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The dangers of choosing PLP
NO ISSUES more clearly articulate the characteristics which have defined the operating style of a Christie-led government as we have come to know it and to contrast it with what we have come to expect from the present Administration than this issue of oil drilling and the Bahamas Petroleum Company.
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
Laing's thanks to Marco City
FREEPORT - Marco City MP Zhivargo Laing has thanked constituents for giving him the opportunity to serve as their representative in Parliament. "Marc
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
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
The silly season is upon us
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have been several high profile reports as it relates to all the major political parties. And let me add that there are now three major parties in the Bahamas, despite the denial by some "die hards" out there. There was the deba
IN PRAISE OF BYRON WOODSIDE
IN PRAISE OF BYRON WOODSIDE EDITOR, The Tribune. Elections, elections, elections! This is certainly the season for politics locally, regionally and internationally. With this thought in mind, I decided to highlight "an unsung hero" in local politics, a
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION EDITOR, The Tribune. As a supporter of the Free National Movement (FNM) and a voter in the great constituency of Marco City, I am very disappointed in several political moves that were made on Grand Bahama by the governin
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
Keep a close eye on breaches of election law
Keep a close eye on breaches of election law EDITOR, The Tribune. In the elections of the fifties and sixties, there were many complaints and allegations of election bribery. CID officers were kept busy investigating the reports. I recall on one occasi
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
Nitchell's job pledgestretches cridibility
Nitchell's job pledgestretches cridibility EDITOR, The Tribune. I was taken aback after reading in The Nassau Guardian that Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Member of Parliament for Fox Hill Fred Mitchell had told hundreds of opposition supporters that h
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
Closer links to US in drug fight
Closer links to US in drug fight THE Bahamas has recommended improved co-operation between the Caribbean and the United States in the fight against the trafficking of guns and narcotics throughout the region. C A Smith, Bahamas Ambassador to the United S
PLP: 'Sacked staff being replaced by trainees'
PLP: 'Sacked staff being replaced by trainees' By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The Progressive Liberal Party's northern branch is claiming permanent workers dismissed from Hutchison's operations in Grand
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
Pastor backs calls for national debate
Pastor backs calls for national debate By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama pastor is calling for nationally televised political debates in the Bahamas. Pastor Mark Smith, of Dominion Com
Shame brought on by clash
Shame brought on by clash EDITOR, The Tribune. The Tribune and The Nassau Guardian recently reported a clash between members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM) in the House of Assembly. Both papers spoke about t
Pastor backs calls for national debate
Pastor backs calls for national debate By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama pastor is calling for nationally televised political debates in the Bahamas. Pastor Mark Smith, of Dominion Com
