Art for the Parks
AN elite group of talented Bahamian artists will exhibit their works at Abaco Beach Resort during the Art for the Parks Festival, to be held January 27-29. The annual event, a collaboration between Abaco Beach Resort, the Bahamas National Trust and corpor
PM urges five more years
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net ANOTHER five years in office for the Free National Movement would mean further social, economic and infrastructural advancements, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. Revealing the party's Manifesto 2012-2017 pl
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
TWO SHOT AFTER ARGUMENT
POLICE are searching for two men in connection with a double shooting on Baillou Hill Road. Initial reports indicate the shootings are the result of an argument between four men shortly before noon Monday. Two men, aged 23 and 28, received gunshot injurie
TELEPHONE DISRUPTION RESOLVED
BTC announced today that the disruption in telephone services affecting residents of Mangrove Cay for the greater part of a week has been resolved and that all services are back to normal. The outage, affecting both voice and internet services, was occasi
Family of dogs found
A CALL has gone out for information on the owner of three dogs found wandering the Harmony Hill/ Blair area. The doberman, shepherd and golden retriever were first noticed earlier this week by the crimewatch group for the area, who observed that the dogs
$13,000 donated to help Nassau children
FURNITURE Plus made $13,000 in donations to local children's charities in Nassau, Grand Bahama and Abaco as part of its Candles of Hope and Angels of Hope annual Christmas season charity campaigns. The beneficiaries were: Hands for Hunger in Nassau, Gran
MORE ROAD DIVERSIONS
THE Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced more traffic diversions and road closures. Market Street from Brougham Street to Duke Street will be fully closed on February 6 to facilitate the laying of water mains and drainage pipes. Drivers sh
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group LLEWELLYN Boyer-Cartwright, a 29-year veteran of the aviation industry who specialises in aviation law, this month became the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, an international
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group LLEWELLYN Boyer-Cartwright, a 29-year veteran of the aviation industry who specialises in aviation law, this month became the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, an international
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group
First Bahamian to join lawyer pilots group LLEWELLYN Boyer-Cartwright, a 29-year veteran of the aviation industry who specialises in aviation law, this month became the first Bahamian to be admitted to the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, an international
CCTV TO MAKE CABLE BEACH A SAFE PLACE
JazzTell wireless services joined forces with Baha Mar and the Cable Beach Hotel Association to upgrade the safety of the new Cable Beach strip through the installation 13 wireless IP CCTV cameras. The cameras were installed on both the interior and exter
Christie makes pledge on Urban Renewal
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net OPPOSITION leader Perry Christie said Urban Renewal will be re-implemented within 48 hours of his party's election. The joint police and Social Services programme, aimed at breathing new life into inner city com
Wetlands Day to protect flora and fauna
THE Bahamas National Trust and the Ministry of Tourism joined forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day by introducing Bahamian tour operators to two national parks on New Providence that protect wetlands and their associated flora and fauna. The workshop wa
Christie makes pledge on Urban Renewal
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net OPPOSITION leader Perry Christie said Urban Renewal will be re-implemented within 48 hours of his party's election. The joint police and Social Services programme, aimed at breathing new life into inner city com
Wetlands Day to protect flora and fauna
THE Bahamas National Trust and the Ministry of Tourism joined forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day by introducing Bahamian tour operators to two national parks on New Providence that protect wetlands and their associated flora and fauna. The workshop wa
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation was working last night to restore electricity supply to customers in Cable Beach, West Bay Street and Gladstone Road. BEC officials maintain that the outage was caused by a "
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH A NEW non-partisan, apolitical group composed of Bahamians abroad and friends of the Bahamas has come together to represent the interests of Bahamians who live overseas. The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad (C
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed THE Democratic National Alliance said it is gravely concerned that the government allowed the President of Haiti to visit during such a "heightened" political season. The party said while it believes tha
Twins choose to help less fortunate children
Twins choose to help less fortunate children GEMMA and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way - by donating almost $700 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home. "We all know how excited children get about their birthda
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe AFTER its highly successful launch in the Bahamas, a new technology that vastly improves reading vision has now expanded to Europe. Pioneering local eye doctor Jonathan Rodgers explained that some of hi
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation was working last night to restore electricity supply to customers in Cable Beach, West Bay Street and Gladstone Road. BEC officials maintain that the outage was caused by a "
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH A NEW non-partisan, apolitical group composed of Bahamians abroad and friends of the Bahamas has come together to represent the interests of Bahamians who live overseas. The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad (C
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed THE Democratic National Alliance said it is gravely concerned that the government allowed the President of Haiti to visit during such a "heightened" political season. The party said while it believes tha
Twins choose to help less fortunate children
Twins choose to help less fortunate children GEMMA and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way - by donating almost $700 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home. "We all know how excited children get about their birthda
