BOY, 11, DIES IN HOUSE FIRE
An 11-year-old boy is dead after an early morning house fire. Shortly before 2am on Saturday, police received reports of a house fire at Lower Bogue, Eleuthera. Upon arrival, police found a fire confined to one bedroom in the five-bedroom home. The fire w
HUNDREDS JOIN RUN TO HELP FIGHT CANCER
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net Nearly 1,400 people took to the starting line Saturday morning for the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure which is on target to raise almost $100,000 in donations for cancer research. The race is the world's largest ed
WOMAN DIES, 94
GLIKA Christofilis, a member of a well-known Bahamian family, died on Thursday, January 12, in Minnesota at the age of 94. Born in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, her family moved to Nassau aged two, where she grew up with seven siblings. Mrs Christofilis worked at
BOY, 11, DIES IN HOUSE FIRE
An 11-year-old boy is dead after an early morning house fire. Shortly before 2am on Saturday, police received reports of a house fire at Lower Bogue, Eleuthera. Upon arrival, police found a fire confined to one bedroom in the five-bedroom home. The fire w
RACE BROADENS ITS HORIZONS
RACE BROADENS ITS HORIZONS By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MARATHON Bahamas 2012 attracted more than a thousand runners, including an increased participation from international marathon runners. Franklyn Wilson, chairman of Sunshine Insurance whic
HUNDREDS JOIN RUN TO HELP FIGHT CANCER
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net Nearly 1,400 people took to the starting line Saturday morning for the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure which is on target to raise almost $100,000 in donations for cancer research. The race is the world's largest ed
PROJECT COULD SEE 2,000 STRAY ANIMALS NEUTERED
PROJECT COULD SEE 2,000 STRAY ANIMALS NEUTERED By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MEMBERS of the Bahamas Vets Association met last night to discuss a mass spay and neuter project that could affect upwards to 2,000 stray animals in the Bahamas. Proje
POLICE ELECTIONS TO BEGIN
POLICE ELECTIONS TO BEGIN By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net BOARD elections for the Police Staff Association begin at 9am today. The function of the association, formed by Act of Parliament, is to "consider" matters affecting the "corporate welfare
EQUIPMENT HINDERING CANCER FIGHT
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net WITH breast cancer at record levels in the Bahamas, and recent studies indicating that Bahamians have the highest prevalence of a mutated gene responsible for causing the disease, health professionals are concerned t
MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY'
MP 'NOT RUNNING AWAY' FROM CONSTITUENCY' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MONTAGU MP Loretta Butler-Turner insists she's not "running away" from her constituency following her nomination as the FNM's candidate for Long Island, replacing current MP
PRINCE CHARLES CLOSES DOWN AS CONSTRUCTION WORK BEGINS
PRINCE CHARLES CLOSES DOWN AS CONSTRUCTION WORK BEGINS By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net PRINCE Charles Drive will open in sections as the New Providence Road Improvement Project moves further west, according to Ministry of Works officials. Drivers
'LONG ISLAND HAS LONG BEEN NEGLECTED'
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net DNA candidate for Long Island Mario Cartwright claims the constituency has long been neglected and now the list of problems "goes on and on". According to Mr Cartwright, a Long Island native, issues like unemployment
MP claims elections not 'transparent'
MP claims elections not 'transparent' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FORT Charlotte MP Alfred Sears said the Bahamas has been "plagued with controversy" for years because of secret campaign contributions in elections. He also believes the general
CALL FOR SUPPORT TO FARMERS
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net DESCRIBING the Bahamas as a "nation of imports", BAIC chairman Edison Key called for more support for local farmers. He also claimed the sector is "grossly under-budgeted" by the government. Mr Key was speaking yeste
MAN SHOT IN BOTH ARMS
plea for help in murder hunt Police are appealing to members of the public to help them in investigating the murder of a woman whose body was discovered on Friday. Just after 10am, police received information that a body was found in Blue Water Cay, sou
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'ERRATIC'
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'Erratic' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A FAILING and "erratic" air traffic control radar system has been plaguing Lynden Pindling International Airport for years and poses a "serious" problem, it was claimed last night. Roscoe
MP claims elections not 'transparent'
MP claims elections not 'transparent' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FORT Charlotte MP Alfred Sears said the Bahamas has been "plagued with controversy" for years because of secret campaign contributions in elections. He also believes the general
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'ERRATIC'
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'Erratic' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A FAILING and "erratic" air traffic control radar system has been plaguing Lynden Pindling International Airport for years and poses a "serious" problem, it was claimed last night. Roscoe
MP claims elections not 'transparent'
MP claims elections not 'transparent' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FORT Charlotte MP Alfred Sears said the Bahamas has been "plagued with controversy" for years because of secret campaign contributions in elections. He also believes the general
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'ERRATIC'
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'Erratic' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A FAILING and "erratic" air traffic control radar system has been plaguing Lynden Pindling International Airport for years and poses a "serious" problem, it was claimed last night. Roscoe
DAY-LONG POWER CUT LEAVES BUSINESSES FUMING
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net BUSINESS owners were angry when power loss lasting for nearly 24 hours forced them to close their businesses for the day. Electricity has been out in the Blue Hill Road and Cumberland Street areas since 6pm Monday, a
FAMILY IDENTIFY BODY OF SUICIDE VICTIM WHO JUMPED TO DEATH ON CRUISE
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net Family members of a man who reportedly jumped to his death on a cruise ship remained silent as they waited to identify his body. Standing outside of Princess Margaret Hospital's Rand Laboratory, the family refused to
Union in row with Sandals resort
Union in row with Sandals resort By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net UNION officials claim Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts forced its employees to sign a petition stating they do not want union representation and threatened them with termination if the
