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A thousands times no to foreign police
A thousands times no to foreign police EDITOR, The Tribune. I read with interest a report by Dr David Allen a noted psychologist, while I agree with some of his findings on the root cause of the crime situation and some of his recommended remedies, I st
Plan for the future
Plan for the future By Mike Lightbourn When Doug (not real name) invested in a seaside condo in the Bahamas, he couldn't have been happier. The attractive home was near a beautiful beach and offered stunning sea views. He and his family enjoyed the life
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
Treatment of paedophiles
EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau
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
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial
Bethel Trucking response to Hot Mix editorial EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Editorial of March 14,2012 headed "Bahamas Hot Mix meets internal standards" We represent Bethell's Trucking and Heavy Equipment Service Limited (the Company) and Mr Stanley Bethel
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Two face court over armed robberies in Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two men accused of a string of armed robberies on Grand Bahama were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Hubert Smith, 21, of Columbus Drive, and Renal
Brave Davis and his conflict of interest
EDITOR, The Tribune. The response of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) deputy leader; Mr Philip "Brave" Davis to the question of conflict of interest in relations to his law firm's connection to the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), instigates more ques
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
A Bahamian mother in tears
EDITOR, The Tribune. THE NB-12 evening news programme reported a story on January 26, 2012 about a mother who received a notice of eviction to leave her home. The mother of three said that her home business was robbed several times, the most severe one h
Stadium opening was a travesty
EDITOR, The Tribune. "The desire of power in excess caused angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall" - Francis Bacon I expect to be ridiculed for what I am about to say; however I am no stranger to ridicule. My attitude has
Rural businesses shown off at Expo
Rural businesses shown off at Expo By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Larry Cartwright opened the second Agribusiness Expo in Freeport at the Goombay Park on F
Christie being led by Davis
Christie being led by Davis EDITOR, The Tribune. It is public knowledge by now that the leader of the opposition is being led by his deputy leader into a fray that is going to mark him with all of the negative frailties that some in the watching public
The history of the police association
The history of the police association EDITOR, The Tribune. Please publish for the information of all members of the Police Staff Association and the public. In the late fifties and early sixties, police officers frequently travelled to the UK for advan
Christie's 'Bridge' nonsense
Christie's 'Bridge' nonsense EDITOR, The Tribune. Perry Gladstone Christie seems to be proud of his new slogan; "I am the bridge from Sir Lynden to the future" Really? What does he really mean? Well, maybe we should revisit the past. When the PLP won th
Christie's 'Bridge' nonsense
Christie's 'Bridge' nonsense EDITOR, The Tribune. Perry Gladstone Christie seems to be proud of his new slogan; "I am the bridge from Sir Lynden to the future" Really? What does he really mean? Well, maybe we should revisit the past. When the PLP won th
'Murderers beat up victim's pregnant wife'
'Murderers beat up victim's pregnant wife' BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - After gunmen shot and killed Erison Tanelus, they beat up his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her and the couple's young s
