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Too much chatter from party leaders

Too much chater from party leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. So far, there has been much jabbering back and forth by the leaders of the three major political parties. However, there are many Bahamians who are not caught up in the partying type frenzy and ar

Negative aspects of Nassau life

EDITOR, The Tribune. Akin to Shakespeare to "As you like it", I make the following comments of what I see around me which is so negative. 1) The New Providence Road programme - again, Prince Charles and Market are blocked off and I really wonder if this

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Murder trial under way

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The murder trial of Dareo Smith is underway in the Supreme Court. The 19-year-old is accused of the stabbing death of Tamaro Johnson at a popular Freeport nightclub, in 2011

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.

Honesty pays for taxi driver

Honesty pays for taxi driver FREEPORT - A taxi driver was presented with the Most Courteous Driver Award for returning a valuable piece of equipment he found on the roadside. Gerard Evans, a resident of Hawksbill, was recognised on Tuesday by members of

Name of dead man released

Name of dead man released FREEPORT - The missing elderly man found dead in bushes on April 6 in Eight Mile Rock has been identified as 70-year-old Antonio Pierre of Sea Grape, Eight Mile Rock. ASP Loretta Mackey reported that family members of Mr Pierre

FOUR HELD OVER DRUGS SEIZURE

BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Four Bimini men were taken into custody in connection with a drug seizure in Lucaya on Tuesday. Asst Supt Loretta Mackey reported that Drug Enforcement Unit officers execute

MAN IN HOSPITAL AFTER ARMED ROBBERY

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Grand Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that left a 45-year-old man in hospital in serious condition. According to reports, the victim, the mana

BIG KING SWALLOWS UP LITTLE KING

BIG KING SWALLOWS UP LITTLE KING EDITOR, The Tribune. How much longer in this country are we going to sit back and watch the cat and mouse show? To sit back and watch Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham because of his place of leadership, position of influen

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

Constitution cannot back illegal act

Constitution cannot back illegal act EDITOR, The Tribune. Contrary to popular belief, children born in The Bahamas to illegal migrants are not entitled to be registered for citizenship. Two examples illustrate this point: * Example one: Peter buys a c

Morozov completes second leg of sailing around the world

Morozov completes second leg of sailing around the world By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT -- Sailor Sergei Morozov completed the second leg of his sail around the world, arriving safely in Grand Bahama fro

Money talks when it comes to sealing the deal

My word is my bond! That expression held great meaning to buyers and sellers in the "old" days. Most real estate sales were made with a handshake and a verbal promise to complete the transaction at some future date. Later, as a show of good intentions, pu

Money talks when it comes to sealing the deal

My word is my bond! That expression held great meaning to buyers and sellers in the "old" days. Most real estate sales were made with a handshake and a verbal promise to complete the transaction at some future date. Later, as a show of good intentions, pu

Money talks when it comes to sealing the deal

My word is my bond! That expression held great meaning to buyers and sellers in the "old" days. Most real estate sales were made with a handshake and a verbal promise to complete the transaction at some future date. Later, as a show of good intentions, pu

Money talks when it comes to sealing the deal

My word is my bond! That expression held great meaning to buyers and sellers in the "old" days. Most real estate sales were made with a handshake and a verbal promise to complete the transaction at some future date. Later, as a show of good intentions, pu

Money talks when it comes to sealing the deal

My word is my bond! That expression held great meaning to buyers and sellers in the "old" days. Most real estate sales were made with a handshake and a verbal promise to complete the transaction at some future date. Later, as a show of good intentions, pu

Murder jury ready

Murder jury ready BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Supreme Court jury was empanelled on Monday in the murder trial of Coletor Johnson and Glinton Louis, but the matter was adjourned to allow defence