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe AFTER its highly successful launch in the Bahamas, a new technology that vastly improves reading vision has now expanded to Europe. Pioneering local eye doctor Jonathan Rodgers explained that some of hi
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation was working last night to restore electricity supply to customers in Cable Beach, West Bay Street and Gladstone Road. BEC officials maintain that the outage was caused by a "
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe AFTER its highly successful launch in the Bahamas, a new technology that vastly improves reading vision has now expanded to Europe. Pioneering local eye doctor Jonathan Rodgers explained that some of hi
BANK SEEKING TOYS FOR TOTS
THE Bank of the Bahamas and the Kiwanis Club of Nassau AM launched the Toys for Tots Drive yesterday. Members of the public may drop off new, unwrapped toys suitable for children up to 12 years old, to any BOB location in New Providence until Wednesday, D
Twins choose to help less fortunate children
Twins choose to help less fortunate children GEMMA and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way - by donating almost $700 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home. "We all know how excited children get about their birthda
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed THE Democratic National Alliance said it is gravely concerned that the government allowed the President of Haiti to visit during such a "heightened" political season. The party said while it believes tha
MEN MISSING AT SEA
FOUR men out to sea on a fishing trip from Mangrove Cay are reportedly missing. According to family members, Prince Jolly, Allan Wright, Roger Miller, and another man known as "KK", were last seen on Saturday. The men were aboard the Tropic Explorer when
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH A NEW non-partisan, apolitical group composed of Bahamians abroad and friends of the Bahamas has come together to represent the interests of Bahamians who live overseas. The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad (C
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed THE Democratic National Alliance said it is gravely concerned that the government allowed the President of Haiti to visit during such a "heightened" political season. The party said while it believes tha
Twins choose to help less fortunate children
Twins choose to help less fortunate children GEMMA and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way - by donating almost $700 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home. "We all know how excited children get about their birthda
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe AFTER its highly successful launch in the Bahamas, a new technology that vastly improves reading vision has now expanded to Europe. Pioneering local eye doctor Jonathan Rodgers explained that some of hi
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation was working last night to restore electricity supply to customers in Cable Beach, West Bay Street and Gladstone Road. BEC officials maintain that the outage was caused by a "
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH A NEW non-partisan, apolitical group composed of Bahamians abroad and friends of the Bahamas has come together to represent the interests of Bahamians who live overseas. The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad (C
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed
DNA: Martelly's visit should not have been allowed THE Democratic National Alliance said it is gravely concerned that the government allowed the President of Haiti to visit during such a "heightened" political season. The party said while it believes tha
Twins choose to help less fortunate children
Twins choose to help less fortunate children GEMMA and Toby Cafferata recently celebrated their 8th birthdays in an extraordinary way - by donating almost $700 to the Grand Bahama Children's Home. "We all know how excited children get about their birthda
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe
Eye pioneer takes technology breakthrough to europe AFTER its highly successful launch in the Bahamas, a new technology that vastly improves reading vision has now expanded to Europe. Pioneering local eye doctor Jonathan Rodgers explained that some of hi
CLEANER ENERGY NOT READY AT THE FLIP OF A SWITCH
YOUR SAY By MICHAEL REIACH I AM about to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering and am planning to specialise in sustainable and renewable sources of energy. Admittedly, I haven't quite got to the professional engineer status yet but most days
VETS BACK PROJECT POTCAKE
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Veterinary Medical Association of the Bahamas has announced their approval of Project Potcake, a mass spay and neuter campaign targeting 2,000 strays in one month. Dr Peter Bizzell, president of the association
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
CLEANER ENERGY NOT READY AT THE FLIP OF A SWITCH
YOUR SAY By MICHAEL REIACH I AM about to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering and am planning to specialise in sustainable and renewable sources of energy. Admittedly, I haven't quite got to the professional engineer status yet but most days
VETS BACK PROJECT POTCAKE
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THE Veterinary Medical Association of the Bahamas has announced their approval of Project Potcake, a mass spay and neuter campaign targeting 2,000 strays in one month. Dr Peter Bizzell, president of the association
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH
Abroad, but no need to be out of REACH A NEW non-partisan, apolitical group composed of Bahamians abroad and friends of the Bahamas has come together to represent the interests of Bahamians who live overseas. The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad (C
CLEANER ENERGY NOT READY AT THE FLIP OF A SWITCH
YOUR SAY By MICHAEL REIACH I AM about to graduate with a degree in electrical engineering and am planning to specialise in sustainable and renewable sources of energy. Admittedly, I haven't quite got to the professional engineer status yet but most days
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach
Power out for several hours in Cable Beach THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation was working last night to restore electricity supply to customers in Cable Beach, West Bay Street and Gladstone Road. BEC officials maintain that the outage was caused by a "
PLP CANDIDATE TELLS OF HIS HOPES
PLP CANDIDATE TELLS OF HIS HOPES By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net DESPITE seeking election in a constituency that has been FNM for the past 10 years, PLP candidate Arnold Forbes insists he has a good chance of winning. Discussing his work in M
