DNA: Oil drilling answers inadequate
DNA: Oil drilling answers inadequate By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net The DNA is prepared to take "bold and decisive action" if the FNM fails to properly respond to its questions about oil drilling. The party claimed the responses issued by Envir
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
DNA: Oil drilling answers inadequate
DNA: Oil drilling answers inadequate By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net The DNA is prepared to take "bold and decisive action" if the FNM fails to properly respond to its questions about oil drilling. The party claimed the responses issued by Envir
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
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AT least two FNM cabinet ministers will be trading in their suits for basketball shorts tomorrow at the "Ignite" basketball and dance tournament. Youth, Sports and Cu
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company was privatised at a cost of nearly $28 million, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. Before clearing the House agenda of all questio
Where did Harry have most fun?
Where did Harry have most fun? By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Charles Maynard has defended the "formal" activities surrounding Prince Harry's visit, revealing they were "insisted" upon by Buckingham Palace. Amid
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AT least two FNM cabinet ministers will be trading in their suits for basketball shorts tomorrow at the "Ignite" basketball and dance tournament. Youth, Sports and Cu
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company was privatised at a cost of nearly $28 million, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. Before clearing the House agenda of all questio
Where did Harry have most fun?
Where did Harry have most fun? By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Charles Maynard has defended the "formal" activities surrounding Prince Harry's visit, revealing they were "insisted" upon by Buckingham Palace. Amid
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AT least two FNM cabinet ministers will be trading in their suits for basketball shorts tomorrow at the "Ignite" basketball and dance tournament. Youth, Sports and Cu
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company was privatised at a cost of nearly $28 million, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. Before clearing the House agenda of all questio
Where did Harry have most fun?
Where did Harry have most fun? By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Charles Maynard has defended the "formal" activities surrounding Prince Harry's visit, revealing they were "insisted" upon by Buckingham Palace. Amid
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match
Maynard and Laing to feature in basketball match By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AT least two FNM cabinet ministers will be trading in their suits for basketball shorts tomorrow at the "Ignite" basketball and dance tournament. Youth, Sports and Cu
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m
BTC privatisation cost nearly $28m By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company was privatised at a cost of nearly $28 million, according to Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. Before clearing the House agenda of all questio
Where did Harry have most fun?
Where did Harry have most fun? By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Charles Maynard has defended the "formal" activities surrounding Prince Harry's visit, revealing they were "insisted" upon by Buckingham Palace. Amid
Plane crash probe 'may take months'
Plane crash probe 'may take months' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net INVESTIGATIONS into the cause of last Friday's Long Island plane crash are ongoing. Southern Air's nine-seater King Air aircraft crash landed at Deadman's Cay airport around 2.30p
Fowl Cays joins list of national parks
Fowl Cays joins list of national parks By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas can now boast yet another national park to add to its list of nearly 30 with the creation of the Fowl Cays National Park. Environment Minister Earl Deveaux announce
Plane crash probe 'may take months'
Plane crash probe 'may take months' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net INVESTIGATIONS into the cause of last Friday's Long Island plane crash are ongoing. Southern Air's nine-seater King Air aircraft crash landed at Deadman's Cay airport around 2.30p
Fowl Cays joins list of national parks
Fowl Cays joins list of national parks By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas can now boast yet another national park to add to its list of nearly 30 with the creation of the Fowl Cays National Park. Environment Minister Earl Deveaux announce
Deadlock over salaries
Deadlock over salaries By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net SALARY negotiations between the Bahamas Telecommunications Company and the union representing its workers has reached an impasse, according to a statement released by the union's president yes
PLP sparks row at straw market
PLP sparks row at straw market By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A VISIT to the Straw Market by PLP leaders descended into chaos yesterday as a heated row was sparked between vendors. A few who announced themselves as FNM supporters questioned the
Three arrested after police find marijuana
Three arrested after police find marijuana By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THREE people are in police custody after officers found more than $6,000 worth of marijuana. Around 8.45pm on Wednesday, Southern Division officers executed a search warran
Three arrested after police find marijuana
Three arrested after police find marijuana By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THREE people are in police custody after officers found more than $6,000 worth of marijuana. Around 8.45pm on Wednesday, Southern Division officers executed a search warran
A new dawn at Sandals
A new dawn at Sandals By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AFTER a six-month, $17.5 million renovation, Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts celebrated the official opening of its Balmoral Tower yesterday. Damaged in Hurricane Irene, the former Manor Buildin
A new dawn at Sandals
