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'FNM deserves thanks for employment figures'

THE FNM are to be thanked for the promising employment numbers revealed last week, opposition deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner said.

Skills course for Baha Mar

IN ANTICIPATION of the several thousand new jobs to be created by the Baha Mar project, the College of the Bahamas is launching its first tourism skills training course.

Up to 200 jobs from $110m marina resort

THE Legendary Marina Resort is set to develop a $110m project in eastern New Providence that would deliver up to 200 jobs.

'No jobs being lost at Atlantis'

'No jobs being lost at Atlantis' By CHESTER ROBARDS Tribune Senior Reporter crobards@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham reassured Bahamians last night that the failed deal between Atlantis and Brookfield Asset Management will have no adver

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment

PLP candsidate hits out at lack of tourism investment By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - PLP candidate Gregory Moss says tourism is virtually dead on Grand Bahama and the FNM government has done nothing to

IAN FERGUSON: Ethical workplaces key to corporate success

A company’s reputation is often determined by the extent to which its employees demonstrate good workplace ethics. Ethics guide how people conduct themselves in every aspect of their lives, including on the job. It is the search for the greatest unde

Labour chief calls for greater transparency over job advertising

The Director of Labour yesterday acknowledged the need for greater “transparency” that ensures Bahamians are given an opportunity to fill posts before employers seek work permits.John Pinder, pictured, the former trade union leader, told Tribune Busi

Party chairmen disagree over latest job figures

THE opposition Free National Movement hit out at the PLP over its take on the latest unemployment numbers, claiming it reveals the hypocrisy of the governing party.

Tobacco manufacturer eyes 55 'growing' jobs

A wholly-Bahamian owned cigarette and tobacco manufacturer plans to have its growing program on Andros at “full throttle” this summer, a move which is expected to create 50-55 direct and indirect jobs on the island.

Manufacturer demands 150% water import duty

THE Government should set tariffs as high as 150 per cent on imported bottled water, a local manufacturer arguing that “hundreds of jobs” could be created from such a policy.

Chairman's job to enforce the rules

Re: FNM Constitution Breached

Sandals surprised at 1,000 job fair turnout

Sandals Royal Bahamian yesterday said it was ‘surprised’ by the turnout of more than 1,000 persons seeking jobs with the resort.

Bahamians to take 70 per cent of future Chinese-led project jobs

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that during his recent trip to China he had effectively called for a “new paradigm” relative to the number of Chinese labourers involved in Chinese-led projects and developments in The Bahamas, noting that projects such as the British Colonial Hilton would call for a majority Bahamian workforce.

‘3,000 find jobs’ thanks to Labour on the Blocks

The Department of Labour’s “Labour on the Blocks” initiative has helped 3,000 Bahamians find jobs, said Minister for Immigration and Labour Keith Bell yesterday.

$600m Shipyard project set to boost GB investor confidence

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry dock ground-breaking should boost investor confidence in the island.

PM's jobs plea to private sector

WITH a 30,000 job deficit hanging over the new government, Prime Minister Perry Christie implored the private sector to contribute ideas and help solve “the national challenges in our country”

60% boating growth opens job prospects

Bahamians were yesterday urged to pursue jobs in a rapidly-growing marina industry that has witnessed a more than 60 percent increase in visiting boaters over the past three years.

Popeyes to add 80 jobs with new site

Popeyes Bahamas is investing more than $2 million to launch its second restaurant on Carmichael Road before year-end 2016, a move that is expected to create 80 jobs.

Chamber fully backs apprentice initiative

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive yesterday said the private sector was in full support of the proposed national apprenticeship programme, as a skilled and employable workforce was key to national development.

Modus operandi

Would someone please tell Financial Secretary Simon Wilson that it is easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar. And maybe he could send a less aggressive photo of himself to The Tribune for any further utterances he might be making.

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