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'GRAND BAHAMA'S WELL BEING WAS IGNORED'

By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AMID the ongoing blame game concerning Grand Bahama's faltering economy, the FNM accused the Christie administration of a "callous disregard coupled with no compassion and sheer incompetence' for that island's w

PM urges five more years

ANOTHER five years in office for the Free National Movement would mean further social, economic and infrastructural advancements, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said. Revealing the party's Manifesto 2012-2017 pl

Franchise group's $3.1m expansion adds 90 jobs

A prominent Bahamian franchise group has invested $3.1 million in opening its latest Marco’s Pizza and Popeyes restaurants on Robinson Road, a move that has created 90 jobs.Aetos Holdings, which is owned by the Tsavoussis brothers, Chris and Terry,

‘$20m on sidewalks to give jobs for Bahamians’

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister says sidewalks are needed around New Providence and that an ongoing project to construct them has provided jobs for Bahamians during the difficult COVID-19 crisis.

New job bill will ensure ‘Bahamians are priority’

The government’s new Commercial Enterprises Bill will ensure “that Bahamians are the priority,” despite the fact it will “liberalise the granting of work permits” to foreign companies.

Put love ahead of division

It is so sad that instead of respecting the nation’s mantra to move forward together, a few self-serving politicians used the Independence celebrations as a platform to promote racial hatred over unity.

Next generation gets career Insights from CIBC FirstCaribbean’s leading women

CIBC FirstCaribbean marked International Women’s Day by giving one high school senior a first-hand glimpse of the banking profession.

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.Brensil Rolle, pictured, minister of public service and Nation

Scanning firm's training facility eyes 150 jobs

A Bahamian firm yesterday revealed it is aiming to create between 120-150 jobs through constructing a $2m training facility in west Grand Bahama.BOARDSECU, in a statement issued yesterday, said the facility will be used to train Bahamians and other n

‘Tough’ for police after crime spike

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday insisted that police are solving crimes, although he admitted that a recent spate of criminal activity over the last month has made the job “tough” for officers.

EDITORIAL: Abaco residents being left behind

A LACK of action by the government, no law on the streets, rampant theft and a future filled with nothing but uncertainty.

‘The rights of workers need to be addressed’

WITH a new Minister of Tourism in office, the president of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union said workers’ rights in general are important issues that need to be addressed.

Population and family planning

SURELY the Study of Population - Birth rates must come with Economic National Planning, we can’t sweep yet another all-important issue under the table.

CIBC: No jobs losses fromnorth Abaco consolidation

CIBC First Caribbean (Bahamas) managing director says no jobs were lost from the consolidation of its three north Abaco branches, with the bank hoping to increase its “alternate footprint”.Marie Rodland-Allen, in an e-mailed response to Tribune Busi

JOBS FEARS OVER LEGAL WEB SHOPS

WEB SHOP workers fear for their jobs if the numbers racket is made legal.

Concern over police attacks

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday he is “concerned” about the recent attacks on two police officers in the Family Islands. He called the incidents “unacceptable”.

Palm Cay adds 20 jobs with eatery

Palm Cay, the real estate development on New Providence’s southeastern coast, has added 20 jobs through completion of its Marina & Beach Club.

Embassy's plea over threat to Filipino work permits

THE Philippine Embassy yesterday appealed to the Bahamas government to allow its citizens to keep their jobs as the Christie administration’s new and strict Immigration policies continue to cause concern among businesses.

Bran: Immigration policy is completely misguided

BRANVILLE McCartney, DNA party leader, insists that the government’s new and strict immigration policy is completely misguided and simply will not work.

Freeport call centre eyes up to 600 jobs

A Freeport-based call centre set to open this fall yesterday suggested it could createup to 600 jobs, although it will start with 100 or one-sixth of that amount.

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