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SHIPYARD WORKER ELECTROCUTED IN ACCIDENT

FREEPORT - A man is said to be in critical condition at the Rand Memorial Hospital after being electrocuted at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. Sources identified the 35-year-old victim as Ali Isusin, a Romanian resident of Grand Bahama. The Shipyard employee

Train your way to higher performance

Opinion by Barbara Rodgers-Newbould By now, most of us have reviewed our last year's performance, recommitted ourselves to new year's resolutions, and started the process of working toward this year's goals. It's an exciting time of the year, a time of

Probe into fake drugs

Probe into fake drugs A COMMITTEE has been formed to investigate claims of courterfeit pharmaceutical drug sales. In partnership with the Bahamas Pharmacy Council, the Ministry of Health has launched a probe into allegations that the drugs are being impo

Murder probe

Murder probe TWO men are in hospital after separate shooting incidents on Monday. According to police, a phone card vendor was robbed and shot in the abdomen by another man armed with a handgun shortly after 7pm. The victim was selling phone cards in th

A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS

By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in

Couple to face court in murder trial

Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar

Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications

LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica

Couple to face court in murder trial

Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar

A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS

By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in

Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications

LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica

Couple to face court in murder trial

Couple to face court in murder trial By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The homicide trial of Coletor Johnson and her boyfriend Glinton Louis is expected to get underway in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mar

A PASTORAL LETTER TO THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ON THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTIONS

By REV LAISH BOYD DIOCESAN BISHOP MY brothers and sisters of the Anglican family, let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New calendar year. It is my prayer that 2012 will bring to you every blessing, peace, fulfillment and lasting joy in

Lyford Cay Foundation now accepting applications

LYFORD Cay Foundation Inc and the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation are now accepting online applications for academic, technical training and vocational scholarships for study at approved institutions in the US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. All applica

By George, stadium shows we've got it!

EDITOR, The Tribune. My friend, Bishop Neil Ellis told me: "There comes a time, which when it comes, will define your life for the rest of your life." Could it be that time came for the Bahamas on February 25, 2012 at the opening of the Thomas A Robinso

CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB

CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied

Catholic mission to gather residents

Catholic mission to gather residents FREEPORT - The Catholic Annual Island-wide Mission will take place on March 5 through 9 this year, bringing all Catholic parishes on Grand Bahama together as residents prepare for the upcoming Easter season. Under th

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Zero tolerance pledge by PM

Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to

Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur

Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with the

By George, stadium shows we've got it!

EDITOR, The Tribune. My friend, Bishop Neil Ellis told me: "There comes a time, which when it comes, will define your life for the rest of your life." Could it be that time came for the Bahamas on February 25, 2012 at the opening of the Thomas A Robinso

CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB

CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied

Catholic mission to gather residents

Catholic mission to gather residents FREEPORT - The Catholic Annual Island-wide Mission will take place on March 5 through 9 this year, bringing all Catholic parishes on Grand Bahama together as residents prepare for the upcoming Easter season. Under th

Antique Auto Club announces its new officers for 2012/2013

THE Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas has announced the election of new officers and directors for 2012/13. The new president is Brendan Foulkes and the new vice-president is Dwain Wallace. Murray Forde and Wayne Aranha were returned to the positions of se

Zero tolerance pledge by PM

Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to

Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur

Sandals welcomes first female butler chauffeur Sandals Royal Bahamian has welcomed into its ranks its first and only female Butler Chauffeur. Nathasha Bethel is making her mark amidst her three male counterparts. Ms Bethel has been employed with the