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Work programme to help build skills of youth

ADDRESSING the issue of unemployment among the nation’s youth, Minister of the Public Service and National Insurance Brensil Rolle announced that the government introduced a restructured employment programme this week in which participants will recei

Training Agency aids 255 students online

The National Training Agency (NTA) says it is giving 255 students free online job training and certification to prepare them to function effectively in the workplace amid COVID-19. The students are being trained in office procedures; information tec

Two fined for drug possession

An ex-convict who claimed he was selling marijuana because he could not find a job was fined $500 in the Magistrate's Court on Friday.

Lighthouse Point park plan ideal

ONE Eleuthera Foundation’s proposal to turn Lighthouse Point into a national park with gateway economic zones fits perfectly with the government’s push to empower small Bahamian business.

SURVEY AIMS TO 'MATCH' BAHAMAS LABOUR MARKET

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Department of Statistics, in conjunction with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), yesterday launched a comprehensive wage and productivity survey aimed at ultimately "ma

Renardo Curry appointed Parliamentary Secretary

RENARDO Curry, newly elected Member of Parliament for North Abaco, was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister at Abaco, yesterday.

Wendy’s creates 42 jobs with second Carmichael outlet

WENDY’S (Bahamas) has created 42 jobs by opening its second outlet in the Carmichael Road area, expanding its New Providence brand presence to 11 locations with a “dual drive through” concept.

$225m trade market must be 'more modest'

The Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) chairman yesterday suggested that if the $225 million World Mart project had been initiated with more “more modest” aspirations and size, it “would probably have been off the ground by now.”

Airlift for EMS worker amid dispute

AS EMERGENCY Medical Service (EMS) personnel continue to lobby their employer for comprehensive health insurance, one of their colleagues in need of an organ transplant has taken a turn for the worse, and has been airlifted to Florida, The Tribune understands.

LETTER TO EDITOR: Manufacturing a real incentive to hire 10,000

I am responding to an article that was published in The Tribune’s Business section on Monday, September 16, 2013. It was written by Mr Neil Hartnell and included points of interest from a prominent accountant, Raymond Winder, on ways of cutting our country’s deficit.

Governor General: Someone has fallen down on the job over crime

GOVERNOR General Dame Marguerite Pindling yesterday lamented the nation’s worsening crime crisis and said “somebody has fallen down on the job” following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old Doris Johnson Senior High School student on Wednesday afternoon.

Act for country, not promises

The leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Dr Hubert Minnis, has called himself a man of his convictions. The trouble for him is that 15 months before the next general election nine out of 10 Bahamians can’t identify one issue around which he has shown conviction in the three and a half years that he has been in the job. The leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Dr Hubert Minnis, has called himself a man of his convictions. The trouble for him is that 15 months before the next general election nine out of 10 Bahamians can’t identify one issue around which he has shown conviction in the three and a half years that he has been in the job.

'Zero tolerance' pledge over Bimini tensions

RESORTS World Bimini (RWB) officials yesterday said the resort has “zero tolerance” for the alleged actions of several of its casino managers who reportedly have employees “in constant fear” of job loss.

Ingraham slams PLP 'hypocrisy'

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he finds Prime Minister Perry Christie “hypocritical” for supporting outgoing Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder, who resigned from Cabinet for a job in the private sector.

$800m South Abaco agreement signed

THE government signed a heads of agreement yesterday for the Kakona South Abaco Development worth over $800m.

‘They going to pay for that’ says family of mom shot by police

THE family of the 27-year-old mother who was reportedly injured in a police shooting while breastfeeding on Sunday intends to pursue legal action.

Deidre Bastian: ‘Bad bosses’ not sole factor driving employee departures

We have all heard the phrase “employees leave bad bosses, not companies”. Well, it does hold some truth. In fact, research has shown that 57 percent of employees leave their jobs mainly because of their boss.

Gaining an edge via staff upgrades

Training and development in the workplace presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees. However, many employers find this expensive, and view it as staff missing out on work time while attending training sessions, which may delay the completion of projects.

Krystal Evans runs the line as assistant referee

KRYSTAL Evans, following in the footsteps of Grand Bahamian Vanette Laing, is the latest Bahamian to serve as an International Federation of Association Football (FIBA) official and she’s loving it.

70 permanent jobs expected at new $100m eco-resort

A new $100m resort in Exuma is set to create 70 permanent jobs in the world’s first eco-friendly resort.

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