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Drilling will destroy us

The Bahamian people have become accustomed to being shafted. Since time immemorial there has been secret deals where the people have been given the “stinking end of the stick”, an unenviable position.

DECISION SOON ON NEW NIB DIRECTOR

A DECISION will be made “shortly” on who will succeed National Insurance Board Director Nicola Virgill-Rolle when she vacates the post, according to NIB Minister Brensil Rolle.

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No break down for PM's $1bn in investment

The Prime Minister last night said The Bahamas received "more than $1bn" in international investment projects in 2020 although no break down of these developments was provided.

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‘Still a few breaking law’

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames says while most Bahamians understand the seriousness of COVID-19, there are still a few who continue to operate “counter to the law”.

Sir Franklyn's importance to the country

With thousands of job losses in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco, Exuma and other parts of The Bahamas, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic’s debilitating impact on the domestic and global economy, the announcement of the Minnis administration signing a $400m heads of agreement for the Jack’s Bay Resort and Marina development in South Eleuthera comes as good news, in an otherwise sombre environment.

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$90m in loans to improve coast and airport

THE government yesterday presented a resolution to Parliament to facilitate loans from the Inter-American Development Bank to finance some $90m in projects in support of coastal management, airport infrastructure and various skill development initiat

Brewery unveils $2m warehouse expansion

The Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company yesterday unveiled its latest $2 million expansion through the addition of a new warehouse, a move likely to create around 30 jobs.

Bank of the Bahamas reveals 30 lay-offs

BANK of the Bahamas (BOB) yesterday confirmed around 30 jobs will be lost as part of its bid to return to sustained profitability following recent branch closures.

Fishers Alliance not opposed to Oban

MANY fishermen are not opposed to the $5.5 billion Oban Energies oil refinery and storage terminal project, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s (BCFA) president said yesterday.Adrian LaRoda told Tribune Business that the Bahamas should seek to

Digitise human resources to drive better efficiencies

Improving productivity and efficiency is critical for companies of all sizes in 2020 and beyond. And human resources information systems (HRIS) are helping them achieve this goal consistently. Acquiring HRIS software not only automates these tasks bu

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WSC chief signs two contracts worth $2m

WATER and Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson signed two groundbreaking contracts worth more than $2m last week to further the corporation’s work in Abaco following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. Mr Gibson said the May 22 sig

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Bethel's return remains unclear

THE Minnis administration gave no answers about Commodore Tellis Bethel’s job status yesterday despite the scheduled end of his three-month vacation leave.

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CIBC walkout in bid to force bank to address staff issues

CIBC First Caribbean is now “looking to talk” after employees walked off the job to protest not having a collective agreement in place.

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Dad shot dead in front of his family

A FATHER was killed and his teenage daughter was injured last night during a shooting incident that occurred off Kemp Road.

Labour chief acts over taxi threats

The Government’s top labour official has moved to head-off threatened industrial action by taxi drivers through a series of meeting designed to address their grievances.

BAMSI no rival to Bahamian farmers

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is “here to support our farmers, not compete with them”, a senior executive has pledged. Dr Raveenia Roberts-Hanna, its executive director, challenged concerns that the Institute is in dir

PM hails $250m hurricane hole

The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial’s $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the “world-class destination” of The Bahamas.

PM hails $250m hurricane hole

The prime minister has hailed Sterling Global Financial's $250m Hurricane Hole project as a sign of continuing investor confidence in the "world-class destination" of The Bahamas.

Domino's selects GB manager as Americas lead

Domino’s International has named the RND Freeport manager, Gary Guillaume, as its 2016 regional store manager of the year for the Americas.The Grand Bahama native heads a team of 12 at the branch, and is the first manager from the Bahamas to receive

Credit downgrade

I WAS was just reading up on the Moody’s and S&P’s downgrade from their official website.