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CUSTOMS WALK OFF THE JOB

CHAOS erupted at the Lynden Pindling International Airport last night after Customs and Immigration officials walked off the job at 5pm, citing General Orders. According to Sloane Smith, the acting president of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied

Gov't in $45m deal for Harbour Island

A $45 million Harbour Island resort development is expected to create 150 construction jobs and 70 permanent posts, it was revealed yesterday.The Government yesterday signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with 4 M Harbour Ltd for the redevelopment of the

BTC in ‘strict compliance’ with industrial agreements

THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it follows “strict compliance with all laws and regulations” governing its industrial agreements amid union concerns of further job losses.

Cat Island project nearly 'off to races'

THE Government is considering a proposal for Cat Island that could potentially create hundreds of new jobs, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

Has the Bahamas run out of paint?

EDITOR, The Tribune. The new road projects and old road resurfacing is going ahead at a terrific pace and I am sure when it is all finished we will congratulate the Government for a job well done. The improvements are already self evident although infur

FACE TO FACE: Climbing the corporate ladder then the light bulb went off . . .

Donavon Powell was on a clear path to success in America, making strides in the financial arena after successfully completing college. He had everything going for him and no reason at this point in his career to stop climbing the corporate ladder in the land of opportunity. But instead he chose to follow a calling and try and make a difference in the land of his birth. He came up with an idea that had the potential to make a positive impact in The Bahamas and give him a chance to return home and earn a living.

ALICIA WALLACE: Why are we so reluctant to talk about salaries?

OVER the past few days, Bahamian Twitter has been talking about pay. The conversation seemed to have started with the observation that salaries are not included in job postings.

I have been doing exactly what I told residents I would do, says McAlpine

AMID a call for his resignation by executive members of the Pineridge Constituency Association, Pineridge MP Rev Frederick McAlpine says the chairperson has never reached out to him or invited him to any of their association meetings.

‘Air cargo hub’ ambition for GB’s $200m airport

The deputy prime minister yesterday unveiled a $200m Grand Bahama International Airport redevelopment that aims to ultimately transform the facility into an international “air cargo hub” for the Caribbean and Latin America.

‘Another kick in the teeth’: GB to lose 100 PharmaChem jobs

The loss of more than 100 well-paid jobs through PharmaChem Technologies’ Friday shutdown was last night branded “another kick in the teeth” for Grand Bahama’s struggling economy.

No 'empowerment for jobs' trade-off on $50m aragonite plan

East Grand Bahama’s MP yesterday said he would have “difficulty” with a proposed $50 million aragonite mining project if it forced his constituents to trade their self-empowered lifestyle for jobs, given its potential impact on the area’s main fisheries source.

YOUR SAY: Empty promises and disastrous ideas

FOR too long, I have sat on the sidelines hoping that honest politicians, pastors, lawyers or other leaders of our country would speak up concerning the disastrous trajectory our country continues to spiral on.

When companies succeed all Bahamians can prosper

In today's dynamic world, where opportunities and challenges intertwine, the success of companies goes beyond their bottom lines. When companies flourish, the effects ripple through every aspect of our lives, leading to improved living standards, enhanced government revenue and a cycle of progress that benefits all. Let us delve into how economic growth transforms the landscape of The Bahamas, and how money flows through companies to create a harmonious circle of prosperity.

CULTURE CLASH: It’s better for everyone when we’re not afraid to talk

Most of us have to work. We do not have to like it, but we do have to show up and perform tasks as assigned by whoever calls the shots. We labour in exchange for compensation which includes a salary or wages. While this is the only form of compensation some of us receive, others have health insurance, pension plans, gas allowances and discounts.

Rescue mission mixed with politics

WHEN the first category 4 hurricane in 146 years to blow in unannounced so late in the year, not only did it devastate our southern islands, but it threw our government into a state of confusion.

$250m project to make Bimini 'The Hamptons of the Bahamas'

THE Bimini Bay Resort's developers yesterday said they were aiming to transform Bimini into "The Hamptons of the Bahamas" via their next $250 million development phase, a project that could potentially generate several hundred full-time jobs for Bahamians.

30 jobs lost as Julius Baer closes

A major Swiss-owned financial institution yesterday revealed the closure of its Bahamas business with the loss of 30 jobs in the latest blow for the financial services industry.

INSIGHT: Dare to dream your own destiny

‘Everybody is a Genius,’ said Albert Einstein. ‘But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.’ This week, millions of students all over the world will be returning to classes to rece

INSIGHT: Are we being lulled to sleep on Carnival’s ocean dumping?

JUST four months ago, the nation was flabbergasted with the revelations of Carnival cruise line’s illegal dumping at sea.

PM: NHI won’t destabilise economy

PRIME Minister Perry Christie insisted yesterday that his administration’s roll out of National Health Insurance won’t cause job losses or destabilise the economy as he defended his confidence in consultant Sanigest Internacional and promised a ramping up of efforts to educate Bahamians about the proposed scheme.

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