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FNM 'decides not to hold convention'
September 07, 2010
FNM 'decides not to hold convention'
THE Free National Movement has reportedly opted to not hold its national convention this year, as concerns over its cost continues to deter party members from cementing a date.
Recently, attention has been focused on the FNM's national convention as political observers expect Branville McCartney, the FNM MP for Bamboo Town, to make a challenge for the party's leadership.
With the post currently ...
Sports Notes
September 10, 2010
Sports Notes
BASKETBALL
BGDBA ACTION
* THE Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association continued its regular season action on Wednesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium with the following results posted from their triple header:
Police Enforcers 93, Bamboo Shack Aces 88: Antonio Wallace was the top scorer for the Aces.
Crimestoppers 80, Cybots 77: The top scorer for Crimestoppers were Veron Stubb...
September 13, 2010
Letter: Park in paper is Zion Blvd Park - not Fairview Heights Park
EDITOR, The Tribune.
It is with great disappointment that I am responding to your article in today's paper with regard to the park in Bamboo Town.
I am a resident of Bamboo Town and I live on Zion Blvd down the street from the park that was photographed. I would like to point out that the park in the newspaper today is NOT Fairview Heights Park. The park photographed is actually Zion Blvd Park, ...
Letter: Men who seem driven by popularity and ego
September 28, 2010
Letter: Men who seem driven by popularity and ego
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Both Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney and activist Paul Moss resemble a mixture of entertainer Wyclef Jean and U.S. politician Sarah Palin.
Like Wyclef Jean they want to become the leader of their country despite little experience. Neither Jean nor Moss has any executive or parliamentary experience. McCartney has a precious few years in government. But he is also a man of ...
October 01, 2010
FNM 'SHOULD NOT LEAVE LEADERSHIP DECISION UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE'
By TANEKA THOMPSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
tthompson@
tribunemedia.net
IT does not make "good political sense" for the country not to not know who will lead the Free National Movement into the next general election until the last minute, said Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney.
His comments came on the heels of a decision by the Free National Movement's national council not to hold a convention...
IS BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY READY TO LEAD FNM
October 03, 2010
IS BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY READY TO LEAD FNM
There seems to be a lot of talk these days about Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney taking over the leadership of the Free National Movement, and running for the post of prime minister.
At the outset, it should be pointed out that McCartney may have a long way to go before he finds himself ready for that position.
As far as becoming the leader for the FNM, well, let's just say while that road may ...
IS BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY READY TO LEAD FNM
October 03, 2010
IS BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY READY TO LEAD FNM
There seems to be a lot of talk these days about Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney taking over the leadership of the Free National Movement, and running for the post of prime minister.
At the outset, it should be pointed out that McCartney may have a long way to go before he finds himself ready for that position.
As far as becoming the leader for the FNM, well, let's just say while that road may ...
October 03, 2010
McCartney predicts tough 2012 general election fight for FNM
By TANEKA THOMPSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
tthompson@tribunemedia.net
THE tough economy and poor public relations on the part of the governing party will make the 2012 general elections a particularly tough fight for the Free National Movement, said former Cabinet Minister Branville McCartney.
Although the Bamboo Town MP believes the FNM is still the best choice for the country's electorate, he...
'We are living in a lawless society'
October 04, 2010
'We are living in a lawless society'
A disregard for the country's laws and rising crime levels have created a "lawless" society, said former Cabinet Minister Branville McCartney as he called for the enforcement of penalties for minor offences to bring a sense of order to the Bahamas.
"When you look at crime, crime is out of control, we live in a lawless society, I don't care what the politicians say. We need to start sweating the s...
Trio charged with murder of woman while she slept
October 04, 2010
Trio charged with murder of woman while she slept
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Staff Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
THREE men charged with the murder of a young woman while she slept were arraigned in a Magistrate's Court.
Anthorn Smith, 27, alias "Breadman" of Taylor Drive, Allan Knowles Jr, 22, alias "Shorts" of Butler Street, and Owen McKenzie, 23, alias "Cat" of Bamboo Town, were arraigned yesterday, charged with the murder of Christe...
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