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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
Action is needed over Haitian immigration
Action is needed over Haitian immigration EDITOR, The Tribune. After witnessing the events concerning the visit of the Haitian President, I feel compelled to write. Why are Bahamians not demanding immigration reform? How is it that Haitian sloops goi
GOVERNOR GENERAL GIVEN TOUR OF NEW FACILITIES IN ABACO
DURING their eight-day official tour of Abaco and the Abaco Cays, Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes enjoyed the hospitality of Abaconians and residents, including that of local and central government officials as well as civic, religious and business leaders. T
GOVERNOR GENERAL GIVEN TOUR OF NEW FACILITIES IN ABACO
DURING their eight-day official tour of Abaco and the Abaco Cays, Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes enjoyed the hospitality of Abaconians and residents, including that of local and central government officials as well as civic, religious and business leaders. T
Woman left homeless by house fire
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - An elderly woman is homeless following a house fire in Lucaya early Friday morning. Fire officials went to a home at Amelia Place off Albacore Drive, where a single-story s
MAKE BUYERS FEEL AT HOME
By Mike Lightbourn THE size and price may be important, but the way a home "feels" is a big factor, too when it comes down to deciding whether or not to purchase a home. Although this is pretty widely known in the industry, a study conducted by Jessica E
Trade up or trade in?
Trade up or trade in? By Mike Lightbourn IF you're ready to upgrade to a larger home, or need to relocate to another island, you're presented with a dilemma. You can't simply "trade in" like an automobile, so your choice is one) sell your existing home
DNA hits out over high levels of unemployment
DNA hits out over high levels of unemployment By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - DNA Leader Branville McCartney has spoken out about the ever-increasing number of unemployed Grand Bahamians. With unemploym
Digging up the facts
By Mike Lightbourn Who built your home and in what year? How much are your utility bills? Do you have insulation in the ceilings? How old is the roof? Seems like a lot of questions? If you plan to sell your home, you're going to need lots of answers.
Anything to declare?
EDITOR, The Tribune. Who do we declare to when we go through us Pre-clearance at LPIA? On the form, printed in blue there is the seal of the United States of America and everywhere through the form you are reminded that you are declaring to the Treasury
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
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT
By Mike Lightbourn Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer! Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT
By Mike Lightbourn Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer! Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT
By Mike Lightbourn Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer! Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT
By Mike Lightbourn Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer! Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want
THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT
By Mike Lightbourn Perhaps you've thought about selling your present home, but have put off that decision, thinking that now is not a good time to sell. Want some advice? Wait no longer! Consider what happens during the "bad times." Most homeowners want
The battle for governance is heating up
The battle for governance is heating up EDITOR, The Tribune. The battle for governance for the next five-year period is truly heating up as the parties go through the process of naming and publishing their list of candidates. Each party is now shifting
The battle for governance is heating up
The battle for governance is heating up EDITOR, The Tribune. The battle for governance for the next five-year period is truly heating up as the parties go through the process of naming and publishing their list of candidates. Each party is now shifting
FREEPORT COULD GAIN FROM US INVESTMENT
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Kyle Hatcher, Economic Officer at the US Embassy, says a lot of opportunities exist for potential partnerships and investments in Freeport from the United States. Mr Hat
FREEPORT COULD GAIN FROM US INVESTMENT
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Kyle Hatcher, Economic Officer at the US Embassy, says a lot of opportunities exist for potential partnerships and investments in Freeport from the United States. Mr Hat
