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CHAMBER VOICE: How corruption damages the Bahamian workplace

All companies, large and small, suffer their share of corruption and criminal behaviour.

Baha Mar bids beat$400m Bahamian goal

Work bidded out to Bahamian contractors has already exceeded the $400 million commitment Baha Mar made to the Government, a senior executive said yesterday, with building work “only half-way through”.

New scheme tackles training shortage

THE country’s shortage of qualified elevator technicians could become a thing of the past thanks to a new programme that aims to equip Bahamians with internationally recognised skills in this area.

Foreign 'infiltration' squeezing Bahamians out of $142m industry

Bahamians have gradually been squeezed out of the $142 million fly fishing industry by foreign “infiltration” over the past 20 years, reducing its impact on local businesses and job creation.

Seven Bahamians pursue Sandals qualifications

The Sandals Corporate University (SCU) is moving into its second year by providing more support for team members at the Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Resorts across the Caribbean.

Owner says ‘they’ll have to jail me’ over VAT

MORE businesses are speaking out against the government’s planned Value Added Tax scheme, with one owner firmly stating: “They’re going to have to send me to jail, because I ain’t paying it – bottom line.”

THE ART OF GRAPHIX: Shopping for the correct colour

You already know that colours are important, and how they trigger emotion, which have a real impact on a customer’s buying decision. This week we will discover how to adjust colours in Photoshop.

Brackettes win opener

With the game on the line, the Sigma Brackettes went to three veteran players to get the job done.

Bahamas poised for 'much better year' on FDI front.

THE Bahamas appears poised for a “much better year” on the foreign direct investment (FDI) according to State Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle, who noted that several hotel/resort developments in particular were expected to materialise in the new year.

Artist Spotlight: Tony Bryte

BASED on the quality of the music he has put out so far, Bahamian performer Tony Bryte said the possibility of him becoming a household name in the near future is a very real one.

‘POLICE NEED SUPPORT AT JUNKANOO’

HEARING gunshots and seeing people running for their lives was a frightening experience for choreographed dancers of the Valley Boys shortly after they finished rushing on Independence morning.

Centre aims to make nation a leader in maritime training

THE Svitzer Regional Training Centre was opened officially in Freeport yesterday, positioning Grand Bahama and the Bahamas as a leading centre for maritime training in the region.

Marine dies after boating accident

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force is mourning the death of Marine Seaman Anfernee Brett Neely who died yesterday from injuries sustained during a boating accident in Nassau Harbour while on duty on September 17.

The crime problem

Some two decades ago, during a meeting with a government minister, the Minister made the following comment with reference to the Ministry of Finance: “This is the government, my friend. This is the government.”

Legal aid director retires from law school

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard Gibson yesterday heralded the career of Arthur Dion Hanna Jr, who recently retired as director of legal aid at the Eugene Dupuch Law School.

Minnis must debate

I see where Prime Minister Christie challenged FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis and DNA Leader Branville McCartney to a debate. Mr McCartney has accepted the challenge but Dr Minnis says that he won’t debate Mr Christie.

Carnival bands unite to form association

LEADERS of 28 bands have “united” to form the Bahamas Carnival Band Owners Association (BCBOA).

The lot of the Commissioner

Clearly finally Bahamians are understanding that to have Law and Order it is difficult, but when you reform the Police and equip them, send two excellently qualified candidates for Commissioner away for a year with the Royal Canadian Police and eventually choose who you consider the better of the two and he gets to work fighting this cancer in our communities, if the Police side is working and the court side is letting everyone down, please stop blaming the Police.

Atlantis concessions

The Prime Minister mentions often that Atlantis has some special concessionary agreement which will not expire.

DNA 'would elect Ombudsman to represent public interests'

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) candidate for Pineridge Leslie Lightbourne, a veteran trade unionist, said the party if elected will ensure the implementation of an Ombudsman to represent the interest of the public.

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