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Over 41,000 Bahamians not working, given up

More than 41,000 Bahamians are either unemployed or have given up looking for work, with an FNM Senator yesterday conceding that the economy’s ability to “put a sizeable dent” in these figures “does not exist in the short to medium-term”.

Contractors fear 35% labour cost increase

Construction industry labour costs will increase by 32-35 per cent if proposed Employment Act amendments are passed, the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president yesterday warning the changes would “have a far-reaching, negative impact” on the sector and wider economy.

Bahamians decide their future on Monday

LAST WEEK, a young Bahamian came to see us. He wanted to talk. It was about the election, but, according to him, it was mainly about his future, which the outcome of the election would determine.

Carnival ‘spruce up’ for 50% passenger growth

A senior Carnival executive yesterday said the cruise giant plans to “spruce up” Princess Cay, adding that the Eleuthera-based private island needs “quite a bit of love”.

Bahamas Junior Davis Cup team wins first title

THE Junior Davis Cup team of Jerald Carroll, Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney made history over the weekend by winning The Bahamas’ first Junior Davis Cup Championship at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup/ Junior Davis Cup North, Central American and the Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Consumer chief to banks: ‘We can’t take all of this’

The Consumer Protection Commission’s chairman is openly questioning whether Bahamians benefit from foreign-owned banks, and urged this country to “get to the position where we say enough; we can’t take all of this”.

We won’t be bullied by unions

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister yesterday said that neither the government, nor the wider public, would tolerate blackout threats from unions at Bahamas Power and Light as the company plans to offer voluntary separation packages to workers in a “rightsizing” exercise.

Four years signing in on bail - after case dropped

A YOUNG man from Grand Bahama has claimed his life was disrupted for four years because the Office of the Attorney General had failed to notify him armed robbery charges had been dropped against him since 2014.

EDITORIAL: Police to be paid, but how much?

AT a PLP rally on Thursday night, Prime Minister Perry Christie threw the Royal Bahamas Police Force a half-chewed bone — at last they will receive their court-ordered overtime pay. But how much will be paid is still a mystery.

Elizabeth constituents undecided as election countdown continues

SOME traditional supporters of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM) in the Elizabeth constituency see no reason to change their preference when they vote in eight days, they told The Tribune yesterday.

Bahamas 'underestimated' cruise visitors spending

The Bahamas may have “underestimated” cruise passenger spend in Nassau and Freeport, a Cabinet Minister admitted yesterday, following reports of a 59 percent increase since 2015.

‘Absolutely imperative’ Baha Mar doesn’t fail

BAHA Mar’s transformation into a sustainable mega-resort is an “absolute imperative” for the Bahamas and its economy, the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive says.

Eleuthera targeting 'trifecta partnership' over Disney project

The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday called for “a much bigger partnership” between community, government and developer to maximise the Disney project’s benefits.Thomas Sands, speaking after last night’s Town Meeting on the propose

'Unfortunate' Hilton did not wait before cutting workforce

AFTER about 30 staff members of the Hilton hotel hit the unemployment line, the country’s director of labour said it is unfortunate that the hotel did not at least give the economy a chance to rebound before letting workers go.Tribune Business report

Hurricane Hole developer's new $352m project

Hurricane Hole developer’s has received initial approval for a $352.2m development on Matt Lowe’s Cay that promises a desperately-needed boost for Abaco’s Dorian-ravaged economy, it was revealed yesterday. Dr Hubert Minnis, in his contribution to th

Rush to register

VOTER registration centres in New Providence experienced long lines and wait times yesterday as people rushed to register before the next general election.

Derrick Atkins named head women’s track and field coach

Men’s national 100 metre record holder Derrick Atkins, who still holds the distinction of being the only Bahamian to win a male sprint medal at the World Championships, has been named the new head women’s coach of the Trailblazers’ track and field club at Dixie State University in Utah.

Mixed views for parents over in-school learning

WITH a sustained drop in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, some parents have expressed optimism that more schools will soon resume face-to face learning.

Retailer 'can't afford to take risks blindly' after 80% sales fall

A Bahamian retailer has warned he and others "cannot afford to take blind risks any more" due to the Government's handling of COVID-19, with curb-side restrictions slashing his sales by 80 percent.

What might explain the unhappiness epidemic?

Limited 'screen time' makes for happier individuals

(THE CONVERSATION) – We’d all like to be a little happier.The problem is that much of what determines happiness is outside of our control. Some of us are genetically predisposed to see the world through rose-colored glasses, while others have a gene

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