600 child abuse cases in a year
600 child abuse cases in a year By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MORE than 600 cases of child abuse were reported to the department of Social Services last year, according to Social Development Minister Loretta Butler-Turner. The Long Island FNM ca
Union in row with Sandals resort
Union in row with Sandals resort By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net UNION officials claim Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts forced its employees to sign a petition stating they do not want union representation and threatened them with termination if the
600 child abuse cases in a year
600 child abuse cases in a year By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MORE than 600 cases of child abuse were reported to the department of Social Services last year, according to Social Development Minister Loretta Butler-Turner. The Long Island FNM ca
Union in row with Sandals resort
Union in row with Sandals resort By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net UNION officials claim Sandals Royal Bahamian Resorts forced its employees to sign a petition stating they do not want union representation and threatened them with termination if the
600 child abuse cases in a year
600 child abuse cases in a year By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net MORE than 600 cases of child abuse were reported to the department of Social Services last year, according to Social Development Minister Loretta Butler-Turner. The Long Island FNM ca
Mystery remains over Betty K blaze
Mystery remains over Betty K blaze By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A YEAR after a fire ripped through the offices of the Betty K shipping company on Bay Street, fire officials have yet to determine what started the blaze. The Valentine's Day fire
Union leader warns government time running out for negotiations
Union leader warns government time running out for negotiations By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net TIME is running out for negotiations between the government and the Bahamas Public Service Union, according to union president John Pinder. Mr Pinder s
Mitchell calls for more action to protect trial witnesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FOX HILL MP Fred Mitchell said more should be done to combat witness intimidation as it has become a serious obstacle to the criminal court system. Speaking outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Mr Mitchell announced
PLP defend Gibson choice
PLP defend Gibson choice IT is up to the Bahamian public, not the FNM, to decide if PLP Golden Gates candidate Shane Gibson will once again sit in the House of Assembly, according to FNM Chairman Carl Bethel. Mr Bethel's statement follows one from the DN
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'ERRATIC'
AIR TRAFFIC RADAR 'Erratic' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A FAILING and "erratic" air traffic control radar system has been plaguing Lynden Pindling International Airport for years and poses a "serious" problem, it was claimed last night. Roscoe
Mitchell calls for more action to protect trial witnesses
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FOX HILL MP Fred Mitchell said more should be done to combat witness intimidation as it has become a serious obstacle to the criminal court system. Speaking outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Mr Mitchell announced
PLP defend Gibson choice
PLP defend Gibson choice IT is up to the Bahamian public, not the FNM, to decide if PLP Golden Gates candidate Shane Gibson will once again sit in the House of Assembly, according to FNM Chairman Carl Bethel. Mr Bethel's statement follows one from the DN
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
MP claims elections not 'transparent'
MP claims elections not 'transparent' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net FORT Charlotte MP Alfred Sears said the Bahamas has been "plagued with controversy" for years because of secret campaign contributions in elections. He also believes the general
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory'
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FORMER foreign affairs minister Fred Mitchell yesterday insisted that no "artifice or trick" by the government will prevent the PLP from winning t
CORRECTION
IN an article published on Tuesday, December 6, it was incorrectly stated that Dr Gail Saunders established the Pompey Museum. In fact, Pompey Museum was established by the Government of the Bahamas under Dr Saunders' supervision as Director of Archives.
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy'
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITI'S president Michel Martelly did not intend to interfere in Bahamian politics when he told Haitian-Bahamians to identify "who is on their side" in the upcoming general elections, H
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory'
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FORMER foreign affairs minister Fred Mitchell yesterday insisted that no "artifice or trick" by the government will prevent the PLP from winning t
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy'
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITI'S president Michel Martelly did not intend to interfere in Bahamian politics when he told Haitian-Bahamians to identify "who is on their side" in the upcoming general elections, H
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory'
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FORMER foreign affairs minister Fred Mitchell yesterday insisted that no "artifice or trick" by the government will prevent the PLP from winning t
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy'
Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITI'S president Michel Martelly did not intend to interfere in Bahamian politics when he told Haitian-Bahamians to identify "who is on their side" in the upcoming general elections, H
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory'
Mitchell: 'Haiti president's call will not prevent PLP victory' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net FORMER foreign affairs minister Fred Mitchell yesterday insisted that no "artifice or trick" by the government will prevent the PLP from winning t
Ambassador says only 500 Haitians granted citizenship
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue denied reports that thousands of Haitians were granted Bahamian citizenship last year, stating the number is closer to 500. Mr Rodrigue's statements concurred with those of Foreign
POLICE LAUNCH SEARCH FOR MISSING ABACO TEENAGER
POLICE are currently investigating the disappearance of an Abaco teen. Renande Oradin, 19, of Bahamas Coral Island, Central Abaco, was last seen around 3pm on Friday at Central Abaco High School. Renande is described as being of dark brown complexion, sm
BAHAMAS REPORTED TO BE LESS CORRUPT THAN THE US
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas is less corrupt than the United States, according to a report released yesterday. Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks countries based on "their perceived levels of public
