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No referendum for oil drilling

ALREADY they are discussing how to share the oil wealth, even before the first vein of oil has been discovered to make the discussion relevant.

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Autism and the mouth

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of pervasive developmental disorders that usually begin in the first 30 months of life.

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Appeal to go to London

THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeal of two men who challenged their murder and attempted armed robbery convictions as well as the 40-year sentence handed down by the Supreme Court.

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Atlantis clampdown on beach vendors

THE Atlantis Resort’s security division yesterday moved to stop beach vendors who refuse to sign an agreement with the hotel from gaining access to Cabbage Beach, The Tribune understands.

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Atlantis clampdown on beach vendors

THE Atlantis Resort’s security division yesterday moved to stop beach vendors who refuse to sign an agreement with the hotel from gaining access to Cabbage Beach, The Tribune understands.

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Many reasons for choosing the pill

AS THE name suggests, one purpose of birth control is to prevent pregnancy for sexually active women. However, oral contraceptives have many other practical purposes for women.

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Outgoing minister hopeful for continuity

OUTGOING Minister Of Health Hubert Minnis is confident the new government will carry on with plans for the public healthcare sector, which are in the best interest of the people.

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Dental month 2012

It is here again: Dental month. October 2012 has come and we still have all of our teeth, most of them or hopefully some of them. In any event, let us give Dental Month a big welcome.

EDITORIAL: Long overdue for legal reform

IN highlighting some good news – with a drop in the murder rate so far this year – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander also illuminated the problems that we face.

EDITORIAL: Why is Dr Minnis opposed to gun strategy?

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was in a talkative mood yesterday.

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Serious crime 28% down - but rape cases increase

SERIOUS crime has declined by more than a quarter this year, according to Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, although there has been an increase in the number of rapes.

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Minnis: ‘Brave Davis inflation is really killing us’

THE Davis administration has made the cost-of-living crisis in the country much worse, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis claimed in the House of Assembly yesterday as he accused the government of living lavishly off the backs of Bahamian taxpayers.

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Seven tips for fall prevention

If you find yourself concerned about falling or are experiencing frequent falls, you are not alone. In my work as a physical therapist with older adults, this concern is voiced frequently by my clients.

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Small businesses come on board for CARIFTA Games

WEDNESDAY was a very special day for the Local Organising Committee for the Oaktree Medical Centre 50th CARIFTA Games.

EDITORIAL: Aisha shows we can reach for the stars

AISHA Bowe is making history. She is to become the first Bahamian to go into space – on board a commercial flight with Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

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PM: PHARMACISTS MUST OBEY RULES – Davis warns sector over price controls even as meeting held

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday the government expects the pharmaceutical sector to fully comply with the new price control regulations in the coming days despite receiving pushback from the sector.

Workplace dispute stirs at Pharmachem

A workplace dispute is brewing at a Freeport manufacturer over assertions that plans to implement a 12-hour shift system could put impacted staff “at risk” and amount to a “unilateral variation” of their employment terms.

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

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Emergency crews fear being overlooked by new government

EMERGENCY Medical Services personnel at the Princess Margaret Hospital are afraid the new government will overlook their needs after the May 7 general elections.