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'We must fight inequality'
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER cabinet minister and speaker and of the House of Assembly Janet Bostwick challenged Bahamian women to fight against the "shameful" gender inequalities that still exist today. Spea
School's gift from China
School's gift from China THE Chinese Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Hu Shan presented Minister of Education Desmond Bannister with a cheque for $10,000 to assist in the rebuilding of the Crooked Island High School, which suffered severe dam
Backing the yellow jersey
Backing the yellow jersey THE Yellow Jersey Sponsors for this year's Ride For Hope are Baha Mar, the Royal Bank of Canada and Bahamia Rental. The 7th annual charity bike-athon will take place in Eleuthera on April 14 and more than 600 participants have r
bootlegger's ball has a host of treasures
bootlegger's ball has a host of treasures THIS year's BREEF "Bootleggers' Ball" has attracted more than 60 silent auction treasures - including a one-of-a-kind ocean inspired Astengo & de Lama necklace. BREEF executive director Casuarina McKinney-Lamber
SOCIAL WORKERS ACCUSED
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Two social workers accused of stealing more than $1,000 in food coupons from the Department of Social Services were arraigned in Freeport Magistrate's Court on Friday. Shar
Handguns seized, arrests made
In two separate incidents police removed two handguns and a quantity of ammunition from the streets of New Providence. In the first incident, police arrested a 19-year-old male of St Margaret's Road off Kemp Road after he was found in possession of a han
Handguns seized, arrests made
In two separate incidents police removed two handguns and a quantity of ammunition from the streets of New Providence. In the first incident, police arrested a 19-year-old male of St Margaret's Road off Kemp Road after he was found in possession of a han
Handguns seized, arrests made
In two separate incidents police removed two handguns and a quantity of ammunition from the streets of New Providence. In the first incident, police arrested a 19-year-old male of St Margaret's Road off Kemp Road after he was found in possession of a han
A lesson from paramedics
A lesson from paramedics A TEAM of paramedics gave third and fourth graders at Centreville Primary School a lesson in how to respond if ever they find themselves in an emergency situation. Members of Doctors Hospital's Emergency Transport Services Depart
A lesson from paramedics
A lesson from paramedics A TEAM of paramedics gave third and fourth graders at Centreville Primary School a lesson in how to respond if ever they find themselves in an emergency situation. Members of Doctors Hospital's Emergency Transport Services Depart
Surgeon says pancreas failure killed prisoner
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net THE surgeon that attended a prisoner who died after spending months in the Princess Margaret Hospital told the Supreme Court yesterday the main cause of death was the diminishing condition of his pancreas. Corpo
MITCHELL: 'MONEY DID NOT GO MISSING FROM EMERGENCY AGENCY ON PLP WATCH'
By KHRISNA VIRGIL FORMER Cabinet minister Fred Mitchell has denied that $20 million disappeared from the National Emergency Management Agency on the PLP's watch. In response to the report, which has been circulating in the press this week, Mr Mitchell is
US vise session at embassy
US vise session at embassy THE US Embassy's consular section will hold an information session on the US student visa application process at the College of the Bahamas' Harry C Moore Library auditorium on Thursday, June 7. at 6.30pm. US Embassy officers w
ENGLERSTON INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE ADDRESSES CONVENTION
SATURDAY'S Englerston community convention, hosted by independent candidate for the area Alex Morley, was attended by about 30 people. Several proposed projects came out of the convention, including: * Repairing and upgrading Englerston Park * Hosting a b
ENGLERSTON INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE ADDRESSES CONVENTION
SATURDAY'S Englerston community convention, hosted by independent candidate for the area Alex Morley, was attended by about 30 people. Several proposed projects came out of the convention, including: * Repairing and upgrading Englerston Park * Hosting a b
FNM's whole new ball game
Prime Minister and FNM chief Hubert Ingraham was in attendance at the Ignite Basketball and Dance Tournament on Saturday at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. One of the highlights of the tournament, organised by the FNM Tourchbearers, was a fast-paced match between
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with the
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with the
Inside the Baha Mar project
Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access
Inside the Baha Mar project
Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access
