Fundraising ventures to help college
Fundraising ventures to help college TWO fundrasing initiatives for the College of the Bahamas have been announced, including a raffle which will gift a Mercedes Benz to a lucky winner. Representatives of the District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas, Scottish
PLP hits out at low murder conviction rate
PLP hits out at low murder conviction rate By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FEWER than 25 persons have been convicted and sentenced for murder out of the nearly 450 homicides that have taken place since the FNM took office, according to PLP deputy
Gibson denies housing allegations
Gibson denies housing allegations By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THERE is "zero evidence" of missing money or that homeowners were overcharged by the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation, according to former housing minister Shane Gibson. The PLP Golden
PLP to cut Grand Bahama taxes
PLP to cut Grand Bahama taxes By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie said he will cut Grand Bahama airport and hotel taxes in half in an effort to boost the island's tourism industry should his party win the up-coming general el
1,000 traffic tickets in a week
1,000 traffic tickets in a week By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net ALMOST 1,000 traffic tickets were issued in the past week, with the police announcing they will continue to enforce the laws of the road. According to statistics, 949 drivers were cit
PLP to cut Grand Bahama taxes
PLP to cut Grand Bahama taxes By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie said he will cut Grand Bahama airport and hotel taxes in half in an effort to boost the island's tourism industry should his party win the up-coming general el
1,000 traffic tickets in a week
1,000 traffic tickets in a week By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net ALMOST 1,000 traffic tickets were issued in the past week, with the police announcing they will continue to enforce the laws of the road. According to statistics, 949 drivers were cit
Bishop's plea over insurance bankruptcy
Bishop's plea over insurance bankruptcy BISHOP Simeon Hall is urging Attorney General John Delaney to bring the CLICO matter before the courts so those left "waylaid" by the bankrupt insurance company can get some relief. In December, Craig Gomez, the Ba
'Turnquest has failed nation'
'Turnquest has failed nation' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net NATIONAL Security Minister Tommy Turnquest has "failed the entire nation" through his inability to stop crime, PLP leader Perry Christie said. Speaking at a Mt Moriah constituency rally
Davis says smears are to distract from crime
Davis says smears are to distract from crime By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE governing FNM's smear campaign against the opposition is nothing more than an effort to distract from the soaring crime level, PLP deputy leader Philip "Brave" Davis
PLP puts blame on zhivargo
PLP puts blame on zhivargo By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie told Fort Charlotte constituents that finance minister Zhivargo Laing shares the blame for high unemployment levels and a bad economy. Speaking at the opening of
Now DNA seeks Haitian votes
Now DNA seeks Haitian votes By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE DNA has now joined the PLP in the race to secure the "Haitian vote" - just weeks after blasting the FNM government over the same accusation, it was claimed yesterday. Well-placed sou
MP hails work on Montagu foreshore
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the still-under-construction Montagu Foreshore is set to become "one of the most amazing recreational areas in New Providence". The redevelopment project, funded by the governmen
Man faces court over 20th murder this year
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AN Abaco man was remanded to Fox Hill Prison yesterday after being arraigned in Magistrates Court in connection with the 20th homicide of the year. Themar Curry, 27, of Coopers Town, Abaco, appeared before Chief Magi
MP hails work on Montagu foreshore
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the still-under-construction Montagu Foreshore is set to become "one of the most amazing recreational areas in New Providence". The redevelopment project, funded by the governmen
Man faces court over 20th murder this year
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AN Abaco man was remanded to Fox Hill Prison yesterday after being arraigned in Magistrates Court in connection with the 20th homicide of the year. Themar Curry, 27, of Coopers Town, Abaco, appeared before Chief Magi
MP hails work on Montagu foreshore
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the still-under-construction Montagu Foreshore is set to become "one of the most amazing recreational areas in New Providence". The redevelopment project, funded by the governmen
Man faces court over 20th murder this year
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AN Abaco man was remanded to Fox Hill Prison yesterday after being arraigned in Magistrates Court in connection with the 20th homicide of the year. Themar Curry, 27, of Coopers Town, Abaco, appeared before Chief Magi
Union says it may become official agent at ministry
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Educators Managerial Union could become the official bargaining agent for supervisors and managers at the Ministry of Education before the month is over, union representatives said yesterday. Speaking at
Union says it may become official agent at ministry
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Educators Managerial Union could become the official bargaining agent for supervisors and managers at the Ministry of Education before the month is over, union representatives said yesterday. Speaking at
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TOURISTS and business travellers were left waiting in line for hours - some even fainting due to the heat and humidity - after Customs and Immigration officers failed to show u
Hospital deal near for Exuma
Hospital deal near for Exuma By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government will be accepting bids for the construction of a community hospital in Exuma before the end of the month, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told constituents Saturday night
Claim over offshore oil drilling
Claim over offshore oil drilling By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Petroleum Company will begin drilling for oil off Bahamian shores this year, according to a DNA statement released yesterday. Montagu candidate Ben Albury's sources and
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TOURISTS and business travellers were left waiting in line for hours - some even fainting due to the heat and humidity - after Customs and Immigration officers failed to show u
Hospital deal near for Exuma
Hospital deal near for Exuma By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government will be accepting bids for the construction of a community hospital in Exuma before the end of the month, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told constituents Saturday night
Claim over offshore oil drilling
