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CLEARED OF MURDER CHARGE
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - After a week-long trial, Dareo Smith was acquitted of murder in the Supreme Court on Monday. Senior Justice Hartman Longley told Smith, 19, that he was discharged of murd
KIOSKS TO BE ADDED TO CHURCHILL SQUARE
KIOSKS TO BE ADDED TO CHURCHILL SQUARE FREEPORT - As the Downtown Revitalisation Project nears completion, the Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced it will introduce kiosks for the sale of indigenous Bahamian products as an added attraction to the n
DNA: Technology is key to future'
DNA: Technology is key to future' BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney warned Grand Bahamians that the next general election must be held within the n
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
Hubert Ingraham - an effective public speaker
I am always weary of aspiring leaders who try to convince us of things that they themselves cannot possibly believe. Recently, PLP Leader Perry Christie decried the "jokes" and "one-liners" contained in the Prime Minister's rally speeches. He described the Prime Minister as a comedian and unbecoming a statesman. Mr Christie is sufficiently knowledgeable about the art of public speaking that he must, in truth, admire Mr Ingraham's success in this regard. Mr Ingraham is no comedian.
Haitian president's 'address'
Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.
Haitian president's 'address'
Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.
Police behaviour too rude and aggressive
EDITOR, The Tribune. Can someone explain to me and the other organisers of tourist activities why there is a policy of police harassment towards these persons on Bay Street and the dock area? I understand why there has to be a strong police presence on B
Bahamas improvements
EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me space in your daily to commend the present government on its vision and one or two of its many accomplishments since 2007. I start by saying that I am a proud Bahamian from off East Street. I am 35 years
Bahamas improvements
EDITOR, The Tribune. Thank you for allowing me space in your daily to commend the present government on its vision and one or two of its many accomplishments since 2007. I start by saying that I am a proud Bahamian from off East Street. I am 35 years
$2,000 prize is a sweet deal
$2,000 prize is a sweet deal IT doesn't get much sweeter than this for the grand prize winner of the Domino's Pizza and Coca Cola Sweet Deals Promotion, Bebiane Guerrier, who has walked away with $2,000 in a grand prize draw. "I thought someone was play
Passing your house to get home
Passing your house to get home EDITOR, The Tribune. In regards to the new roads that are being created to benefit the Bahamian's living standards there are some downfalls that are occurring with this change. One issue that is rearing its head to me is
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
Radar should be a priority
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian
Radar should be a priority
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian
Radar should be a priority
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian
Radar should be a priority
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian
Radar should be a priority
EDITOR, The Tribune. There have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian
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
Haitians will punishg the PLP
Haitians will punishg the PLP EDITOR, The Tribune. IF you would have asked me a month ago who I thought would win the general election, I would have told you the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP). Perry G Christie and his so-called new PLP looked poised
