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Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

Grand Bahamians urged to save energy and save money

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Bahamian consumers could substantially lower their electricity bills on Grand Bahama by implementing the right energy solution technology in their homes and businesses.

Gun Point base to open later this year

THE new base being developed at Gun Point in Ragged Island will allow the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to maintain a constant presence on the Great Bahama Bank, Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said. The base is expected to become operational

Blackout at yacht club

Blackout at yacht club By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - It appears that the cost of electricity is affecting a major marina facility in the Lucaya area. The Tribune learned on Wednesday that electrici

Illegal immigrants rescued from sinking boat

Illegal immigrants rescued from sinking boat BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Twenty-four illegal immigrants and one Bahamian were brought back to Freeport after being rescued 20 miles off the Florida c

Where is the money?

EDITOR, The Tribune. The Nassau Guardian reported as its headline on November 23, 2011, that NEMA can't account for 20 million relief dollars that came in during Hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. What is even more disturbing is that this incident took seven

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

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

STOLEN CAR RECOVERED

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police have recovered one of two vehicles reported stolen in early November. According to police reports, a white 2001 Volvo, licence plate No. 33315, was stolen from the pa

Treatment of paedophiles

EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau

STOLEN CAR RECOVERED

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police have recovered one of two vehicles reported stolen in early November. According to police reports, a white 2001 Volvo, licence plate No. 33315, was stolen from the pa

Treatment of paedophiles

EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau

STOLEN CAR RECOVERED

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police have recovered one of two vehicles reported stolen in early November. According to police reports, a white 2001 Volvo, licence plate No. 33315, was stolen from the pa

Treatment of paedophiles

EDITOR, The Tribune. Re: Lawyer claims child rapist should be spared jail and given treatment instead. - The Tribune November 25, 2011. THERE seems to be concern that paedophiles and other sex offenders cannot get "the treatment they need" locally becau

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