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Halkitis says contracts had expired

THE opposition Free National Movement is claiming that “mass firings” have taken place at the Ministry of Finance.

CHAMBER VOICE: Relaxation makes better workplaces

A relaxed workplace can, and will, benefit your business by enhancing job satisfaction and reducing stress. Stress can cause early burnout, health problems, inability to focus and workplace conflicts.

US will not tolerate online gaming

ALTHOUGH the future of a web shop industry for the Bahamas remains locked in the bosom of the courts, we suggest to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe that he should not depend too heavily on American tourists becoming involved in the game of the dice. One look at what’s happening between the US and the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda should cool Mr Wilchcombe’s ardour about getting Americans involved.

Marathon Bahamas: Bank awards students in relay run

AFTER winning first, second and third place respectively, the CV Bethel Stingrays, St Anne’s Bluewaves and the Queen’s College Comets were awarded by Scotiabank for their performances in the 2014 Marathon Bahamas Students Relay Run.

Jury rules on death of Aaron Rolle

THE JURY in the coroner’s inquest of Aaron Rolle found yesterday that his death was an “unlawful killing”.

Minnis asks for answers on crime stats

OPPOSITION Leader Hubert Minnis has questioned why “one of the earliest actions” taken by the government with regards to crime was to “change the method of recording and reporting serious crime”.

Miller: Former BEC chairman Phenton Neymour is ‘clueless’

BEC chairman Leslie Miller has lashed out at former chairman Phenton Neymour in the on-going argument over operations at the country’s electricity corporation, dubbing him “clueless” and an “imbecile.”

PM urges Band of the Bahamas to expand in Family Islands

PRIME Minister Perry Christie urged the leadership of BOB (Bank of The Bahamas Limited) to consider further expansion into the Family Islands in the very near future.

GB resort to give 18,000 'Memories'

Grand Bahama’s new four-star Memories Resort has more than 18,000 bookings “already in hand” to ensure an 80 per cent average occupancy level this winter, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday, adding that Bahamasair will in May start a wet lease arrangement with its owners for service from up to eight US cities.

The why and how to legalise web shops

A group of 'Concerned Accountants' set out their template for legalising the webshop sector through proper and independent regulation.

Disabilities Bill 'has not been forgotten'

THE final draft of the proposed Disabilities Bill is nearing completion and will be presented to Cabinet, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said yesterday.

Focus on the world under water

BAHAMAS Underwater Photo Week is underway and several world-class dive photographers are in the country shooting and filming, generating international exposure for the islands’ dive industry which brings in $330m annually.

'More friendly' Business Licence fee called for

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday called for “a concerted effort to make the Business Licence more business friendly”, after the Government failed to heed its advice to reduce it to 0.5 per cent for all VAT-registrant firms.

Chamber chair: Brain drain 'very concerning'

A leading private sector executive said yesterday it was “very concerning” that the Bahamas was losing two-thirds of its “brightest and best” to developed countries, with a major employer adding that it had done “more than our share” to provide opportunities for persons studying abroad.

Miller’s BEC debts ‘don’t look good’

A leading businessman yesterday said the almost-$240,000 debt owed to the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) by executive chairman, Leslie Miller, “doesn’t look good” and raises questions over whether he should stay in the post.

‘Golden opportunity’ for ex-BTC employees

Former Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) staff have been allowed to form a company that will have the “right of first refusal” to supply services to the carrier, a trade union leader says.

Union worry over university consultation

UNION of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas President Mark Humes said he is concerned that a proposed University of the Bahamas Bill will be approved by the College of the Bahamas’ College Council without some stakeholders having the opportunity to weigh in.

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