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Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
HAITI RELIEF CONCERT RESCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT
A Haiti relief concert, organized by The United Association of Haitians in the Bahamas has been rescheduled. The Haiti Help concert was scheduled to take place at Bahamas Freedom Ministries' Diplomat's Centre on Saturday, January 14. However, the concert
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
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
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
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
MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY'
MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner insists she's not "running away" from her constituency following her nomination as the FNM's candidate for Long Island, replacing current MP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
HUNDREDS OF DEAD FISH WASH ASHORE
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FISHERMEN were left stunned after hundreds of fish were washed up dead or dying on to the shores of Montagu beach, yesterday. Octopus, parrot fish, grey snappers, and barracuda were among the species found dead by fi
ROYAL VISIT TO BAHAMAS
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas will reportedly be visited by a member of the British royal family next year. According to media reports, as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the entire family will visit Commonwealth cou
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