PLP responds to Punch article, Vehicular fleet ordered by former administration

Nassau, Bahamas - 

The
claim made in today's edition of the Punch that the PLP government
bought 12 vehicles for a reported $750,000 is false and a deliberate
attempt by the Punch to misinform the Bahamian people through political
mischief and sensationalism.

 

The
inconvenient truth is that the vehicles in question were ordered,
authorized and committed by the former administra...

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Sucker Punch

• Genre : Action, Fantasy, Thriller
• Rating : C - 18yrs and Older

A young girl is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the facility.

Hurricanes on course to win CCAA title with deadly 1-2 punch

By BRENT STUBBS

Senior Sports Reporter

bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

The Holland College Hurricanes are on a course to win the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball title this weekend and coach George Morrison has a deadly 1-2 punch in sophomore Donathon 'Donnie' Moss and transfer Leo Morris to thank for it.

"Donnie is an excellent basketball player and an excellent athlete," Mo...

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Punch Publisher Demands Police Apology

Punch publisher Ivan Johnson has demanded that police retract and issue an apology for statements made in a press release regarding his recent arrest.
Johnson, Mickell Gomez and Christina Toote are accused of failing to declare that they were travelling with more than $10,000 to a U.S. customs officer on June 27.

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Punch publisher appears in court

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Staff Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

PUNCH editor and publisher Ivan Johnson and two women were granted $7,000 bail yesterday after being arraigned in a Magistrate's Court charged with making a false declaration.

According to police reports, Johnson was arrested just after 5pm in the pre-clearance section of Sir Lynden Pindling International Airport on Monday....

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Punch publisher, Ivan Johnson pleads not guilty

Publisher of The Punch Ivan Johnson and two female companions yesterday pleaded not guilty to making a false declaration to a United States officer at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Monday.
Johnson 58, of Graycliff, West Hill Street; Mickell Gomez, 20, of Farrington Road and Christina Toote, 21, of Star Estates, Prince Charles Drive, were charged before Magistrate Guillemina Archer in a...

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Punch editor set for court after US customs detention

By CELESTE NIXON

Tribune Staff Reporter

cnixon@tribunemedia.net

PUNCH editor Ivan Johnson is to appear in court today after being detained by US customs officers, police say.

According to police reports, the tabloid boss was arrested just after 5pm in the pre-clearance section of Sir Lynden Pindling Airport on Monday on suspicion of having made a false declaration.

Tribune sources confirmed J...

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Cheetahs punch early ticket to championship in the NPWBA

By RENALDO DORSETT

Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

The league's pennant winners punched an early ticket to the New Providence Women's Basketball Association (NPWBA) championship series and await the winner of a third and deciding game in the other semifinal matchup.

Four J's Cheetahs - 83

COB Caribs - 66

The Cheetahs advanced to their second consecutive championship appearance and ...

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Charlton sets new world record to win gold

The Bahamas emerged as a true giant at the recent World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, claiming the top spot amongst Caribbean nations on the medal chart. This incredible feat is a testament to the unwavering talent and dedication of our Bahamian athletes.

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NFL PLAYOFFS 2014

Sheldon's picks

SHELDON LONGLEY
Guardian Sports Editor
slongley@nasguard.com
DIVISIONAL: 2-2
PLAYOFFS: 5-3

Sunday's games
NFC Championship Game
Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks, 3:05 p.m.
One of the most anticipated rematches of the season will take place in the National Football Conference's (NFC) Championship Game on Sunday. I've said all season long that if healthy, I like the Packers ch...

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