Friday and was met by a cheering crowd. Sitting
PM 'will not take 90 days for vote'
PM 'will not take 90 days for vote' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net PRIME MINISTER Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he does not plan to "take advantage" of the 90-day period available to him after the House of Assembly
PM 'will not take 90 days for vote'
PM 'will not take 90 days for vote' By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net PRIME MINISTER Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he does not plan to "take advantage" of the 90-day period available to him after the House of Assembly
