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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
School bus danger
EDITOR, The Tribune. The movie "Forest Gump" starring Tom Hanks is one of my best movies. I never tire watching this movie. One of Tom Hanks lines in the movie reads, "Stupid is as stupid does". Students on the Carmichael Road strip are riding on a large
School bus danger
EDITOR, The Tribune. The movie "Forest Gump" starring Tom Hanks is one of my best movies. I never tire watching this movie. One of Tom Hanks lines in the movie reads, "Stupid is as stupid does". Students on the Carmichael Road strip are riding on a large
School bus danger
EDITOR, The Tribune. The movie "Forest Gump" starring Tom Hanks is one of my best movies. I never tire watching this movie. One of Tom Hanks lines in the movie reads, "Stupid is as stupid does". Students on the Carmichael Road strip are riding on a large
Did Grand Bahama fare worse than Russell?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The Hon. Kenneth Russell has been pouting ever since he was relieved of his duties as the Minister of Housing by the Prime Minister. Despite the fact that Mr Russell is a three time consecutive winner of his seat, Mr Hubert Ingraham
Let calm heads prevail
Let calm heads prevail EDITOR, The Tribune. I was delighted today to have read the message of peace by the Free National Movement's candidate for Killarney, the Hon Hubert Minnis. He wrote about allowing calm heads to prevail this election season and be
Brave Davis and his conflict of interest
EDITOR, The Tribune. The response of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) deputy leader; Mr Philip "Brave" Davis to the question of conflict of interest in relations to his law firm's connection to the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC), instigates more ques
Thinking out of the box
EDITOR, The Tribune. We hear so much from the politicians and the Downtown Development Board about their high-flouting plans for the City of Nassau however the worst offenders in messing the city up seem to be government. Who did the years-old tree on t
DNA: Technology is key to future'
DNA: Technology is key to future' BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney warned Grand Bahamians that the next general election must be held within the n
Tin gods and bamboo politicians
Tin gods and bamboo politicians EDITOR, The Tribune. It is well written in Psalm 110:4 that "The Lord has sworn and will not repent. You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Throughout recorded history, there have been times whe
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES
POLICE PRAISED FOR DRUG SEIZURES By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest commended police on Grand Bahama for seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs and fir
Man innocent of murder of victim shot in bedroom
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Samiko Rigby was discharged of murder, armed robbery, and burglary in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Senior Justice Hartman Longley told the jury that there was no eviden
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
Has the Bahamas run out of paint?
EDITOR, The Tribune. The new road projects and old road resurfacing is going ahead at a terrific pace and I am sure when it is all finished we will congratulate the Government for a job well done. The improvements are already self evident although infur
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
Shame on public service policy
Shame on public service policy EDITOR, The Tribune. Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some
Shame on public service policy
Shame on public service policy EDITOR, The Tribune. Recently, some Public Civil Servants were required to take exams and go on interviews for a couple of dollars. The problem is that some of these persons are almost ready to retire and were there some
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
PORT CHAIRMAN MUST BE 'FIT FOR WORK PERMIT'
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham says Sir Jack Hayward can appoint whom he wishes to serve as chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority as long as the individual is consi
