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
Probe into fake drugs
Probe into fake drugs A COMMITTEE has been formed to investigate claims of courterfeit pharmaceutical drug sales. In partnership with the Bahamas Pharmacy Council, the Ministry of Health has launched a probe into allegations that the drugs are being impo
Murder probe
Murder probe TWO men are in hospital after separate shooting incidents on Monday. According to police, a phone card vendor was robbed and shot in the abdomen by another man armed with a handgun shortly after 7pm. The victim was selling phone cards in th
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Couple to face court in murder trial
Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
Couple to face court in murder trial
Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
Couple to face court in murder trial
Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar
A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS
By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in
Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications
LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica
By George, stadium shows we've got it!
EDITOR, The Tribune. My friend, Bishop Neil Ellis told me: "There comes a time, which when it comes, will define your life for the rest of your life." Could it be that time came for the Bahamas on February 25, 2012 at the opening of the Thomas A Robinso
CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB
CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied
Catholic mission to gather residents
Catholic mission to gather residents FREEPORT - The Catholic Annual Island-wide Mission will take place on March 5 through 9 this year, bringing all Catholic parishes on Grand Bahama together as residents prepare for the upcoming Easter season. Under th
Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013
THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se
Zero tolerance pledge by PM
Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with the
By George, stadium shows we've got it!
EDITOR, The Tribune. My friend, Bishop Neil Ellis told me: "There comes a time, which when it comes, will define your life for the rest of your life." Could it be that time came for the Bahamas on February 25, 2012 at the opening of the Thomas A Robinso
CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB
CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied
Catholic mission to gather residents
Catholic mission to gather residents FREEPORT - The Catholic Annual Island-wide Mission will take place on March 5 through 9 this year, bringing all Catholic parishes on Grand Bahama together as residents prepare for the upcoming Easter season. Under th
Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013
THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se
Zero tolerance pledge by PM
Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur
Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with 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
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
COLLEGE ENDOWMENT IS LASTING LEGACY OF VISIONARY SURVEYOR
BY all accounts, the late Francis Alexander Garraway was a man well ahead of his time. A land surveyor and consummate professional, Mr Garraway's resourcefulness, creativity and insatiable desire for knowledge will be memorialised through a special endowm
260 POLICE OFFICERS PROMOTED THIS YEAR
A TOTAL of 260 police officers have been promoted, it was announced yesterday. The commissioner of police issued a statement noting that the promotions were carried out in accordance with Article 119 (5) of the constitution and after consultation with the
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
Inside the Baha Mar project
Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access
Call for probe into 'voter fraud'
Call for probe into 'voter fraud' FNM candidate Desmond Bannister is asking that an official hearing be held into his claims of voter fraud in North Andros within the next 14 days. After the PLP denied flying Nassau and Grand Bahama residents in to regis
Archbishop defends PLP attendance
Archbishop defends PLP attendance ANGLICAN Archbishop Drexel Gomez said yesterday that he did not appear at a PLP event as an official representative of the church. On Monday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham called on PLP leader Perry Christie to apologis
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
Inside the Baha Mar project
Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access
Call for probe into 'voter fraud'
Call for probe into 'voter fraud' FNM candidate Desmond Bannister is asking that an official hearing be held into his claims of voter fraud in North Andros within the next 14 days. After the PLP denied flying Nassau and Grand Bahama residents in to regis
Archbishop defends PLP attendance
Archbishop defends PLP attendance ANGLICAN Archbishop Drexel Gomez said yesterday that he did not appear at a PLP event as an official representative of the church. On Monday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham called on PLP leader Perry Christie to apologis
Former MP in tears for next generation
Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o
Inside the Baha Mar project
Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access
Call for probe into 'voter fraud'
Call for probe into 'voter fraud' FNM candidate Desmond Bannister is asking that an official hearing be held into his claims of voter fraud in North Andros within the next 14 days. After the PLP denied flying Nassau and Grand Bahama residents in to regis
Archbishop defends PLP attendance
Archbishop defends PLP attendance ANGLICAN Archbishop Drexel Gomez said yesterday that he did not appear at a PLP event as an official representative of the church. On Monday, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham called on PLP leader Perry Christie to apologis
'We must fight inequality'
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER cabinet minister and speaker and of the House of Assembly Janet Bostwick challenged Bahamian women to fight against the "shameful" gender inequalities that still exist today. Spea
Escaped prisoner arraigned in court
Escaped prisoner arraigned in court By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Escaped prisoner Paul Rigby Jr and a young woman were arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate's Court following his recapture early
'We must fight inequality'
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER cabinet minister and speaker and of the House of Assembly Janet Bostwick challenged Bahamian women to fight against the "shameful" gender inequalities that still exist today. Spea
Escaped prisoner arraigned in court
Escaped prisoner arraigned in court By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Escaped prisoner Paul Rigby Jr and a young woman were arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate's Court following his recapture early
Airport roof repairs begin
Airport roof repairs begin REPAIRS are finally underway on the roof of the New Bight Airport in Cat Island, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene. However, locals say many government buildings on the island are still in need of extensive work
Course in business empowerment
Course in business empowerment THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, in conjunction with the College of the Bahamas, is hosting a six-week "Business Empowerment for Entrepreneurs" lecture series. The lectures, which began last night, will
