Mitchell accuser 'probed by police'
Mitchell accuser 'probed by police' THE official who accused Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell of pressuring Foreign Affairs staff to grant visas to 30 unqualified foreigners was herself under investigation by police, according to documents filed in court yester
PLP anger at suspension
PLP anger at suspension HOLDING a press conference to protest the early suspension of Parliament yesterday, members of the opposition claimed the FNM is "frustrating the democratic process" and blocking the discussion of important matters - particularly
Port running in two months
Port running in two months By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Arawak Cay container port will be operational in less than two months, according to Minister of State for Finance Zhivargo Laing. During a question-and-answe
Minister 'unaware' of difficulties faced by city market stores
Minister 'unaware' of difficulties faced by city market stores DELINQUENT BEC accounts led to City Market stores across New Providence having their electricity turned off on Monday, but Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes said he is unaware of any difficulti
Minister backs union role
Minister backs union role By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS the KFC labour dispute continues to rage, Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes reaffirmed that the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union is the official ba
Campbell's presence at FNM event a source of heated exchange in Senate
Campbell's presence at FNM event a source of heated exchange in Senate ACCORDING to a photograph on the FNM's website, newly retired Ambassador to China, Elma Campbell, took part in the FNM South Beach constituency opening on February 21. FNM Senator Di
Senator Fitzgerald accuses Foulkes of negligence
Senator Fitzgerald accuses Foulkes of negligence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PLP Senator Jerome Fitzgerald accused Senator Dion Foulkes of negligence in his presentation of allegations against PLP MP Fred Mitchell. Th
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Kennel Club to hold dog show
Kennel Club to hold dog show THE Bahamas Kennel Club will be holding its annual All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials on March 17 and 18 at the old Chalk's Airline site on Paradise Island. The show will feature classes in confirmation, obedience and a
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday denied it has been soliciting "the Haitian vote". In response to a Tribune article, the DNA said it only seeks
KFC back open for business
KFC back open for business By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net KFC staff were back at work yesterday after management and union executives agreed the terms of a new industrial agreement following four days of negotiations. Su
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday denied it has been soliciting "the Haitian vote". In response to a Tribune article, the DNA said it only seeks
KFC back open for business
KFC back open for business By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net KFC staff were back at work yesterday after management and union executives agreed the terms of a new industrial agreement following four days of negotiations. Su
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote
DNA denies soliciting Haitian vote By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday denied it has been soliciting "the Haitian vote". In response to a Tribune article, the DNA said it only seeks
KFC back open for business
KFC back open for business By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net KFC staff were back at work yesterday after management and union executives agreed the terms of a new industrial agreement following four days of negotiations. Su
Water corporation workers strike
Water corporation workers strike By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net WATER and Sewerage Corporation workers abstained from work in protest yesterday morning, claiming some staff have been working there more than a decade with
Water corporation workers strike
Water corporation workers strike By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net WATER and Sewerage Corporation workers abstained from work in protest yesterday morning, claiming some staff have been working there more than a decade with
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net HUNDREDS of Long Islanders turned out to show their support for FNM candidate Loretta Butler-Turner, as did Prime Minister Hubert Ingrah
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net HUNDREDS of Long Islanders turned out to show their support for FNM candidate Loretta Butler-Turner, as did Prime Minister Hubert Ingrah
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally
Hundreds turn out to support butler-turner at rally By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net HUNDREDS of Long Islanders turned out to show their support for FNM candidate Loretta Butler-Turner, as did Prime Minister Hubert Ingrah
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Union silence
Union silence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS the labour stand-off at the airport continues, immigration and customs union officials have made a deal with Labour Minister Dion Foulkes not to speak to the press about th
Defendants tamper with ankle bracelets 7,000 times
Defendants tamper with ankle bracelets 7,000 times By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net DEFENDANTS fitted with ankle monitoring bracelets have sought to violate their bail conditions or tamper with the device an average of m
Union silence
Union silence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS the labour stand-off at the airport continues, immigration and customs union officials have made a deal with Labour Minister Dion Foulkes not to speak to the press about th
Defendants tamper with ankle bracelets 7,000 times
