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The world wide recession

EDITOR, The Tribune. Reference is made to the Tribune headline dated January 31, 2012. I do hope that you will consider my letter for publication because after reading the above-mentioned headline about what the PLP leader said about the Prime Minister,

Police behaviour too rude and aggressive

EDITOR, The Tribune. Can someone explain to me and the other organisers of tourist activities why there is a policy of police harassment towards these persons on Bay Street and the dock area? I understand why there has to be a strong police presence on B

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Haitian man was convicted and sentenced to serve two years in prison for overstaying his time in the Bahamas following an arraignmen

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Haitian man was convicted and sentenced to serve two years in prison for overstaying his time in the Bahamas following an arraignmen

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Haitian man was convicted and sentenced to serve two years in prison for overstaying his time in the Bahamas following an arraignmen

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL

STAYED TOO LONG, NOW STAYING IN JAIL By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A Haitian man was convicted and sentenced to serve two years in prison for overstaying his time in the Bahamas following an arraignmen

Too much chatter from party leaders

Too much chater from party leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. So far, there has been much jabbering back and forth by the leaders of the three major political parties. However, there are many Bahamians who are not caught up in the partying type frenzy and ar

The history of the police association

The history of the police association EDITOR, The Tribune. Please publish for the information of all members of the Police Staff Association and the public. In the late fifties and early sixties, police officers frequently travelled to the UK for advan

Caught in a US v China drama

Caught in a US v China drama EDITOR, The Tribune. In a letter published in today's paper, a writer opines that sooner or later the Bahamas will be "caught up in something", because the interests of China and the United States will eventually clash, and

Caught in a US v China drama

Caught in a US v China drama EDITOR, The Tribune. In a letter published in today's paper, a writer opines that sooner or later the Bahamas will be "caught up in something", because the interests of China and the United States will eventually clash, and

Caught in a US v China drama

Caught in a US v China drama EDITOR, The Tribune. In a letter published in today's paper, a writer opines that sooner or later the Bahamas will be "caught up in something", because the interests of China and the United States will eventually clash, and

Get ready for hurricanes

Get ready for hurricanes By Mike Lightbourn The outlook for this hurricane season may be "near normal", but it takes only one storm to cause severe home damage. Between now and November 30, experts predict nine to 15 named storms for the Atlantic. The

1,000 cast their vote in Grand Bahama advanced poll

1,000 cast their vote in Grand Bahama advanced poll BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - About 1,000 people were expected to cast ballots in the Advanced Poll in Grand Bahama on Tuesday. Supporters from

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30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama

30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama FREEPORT - In an effort to keep the streets safe, officers at the Eight Mile Rock Division conducted a road check exercise Friday morning at the Warren J Levarity Highway. ASP Loretta Mackey, press liaison officer

Thank you to workers

EDITOR, The Tribune. It has been our intention, for nearly one month to write to congratulate Baha Mar on the superb new roads around Baha Mar Cable Beach. What has been created, is functional, practical and, beautiful. For so many years, my friends an

Thank you to workers

EDITOR, The Tribune. It has been our intention, for nearly one month to write to congratulate Baha Mar on the superb new roads around Baha Mar Cable Beach. What has been created, is functional, practical and, beautiful. For so many years, my friends an

Thank you to workers

EDITOR, The Tribune. It has been our intention, for nearly one month to write to congratulate Baha Mar on the superb new roads around Baha Mar Cable Beach. What has been created, is functional, practical and, beautiful. For so many years, my friends an

Is the PLP for the small man?

Is the PLP for the small man? EDITOR, The Tribune. Sea Hauler Tragedy It was on that fateful day, the August 2, 2003, when the Motor Vessels United Star and Sea Hauler collided at sea. It was an August Monday holiday weekend and the Sea Hauler was full

Constitution cannot back illegal act

Constitution cannot back illegal act EDITOR, The Tribune. Contrary to popular belief, children born in The Bahamas to illegal migrants are not entitled to be registered for citizenship. Two examples illustrate this point: * Example one: Peter buys a c

Making a wishlist for 2012

EDITOR, The Tribune. Now that we have celebrated Christmas and are preparing to usher in the New Year of 2012, I would be obliged if you, the Editor of this fine and outstanding publication would permit me to submit a "wish list" for the nation as we go