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'Lonnie' Greene reflects on his career
ROLANDO ‘Lonnie’ Greene is grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to move from one head coaching job in college track and field to another.In his transition from Purdue University to the University of Kentucky, Greene intends to continue to s
‘Double dipping’ Baha Mar staff being terminated
Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators are terminating employees who have been ‘double dipping’ by continuing to pocket a regular pay cheque despite finding another job.
Is ‘corruption’ an attempt to change the conversation?
SURELY at some time in his youth Archbishop Drexel Gomez must have read and explained St Matthew’s gospel to his son Damian, who now as Minister of State for Legal Affairs has publicly condemned corruption in politics. Mr Gomez, Jr, was particularly upset with his own government for not taking corruption seriously.
'Further concerns' on Scotiabank downsizing
Scotiabank (Bahamas) imminent restructuring was yesterday causing “further concerns” for unemployment and the commercial banking industry, amid suggestions the institution was reviewing the future of up to eight branches.
PM touting $600m GDP growth under his Gov’t
The Prime Minister yesterday touted IMF projections showing the Bahamas’ real economic output will expand by $600 million under his administration, while admitting the economy is still not growing fast enough to “absorb” a rapidly-expanding labour force.
AG’s Office: We bungled Blackbeard’s Cay appeal
The Attorney General’s Office has admitted that the Government’s appeal over the $8 million Blackbeard’s Cay project was thrown out because it was asleep on the job.
‘Bigger picture’ stops Baha Mar breach action
The hotel union has not filed a trade dispute against Baha Mar, despite the recent 190 Crystal Palace lay-offs seemingly breaching their industrial agreement, because it is focused on “the bigger picture” of getting those workers reemployed by the resort owner.
Gomez hits out at backbenchers over referendum
DAMIAN Gomez, State Minister of Legal Affairs, yesterday criticised backbenchers within his own party for spreading misinformation in a politically motivated attack on the constitutional amendment bills.
The Prime Minister dreams of a bright future
SPEAKING to reporters at the opening of Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s executive offices last Thursday, Prime Minister Christie exuded confidence in a buoyant economic future for these islands.
Govt, unions told: ‘Businesses are not unlimited money pits’
The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman has warned the Government and trade unions that “destroying businesses” will render talks on worker protection and benefits “moot”, as there will be no jobs for them to fill.
INSIGHT: ‘Bahamas’ attitude on the rights of the disabled is deplorable and alarming’
JOB discrimination and limited employment opportunities for Bahamians with disabilities have facilitated in many ways my ability to reflect on the current status of young adults with disabilities who have attained degrees from higher educational institutions. I too reflect on their need for vocational rehabilitation services and the many challenges they face seeking employment.
Cruise visitor spend slumps 23% in 3 years
Average cruise visitor spend in the Bahamas has slumped by an alarming 23 per cent over the past three years, a report for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has revealed, even though this nation leads the Caribbean through an annual $394 million economic impact from the industry.
'Perfect storm' drops broker's volumes by 50%
A Bahamas-based broker/dealer yesterday said it had resorted to pay and working hour cuts to combat a 50 per cent decline in trading volumes, adding that Immigration policies were making it hard to attract top-quality traders.
Five-star resort to open in Grand Bahama
FREEPORT – Prime Minister Perry Christie announced that a 500-room five-star resort, which will create many jobs and stimulate Grand Bahama’s struggling tourism economy, will open at the Reef Village property at Lucaya.
Skills Council to assess industry's labour needs
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed a Skills Council will be formed to assess the labour needs of each industry as he unveiled plans to combine various training schemes into one National Apprenticeship scheme.
IHOP: ‘This is the Caribbean launch, not just The Bahamas’
IHOP’s local franchisee says he will decide on two further New Providence locations “pretty shortly”, adding: “This is the launch of the Caribbean, not just the launch of The Bahamas.”
Suicide in the Bahamas
Suicide in the Bahamas EDITOR, The Tribune. It now appears that a very disturbing trend is developing in this country. I have noticed that more and more troubled Bahamians are resorting to suicide. It appears that these persons who have chosen to take
Suicide in the Bahamas
Suicide in the Bahamas EDITOR, The Tribune. It now appears that a very disturbing trend is developing in this country. I have noticed that more and more troubled Bahamians are resorting to suicide. It appears that these persons who have chosen to take
Suicide in the Bahamas
Suicide in the Bahamas EDITOR, The Tribune. It now appears that a very disturbing trend is developing in this country. I have noticed that more and more troubled Bahamians are resorting to suicide. It appears that these persons who have chosen to take
Suicide in the Bahamas
Suicide in the Bahamas EDITOR, The Tribune. It now appears that a very disturbing trend is developing in this country. I have noticed that more and more troubled Bahamians are resorting to suicide. It appears that these persons who have chosen to take