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Union in talks with ZNS over handling of virus case

THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union is in discussion with ZNS management in Grand Bahama over the handling of an incident there when an employee became ill at work and later tested positive with COVID-19.

Crisis taking heavy toll on nurses

ONGOING staff shortages coupled with rising COVID-19 cases continue to strain nurses on the frontline fight against COVID.

Thompson: Dorian our most devastating natural disaster

Dorian is shaping up to be the costliest hurricane ever as government spending continues to climb well into the millions a year after the disaster. Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson describes the storm as “undoubtedly the mos

Man stole car after being refused job severance pay

A 24-year-old man, who admitted to stealing someone’s car because he was in desperate need of money, was fined $500 on Friday or face six months in prison.Stevenson Taylor was among several people who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney for th

'Grease' economy by ceasing non-resident B$ loan restrictions

THE Central Bank has been urged to “revisit” restrictions on Bahamian dollar lending to non-residents as a way to “grease” the economy and release $1.8 billion in excess banking liquidity.James Smith, a former finance minister and Central Bank govern

Freedom of Information Bill is passed despite Rollins broadside

THE House of Assembly passed the revamped Freedom of Information Bill last night, hours after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins launched a scathing critique of the legislation, saying the Christie administration’s track record during this term in office is proof of the government’s “bogus” attempt to portray it as transparent and accountable with its last minute push to pass the law.

Think, act, succeed

The statement, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he”, is not some nice proverb. It is one of the irrefutable laws of life. Despite the potency of this truth, many are not in the habit of taking control of or assessing the quality of their though

IAN FERGUSON: How small businesses can adjust to VAT hike

The Bahamas is embroiled in a heated, and somewhat divisive, national conversation regarding taxation. Many, including the private sector, are concerned about the adverse impact this might have on consumer spending patterns and, ultimately, our alrea

Minister speaks on plane 'wreckage'

TOURISM and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has responded to a video purportedly showing the wreckage of the Piper Aztec plane that crashed off the coast of Andros last month. Speaking to reporters outside Cabinet yesterday, Mr D’Aguilar emphasi

IMAX Superplex eyes 'best launched theatre'

The Fusion Superplex’s developer is targeting a late November “soft opening” for the IMAX cinema-centred entertainment destination, telling Tribune Business over 400 jobs will be created.Carlos Foulkes, the Atavus Group’s chief executive, said more t

High school activists take on Disney over Lighthouse Point

THREE Central Eleuthera High School students have taken on the mantle of activism as they join scores of environmentalists in the fight to prevent Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera from being developed into a cruise port. Eleventh grade students Wadainya W

25 new jobs - and 75 more to come at call centre

ISLAND Outsource/Itelbpo has expanded its call centre facility in Freeport which will create an additional 100 new jobs.Due to significant growth and success over its past six years in operation, the company has now moved into the Sir Albert Miller B

‘Deputy PM unfit for office’

PLP Leader Philip “Brave” Davis criticised Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest over the termination of internet service for months at the Sweeting’s Cay Primary School in his constituency of East Grand Bahama.

‘IMF won’t force us to axe more jobs’

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday said the government has no intention to downsize the public sector in response to concerns levelled by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Labour chief: 2,500 in termination threat

The government’s top labour official yesterday warned that 2,500 employees are threatened with termination unless the period in which they can receive unemployment benefit is doubled to 26 weeks.John Pinder, director of labour, told Tribune Business

End of Sands no bad thing

A sure sign that it’s time for a Prime Minister to shuffle his cabinet is when individual ministers delude themselves into believing that they have a lock on a particular ministry.

Dames defends decision to move senior officers

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the government’s decision to reassign several senior officers to various ministries. He said it was a necessary move to help address security issues experienced at those respective ministrie

Freeport’s ‘open arms’ for Andros trade investor

A prominent QC yesterday said Freeport “would welcome with open arms” the billionaire philanthropist whose proposed North Andros free-trade zone was rejected by the Prime Minister at the weekend.

Hotel workers unsure how they will keep going

HOTEL workers temporarily laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are anxious for the crisis to end and unsure how they will make ends meet.

Lewis first to hint at run for leadership

CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP-elect Iram Lewis said if he has the support, he would possibly challenge the leadership post of the Free National Movement when it becomes available at a convention in November.

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