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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

Has the Bahamas run out of paint?

EDITOR, The Tribune. The new road projects and old road resurfacing is going ahead at a terrific pace and I am sure when it is all finished we will congratulate the Government for a job well done. The improvements are already self evident although infur

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t

Shame on public service policy

Shame on public service policy EDITOR, The Tribune. Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some

Shame on public service policy

Shame on public service policy EDITOR, The Tribune. Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some

Shame on public service policy

Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some

IN PRAISE OF BYRON WOODSIDE

IN PRAISE OF BYRON WOODSIDE EDITOR, The Tribune. Elections, elections, elections! This is certainly the season for politics locally, regionally and internationally. With this thought in mind, I decided to highlight "an unsung hero" in local politics, a

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

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

Mental and physical tests planned for police

Mental and physical tests planned for police By PACO NUNEZ Tribune News Editor POLICE officers may soon have to undergo mental and physical fitness tests to ensure they can deal with the stress associated with the job, Minister of National Security Tomm

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems

FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t

DON'T RUSH TO JUDGEMENT

By Mike Lightbourn YOU have analysed your home sale appraisal provided by your BREA professional. You've priced your home fairly based on recent sale prices. You're feeling good about your asking price. Now, however, you're confronted by a solid offer at

The Bahamas are in need of a Saviour

EDITOR, The Tribune. There is no doubt that the old hymn of the faith, "In Times Like These We Need a Saviour", may seem so applicable to all Bahamians who feel like we are in some very serious times, and that there is no hope. This present climate seem

Union activities

Union activities EDITOR, The Tribune. The reluctance on the part of the Opposition was pathetic. The recession has taken its toll around the world. Did the naysayers think that the Bahamas has no relations with other nations in the world? Yet the USA, B

Union activities

Union activities EDITOR, The Tribune. The reluctance on the part of the Opposition was pathetic. The recession has taken its toll around the world. Did the naysayers think that the Bahamas has no relations with other nations in the world? Yet the USA, B

What happens to your offer

By Mike Lightbourn IMAGINE you've been looking at homes for a month now, seen a wide variety of properties, and you're ready to take action. What's the next step? Once you've made your decision, you must make a verbal or written offer to purchase, a stat

What happens to your offer

By Mike Lightbourn IMAGINE you've been looking at homes for a month now, seen a wide variety of properties, and you're ready to take action. What's the next step? Once you've made your decision, you must make a verbal or written offer to purchase, a stat

What happens to your offer

By Mike Lightbourn IMAGINE you've been looking at homes for a month now, seen a wide variety of properties, and you're ready to take action. What's the next step? Once you've made your decision, you must make a verbal or written offer to purchase, a stat

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