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DISCUSSING a wide range of labour issues, from the much talked about 7-day work week proposition, to the upcoming Tripartite Debate in Parliament, to the proposed privatisation of Bahamasair, Shane Gibson met with representatives of the Trade Union Congress last week.
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EDITOR, The Tribune.
Softball double header
THE New Providence Softball Association, with the past two plsying nights called off, will now resume play in its regular season on Thursday night at the newly renovated Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with a double header on tap.
PLP promises ‘pie in the sky’
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party MP Philip Galanis yesterday said the country has got worse over the past three years under Prime Minister Perry Christie’s leadership, adding that the nation’s leader has some questions to answer as to how he can make things better.
Were investors duped into doing an assessment to win a contract?
THE Renward Wells‘ $625 million contract signing with a company called Stellar Waste-To-Energy Bahamas Ltd to build a waste to energy facility in New Providence’s landfill has dragged on since early July last year — but still without a satisfactory resolution.
$300,000 BEC bribe ‘embarrasses Bahamas’
The $300,000 bribe paid to secure a Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) deal was yesterday described as a national embarrassment, the DNA’s leader suggesting the revelation gave “credence” to claims this nation was corrupt.
Atlantis concern over cruise line’s PI environment impact
AN ATLANTIS executive says the Paradise Island mega resort has concerns over how Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) plans to mitigate any environmental risks resulting from its proposed Beach Club project.
Davis Cup: Bahamas stays in Zone III
THEY were not the results that they wanted, but veteran player/captain Marvin Rolle said it was better than being relegated from American Zone III to zone IV (four) in the Davis Cup competition.
Andretti Bain named assistant coach
BAHAMIAN Olympic quarter-miler Andretti Bain is back at his alma mater at Oral Roberts University, but this time as an assistant coach of the Golden Eagles’ track and field/cross country staff.
Bahamians in action over the weekend
HURDLERS Jahmaal Wilson and Denisha Cartwright took the spotlight s they led an array of Bahamians in action over the weekend in their various season-ending championship or conference championships collegiate track and field meets over the weekend throughout the United States of America.
15-year-old accused of committing murder
RELATIVES of a 15-year-old arraigned on a murder charge yesterday asked the court for the boy to be protected from a remand prisoner accused of a murder that the boy had witnessed.
Tiger Woods might need to teach himself how to win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) -- Tiger Woods laughed at the question and it was hard to blame him. Woods had won 82 times around the world, including 14 majors. In the 47 tournaments that he had the outright lead going into th
Tiger Woods might need to teach himself how to win
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) -- Tiger Woods laughed at the question and it was hard to blame him. Woods had won 82 times around the world, including 14 majors. In the 47 tournaments that he had the outright lead going into th
YOUR SAY: Who should pay for healthcare?
IT DEPENDS where you live, is the answer posed by the question in the headline.
Gaither shines in Houston meet
It was another successful weekend for a number of Bahamians, representing their respective college and university track and field teams at various meets around the United States.
Minnis defiant over Baha Mar
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday rebuked recent claims by Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald that he is “pulling and rooting against the Bahamian people” with his continued scepticism over the future of the $3.5bn Baha Mar resort.
Death penalty sought for double murder in Andros
A JUDGE was asked yesterday to impose the death penalty on two men convicted of the murder and kidnapping of a Department of Immigration officer and his girlfriend in Andros.
Star Sailors League Finals start with qualifying races
THE 4th edition of the Star Sailors League Finals kicked off in earnest today with two qualifying races. The early exchanges confirmed the amazing quality and depth in the fleet, which contains no less than 16 Olympic medalist among the skippers alone. The trade winds have been consistently blowing for days before the regatta and the sea state was a significant factor, especially as the racecourse was at the very top of Montagu Bay. Squall activity affected both the wind speed and direction, with the breeze ranging from 10 to 20 knots and oscillating 30 degrees.
AML chief apologises for 'early' 12% VAT
AML Foods chief executive yesterday apologised to Freeport consumers for “any distress caused” after provider error resulted in store receipts showing a 12 percent VAT two days early.Gavin Watchorn explained to Tribune Business that the mistake resul
Extended curfew order sparks shopping frenzy
SHOPPERS flocked to grocery stores yesterday, queuing for hours in long lines after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a daily 24-hour curfew and more restrictions for the country.