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Bahamas Striping looks to create 20 new jobs

BAHAMAS Striping is looking to create 20 new jobs initially as it moves into airport maintenance with its subsidiary Airport Maintenance Services (APS).

Palm Cay growth creates 100 jobs

The Palm Cay development’s expansion has generated 100 jobs for persons working directly with the development or for contractors and sub-contractors.

Office development set to create 200 building jobs

A newly-launched western New Providence office development has generated an “impressive” level of interest in the past two days, its broker yesterday revealing it should break ground later this year and create roughly 200 construction job.

Christie confirms tax roll back in Freeport

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday confirmed the Government had agreed to roll back the new and increased taxes levied on Freeport in the 2013-2014 Budget, stating that the decision would help create hundreds of new jobs on the island.

Attorney General silent on prosecution for non-disclosure - and her own status

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson was tightlipped yesterday over whether or not she felt parliamentarians should be prosecuted for noncompliance with the Public Disclosures Act.

Davis: NHI to absorb job fallout

ACTING Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said while the Christie administration is concerned about possible job losses due to the implementation of National Health Insurance, the scheme is designed to absorb any possible fallout in the private insurance sector.

Frustration at delay to $2bn Andros project

FRUSTRATION is beginning to mount in the community of South Andros as the government continues to delay approval for a proposed $2 billion ten-year project despite the efforts of developers Solar Verde to meet all the “stringent requirements”.

Bran urges wrecked auto ban ‘reconsider’

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday urged the Government to “reconsider” its ban on wrecked vehicle imports and 10-year auto age limit, warning it would cause job losses and “interrupt the way of life for thousands”.

Overcoming workplace generation differences

Much has been written on the behavioural tendencies of the different generations in the workplace.

Turks and Caicos Premier lauds opportunities as he invites citizens to return

TURKS and Caicos Island Premier Charles Washington Misick spoke about job opportunities and over $1bn worth of investments in the pipeline in the nation during an official visit to Grand Bahama on Saturday.

Bahamas can build ‘extraordinary blueprint’ for nature-based tourism

The Bahamas has the opportunity to “develop a truly extraordinary blueprint” that can make inroads into the global $600bn annual nature-based tourism market, an international advocate is arguing.

Royal Caribbean 'went above and beyond' on PI questions

Royal Caribbean was yesterday said to be "comfortable" all environmental concerns surrounding its Paradise Island project have been addressed after activists pronounced themselves satisfied with its wastewater treatment solution.

Outreach scheme helps women expand horizons

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s decision to “significantly increase” its outreach programmes has resulted in a greater number of Bahamian women seeking careers in non-traditional job sectors, Minister of Social Services and Community Development Melanie Griffin said.

Small business expert: 700 new jobs needed per month for 3 years

The Government yesterday pledged to bring the long-awaited Small and Medium-Sized Business Development Bill to Parliament by January 2013 at latest, as a sector consultant said the Bahamas needed to create 700 net new jobs a month for the next three years to “dent” the unemployment rate.

Career fair being held by Resorts World Bimini

RESORTS World Bimini (RWB) is holding a two-day career fair in Grand Bahama this week in search of potential candidates to fill over 30 positions at the resort and build a talent bank for future employment opportunities.

Rolle denies Butler-Turner claims of jobs for votes

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Long Island candidate Glendon Rolle yesterday denied recent claims by Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner that he and the PLP have “hand picked” nearly 30 people out of the constituency for new employment opportunities in an attempt to attract support on the island.

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