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FNM Deputy hits out at plans for social services help after VAT

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday criticised the government for failing to announce or address their plans for Social Services once value added tax is implemented tomorrow.

The best answer to long-term sickness

During October, corporate Bahamas joins in celebrating, and commemorating, those whose lives have been changed as a result of cancer. We have worn our pink, participated in the fund raising walk-a-thons, and joined in the health talks.

BTC executive assists sector's female push

CANTO, the Caribbean’s information and communications technology (ICT) organisation, highlighted the advance of women as a vital factor in the industry’s development during its 30th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition.

Minnis: Bahamians must not lose out on Baha Mar

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed his warning to future Baha Mar investors not to engage in any negotiations with the Christie-led government that would disadvantage Bahamians.

‘Golden Girl’ Pauline: It was an honour to present gold medal

RIO de Janeiro, Brazil — From one Olympic champion to another, IAAF Councilwoman Pauline Davis-Thompson said it was an honour to present the medal to Bahamian women’s 400 metre champion Shaunae Miller during the presentation in the Olympic stadium on Tuesday night.

9,208 work permits issued in 2015 - 36 per cent to Haitian nationals

OVER 9,000 work permits were issued by the government in 2015, more than 30 per cent of which were issued to Haitian nationals, according to the latest immigration statistics.

‘Barefoot Bandit’ expects early release from prison

AFTER six years in state prison, legal counsel for Colton Harris-Moore, the infamous serial thief better known as “The Barefoot Bandit”, is anticipating an early release.

Private sector mixed on jobless reduction

Bahamian businesses yesterday gave mixed views over recent unemployment data which revealed that, while the jobless rate declined to 8.8 percent, both the workforce's size and number of persons employed shrank.

IAN FERGUSON: How to bridge the divide between work and school and SCJ

The concept of businesses working with schools is certainly not new. Many have reached out through public and private sector-organised initiatives to engage students more meaningfully in the world of enterprise.

Construction ‘collapse’ if all undocumented workers lost

THE Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday said the construction industry would “collapse” if the Government deports every single undocumented worker in its latest threatened Immigration crackdown.

Slain marine was due to leave force

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine seaman Joevonte Miller, who was gunned down on Thursday night, was just weeks away from leaving the force, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.

GBPA to talk in Gold Rock dispute

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority says it is ready to facilitate a new negotiation process between Gold Rock and Grand Bahama Development Company (DevCO).

Rolle tells PLP to apologise over Murphy criticism

THE Progressive Liberal Party owes the Public Service Commission an apology over its criticism of the appointment of Charles Murphy as Bahamas Department of Correctional Services commissioner, Public Service and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday as he defended Mr Murphy’s appointment.

North Abaco candidate accused of false claims

FNM candidate for North Abaco Greg Gomez has denied charges that he has incorrectly filed his asset declarations on nomination day, stressing that all the information entered was done after consultation with the party’s lawyer and certified public accountant (CPA).

Fidelity's consolidation boost for the Bahamas

THE Nassau-headquartered Fidelity Group of Companies is moving to "centralise back office operations" in the Bahamas, Tribune Business was told yesterday, with staff costs and quality here said to be "far better or superior" to the other territories it operates in.

Bimini developer in 90% occupancy goal

BIMINI Bay's principal expects to see occupancy levels at the multi-million dollar resort and marina reach 85-90 per cent through the addition of its $24 million luxury boutique casino and the imminent Balearia ferry service, telling Tribune Business: "We have survived."

Immigrants expected to head for home

A MASS exodus of Haitians from the Bahamas has been predicted after $20 billion of precious metals was discovered in the impoverished country.

IAN FERGUSON: Skills required for proper leadership

Successful leadership never happens by choice. We have suffered for many years as a nation by giving titles to those who have no clue in the art of leadership. A leadership track record does not consist of big jobs or large networks. When a person cannot build healthy trust, centred on relationships, and nurture the talent of those around them, they cannot be regarded as having leadership skills.

Beyonce’s blasphemy

BISHOP Patrick L Wooden of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina has taken grave exception to Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s “Denial” poem. The poem was penned by a British poet of Somali extraction, Warsan Shire, and is featured in the Beyoncé 2016 “Lemonade” album as a prelude to the second tract “Hold Up.”

Mireault: ‘Our boys did a super job’

COACH Shirley Mireault liked what she saw from the two cyclists representing the Bahamas this week at the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships in the Dominican Republic.

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