Cassius Stuart backs out of deputy leader race
Cassius Stuart backs out of deputy leader race FORMER Free National Movement candidate Cassius Stuart has withdrawn his bid for the deputy leadership of the party, it was announced on his Facebook page yesterday. Giving a detailed explanation of why he o
The singers of Crooked Island
pics in website daily photos, slugged: crooked island Captions Photos, Eric Rose/BIS Photo 0611 CABBAGE HILL, Crooked Island - Ulric H Ferguson Primary School student Demetria Mackey recites "Wonderful Mothers", on June 6 at the Rev EA Thompson Memo
Marijuana fields found
Marijuana fields found POLICE have discovered six large marijuana fields in Andros. A total of 26,000 plants, ranging in size from one inch to four feet, were confiscated. Officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit made the find in bushes near the communit
Union leaders celebrate Sir Clifford
Union leaders celebrate Sir Clifford TRADE union leaders celebrated Sir Clifford Darling's contribution to the Bahamas in a service at Yamacraw Zion Baptist Church last week. Sir Clifford was the first Minister of Labour and National Insurance. In 1946,
Minister meets officials from National Trust
Minister meets officials from National Trust THE Bahamas National Trust paid a courtesy call on new Minister of the Environment Kenred Dorsett. They discussed a variety of issues including the work of the BNT regarding protected areas. The minister empha
Five key seats
By PAUL G TURNQUESTChief Reporterpturnquest@tribunemedia.netTHE 2012 general election will be determined by the results of five key constituencies, party insiders have predicted.According to information gleaned from the recently revealed Boundaries C
Concerns raised about summer job programme
Concerns raised about summer job programme BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - FNM MPs Peter Turnquest and Neko Grant are raising concerns over the lack information and notice provided to the public regardin
List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released
List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released THE Ministry of Environment has issued a list of the companies granted licenses to search for oil in the Bahamas and their current status in response to continuing claims that the moratorium on expl
A lesson from paramedics
A lesson from paramedics A TEAM of paramedics gave third and fourth graders at Centreville Primary School a lesson in how to respond if ever they find themselves in an emergency situation. Members of Doctors Hospital's Emergency Transport Services Depart
Harnessing the elements
THE government is hoping that harnessing solar and wind energy will help solve electricity problems throughout the archipelago. "We are looking at renewable energy for the future of the Bahamas, particularly in the Exuma Cays, where the environment is ver
School visit to end official visit to Abaco
GOVERNOR General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes ended their official tour of Abaco and its cays with a visit to the Grand Cay All-Age School, where Sir Arthur continued to spread his message of One Bahamas. Sir Arthur told the students: "While Abac
MITCHELL: 'MONEY DID NOT GO MISSING FROM EMERGENCY AGENCY ON PLP WATCH'
By KHRISNA VIRGIL FORMER Cabinet minister Fred Mitchell has denied that $20 million disappeared from the National Emergency Management Agency on the PLP's watch. In response to the report, which has been circulating in the press this week, Mr Mitchell is
Magistrates 'turned into robots'
By KHRISNA VIRGIL A FORMER member of parliament and staunch FNM supporter said magistrates have become government entities who do not have the authority to act independently. In remarks to Eugene Dupuch Law School students, J Henry Bostwick QC said that
SEARCH FOR MISSING SISTERS
POLICE issued an urgent appeal last night for information on missing sisters Christina Austin Brown, 14, and Shaniece Austin Brown, 12, of Wright's Lane. Christina is described as being of dark brown complexion, slim build, and standing 5' 7" tall. Shanie
SEARCH FOR MISSING SISTERS
POLICE issued an urgent appeal last night for information on missing sisters Christina Austin Brown, 14, and Shaniece Austin Brown, 12, of Wright's Lane. Christina is described as being of dark brown complexion, slim build, and standing 5' 7" tall. Shanie
The reason behind the wall
Re: The Unwanted Wall EDITOR, The Tribune. In a recent conversation with the owner of the unwanted wall on East Bay Street, I was given the following explanation for the construction. Homeowners and business persons in the immediate area have been plagu
MOSS 'YET TO DECIDE ON 2012'
BAHAMAS Against Crime executive director Rev Dr CB Moss has yet to decide if he will run in the 2012 general election. A statement issued yesterday from Rev Moss's office by Fred Munnings noted that for the past several months there has been speculation,
Three face court over Burger King robbery
By KHRISNA VIRGIL TWO men and a woman were arraigned in the Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the armed robbery of a popular fast-food spot last weekend. Kadeem Bain, 20; Steven Taylor, 20; and Dwaynette Taylor, 18, appeared before Chief M
The reason behind the wall
Re: The Unwanted Wall EDITOR, The Tribune. In a recent conversation with the owner of the unwanted wall on East Bay Street, I was given the following explanation for the construction. Homeowners and business persons in the immediate area have been plagu
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