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Baha Mar in new student internship

Baha Mar yesterday launched its eight-week Summer Dream Team associate programme, one of three coveted student internship programmes.

Foolish behaviour by leaders

If the PLP‘s election campaign four years back had stated their goal was to dismantle the Bahamian economy then I would say they have been resoundingly successful.

South Andros project to generate 180 jobs

An ‘eco-friendly’ development’s first phase is expected to pump $3.5 million into South Andros’s economy within the next six months, and create around 180 jobs.

Bank support for web shops

I am the father of a 28-year-old Bahamian professional. My daughter and her husband recently applied for a mortgage at one of the commercial banks, even though they qualified they were informed that the bank was unable to give them the mortgage because the lot they were purchasing was in a subdivision owned by one of the Gaming Companies.

$20m loan plan to help tackle violence in The Bahamas

THE Inter-American Development Bank has proposed a $20m loan project to increase citizen security and efficiency in the justice system in the Bahamas.

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Policy unit to help Bahamians serve in posts held by foreigners

LABOUR and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle wants to create a policy unit to help qualified Bahamians serve in positions foreigners hold.

The Man In The Mirror

Father’s Day is a day that is observed by many throughout parts of the world.

Police officers do an excellent job

PLEASE allow me a small space in your esteemed newspaper to express my profound pleasure to recall an incident that has left a renewed and indelible impression of our local police force.

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Chinese eatery to pay worker burnt on job over $85,000

THE Supreme Court ordered Canton House Chinese Restaurant to pay $85,697.38 plus interest to a man who suffered severe burns on the job.

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Police quiz education employee over fake letters

AN employee of the Ministry of Education was questioned by police yesterday and has been put on administrative leave after it was revealed that a staff member was creating “fake job letters” to allow people to qualify for fast loans.

Economic Czar

In a previous letter, I indicated that the revival and sustainable growth in the economy is vital to the success or otherwise of the Minnis administration. Job growth and the rapid expansion of the self employed are necessary if the private sector is to thrive. There are no other options.

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Culmer tells PLP not to hold country back

FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer Sr has lashed out at the Progressive Liberal Party, accusing the opposition of campaigning against the country’s progress.

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Bell optimistic over jobs

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell expressed optimism about the country’s job situation, saying more people are going back to work.

Time to resign

AFTER an election, political nominees to various positions in civil government are supposed to resign immediately, leaving it up to the incoming Government to decide their fate in that position.

Money transmission franchise launches

CASH N Go/Bill Express, a franchise of the popular Cash N Go money transmission business, has created six jobs with the launch of its first outlet.

Baha Mar eyes $12bn payroll

REAFFIRMING its commitment to a majority Bahamian workforce, a senior Baha Mar executive yesterday the $2.6 billion resort development would position the Bahamas for economic growth and activity over the next 20 years.


Sandals rep planning 100 jobs via new HQ

UNIQUE Vacations, the New Providence-based sales and marketing company, will create up to 100 jobs when it opens its new corporate headquarters in summer 2014.

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Subway expansion creates 12 jobs

SUB Heaven, the company holding the Subway franchise in Nassau, has expanded its network with the opening of a fourth restaurant in Palmdale, creating 12 jobs.

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Nearly 1,000 job seekers queue outside Sandals Resort

NEARLY 1,000 people looking for work queued up outside of the Sandals Resort in Cable Beach this morning for the hotel's career fair.

Quotes of the day

Quotes of the day I'm a 20 year old, COB student, and a first time voter. I'm so proud to be able to have a job in this country, and to also be on a COB scholarship! Don't know HOW ppl could still vote PLP. I Can't wait until I get off at 12pm sharp to v