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Tourism urges Gov't to 'redouble' energy reform, crime efforts
The Government was yesterday urged to “redouble” its efforts on energy reform and fighting crime, a leading tourism executive warning that both were vital to “maximising” investment and Bahamian job opportunities in the sector.
Striping's patch plant to create 15-20 jobs
The extension of duty-free incentives beyond the Port area was yesterday cited as critical to Bahamas Striping’s decision to switch its planned $750,000 manufacturing facility from Abaco to Grand Bahama’s West End, a facility that will initially create 15-20 jobs.
Natural justice ‘can’t be inferred’ into job contracts
Natural justice “cannot be inferred” into a private employment contract, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday, dismissing an action brought by a former Bahamian employee of US Airways.
Miller backs resort and tells union to ‘carry their ass’
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday railed against the tactics of the Bahamas Maintenance and Allied Workers Union, saying the BHMAWU “held a gun to the head” of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort executives and is now reaping what it has sown with the “unfortunate” job losses of more than 600 resort employees.
SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: JBLN all-stars step up to the plate in Florida
ONE of the cherished events in my life, that I will always carry with me as a father, occurred two weeks ago in West Palm Beach, Florida.
INSIGHT: Fishermen renew pleas to protect our marine resources from poachers
I congratulate our fine men and women of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) for the capture of yet another Dominican poaching vessel.
Construction work permits ‘shifting in wrong direction’
The “balance” between Bahamian and foreign labour in the construction industry has “started to shift in the wrong direction”, a prominent contractor is arguing, while calling for a halt to all general labour work permits.
Exuma’s tourism up 21% as utilities ‘behind 8-ball’
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday asserted that Exuma is “going places” with tourism 21 percent ahead of pre-COVID levels, but admitted this growth caught the public utilities “behind the 8-ball”.
Daejha Moss retires, ventures into coaching
SHE’S walking away from the sport that she loves, but is now venturing into an area where she feels her participation in track and field has groomed her for the aftermath of her competitive days.
Residents ‘in survival mode’
RESIDENTS of the Bain and Grants Town community are in survival mode as some have tried to make ends meet by any means necessary.
Why the secrecy on police settlements?
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has called on the government to disclose the details of a lawsuit settlement concluded with two senior police officers, including the rationale behind the move.
Gas price crisis wiping out retailers’ profits
Bahamian gas stations say “no business operates” on the unsustainable seven percent gross margins they are enduring amid warnings the sector may have to cut jobs and operating hours to survive.
INSIGHT: Gibson’s parliamentary future isn’t as cut and dried as some would have it
WITH a series of charges filed against Adrian Gibson, the question of whether he should remain as an MP has been in the air.
School principal: Social media fuelling increase in student conflicts
A SCHOOL principal in Grand Bahama believes that social media is fuelling an increase of violence and conflicts among students who are committing serious crimes, such as assaults against their peers.
Sarkis unveils his ‘Preserve’
Baha Mar visionary in real estate comeback
Sarkis Izmirlian is targeting a “substantial” jobs and GDP impact with a 333-acre mixed-use development at Clifton Bay that is focused on “sustainability” and environmental preservation.
Month’s end closing for John S George
One of the Bahamas’ best-known and historic retail names is ceasing business at month’s end with the loss of “under 15 jobs”, its owner yesterday telling Tribune Business he had been unable to “make inroads” into the annual $1 million losses it was suffering when he took over.
The politics of jobs
Bahamians were no doubt shocked to hear Prime Minister Perry Christie last week say the Sandals Resort at Emerald Bay in Exuma was in danger of closing its doors.
Clarification needed on Gibson's statement
SHANE Gibson's threat to demand every company applying for a foreigner to justify its needs before his department will issue a Labour Certificate has certainly stirred up a hornet's nest of resentment among the business community -- a section of the community that Prime Minister Christie is going to need if he wants to keep Bahamians employed.
The word of God still has power
OVER the past few years we have seen a vast change in our economy, our communities, and the way we live. Joblessness is on the increase and crime appears to be out of control. We have blamed the parents, the police, the government and the churches but to no avail, from 2009 to date too many murders to mention have been recorded and the violence continues.
Gov'ts North Abaco port promise is 'insufficient'
The head of an advocacy group pressing for the full commercial opening of North Abaco's port has called for the Government to provide more specifics on plans to outsource its development and operation to a private partner.