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Government leads call for a reduction in carbon footprint

REDUCING the intensity of energy consumption throughout the Bahamas is the beginning of a responsible citizen's behaviour toward increasing the Bahamas' contribution to mitigating the global carbon footprint, the government has said.. Energy statistics s

Government leads call for a reduction in carbon footprint

REDUCING the intensity of energy consumption throughout the Bahamas is the beginning of a responsible citizen's behaviour toward increasing the Bahamas' contribution to mitigating the global carbon footprint, the government has said.. Energy statistics s

Benefits of eating salad daily

Benefits of eating salad daily By Get Well Bahamas A recently held salad making contest in the Get Well Bahamas Health and Fitness Challenge highlighted the importance of eating green. Since joining the program a few weeks ago, participants have be exp

Benefits of eating salad daily

Benefits of eating salad daily By Get Well Bahamas A recently held salad making contest in the Get Well Bahamas Health and Fitness Challenge highlighted the importance of eating green. Since joining the program a few weeks ago, participants have be exp

Magistrates 'turned into robots'

By KHRISNA VIRGIL A FORMER member of parliament and staunch FNM supporter said magistrates have become government entities who do not have the authority to act independently. In remarks to Eugene Dupuch Law School students, J Henry Bostwick QC said that

PLEDGE TO HELP BUSINESSES

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Acting to remove impediments to businesses, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has announced the government will move to establish a committee to review the Guide to Customs Du

MP CALLS FOR END TO ARAWAK SHARES

MP CALLS FOR END TO ARAWAK SHARES By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell called for government to "cease and desist" all future plans for the Arawak Port Development sharing agreement. His statement came after Prime Ministe

Chinese reject oil claims

Chinese reject oil claims By PACO NUNEZ Tribune News Editor THE Chinese Embassy has denied any companies from China are involved in oil exploration in the Bahamas. Last week, DNA candidate Ben Albury said his sources claim Bahamas Petroleum Company (

Chinese reject oil claims

Chinese reject oil claims By PACO NUNEZ Tribune News Editor THE Chinese Embassy has denied any companies from China are involved in oil exploration in the Bahamas. Last week, DNA candidate Ben Albury said his sources claim Bahamas Petroleum Company (

Abaco fitness weekend a hit

Abaco fitness weekend a hit THE 2012 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend was considered a smashing success by all concerned. The event, which took place March 23-25, saw competitors from across the nation and as far away as the UK, Canada and the United S

EMBASSY LAUNCHES ESSAY CONTEST

THE US Embassy in Nassau is calling for students to take part in the 6th annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Essay Contest. The purpose of the contest is to encourage students throughout the Bahamas to explore the life of Dr King and reflect on h

Real estate: The forgotten pillar

By Mario Carey Mario Carey Realty According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), every house sold in the US equates to three full time jobs. This is as a result of the obvious domino effect. Let us assume this statistic applies to the Bahamas.

HOT RODDERS LOOKING TO BRING BACK RACING

THE Bahamas Hot Rod Association paid a visit to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard to discuss the construction of their new racing track. The association's original track was one of the facilities demolished to make way for the Sports C

Law firm calls for creation of Bahamas aircraft registry

TWO senior lawyers are calling for the creation of a Bahamas aircraft registry, saying it could lead to a host of related businesses and industries. They said such a registry would create jobs, fuel economic diversity, potentially boost Family Island busi

Law firm calls for creation of Bahamas aircraft registry

TWO senior lawyers are calling for the creation of a Bahamas aircraft registry, saying it could lead to a host of related businesses and industries. They said such a registry would create jobs, fuel economic diversity, potentially boost Family Island busi

Welcome fit for a prince

Welcome fit for a prince DELIGHTED spectators gathered at Rawson Square yesterday to greet Prince Harry as he toured the Queen's Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson and Parliament Squares. Representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, the

Welcome fit for a prince

Welcome fit for a prince DELIGHTED spectators gathered at Rawson Square yesterday to greet Prince Harry as he toured the Queen's Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson and Parliament Squares. Representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, the

Welcome fit for a prince

Welcome fit for a prince DELIGHTED spectators gathered at Rawson Square yesterday to greet Prince Harry as he toured the Queen's Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson and Parliament Squares. Representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, the

Welcome fit for a prince

Welcome fit for a prince DELIGHTED spectators gathered at Rawson Square yesterday to greet Prince Harry as he toured the Queen's Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson and Parliament Squares. Representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, the

Welcome fit for a prince

Welcome fit for a prince DELIGHTED spectators gathered at Rawson Square yesterday to greet Prince Harry as he toured the Queen's Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson and Parliament Squares. Representing his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, the