A new dawn at Sandals By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net AFTER a six-month, $17.5 million renovation, Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts celebrated the official opening of its Balmoral Tower yesterday. Damaged in Hurricane Irene, the former Manor Buildin
Bowling alley to host annual charity event to help Crisis Centre
Bowling alley to host annual charity event to help Crisis Centre By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace will be hosting its second annual "Mario's and Big O's Charity fun/run/walk/skate" on the last day of
Miller dismisses Turnquest lawsuit as 'foolishness'
Miller dismisses Turnquest lawsuit as 'foolishness' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PLP Tall Pines candidate Leslie Miller has dismissed National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest's lawsuit against him as "foolishness" but also spoke on possible
Bran vows public vote on making gambling legal
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net DNA leader Branville McCartney will call for a referendum on the legalisation of gambling and a national lottery should the DNA win the up-coming general election, stating it's "something we will put to the Bahamian
Bran vows public vote on making gambling legal
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net DNA leader Branville McCartney will call for a referendum on the legalisation of gambling and a national lottery should the DNA win the up-coming general election, stating it's "something we will put to the Bahamian
Lack of running water among issues at prison
Lack of running water among issues at prison By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HER Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill has no running water after 6pm - just one among the many problems that have the Bahamas Prison Officers Association up in arms. Executive m
Warm response to survey of roadwork-hit businesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government's survey for businesses adversely affected by the ongoing road work has been greeted "very warmly", according to Ministry of Finance officials. Starting Wednesday, the government went door-to-door aski
Lack of running water among issues at prison
Lack of running water among issues at prison By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HER Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill has no running water after 6pm - just one among the many problems that have the Bahamas Prison Officers Association up in arms. Executive m
Warm response to survey of roadwork-hit businesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government's survey for businesses adversely affected by the ongoing road work has been greeted "very warmly", according to Ministry of Finance officials. Starting Wednesday, the government went door-to-door aski
Lack of running water among issues at prison
Lack of running water among issues at prison By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HER Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill has no running water after 6pm - just one among the many problems that have the Bahamas Prison Officers Association up in arms. Executive m
Warm response to survey of roadwork-hit businesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government's survey for businesses adversely affected by the ongoing road work has been greeted "very warmly", according to Ministry of Finance officials. Starting Wednesday, the government went door-to-door aski
Lack of running water among issues at prison
Lack of running water among issues at prison By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HER Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill has no running water after 6pm - just one among the many problems that have the Bahamas Prison Officers Association up in arms. Executive m
Warm response to survey of roadwork-hit businesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government's survey for businesses adversely affected by the ongoing road work has been greeted "very warmly", according to Ministry of Finance officials. Starting Wednesday, the government went door-to-door aski
Lack of running water among issues at prison
Lack of running water among issues at prison By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HER Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill has no running water after 6pm - just one among the many problems that have the Bahamas Prison Officers Association up in arms. Executive m
Warm response to survey of roadwork-hit businesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE government's survey for businesses adversely affected by the ongoing road work has been greeted "very warmly", according to Ministry of Finance officials. Starting Wednesday, the government went door-to-door aski
FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law
FNM MP hits back at DNA over marital rape law MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner said yesterday that although she's unaware of the DNA's new proposal concerning spousal rape, she believes the party is merely "trying to redeem themselves". The DNA announced
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem
Tribune242 readers back foreign assistance for crime problem By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE majority of Tribune242.com readers think foreign assistance is needed to tackle the nation's escalating crime problem. The high-profile arrival of New
Whoops, wrong way - police have to explain new traffic flow
Whoops, wrong way - police have to explain new traffic flow By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net POLICE and government officials took to the streets yesterday to direct drivers still confused about traffic flow changes stemming from ongoing road works
Police: no leads in murder
Police: no leads in murder POLICE have no suspects in custody and only insubstantial leads in the murder of Noel "Noey" Roker. The country's 30th murder victim was shot several times outside a relative's home on Dorsett Alley off West Street around 6pm o
PLP aims to tackle crime, economy and education
PLP aims to tackle crime, economy and education By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas' new Cabinet Ministers will all have "critical leadership roles to play" in dealing with rising crime, the declining economy and restructuring of the count
illegal guns to be destroyed by machine
illegal guns to be destroyed by machine By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net ILLEGAL and obsolete firearms will now be destroyed with a set of hydraulic shears handed over to the Bahamian Government by the United Nations. The shears will destroy the c
