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INFRASTRUCTURE NOT LINKED TO THE ECONOMY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas traditionally has not made the connection between public infrastructure investment and increased economic activity, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator, Michael Halk
INFRASTRUCTURE NOT LINKED TO THE ECONOMY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas traditionally has not made the connection between public infrastructure investment and increased economic activity, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator, Michael Halk
INFRASTRUCTURE NOT LINKED TO THE ECONOMY
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas traditionally has not made the connection between public infrastructure investment and increased economic activity, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator, Michael Halk
How to begin working on your dream
How to begin working on your dream By Teri M. Bethel Many of us have the ideal business venture in mind or at least can identify our predominant skill. Some of us have visions that constantly drive us to what we believe our career should be. Before jum
$20m condo project in fresh approval bid
A WESTERN New Providence condo project, which is aiming to create up to 150 construction jobs via an up to $20m investment, is altering its plans and aims to reapply following the original blueprint’s rejection.
Politics of elections
A few weeks ago, the Hon Alfred Gray made what I believe to be a sobering statement - sort of was like... well with 6,000 new jobs the election is swung!
One year deadline to hand over foreign jobs
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday said for every foreigner given a work permit under the Commercial Enterprises Bill, a Bahamian must be trained for that position within a year.
Governor: Commercial banks not job centres
COMMERCIAL banks should not be viewed as employment centres, the Central Bank’s governor instead arguing that the job creation focus must be placed on the international sector. John Rolle, addressing the Rotary Club of East Nassau, said Bahamas-based
Drivers return to work after walkout
NATIONAL Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) staff returned to work on Saturday, after walking off the job the day before due to COVID-19 safety concerns.In a statement released by the Public Hospitals Authority this weekend, officials noted workers wi
Govt renews 52-week jobs initiative for year
The government is renewing its 52-week jobs initiative with a pledge to “re-engage” those of the 1,000 participants who received “satisfactory” reports from their employers and ministries.
Investor deals ‘should go beyond just jobs’
THE Government wants all investor Heads of Agreements to go beyond job promises and create entrepreneurial opportunities that will help The Bahamas retain more of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows.
Carnival cruise port to create 1,000 jobs
The relocated Carnival cruise port will create up to 1,000 jobs and become the company’s largest such facility in the world, the prime minister said last night.
Mitchell: No more industry work permits without labour certificates
FREEPORT – Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said the government will no longer allow industrial companies to apply for work permits without labour certificates showing that there are no Bahamians available to fill the jobs.
Exemption on duty for flooding victims
THE GOVERNMENT announced a duty exemption yesterday for those who were adversely affected by the recent flood in New Providence.
Bank's $2.1m branch to open late January
COMMONWEALTH Bank Limited yesterday said its Oakes Field branch is on schedule to re-open in late January following a $2.1 million renovation and expansion that is increasing its busiest location’s size by nearly 50 per cent. Bank executives credit CGT Construction with “keeping the job on track” following a contract signing in early August, when the contractor pledged to aim for a 26-week construction timeline, noting that the project would create 30-40 temporary jobs.
Grand Lucayan eyes over 50 lay-offs
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan resort is planning to lay-off more than 50 full-time employees, a trade union alleged yesterday, replacing them with part-time staff who will have less job security.
Youth leader warns of difficulty graduates face in finding work
PROSPECTIVE high school graduates not pursuing tertiary education or training will have great difficulty finding work, an executive of the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) said yesterday.
Developing the softer side in technical skills training
Business leaders and those charged with the responsibility for hiring workers have an old saying that sums up the proficiencies needed for employment. “Hard skills will get you the interview; soft skills will get you the job."
Lucayan sold - but ‘GB needs more’
As the Grand Lucayan Resort’s sale was announced on Tuesday, the Grand Bahama chamber president, James Carey, said “more is needed” for Grand Bahama than just the sale.
VIDEO: Urban Renewal workers back to apply for their old jobs
FORMER Urban Renewal workers showed up at the Ministry of Works yesterday to reapply for the jobs they say they lost because of their political affiliation.