Pig roast a great day out
ONCE again, the Bahamas National Trust's annual Cuban Pig Roast was a huge success. Held on Saturday at the Maillis Farm in Adelaide, the fundraiser completely sold out, attracting more than 220 people. Those who took part in a raffle were eligible to win
HUNDREDS RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER HOSPITAL
ATTRACTING more than 300 preschoolers and toddlers and raising $12,818.30, the 2012 staging of the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Trike-A-Thon on January 27 in Sandyport is being hailed as a tremendous success. A St Jude Hospital tradition for mor
MITCHELL WARNS INGRAHAM NOT TO TAKE BAHAMIANS FOR FOOLS
PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham should not try to "take Bahamians for fools" over Haitian President Michel Martelly's recent visit, opposition MP Fred Mitchell warned. Responding to Mr Ingraham's statement that he did not invite the Haitian leader to stop
DENTAL ASSOCIATION TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY
THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of the Bahamas Dental Association, and the occasion is being commemorated with a series of special events. The celebrations kicked off with a church service at Evangelistic Temple on February 5. The association will al
MOTHER CLAIMS SHE WAS ROBBED BY POLICE
A MOTHER of four claims she was held at gunpoint and robbed by a group of men in broad daylight yesterday. She believes they were police officers. Speaking with The Tribune on condition of anonymity, the mother said she was driving on Soldier Road between
Pig roast a great day out
ONCE again, the Bahamas National Trust's annual Cuban Pig Roast was a huge success. Held on Saturday at the Maillis Farm in Adelaide, the fundraiser completely sold out, attracting more than 220 people. Those who took part in a raffle were eligible to win
NASSAU TO HOST FORUM FOR AVIATION INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES
IN JUST four days, the 5th Routes Americas forum will take place on Nassau and Paradise Island. The industry networking event will be hosted by the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), the Atlantis Resort and the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Bure
Shipping company eases fears over move
FREEPORT - THE management of Mediterranean Shipping Company has moved to assure the public of their commitment to both Grand Bahama and the country following claims the company was set to relocate. For more than a decade, the Mediterranean Shipping Compa
EMBASSY TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS EASIER FOR FAMILY ISLANDERS
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AMERICAN Embassy Consular Chief John Armstrong said this year, keeping US visa appointments will be much easier for Family Island residents. Embassy officials say they have noticed that many Family Islanders fin
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
Inspired by Maya Angelou
by Cedric Munroe "It's not a past tense for me. Dr King continues to have an impact on my life, as he does upon the lives of many people in the world. A dream never dies. I'm trying to be that fair person, that kind, generous and courageous person, that
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
Shipping company eases fears over move
FREEPORT - THE management of Mediterranean Shipping Company has moved to assure the public of their commitment to both Grand Bahama and the country following claims the company was set to relocate. For more than a decade, the Mediterranean Shipping Compa
EMBASSY TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS EASIER FOR FAMILY ISLANDERS
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AMERICAN Embassy Consular Chief John Armstrong said this year, keeping US visa appointments will be much easier for Family Island residents. Embassy officials say they have noticed that many Family Islanders fin
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
Inspired by Maya Angelou
by Cedric Munroe "It's not a past tense for me. Dr King continues to have an impact on my life, as he does upon the lives of many people in the world. A dream never dies. I'm trying to be that fair person, that kind, generous and courageous person, that
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
Bahamas committed to response in case of disaster
THE Southern Bahamas Disaster Conference represents the shared commitment of the Bahamas and the United States to ensure both countries remain equipped with the tools and knowledge to properly respond to large-scale emergencies and disasters, Minister of
$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem
Bird census of Bahamas held
LOCAL Bird watchers, including members of the Grand Bahama Junior Birding Club, took part in the second annual Caribbean Waterbird Census. The census is a region-wide waterbird and wetland monitoring effort sponsored by the Society for the Conservation an
Educator wins award at annual Golden Heart fundraising Ball
THE Ballroom at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort was filled to capacity on Saturday night as patrons of the annual Heart Ball were treated to a spectacular evening of music and dancing in support of the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. The h
Ministry event helps those in most need
MORE than 3,000 people converged on the Diplomat Centre for Bahamas Faith Ministry's first Kingdom Commonwealth Day and Love Fest celebration. The day was set aside to make "the-wealth-common" in an effort to meet the needs of individuals in the church an
$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem
Bird census of Bahamas held
LOCAL Bird watchers, including members of the Grand Bahama Junior Birding Club, took part in the second annual Caribbean Waterbird Census. The census is a region-wide waterbird and wetland monitoring effort sponsored by the Society for the Conservation an
