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Elnet Maritime centre to bring up to 100 new jobs
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis officially opened the new $2m Elnet Maritime Centre yesterday, which will create 50 to 100 new jobs on Grand Bahama.
Tourism must be win for all
After more than 30 years in the hospitality industry with the last six years as a taxi driver, I am convinced that there must be a change in the building of our tourism model in our country. There needs to be more discussion, not only with developers, but with Bahamian stakeholders in open forums that could result in a Win-Win for all, especially when it comes to large-scale developments.
Sanadia a pioneer in her profession
BAHAMIAN Sanadia Smith has broken the barrier at Bahama Rock as the first female certified heavy equipment operator at the rock mining plant in Freeport.
Obie: Too many are below the poverty line
NEWLY appointed Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pledged to revamp social assistance initiatives for hurting Bahamians, saying there are too many people “living below the poverty line.”
Follow protocols and Carnival could just open
WITH the Christmas Carnival operators awaiting an answer on their resubmitted application from health officials to open, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has asked an opinion from his legal section on whether it actually requires an approval.
Extra funds for audit shortfall
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest has confirmed the Office of the Auditor General will receive additional resources in the Minnis administration’s upcoming budget.
Freeport awaits $85m medical school boost
The government has given “approval in principle” to a medical school that could ultimately inject $85m in annual spending into Freeport’s economy, it was revealed yesterday.
URCA slammed for probe of Rodney Moncur radio show
A PROMINENT attorney has criticised the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority for demanding recordings of his client’s radio show for investigative purposes, calling it and the organisation’s general crackdown on broadcasters an “admission” by the regulator that it hasn’t been “doing its job.”
CEO switch sparks BTC job fears
THE departure of Leon Williams as CEO of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company has reignited fears of staff cuts, according to Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans as he branded the parent company, Cable & Wireless Communications, as “unstable” and devoid of any regard for BTC’s employees.
CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING: 8,800 JOBS LOST IN 3-YEAR PERIOD
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor The Bahamas lost a total 8,870 jobs in its construction and manufacturing industries between 2007-2010 as a result of the global recession, a United Nations (UN) Body has reported, with per capita GDP only now beg
BIS 'up in arms' over appointees
STAFF at the Bahamas Information Services are reportedly “up in arms” over two deputy directors who they believe are political appointees, unqualified to do their jobs.
Gov't urged: Protect FirstCaribbean jobs
The Government was yesterday urged to do all it could to “protect as many Bahamian jobs as possible” at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (FCIB), given the potential forced lay-offs its regional restructuring plans may involve.
Bahamas second overall at CARIFTA Aquatics Championships
JOB WELL DONE: It was a valiant effort toward a third consecutive CARIFTA championship title in the pool for Team Bahamas, but that effort fell just short of that historic goal.
Officer pleads guilty to drug possession charge
A law enforcement officer pled guilty in Magistrates Court yesterday to a charge of possession of dangerous drugs.
Generational unemployment
Why can’t even the most seasoned PLP MPs and even Ministers, understand that their younger MPs feel that they were being used, and now in the 2017 election fear that they will not have a chance to be elected.
Family and crime
Crime - the eradication over the years of the ingredient called Family’s root cause for crime. Young ones growing up in an unbalanced unit far from criticising single mothers many have done an incredible job, but you have the disaster of the 25 percent who failed.
Family and crime
Crime - the eradication over the years of the ingredient called Family’s root cause for crime. Young ones growing up in an unbalanced unit far from criticising single mothers many have done an incredible job, but you have the disaster of the 25 percent who failed.
Inner city youth to get ‘a hand’ in job placements
A BAHAMIAN non-profit is aiming to prepare inner city youth for the workforce through leveraging its connections in an effort to help individuals get their “foot in the door”.
Punishment a joke
WHEN I heard the news about the punishment that was handed down to the two police officers who were caught on video drinking on the job, I was absolutely outraged. This was literally a smack on the wrist.
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