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Realism and the DNA
Realism and the DNA EDITOR, The Tribune. While I am enthralled with the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) and of a certainty they shall receive my vote, I am a realist and know that much of what is being espoused by the DNA will not easily be enacted u
All parties to face the same tasks
All parties to face the same tasks EDITOR, The Tribune. It matters who wins the upcoming election, but it really does not matter in terms of what a government has to do when elected. Right now, we have a lot of "union activity" and I guess that a lot
Too much chatter from party leaders
Too much chater from party leaders EDITOR, The Tribune. So far, there has been much jabbering back and forth by the leaders of the three major political parties. However, there are many Bahamians who are not caught up in the partying type frenzy and ar
Androsian speaks out on election
Androsian speaks out on election EDITOR, The Tribune. I'm a 42-year-old female who has only voted twice in my life, 1992 FNM, 2007 for the PLP, because I had rather abandon my party and for Vincent than Mrs Chandrice Woodside Rolle who at the time ha
Laing's thanks to Marco City
FREEPORT - Marco City MP Zhivargo Laing has thanked constituents for giving him the opportunity to serve as their representative in Parliament. "Marc
No worse time for job layoffs
EDITOR, The Tribune. Just when you think the economy in Grand Bahama couldn't get any worse, it has. Like many Grand Bahamians, I was very disappointed to hear the heartrending news that Hutchison Whampoa had terminated 70 of its employees at the Freepo
Latest housing division opened
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The first phase of the Wellington Pinder Heights Subdivision was officially opened on Thursday by Minister of Housing Kenneth Russell, who unveiled plans for a complete $
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership
Youngsters learn from their peers about leadership By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Fifteen junior high students from Grand Bahama will attend the Peer Leadership Camp in New Providence to learn about dr
A national lottery and gambling
EDITOR, The Tribune. Please permit me space in your paper to comment on two articles entitled "Why Does The Church Oppose Gambling" and "Church 'Predicament' Over Gambling" which appeared in the May 17th and 29th editions of The Tribune, respectively. In
ROYAL WELCOME TO THE BAHAMAS
RBC Royal Bank welcomed more than 1,800 outstanding RBC employees and their guests to The Bahamas on Friday, providing a welcome boost to the local economy. The RBC group travelled to Nassau aboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship as part of an RBC pe
ROYAL WELCOME TO THE BAHAMAS
RBC Royal Bank welcomed more than 1,800 outstanding RBC employees and their guests to The Bahamas on Friday, providing a welcome boost to the local economy. The RBC group travelled to Nassau aboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship as part of an RBC pe
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the FNM government will deepen its programme of reform and modernisation nationally, and advance economic re
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA
PM'S PLEDGE TO GRAND BAHAMA By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the FNM government will deepen its programme of reform and modernisation nationally, and advance economic re
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE
PM OPENS NEW $12M A&E CENTRE By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: The new $12 million Accident and Emergency urgent care centre and new operating theatre and day surgical unit were officially opened by Prime Mi
No FNM Candidate Officially Named
No FNM Candidate Officially Named EDITOR, The Tribune. The general elections of the Bahamas must be called within the next four months. And to date, the FNM has not yet named one candidate. This is almost like a National Basketball Team who qualifies f
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION
WHY I WILL BOYCOTT THE ELECTION EDITOR, The Tribune. As a supporter of the Free National Movement (FNM) and a voter in the great constituency of Marco City, I am very disappointed in several political moves that were made on Grand Bahama by the governin
The battle for governance is heating up
The battle for governance is heating up EDITOR, The Tribune. The battle for governance for the next five-year period is truly heating up as the parties go through the process of naming and publishing their list of candidates. Each party is now shifting
A thousands times no to foreign police
A thousands times no to foreign police EDITOR, The Tribune. I read with interest a report by Dr David Allen a noted psychologist, while I agree with some of his findings on the root cause of the crime situation and some of his recommended remedies, I st
Where to put your X
EDITOR, The Tribune. In just a few days we will be heading to the polls to mark our X to the candidate and/or party of our choice. As an independent voter I struggled with whom I would mark my X on election day until a few days ago when I heard Britain
Government to buy hotel in $1.9m deal to expand hospital
Government to buy hotel in $1.9m deal to expand hospital BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced that the government will buy the old Freeport Inn Hotel for $1.9 millio
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