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We are in a complete crisis and this all across the world. Thousands of Bahamians are struggling daily, our economy is falling apart, jobs are at its lowest, and the virus at its highest.

One-in-five bullied at workplace

THE Bahamas could be suffering from a high rate of bullying in the workplace, according to the first study of its kind published in the International Journal of Bahamian Studies.

Double-digit lay-offs likely as a result of 4 RBC branch closures

MORE double-digit job losses are likely at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) after it last night announced the closure of four branches, including a pull-out from Andros and Long Island.

D’Aguilar: Govt won’t move on web shop tax

IN the face of backlash over the government’s proposed tax increase on web shop operators, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the new taxation sliding scale for number houses is “set in stone”.

Homicides ‘down by over half’

DESPITE several recent murders, homicides are still “down more than 50 percent” compared to last year, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said yesterday.

Good news 'soon' for Grand Bahama, says Labour Minister

GOOD things are on the horizon for Grand Bahama, according to Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes, who said some important announcements would be made soon by the government.He did not elaborate or disclose much, but said the officials are very “optimist

Contractor chief backs 200% work permit rise

THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said he would gladly back a ‘200 per cent’ increase in work permit fees for unskilled foreign labourers employed in the sector.

DPM tells entrepreneurs: 'Don't let this crisis pass'

The deputy prime minister yesterday said there were “no plans” for new or increased taxes to plug the government’s COVID-19 fiscal holes, as he urged entrepreneurs: “Don’t let this crisis pass.” K Peter Turnquest, speaking to reporters outside the C

Self-care is self-love: New company promotes products to help you relax

“Taking care of yourself is the equivalent of loving yourself.” – This is a statement Rayeisa Basden firmly stands by. Having developed health issues due to job-related stress, she knows first-hand how important self-care is and hopes to promote this philosophy with her own line of aromatherapy bath products designed to help people relax.

TV union boss leads calls for BCB chief to resign from job

THE president and members of the Bahamas Communication and Public Officers Union are calling for the immediate resignation of the general manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas. The union has alleged bullying, threats and a lack of e

Prepare for this tremendous opportunity, urges Kwasi Thompson

MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson has told Grand Bahamians to “ignore the naysayers” in response to criticism from the Progressive Liberal Party about the proposed development by RCI/ITM Group for the Grand Lucayan resort and Freeport Harbour.

PMH doctors walk-off the job for the second consecutive day

FOR a second consecutive day doctors at the Princess Margaret Hospital walked-off the job yesterday in protest over benefits and what they described as “ill-treatment”.

Caribbean AG tells Bahamas: 'get into the digital asset race'

A former Caribbean attorney general is urging The Bahamas to “get into that race” of digital currency regulation as a means to overcome its traditional challenges with economic scale.John McKendrick QC, Anguilla’s ex-top law enforcement officer, told

PM orders acquisition of shanty town land

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday that Attorney General Carl Bethel has been instructed to compulsorily acquire land where shanty towns in Abaco once stood.

Bahamians 'not given proper gear' to deal with Equinor spill

A human rights activist claims that Bahamians working to clean up the oil spill at the Equinor facility in Grand Bahama are not being provided with the proper hazmat gear as the foreign crew, leaving them exposed to dangerous toxic chemicals.Joseph D

US firm's 'holding pattern' after run-in with Customs

A US-based environmental firm working on Abaco’s post-Dorian clean-up yesterday said they were in a “holding pattern” over whether to stay in The Bahamas following a clash with Customs. Karl Dix, a representative for Ceres Environmental Services, to

Here to stay - and bringing 1,000 jobs

CARNIVAL Cruise Line President Christine Duffy has affirmed the company’s commitment to major investments in the country specifically the planned $200m development of a new port in Grand Bahama and $100m of enhancements planned for the island of San Salvador.

Employment won’t return to pre-Dorian levels until 2025

Bahamian employment will not fully recover to pre-COVID and Dorian levels until 2025, marking a six-year stretch where the economy has endured elevated jobless numbers.

Initiative to help homeless launched in Freeport

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that a social initiative launched by the Ministry for Grand Bahama involving the restoration of houses for homeless families is underway in Freeport.

EDITORIAL: A new day indeed, as Minnis pays price

IT’S hard to imagine. Just four years ago the FNM swept to power with a huge majority giving it licence to do as it wished for the benefit of the country. All that stood against them was an Opposition of just four MPs – Philip “Brave” Davis and his three colleagues – the only survivors of the electoral rout.

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