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BAIC partners with Defence Force for 'entrepreneurial programme'

THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) on Friday announced a partnership with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) in constructing an "entrepreneurial programme" to assist pre-retirement marines in their transition from military duty to "civilian life".

Bahamasair’s staff pension flies into trustee turbulence

Bahamasair’s employee pension fund has flown into turbulence due to a dispute that has equally divided the trustees responsible for its management and administration.

'Big Youth' fighting his way up pro boxing ladder

SINCE signing him to a three-year contract, Todd Rouse said his TKO Promotions Company has been slowly moving light heavyweight Ryan ‘Big Youth’ McKenzie up the ladder in the professional ranks.

Union: we did not take action

A UNION boss has insisted Customs and Immigration officers did not take industrial action on Monday.

‘I was in the wrong place’

A MAN on trial with Stephen “Die” Stubbs and two others in connection with a $6 million drug seizure claimed he was in the wrong place at the wrong time when police arrested him.

Mr Prime Minister, is this not victimisation?

URBAN RENEWAL, the PLP’s solution to most of the country’s ills, has many Bahamians confused as to what it really is.

More cash for Junkanoo - and changes too

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said it won’t be business as usual when Junkanoo parades return to Bay Street later this year, saying the government anticipates an increase in the event’s operational budget to pay for enhanced safety measures.

PM negotiates 38% discount on shipping container costs

The Prime Minister yesterday said he had negotiated a 38 percent “discount” on the cost of shipping containers coming into The Bahamas from the Far East as the Government ramps up efforts to combat soaring inflation.

Stakeholders express concerns at meeting on $30m Gladstone Road improvement project

“IT IS not our intention to do a Village Road,” officials with the Ministry of Works said last night in response to concerns from various Gladstone Road stakeholders yesterday about the estimated $30m Gladstone Road Improvement Project.

Immigration staff warn of risk to national security

THE country is facing a national security risk in allowing the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to act as immigration officers, it has been claimed.

Health promises from hopeful parties

THE HEALTH of the healthcare system is top of mind for many Bahamians. The Free National Movement, Progressive Liberal Party, and Democratic National Alliance promise to improve the quality of healthcare in the Bahamas if elected as the next governing party.

Real Deal Shockers beat Rockets, 73-68

THE New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season action with a series of games at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend.

THE FINISH LINE: No ranting and raving about local sports, just give thanks

IT’S the thanksgiving season, so rather than ranting and raving about what isn’t going right and what needs to be corrected in local sports, I thought I would just take this time to be thankful.

Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns

THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi

Port’s $31m refinance eliminates tariff rises

Nassau’s major cargo port says it has eliminated the possibility of any tariff rate increase by agreeing a refinancing of its near-$31m preference share debt that will slash interest costs by some $4.5m.

Minister says no change to Atlantis jobs

A Cabinet minister yesterday said Atlantis’ plan to place 200 Royal Towers staff back on furlough will produce “no change in employment” at the Paradise Island mega resort.

TAXI CHIEF CONTRADICTS MINISTER ON GRIEVANCES

The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president yesterday contradicted assertions by a Cabinet minister that their complaints have already been addressed ahead of today's planned protest outside Parliament.

EDITORIAL: Listen to those who offer a better path

SINCE he resigned his post as Minister of Health, Dr Duane Sands has been an increasingly vocal figure commenting on the government’s approach to tackling COVID-19.

Smith says former FNMs must explain PLP support

THE Free National Movement turncoats, including two former Cabinet ministers, who publicly pledged support for Prime Minister Perry Christie must quickly prove the reasoning behind their move to avoid being branded “political parasites and opportunists,” former Cabinet minister George Smith said yesterday.

Education Minister on Barbados factfinding mission

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd is conducting a “fact-finding mission” in Barbados on early childhood education, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said during yesterday’s press briefing. Pre-school education is a major focus for the Minnis administratio

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