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FNM fires back over slush fund claims
THE FNM hit back at State Minister of National Security Keith Bell's allegation that confiscated drug money was used as a "slush fund" under the former government - claiming the minister's comments reveal he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Party leaders in shouting match
DNA leader Branville McCartney got into a heated shouting match with Perry Christie on live radio yesterday morning over claims the opposition leader colluded with Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham on boundary changes ahead of the general election.
21,000 SIGN UP FOR NEW VOTER REGISTRATION
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Just over 21,000 persons were registered on the new voter register as of Tuesday in Grand Bahama, where five voter's card distribution centres have been activated. Assistan
PM vow to city markets staff
PM vow to city markets staff PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham has promised City Markets workers the government will ensure they are treated fairly. On Friday, the owners of the supermarket chain confirmed they were in talks with Super Value about the possi
Task force launched to prevent human trafficking
Task force launched to prevent human trafficking THE Ministry of National Security announced the establishment of a National Task Force on Trafficking in Persons to enhance its responsiveness to one of the most quickly growing criminal enterprises in t
Prison officers promoted
Prison officers promoted MORE than 100 officers have been promoted to various ranks within the Prison Service, according to a press release issued yesterday. Prison Superintendent Dr Elliston Rahming officially announced that 112 officers have been pro
SANDALS NAMES FOUR FOR MANAGER TRAINEE PROGRAMME
AFTER canvassing five countries across the Caribbean and interviewing hundreds of persons, executives from Sandals Resorts International have chosen four team members from the Sandals Bahamian properties to take part in the resort chain's innovative and i
PLEDGE TO HELP BUSINESSES
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Acting to remove impediments to businesses, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has announced the government will move to establish a committee to review the Guide to Customs Du
POLICE OPERATIONS HAILED AS SUCCESS
POLICE OPERATIONS HAILED AS SUCCESS THREE major police operations launched by the Central Division are being hailed as a success following a number of arrests and citations. Newly appointed commander of the division, Supt Stephen Dean, said his officers
Train your way to higher performance
Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of
Train your way to higher performance
Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of
Train your way to higher performance
Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
By George, stadium shows we've got it!
EDITOR, The Tribune. My friend, Bishop Neil Ellis told me: "There comes a time, which when it comes, will define your life for the rest of your life." Could it be that time came for the Bahamas on February 25, 2012 at the opening of the Thomas A Robinso
CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB
CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied