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The silly season is upon us

EDITOR, The Tribune. There have been several high profile reports as it relates to all the major political parties. And let me add that there are now three major parties in the Bahamas, despite the denial by some "die hards" out there. There was the deba

Passing your house to get home

Passing your house to get home EDITOR, The Tribune. In regards to the new roads that are being created to benefit the Bahamian's living standards there are some downfalls that are occurring with this change. One issue that is rearing its head to me is

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,

FOX HELPS OUT SANTA

FOX HELPS OUT SANTA CHILDREN at the Ranfurly Home traded in the traditional plump and round Santa and received some extra gifts during the Christmas holiday from a tall, slim and beautiful Santa's helper, Jeanene Fox. Fox, who is a Bahamian working stead

EMBASSY OFFICER LOOKS TO BUILD TIES WITH BUSINESS

FREEPORT - "We're very much oriented towards building business ties," said the US Embassy's economic officer Kyle Hatcher during his first official trip to Grand Bahama. "Part of my portfolio is to do outreach as much as I can outside of Nassau. Freeport

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DNA 'READY FOR UPCOMING ELECTION'

DNA 'READY FOR UPCOMING ELECTION' By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Calling on the government to "ring the bell," DNA Leader Branville McCartney says his party is ready for the upcoming general elections

The clergy and politics

The clergy and politics EDITOR, The Tribune. Can someone advise what is the fascination for the political process by some clergy in this country? I was flabbergasted to see yet another clergyman joining hands with one political party. Should not the cl

The clergy and politics

The clergy and politics EDITOR, The Tribune. Can someone advise what is the fascination for the political process by some clergy in this country? I was flabbergasted to see yet another clergyman joining hands with one political party. Should not the cl

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

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

Ambition without action is failure

by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional

Ambition without action is failure

by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional

Ambition without action is failure

by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional

Ambition without action is failure

by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional

Ambition without action is failure

by Sir Ronald Sanders A recent statement by the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, that the region has been "overly ambitious in its integration targets", coming from the person who is expected to drive the regional

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

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

The true meaning of enmity

The true meaning of enmity EDITOR, The Tribune. What does enmity mean? In some dictionaries, it is defined as "mutual hatred or ill will", but the Biblical definition is more about being angry enough to seek your enemies destruction. The question came

The true meaning of enmity

The true meaning of enmity EDITOR, The Tribune. What does enmity mean? In some dictionaries, it is defined as "mutual hatred or ill will", but the Biblical definition is more about being angry enough to seek your enemies destruction. The question came

The true meaning of enmity

The true meaning of enmity EDITOR, The Tribune. What does enmity mean? In some dictionaries, it is defined as "mutual hatred or ill will", but the Biblical definition is more about being angry enough to seek your enemies destruction. The question came