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LW Young and broke candidates

Leon Walter Young, better known to us as L W Young, was first elected to the House of Assembly in 1912, during the governorship of either Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter or Sir William Grey-Wilson. A carpenter and building contractor by profession, Young would serve in Parliament for the Eastern District of New Providence, from the aforementioned 1912 to 1942 – the year of the Burma Road Riots.

Power back in southern Abaco in three weeks

BAHAMAS Power and Light is anticipating electricity will be restored to the southern part of Abaco in three weeks, however it could be months before the rest of the island is reenergised. BPL acting director of operations Sterling Moss gave the estim

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BAHAMAS Power and Light is anticipating electricity will be restored to the southern part of Abaco in three weeks, however it could be months before the rest of the island is reenergised. BPL Acting Director of Operations Sterling Moss gave the esti

Tourism loses 'giant of a man'

Bahamian hotel executives yesterday said the tourism industry has "lost a giant of a man" after Sandals founder, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, died in hospital aged 79.

Tennis coach John Farrington continuing his career

TENNIS is back and so is Bahamian John Farrington as he takes advantage of the opportunity to continue his coaching career with a number of players on the international scene.

Optimism rises on ‘palatable outcome’ for labour reforms

The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday expressed optimism that private sector representatives were making progress towards “a palatable conclusion” over the labour law reform controversy.

Chamber chief says labour law revisions ‘seem to have held’

The Chamber’s chairman yesterday said agreed changes to the labour law reforms “seem to have held”, as numerous draft Bills were circulated between the Government, private sector and trade unions in a bid to conclude the controversial exercise.

Living well with sickle cell

Support association to host biggest event to date

With thousands of Bahamians estimated to be affected by sickle cell disease, the local support association is gearing up to host its biggest education event to date.In an effort to offer community support in a meaningful way, the Bahamas Sickle Cell

VAT speech shows Govt still ‘kicking can down the road’

Attempts to justify the Government’s use of the $1 billion-plus Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenues are misplaced, a governance reform campaigner said yesterday, accusing it of “irresponsibly kicking the can down the road”.

Christie wins leadership vote, 1,264 votes to 169

THE Melia Ballroom at the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) 52nd National Convention was filled to capacity for a high energy and raucous leadership race between incumbent leader Prime Minister Perry Christie and his challenger, Fort Charlotte candidate Alfred Sears.

World rights groups challenge deportations

AS the government’s December 31 deadline for irregular migrants to leave the country looms, seven international human rights groups have expressed concerns over its impact on Bahamian-born children and the compliance of state deportation procedures with international law.

Five held by police after bloody start to year in GB

FIVE men are now in custody assisting police with three murder investigations in Freeport and could be arraigned by the end of the week, as Assistant Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander and a team of officers from New Providence are in Grand Bahama assisting police on the island to bring closure to the matters.

Mixed results for our NCAA players

IT was a weekend of mixed results for Bahamian NCAA Division I basketball players as their respective programmes continued their progression into conference play. DeAndre Ayton was the top performer among the group with a game high 24 points and sev

UPDATED: Christie quits as PLP leader

TWENTY years after he took the helm of the Progressive Liberal Party from the late Sir Lynden Pindling, former Prime Minister Perry Christie resigned as leader of the PLP during an emotional meeting at the party’s headquarters on Farrington Road last night.

Pay us what we're owed, air traffic union demands

BAHAMAS Air Traffic Controllers Union President Hinsey McKenzie yesterday implored Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to follow through on promises he made while in opposition, and see to it that members of his union are paid what they are owed.

Miller: Govt should explain what sparked WSC audit

THE government should explain outright what sparked a forensic audit into the Water and Sewerage Corporation and the placement of two executives on administrative leave, former WSC Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday, telling The Tribune he was “shocked” to learn of the situation at the water provider.

Auto dealers: budget leaves 'two dominant'

New auto dealers are hoping for a last-minute compromise with the government over budget reforms that could result in just two companies “dominating the market”.Fred Albury, the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) president, told Tribune Busin

Mantas water polo teams warm up for Carifta in South Florida tourney

THE Mantas water polo teams, in final preparations for CARIFTA, competed in the South Florida International Water Polo Tournament (SFIWP) February 16-18. Head coach Laszlo “Lotty” Borbely used the tournament as one of the final measures for selectin

Ayton arrives as symbol that Suns are on the rise

PHOENIX (AP) — Since the heady days of Steve Nash came to an end, there have been few signs of joy from a dwindling fan base that watched the Phoenix Suns tumble to the bottom of the NBA standings and miss the playoffs for the eighth year in a row.

‘We can’t submit to every demand’

ALL but five registered and trained clinical nurses returned to work yesterday bringing an end to a “peculiar” “sick out,” which affected patient care at public medical facilities throughout the country, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday, adding “tension” remains over this matter.

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