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CONCERN OVER 72 JOB LOSSES
BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT: The Progressive Liberal Party candidates on Grand Bahama expressed concern over the firing of 72 employees from Hutchison Whampoa's business opera
Booth, Rolle win Olympic Day Run
HE didn't get to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games, so Grand Bahamian Delroy Booth decided to come to town and prove that he's fit and ready to compete in
More GBPC workers join hurricane recovery effort
GRAND Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has deployed a second crew of linesmen to assist in the restoration of power in the southern Bahamas.
Fifth man charged over couple’s killing
A 26-year-old Holmes Rock man was arraigned on charges of armed robbery and murder in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Grand Bahama shootings bring murder count to 31
TWO men, including a Department of Customs officer, were shot dead in Grand Bahama in separate incidents yesterday, pushing the country’s murder count to 31 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.
Supply teachers brought in amid Grand Bahama shortage
SUPPLY teachers have been temporarily placed at some government schools to address the teacher shortages on Grand Bahama, according to a Bahamas Union of Teachers official.
Drill helps airport prepare for emergencies
THE Grand Bahama Airport Company conducted its annual full-scale emergency drill as part of its international safety and security certifications requirement.
Stem cell therapy centre marks its first anniversary
THE Okyanos Cell Therapy facility in Freeport has been in operation for the past year as the first licensed stem cell therapy provider in The Bahamas.
Bruno Rufa files defamation claim over online petition
CANADIAN resident Bruno Rufa has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Supreme Court concerning allegations published by a Bahamian in an online petition early last year.
Prime Minister writes address for Export Outlook publication
THE second edition of the Caribbean Export Outlook yearly publication was launched in Grand Bahama on Thursday, and features an address from Prime Minister Perry Christie.
School and MP’s office hit by arson
ARSON is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a building on East Sunrise Highway that housed the constituency office of East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest as well as a small school.
5,000 illegal migrants repatriated in 2015, says minister of immigration
MORE than 5,000 illegal immigrants were repatriated to their homeland in 2015, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell said Thursday, adding that the Department of Immigration is bracing for an even tougher year in 2016.
Govt ‘knew of memories resort manager’s behaviour for months’
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant claimed that the government was aware since last June of the alleged unacceptable behaviour of the general manager at Memories Resort, but had done nothing about it.
Grand Bahama gears up for independence day
THE BUILD-UP to Independence Day celebrations in Grand Bahama start this weekend in various settlements, while the official 42nd Independence celebrations will take place at the Independence Park in Freeport on July 9.
FNM women are honoured in Bimini
THE Free National Movement Women’s Association honoured several women on Bimini on Sunday at the launch of their programme recognising the women for their commitment to the party and their community.
Cat Island and Richton Park, Illinois to sign Sister City Agreement
A SISTER City Agreement will be signed in Cat Island today establishing a close link between Cat Islanders and the people of Richton Park, Illinois.
Junkanoo dance group aided by Hutchison ahead of 2016 parade
HUTCHISON Port Holding, the owners of the Freeport Container Port, are helping the New Life Classic Dancers Junkanoo Group as the group prepares for the 2016 parade.
Beautification project launched for dilapidated buildings
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has embarked on a beautification project to spruce up several dilapidated, abandoned buildings in Freeport with the help of well-known local Bahamian artist Sheldon Saint.
Hutchison helps out summer camps
HUTCHISON Port Holding Business Units recently made a significant donation to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s summer camp youth programmes in the northern Bahamas.
Concerns over school’s readiness for new term
WITH only a month to go before the new school year, there are concerns about whether major repairs to the leaky roof and mould-infested science block will be completed in time for the September term at the Eight Mile Rock High School in Grand Bahama.