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Shame brought on by clash

Shame brought on by clash EDITOR, The Tribune. The Tribune and The Nassau Guardian recently reported a clash between members of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM) in the House of Assembly. Both papers spoke about t

Committee aims to tackle trafficking

By Kathryn Campbell Bahamas Information Services THE Inter-Ministerial committee appointed to review the United States Government's 2011 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report on The Bahamas and to make recommendations on these matters to Cabinet held its i

PLP: 'Sacked staff being replaced by trainees'

PLP: 'Sacked staff being replaced by trainees' By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The Progressive Liberal Party's northern branch is claiming permanent workers dismissed from Hutchison's operations in Grand

Haitian president's 'address'

Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.

Haitian president's 'address'

Haitian president's 'address' EDITOR, The Tribune. I have no doubt that your paper will be bombarded with letters and comments regarding the Haitian President's recent "rally" held in Nassau reportedly with hundreds/thousands of Haitians in attendance.

Why a foreign deal?

EDITOR, The Tribune. Real Property Tax - IDB and Japanese provide a $765,000 grant to improve collection. Firstly the obvious is the obvious... if you ain't got the spare cash to pay Real Property Tax, that's it.. Japanese or whoever. One of the problem

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

Man accused of murdering victim in his own bedroom

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The murder trial of Samiko Rigby opened in the Supreme Court on Tuesday before a jury of six women and six men. Rigby, 24, is accused of the murder of 32-year-old Erison

FNM risks upsetting the church

FNM risks upsetting the church EDITOR, The Tribune. The Free National Movement (FNM) has stirred up a hornet's nest by holding its forum on a Sunday in Grand Bahama at the Grand Lucayan Resort. The event, dubbed "Take 5" was held on January 15. At this

A national lottery and gambling

EDITOR, The Tribune. Please permit me space in your paper to comment on two articles entitled "Why Does The Church Oppose Gambling" and "Church 'Predicament' Over Gambling" which appeared in the May 17th and 29th editions of The Tribune, respectively. In

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

Androsian speaks out on election

Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha

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

Where to put your X

EDITOR, The Tribune. In just a few days we will be heading to the polls to mark our X to the candidate and/or party of our choice. As an independent voter I struggled with whom I would mark my X on election day until a few days ago when I heard Britain

Latest housing division opened

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $

Latest housing division opened

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $

Latest housing division opened

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $