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EDITORIAL: Do words match the reality of crime levels?

THERE is a childhood song that goes “One of these things is not like the other…”

Cartwright repeats calls for breadbasket VAT relief

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright continued his criticisms of the government yesterday over its position that value added tax will not be removed from breadbasket items, saying it was a betrayal to tens of thousands of Bahamians who need relief.

New online portal launched to help job seekers find work

THE Labour Department yesterday launched a new service on the MyGateway portal for job seekers.

Elite Ballers girls basketball club formed

AFTER their chances to travel to the FIBA Under- 16 Girls Tournament in July was cancelled because of finances, Varel Davis said she decided to form the Elite Ballers girls’ basketball club to afford the players the opportunity to still be able to compete.

Gang turf war fears

A SERIOUS wave of violent crime could be about to sweep the capital, a former senator and longtime community activist warned yesterday.

Bahamian legend Bonefish Folley dies at age 91

LEGENDARY fisherman and cultural icon Bonefish Folley has died at the age of 91.

Terrance Gibson sculls High Rock to win first place

AFTER touring the Family Islands and hosting several events in the capital, The Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company hosted the Sands Beer ‘Man in the da Boat’ Sculling Championships and E-Class Regatta on Grand Bahama.

Bahamian legend Bonefish Folley dies AT age 91

By CARA BETHEL

Will not oppose for the sake of opposing

UNLIKE the United States where winning power at any price seems more important to many politicians than passing laws for the good of the nation, newly elected Opposition leader Dr Herbert Minnis has promised that under his leadership the FNM will “not oppose for the sake of opposing.”

Ryan Pinder: Lightbourne spat on my father

RYAN Pinder, Member of Parliament for the Elizabeth constituency, yesterday accused opposition representative Richard Lightbourne of spitting on his father in an act

Atlantis set to regain 'lot of lost bookings'

Despite losing “a lot of bookings” due to Hurricane Sandy, Atlantis is set to regain them after “most” rebooked for later in 2012.

'Who were the robbers?' is 'critical question' for jurors in John Bull trial

A JUDGE told the jurors of the John Bull Rolex Boutique robbery trial that the critical question for them during their deliberation on a verdict will be ‘who were the robbers?’

Grand Bahama gospel concert to benefit local charities

PASTOR Simeon Outten has announced plans to hold a free gospel concert on Sunday at the Independence Park in aid of three local charitable ministries on Grand Bahama.

BRIDGING GAP TO THE YOUNG

By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A NUMBER of prominent people gathered at RM Bailey Senior High School for the Bridging The Gap symposium, an event organised by the school in honour of Majority Rule Day. Event organiser and RM Bailey guidance counse

Would you vote for a non-Christian?

By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter IF Mitt Romney wins the Republican nomination and goes on to become the next president of the United States of America, he would be the first US president outside of the Christian mainstream. Over the past days a

Rain may fall but the campaign goes on

POLITICAL leaders are not allowing the near week-long extreme weather conditions to dampen their spirits in the build-up to the May 7 election.

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late'

Road tax breaks 'too little, too late' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net Many businesses adversely impacted by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project (NPIIP) yesterday said the Government's pledge to

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