Educator wins award at annual Golden Heart fundraising Ball
THE Ballroom at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort was filled to capacity on Saturday night as patrons of the annual Heart Ball were treated to a spectacular evening of music and dancing in support of the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. The h
Ministry event helps those in most need
MORE than 3,000 people converged on the Diplomat Centre for Bahamas Faith Ministry's first Kingdom Commonwealth Day and Love Fest celebration. The day was set aside to make "the-wealth-common" in an effort to meet the needs of individuals in the church an
$83m deal signed to reduce water and sewer leaks
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has signed an $83 million contract with Miya/Veritec to reduce the substantial leakage from its distribution system. Glenn Laville, general manager of WSC, said the contract was made possible by a $81 million loan agreem
Bird census of Bahamas held
LOCAL Bird watchers, including members of the Grand Bahama Junior Birding Club, took part in the second annual Caribbean Waterbird Census. The census is a region-wide waterbird and wetland monitoring effort sponsored by the Society for the Conservation an
Educator wins award at annual Golden Heart fundraising Ball
THE Ballroom at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort was filled to capacity on Saturday night as patrons of the annual Heart Ball were treated to a spectacular evening of music and dancing in support of the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. The h
Ministry event helps those in most need
MORE than 3,000 people converged on the Diplomat Centre for Bahamas Faith Ministry's first Kingdom Commonwealth Day and Love Fest celebration. The day was set aside to make "the-wealth-common" in an effort to meet the needs of individuals in the church an
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
Police stress hotel safety after theft case
By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net POLICE say they want to stress the importance of sufficient security at hotels in the wake of two tourists claiming money was stolen from their room at the Nassau Palm Hotel on West Bay Street. Central Division
Airport for Abaco nears completion
THE $27.3 million international airport terminal, air traffic control tower and fire/ crash rescue facility under construction in Marsh Harbour, Abaco is nearing completion. The old 3,315 square foot building is being replaced with a 24,000 square foot si
DNA gives its backing to workers in KFC dispute
DNA gives its backing to workers in KFC dispute THE Democratic National Alliance has thrown its support behind the Kentucky Fried Chicken employees affected by recent negotiations with franchise owner Restaurants Bahamas Limited. As with the New Providen
Wife quizzed over banker's murder
Wife quizzed over banker's murder EXCLUSIVE By PAUL G TURNQUEST Chief Reporter pturnquest@tribunemedia.net SOURCES close to the family of Stephen Sherman, 47, have informed The Tribune that police now believe his murder was a professional hit. The sour
Doctors Hospital staff talk father through baby's delivery over telephone
Doctors Hospital staff talk father through baby's delivery over telephone LAMARQUE Drew gave his wife Lynieka an extra special and completely unexpected Valentine's Day gift this year - he delivered their baby girl. Not due until March 6, baby Lamiea had
KFC stores closed for third day in dispute
KFC stores closed for third day in dispute RESTAURANTS (Bahamas) Limited has confirmed that its nine KFC Nassau locations will remain closed as a result of the "illegal strike action" ordered by union bosses. The company claims this strike was supervised
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
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
Battling it out for arts title
pics in website daily photos, slugged: natl arts Photos by Eric Rose/BIS Photo 9895 The Bishop Michael Eldon School Group sings a medley of songs, including "Uncle Lou" and "Don't Squeeze the Mango", during the E Clement Bethel National Arts Festiva
Christie makes 'inside dealing' claim over roads
Christie makes 'inside dealing' claim over roads THE NEW Providence Road Improvement Project is the most over-budget project in Bahamian history, according to PLP Leader Perry Christie, who accused the government of "inside dealing". Underscoring advanc
Plea from robbed tourist
Plea from robbed tourist A YOUNG tourist robbed by two men yesterday afternoon urged anyone who comes across her colourful handbag to turn it in at the Chinese Embassy or the nearest police station as soon as possible. The Chinese national, a student in
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
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 (
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
SHIPYARD WORKER ELECTROCUTED IN ACCIDENT
FREEPORT - A man is said to be in critical condition at the Rand Memorial Hospital after being electrocuted at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. Sources identified the 35-year-old victim as Ali Isusin, a Romanian resident of Grand Bahama. The Shipyard employee
Train your way to higher performance
Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of
Champion chef ready to defend national title
DEFENDING All-Island Senior Young Chef champion Dwayne Sinclair emerged as the winner of the competition's 2012 New Providence leg. After the results were announced, the Temple Christian High School student said he plans to again compete in the national c
Champion chef ready to defend national title
DEFENDING All-Island Senior Young Chef champion Dwayne Sinclair emerged as the winner of the competition's 2012 New Providence leg. After the results were announced, the Temple Christian High School student said he plans to again compete in the national c
Train your way to higher performance
Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of