Claim over offshore oil drilling By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Petroleum Company will begin drilling for oil off Bahamian shores this year, according to a DNA statement released yesterday. Montagu candidate Ben Albury's sources and
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TOURISTS and business travellers were left waiting in line for hours - some even fainting due to the heat and humidity - after Customs and Immigration officers failed to show u
Hospital deal near for Exuma
Hospital deal near for Exuma By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government will be accepting bids for the construction of a community hospital in Exuma before the end of the month, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told constituents Saturday night
Claim over offshore oil drilling
Claim over offshore oil drilling By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Petroleum Company will begin drilling for oil off Bahamian shores this year, according to a DNA statement released yesterday. Montagu candidate Ben Albury's sources and
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TOURISTS and business travellers were left waiting in line for hours - some even fainting due to the heat and humidity - after Customs and Immigration officers failed to show u
Hospital deal near for Exuma
Hospital deal near for Exuma By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government will be accepting bids for the construction of a community hospital in Exuma before the end of the month, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told constituents Saturday night
Claim over offshore oil drilling
Claim over offshore oil drilling By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Petroleum Company will begin drilling for oil off Bahamian shores this year, according to a DNA statement released yesterday. Montagu candidate Ben Albury's sources and
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up
Airport chaos as staff fail to show up By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TOURISTS and business travellers were left waiting in line for hours - some even fainting due to the heat and humidity - after Customs and Immigration officers failed to show u
Hospital deal near for Exuma
Hospital deal near for Exuma By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government will be accepting bids for the construction of a community hospital in Exuma before the end of the month, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham told constituents Saturday night
Claim over offshore oil drilling
Claim over offshore oil drilling By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Petroleum Company will begin drilling for oil off Bahamian shores this year, according to a DNA statement released yesterday. Montagu candidate Ben Albury's sources and
'MORE HOMES BUILT IN FIVE YEARS UNDER PLP THAN BY FNM IN 15'
'MORE HOMES BUILT IN FIVE YEARS UNDER PLP THAN BY FNM IN 15' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net UNDER the PLP's "aggressive" Housing Programme, more homes were built in five years than the FNM built in 15, according to party deputy leader Philip "Bra
CHRISTIE HITS BACK AT CLAIMS OF VOTER FRAUD
CHRISTIE HITS BACK AT CLAIMS OF VOTER FRAUD By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net IN RESPONSE to Education Minister Desmond Bannister alleging FNM voter fraud, PLP leader Perry Christie said the claim reflects the minister's fear of losing the election.
Literacy demand
Literacy demand By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Ministry of Environment wants Water and Sewage Corporation workers to pass a literacy test before they can be made permanent, it was revealed yesterday. Bahamas Utilities, Services and Allied
Man cleared of gun offences
Man cleared of gun offences By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A man accused of pulling a gun on police officers after a high-speed chase was acquitted yesterday. Gary Pierre, 30, was accused of drawing a pellet gun on two officers on April 7, 201
Christie 'a total abysmal failure'
Christie 'a total abysmal failure' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie has been a "total abysmal failure" in terms of his impact on the justice system, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. After coming under fire from the PLP
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net LONG Island DNA candidate Mario Cartwright claims the FNM is "copying (his) plans" with their campaign to win the constituency. Speaking in response to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham'
Man cleared of gun offences
Man cleared of gun offences By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A man accused of pulling a gun on police officers after a high-speed chase was acquitted yesterday. Gary Pierre, 30, was accused of drawing a pellet gun on two officers on April 7, 201
Christie 'a total abysmal failure'
Christie 'a total abysmal failure' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie has been a "total abysmal failure" in terms of his impact on the justice system, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. After coming under fire from the PLP
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net LONG Island DNA candidate Mario Cartwright claims the FNM is "copying (his) plans" with their campaign to win the constituency. Speaking in response to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham'
Man cleared of gun offences
Man cleared of gun offences By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A man accused of pulling a gun on police officers after a high-speed chase was acquitted yesterday. Gary Pierre, 30, was accused of drawing a pellet gun on two officers on April 7, 201
Christie 'a total abysmal failure'
Christie 'a total abysmal failure' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP leader Perry Christie has been a "total abysmal failure" in terms of his impact on the justice system, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. After coming under fire from the PLP
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim
DNA candidate's 'copycat' claim By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net LONG Island DNA candidate Mario Cartwright claims the FNM is "copying (his) plans" with their campaign to win the constituency. Speaking in response to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham'
Woman finds brother dying from gun shots in back yard
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A 27-year-old man is the country's latest murder victim after his sister found him dying in their back yard. He had been shot multiple times. It is understood that Clyde McKenzie, of Whylly's Close, off Market Street
Miller hits out at Ingraham over 'personal attacks'
Miller hits out at Ingraham over 'personal attacks' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Leslie Miller hit back at Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday saying that he has been the victim of their continuous person
Voter fraud probe likely to go ahead
Voter fraud probe likely to go ahead By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net THERE is a good chance the FNM's North Andros candidate will have his request for an investigation into voter fraud claims granted within the next two weeks, The Tribune und
