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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
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
Closer links to US in drug fight
Closer links to US in drug fight THE Bahamas has recommended improved co-operation between the Caribbean and the United States in the fight against the trafficking of guns and narcotics throughout the region. C A Smith, Bahamas Ambassador to the United S
Domino's pizza supports young athletes programme
Domino's pizza supports young athletes programme DOMINO'S Pizza said it was is proud to take the lead in supporting the young athletes of the Government Secondary Schools Association during the 19th Annual Track and Field Championships, held recently at
MAN CHARGED WITH SERIES OF OFFENCES
FREEPORT - A 41-year-old male resident of Eight Mile Rock was charged with several serious offences in the Freeport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. David Dean, a resident of Sapodilla Road North, Hanna Hill, appeared in Magistrate's Court Two before Mag
Rodney's rant
Rodney's rant EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: 'Devil's pills rant'- What was he thinking? - The Tribune, June 8, 2012. Too much DNA on the brain? KEN W KNOWLES, MD Nassau, June 10, 2012.
Buyers want comfort
Buyers want comfort By Mike Lightbourn You're preparing to sell your home and you've taken all the right steps. You've contacted your BREA agent to represent you and to market your home, taken care of needed repairs, cleaned the yard and given your hom
Buyers want comfort
Buyers want comfort By Mike Lightbourn You're preparing to sell your home and you've taken all the right steps. You've contacted your BREA agent to represent you and to market your home, taken care of needed repairs, cleaned the yard and given your hom
YOUR LAWYER IS A MUST
By Mike Lightbourn You've entered into a contract to buy a home at a price you can afford. Is it time to celebrate? Not quite yet. At least not until some important details are addressed to help speed the transaction toward a successful closing. Even see
