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Realism and the DNA
Realism and the DNA EDITOR, The Tribune. While I am enthralled with the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) and of a certainty they shall receive my vote, I am a realist and know that much of what is being espoused by the DNA will not easily be enacted u
Will Bahamians be truly protected?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Chief Justice's "warning" on the government's plan to introduce an amendment to the Bail Act, has cemented the public's opinion that changes have to be made, either to the constitution or to appointments to the offices of judici
No worse time for job layoffs
EDITOR, The Tribune. Just when you think the economy in Grand Bahama couldn't get any worse, it has. Like many Grand Bahamians, I was very disappointed to hear the heartrending news that Hutchison Whampoa had terminated 70 of its employees at the Freepo
Grand Bahama targets law breakers who dump waste
Freeport - Having just celebrated its fifth anniversary, the Keep Grand Bahama Clean organisation got a major boost when Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour again pledged his officers' full support in the fight against environmental cr
Latest housing division opened
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $
Extra homes at low price
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The government is actively pursuing development of an additional 100 low-income housing lots at a Freeport subdivision, Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell announced. He
Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Grand Bahama attorney says there is an urgent, nationwide need for a rehabilitation programme for pedophiles and other sex offenders. Carlson Shurland was the defence l
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Fifteen junior high students from Grand Bahama will attend the Peer Leadership Camp in New Providence to learn about dr
Tax relief in 100 days
Tax relief in 100 days By Mike Lightbourn THE incoming Government has promised to try and stimulate the real estate and construction sectors. Within 100 days, it says it will re-introduce a ceiling on the maximum level of real property tax on high end r
Bank bulish on earning figures
Bank bulish on earning figures Commonwealth Bank recently reported their earnings for the first quarter of 2012. Executive chairman William B Sands Jr announced that the bank's Comprehensive Net Income for the 3-month period ended March 31, 2012 was $12
DREAMGIRL SHARON FILMS IN BAHAMAS
HOLLYWOOD actress Sharon Leal has added her name to the list of filmmakers and industry insiders who count the Bahamas as one of their favourite places to work. Ms Leal (Dreamgirls, Soul Men) filmed the Tyler Perry movie, Why Did I Get Married Too, on loc
Saved by the net
By Mike Lightbourn You're ready to list, but are you ready to sell? Let's say that on the first day your home is for sale, your agent shows it to prospective buyers. They love it, and make an offer on the spot. You were asking $345,000, and they offer $3
Saved by the net
By Mike Lightbourn You're ready to list, but are you ready to sell? Let's say that on the first day your home is for sale, your agent shows it to prospective buyers. They love it, and make an offer on the spot. You were asking $345,000, and they offer $3
Laugh of the day
EDITOR, The Tribune. I thought your article today January 12th under local news "Kinks will be worked out at the New Magistrate's Court" was one of the funnier I have read in a while. The new complex is described as State of the Art but there are no tele
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the FNM government will deepen its programme of reform and modernisation nationally, and advance economic re
Laugh of the day
EDITOR, The Tribune. I thought your article today January 12th under local news "Kinks will be worked out at the New Magistrate's Court" was one of the funnier I have read in a while. The new complex is described as State of the Art but there are no tele
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the FNM government will deepen its programme of reform and modernisation nationally, and advance economic re
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest commended police on Grand Bahama for seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs and fir
Victory for religious liberty over Obama
EDITOR, The Tribune. Religious Liberty 9, President Obama 0. I commend the US Supreme Court - in the Hosanna Tabor US Supreme Court ruling, January 11 - for unanimously ruling that religious bodies can and should set their own standards for hiring minist
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: The new $12 million Accident and Emergency urgent care centre and new operating theatre and day surgical unit were officially opened by Prime Mi
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