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‘Tum Tum’ Nairn wins three awards
HERALDED for his leadership since he joined the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn was recognised for those attributes when the team hosted its 2015 awards banquet.
Blackout to cost taxpayers up to $500,000, says Miller
THE weekend’s blackout will cost taxpayers half a million dollars, according to Bahamas Electricity Chairman Leslie Miller who added that the “catastrophic” incident could have easily been prevented if employees had done their job.
Griffin 'hopeful' of June referendum
SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin is “hopeful” the referendum on gender equality will be held in June, adding that efforts are underway to ensure the public is educated before the proposed vote.
Groups welcome Freedom of Information draft
TWO groups yesterday congratulated the government for releasing a draft Freedom of Information Bill this week, but urged the administration to keep politics out of the issue to ensure the integrity of the legislation.
Moss seeks answers over ‘tax on a tax’
MARCO CITY MP Greg Moss yesterday said he has a problem with the way value added tax (VAT) is being calculated on goods imported into the country, accusing the government of placing a “tax on a tax” by adding VAT on customs duty.
IAN FERGUSON: The factors fuelling workplace conflicts
Much thought is given in the corporate world to how employees interact with customers, but often we neglect to focus on the working relationships between team members.
Munroe expects a number of webshops to close
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe said yesterday that he would be surprised if more than half of the webshops in operation remain in business by December, with compliance costs likely to prove too hefty for many of them.
Breastfeeding is God's divine plan
By REV ANGELA PALACIOUS
Agreement to increase EMS risk allowance
DISGRUNTLED emergency medical personnel, who claim they have been “beaten and assaulted” on the job, have had their cries heard following negotiations for an industrial agreement between the Bahamas Public Services Union and the Public Hospital Authority yesterday morning.
Abaco venture ready to sow seeds for future
INVESTORS behind an Abaco-based soybean, corn and dairy cattle farming venture said that they were “on track” to break ground in early September, telling Tribune Business yesterday that the venture would create 20 to 25 jobs.
Harrison helps Operators dial up perfect season
SHE fell short in her debut playing overseas, but forward/centre Britinique Harrison returned home just in time to help the Bommer G Lady Operators complete the first perfect season as they regained the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association championship crown.
FNM leader: Govt must show country it can offer solutions
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is challenging the government to prove itself up to the task of offering realistic and concrete solutions to improve the country’s economy and security.
Four games for ‘Jimmy G’ to make a name for himself
Patriots fan Ricardo Wells has faith in Tom Brady’s understudy . . .
Social Services fraud probe forwarded to police force
THE investigation into a “fraudulent” scheme at the Department of Social Services in which several employees purchased groceries using food coupons has been forwarded to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said yesterday.
Staff member ‘fired’ over shredded documents
SOCIAL Services Minister Melanie Griffin suggested yesterday that someone has been fired for the suspicious shredding of documents highlighted in Auditor General Terrance Bastian’s report on the department.
NYGARD SEX CRIME COURT CASE BEGINS: Bahamians among the alleged victims of sexual assaults
THE sex crimes trial of Peter Nygard - a former long-time resident of Lyford Cay - began in Canada yesterday, two years after prosecutors in North America began accusing him of brazen attacks in multiple countries across several decades.
We allow govt to strip our blessings away
Bahamians, God has blessed us with so much, yet we continuously allow the government to strip our blessings away from us.
Main Street versus Wall Street
ActivTrades
We are living through a phase of divergence between the interests of the real economy and those of investors in the financial markets. What is good for Wall Street is bad for main street, and vice versa. This dissociation between our everyday lives and those of high-flying investors is bad for the reputation of the markets, exacerbating the resentment of those who believe that a global elite is taking everyone else for a ride.
Armando Moss celebrates birthday with Commonwealth Games triathlon appearance
BIRMINGHAM, England: Former swimmer turned triathlete Armando Moss celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday with a 38th place finish in the men’s individual sprint distance final of the triathlon at Sutton Park.
EDITORIAL: Give our nurses what they need to protect our health
IT is Nurses Month this month – an event in Freeport marked the start of the series of events to honour the efforts of healthcare workers in The Bahamas.