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Judge paves way for new Water Corp union election

The Supreme Court has paved the way for new elections at the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s line staff union after dismissing a fresh challenge to the decision not to certify the original poll.

Union leader predicts Morton Salt re-hiring

A UNION leader yesterday predicted said Morton Salt might have to rehire some of the 24 workers it terminated last month on the basis that the salt harvester is now too “short staffed”.

Minnis meeting with unions falls flat

UNION leaders branded Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ large-scale meeting with them a flop yesterday, dismissing the event as an elaborate courtesy call rather than a productive attempt to resolve their issues. Rather than leading to conciliation, the meeting and its three-hour airing of grievances gave way to talk about a general strike among trade unionists, The Tribune was told.

Oban boss insists: We're going ahead

OFFICIALS from Oban Energies say they have completed an environmental impact assessment and will sit down with the government on January 7 for expected negotiations on a new Heads of Agreement for the company’s proposed oil refinery and storage facility on Grand Bahama.

Compass Point owner warns govt to meet his demands: I’m serious - I’ll shut it for ever

COMPASS Point proprietor Leigh Rodney yesterday doubled down on his threat to make the historic resort disappear if the government does not take credible steps to improve the ease of doing business.

'It's the workers who are hurting'

A former hotel union presidential candidate says industry workers are not feeling the benefits from booming tourism numbers, adding: “We are the ones hurting in this.”

Hotels and unions told: Calm down

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar urged the hotel union and industry officials to allow “calmer heads to prevail”, insisting that a strike at this time would have a devastating impact on soaring tourism numbers.

Junkanoo Beach bidders revealed

The three Bahamian groups competing to upgrade and manage Junkanoo Beach all confirmed their interest when contacted by Tribune Business yesterday.

Ministers claim statistics prove FNM jobs strategy is effective

JOB gains highlighted in the most recent Labour Force Survey among young Bahamians and in the tourism sector, were yesterday lauded by two senior Cabinet members.

Two jailed for taking part in murder plot

TWO men were sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday after a Supreme Court judge condemned their “casual” acceptance to involve themselves in a murder plot.

Sports in brief

THE New Providence Volleyball Association continued its regular season at the DW Davis Gym on Wednesday night.

Port expects $43m offer 'gobbled up'

The Arawak Port Development Company (APD) believes its upcoming $43 million private placement will be 100 per cent “gobbled up” by investors, telling Tribune Business yesterday it was seeking the “optimal” low cost solution.

DJ of the week: DJ Fines

MUSIC lovers still remember the way DJ Fines threw down the gauntlet at the Heineken Green Synergy competition.

A Honkin' Conchin' Christmas Jollification!

THIS year’s Christmas Jollification saw record numbers of attendees, said organisers, as thousands of people walked through the gates of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) last Saturday and Sunday.

Swimmers' last chance to qualify for CARIFTA

Swimmers working towards the CARIFTA Swim Championships, scheduled for April 22-26 in Barbados, have one final chance at the BSF Time Trials to qualify for a spot on the team.

Stingers tie series

The Mail Boat Cybots are back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association.

Port share offering 71% oversubscribed

The Arawak Port Development Company’s (APD) preference share issue was 71.4 per cent oversubscribed, Tribune Business was told yesterday, raising $15 million more than target.

Hoping for a better New Year than 2013

AT LEAST one of our readers did not appreciate our Christmas editorial in which we wished our nation a happy and blessed Christmas, but urged Bahamians — especially the young — to try to grasp the meaning of Christmas by understanding that the birth of the Christ-child was God’s greatest gift to mankind

Gray warns new politicians not to be 'fast on their tongue'

NEW generation politicians must learn not to be “fast on their tongue”, MICAL MP V Alfred Gray warned yesterday explaining that a mistake can lead to the end of a political career.

Today, 11 UB Mingoes student athletes graduate ‘with Class’

THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes will graduate one of its largest classes of student-athletes during this year’s commencement.

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