Defendants tamper with ankle bracelets 7,000 times By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net DEFENDANTS fitted with ankle monitoring bracelets have sought to violate their bail conditions or tamper with the device an average of m
PLP: Speaker misused position
PLP: Speaker misused position By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Speaker of the House of Assembly "misused" his position for political reasons when he allowed a Public Accounts Committee minority report to be tabled in
'New low over house assault'
'New low over house assault' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net ACCUSING Frank Smith of assaulting a fellow Parliamentarian, the FNM said the St Thomas More MP took Parliamentary democracy to a new low yesterday. The incide
PLP: Speaker misused position
PLP: Speaker misused position By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Speaker of the House of Assembly "misused" his position for political reasons when he allowed a Public Accounts Committee minority report to be tabled in
'New low over house assault'
'New low over house assault' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net ACCUSING Frank Smith of assaulting a fellow Parliamentarian, the FNM said the St Thomas More MP took Parliamentary democracy to a new low yesterday. The incide
PLP: Speaker misused position
PLP: Speaker misused position By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Speaker of the House of Assembly "misused" his position for political reasons when he allowed a Public Accounts Committee minority report to be tabled in
'New low over house assault'
'New low over house assault' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net ACCUSING Frank Smith of assaulting a fellow Parliamentarian, the FNM said the St Thomas More MP took Parliamentary democracy to a new low yesterday. The incide
PLP: Speaker misused position
PLP: Speaker misused position By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Speaker of the House of Assembly "misused" his position for political reasons when he allowed a Public Accounts Committee minority report to be tabled in
'New low over house assault'
'New low over house assault' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net ACCUSING Frank Smith of assaulting a fellow Parliamentarian, the FNM said the St Thomas More MP took Parliamentary democracy to a new low yesterday. The incide
Foreigner fishing ban proposed
By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE government is considering amending the law so that foreigners who marry Bahamians will be excluded from the fishing industry. Dozens of local fishermen gathered at Holy Cross Anglican C
Ministers attend classroom unveiling
Ministers attend classroom unveiling By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net MINISTER of Works Neko Grant along with other Cabinet ministers flew to Long Island last Friday to officially open new classrooms at the Mangrove Bush P
DNA candidate backs customs workers in ongoing airport labour dispute
DNA candidate backs customs workers in ongoing airport labour dispute By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Democratic National Alliance said it is concerned about the ongoing airport labour dispute but defends the rights o
PM hits out at newspaper article
PM hits out at newspaper article By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham accused The Nassau Guardian of behaviour unbecoming a newspaper following a "nit-picking" article about murder conviction sta
DNA candidate backs customs workers in ongoing airport labour dispute
DNA candidate backs customs workers in ongoing airport labour dispute By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net THE Democratic National Alliance said it is concerned about the ongoing airport labour dispute but defends the rights o
PM hits out at newspaper article
PM hits out at newspaper article By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham accused The Nassau Guardian of behaviour unbecoming a newspaper following a "nit-picking" article about murder conviction sta
Police force joins debate over safety on city's jitneys
Police force joins debate over safety on city's jitneys By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS The Tribune's campaign to reform public transportation rolls on, the Royal Bahamas Police Force is weighing in on the debate. Memb
Tribune publisher 'an inspiration'
Tribune publisher 'an inspiration' FORMER Tribune publisher the late Sir Etienne Dupuch has been recognised as the world's longest serving editor after a 54-year career, and his daughter Eileen Carron is following in his footsteps as she enters her 50th
Negligence claim against attorney thrown out
Negligence claim against attorney thrown out By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net CLAIMS of professional negligence against former MP and veteran attorney Malcolm Adderley have been dismissed. The lawsuit, which was filed sho
Warning over 'propaganda'
Warning over 'propaganda' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net OPENING the debate on the Freedom of Information Act, Environment Minister Earl Deveaux said while the bill increases the democratic process, he cautioned against
Mitchell: 'MPs should not be too sensitive' over personal attacks
By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PERSONAL attacks are part of public life and MPs should not be too sensitive, Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell said. Responding to Marathon MP Earl Deveaux's contribution to the debate on the Freed
Warning over 'propaganda'
Warning over 'propaganda' By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net OPENING the debate on the Freedom of Information Act, Environment Minister Earl Deveaux said while the bill increases the democratic process, he cautioned against
Mitchell: 'MPs should not be too sensitive' over personal attacks
By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PERSONAL attacks are part of public life and MPs should not be too sensitive, Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell said. Responding to Marathon MP Earl Deveaux's contribution to the debate on the Freed
