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COVID powers extension boost for labour market
The Chamber of Commerce’s labour specialist yesterday hailed the Government’s move to extend the COVID emergency powers to May 23 as easing uncertainty for thousands of workers and employers.
Minnis criticised for no-show in the House of Assembly
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Davis criticised Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday for his “no-show” in the House of Assembly.
Chamber chair calls on Gov't to execute
THE Chamber of Commerce’s chairman yesterday pressed the Government to “deliver” on its plans and objectives, stating: “We need to see some growth and jobs.”Michael Maura underscored the need for the private sector to continue to support the Minnis a
Turnquest says no one has been fired by govt
THE Minnis administration has given no directives for people to be fired from government programmes that were started under the previous administration, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday.
Entry level job losses no big deal
FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest must not capitulate to the Bahamas Gaming Operators Authority (BGOA) and its attorney, Alfred Sears, in their demands for the Free National Movement (FNM) administration to abandon its plan to exponentially increase taxes on web shops.
Money for nothing as vendor paid $7,000 to move tyres fails to complete the job
A VENDOR contracted to remove used tyres from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation received payment for the work, but did not complete the job, Golden Gates MP Michael Foulkes said yesterday.According to the MP, who is also BAIC chairm
We must innovate
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat” – Steve Jobs.
Govt: Tax initiative saved 7,000 jobs
The government yesterday said it had managed to preserve more than 7,000 Bahamian jobs by providing businesses with $18m worth of COVID-19 relief via tax credits and deferrals. The details were revealed as the Department of Inland Revenue announced t
God is faithful
The depth of our love for God is often connected to our personal experiences in time of challenge, adversity, trials and tribulations.
Revamp planned for Urban Renewal
THE Davis administration plans to revamp the Urban Renewal Authority Act to give the programme more autonomy.
‘Issues of resourcing’ at Police Inspectorate
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is not satisfied that the Police Inspectorate, a civilian organisation that should provide oversight of the Complaints and Corruption Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, has been adequately carrying out its functions, citing resource issues.
Minister of State for GB on preliminary labour force survey
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson has praised latest job figures which show a decline in the island’s unemployment rate and that more than 800 people were employed since May 2018 to November 2018.
A sweet tooth for success
Charis Simmons-Carey is one of many Bahamian women who in recent years has decided that sticking to their 9 to 5 job was not going to help them achieve their dreams. Armed with innovative ideas, determination, and large helping of faith, they set out to establish themselves as entrepreneurs.
Gardiner 'did a wonderful job'
LONDON, England: Head coach Dianne Woodside-Johnson and relay coordinator Rupert Gardiner were both impressed with the national record breaking performance by Steven Gardiner who become the first Bahamian to reach a final in the 16th IAAF World Championships.
Gaming review has to make the industry pay its fair share
A leading web shop operator said yesterday the Minnis administration has a great opportunity to ‘right the ship’ and set a new way forward for the Bahamas gaming industry.
TECH TALK
• Apple CEO Tim Cook has collected $89.6 million as part of a 10-year deal that he signed as an incentive to keep the iPhone maker at the forefront of the technology industry after he took over the reins in 2011 from company co-founder Steve Jobs.
Mexico drug war refugees escape to more bloodshed
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) -- Rafael Echeverria had a steady factory job, a modest home of his own, and enough cash to ocassionally take his family to McDonald's. It was a good life until the drug war hit Ciudad Juarez,
Mexico drug war refugees escape to more bloodshed
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) -- Rafael Echeverria had a steady factory job, a modest home of his own, and enough cash to ocassionally take his family to McDonald's. It was a good life until the drug war hit Ciudad Juarez,
Mexico drug war refugees escape to more bloodshed
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) -- Rafael Echeverria had a steady factory job, a modest home of his own, and enough cash to ocassionally take his family to McDonald's. It was a good life until the drug war hit Ciudad Juarez,
ESSO station closes down
AFTER a decade in business, the On The Run Esso gas station on the corner of Kemp Road and Bay Street closed its doors this week, leaving around 20 former employees without a job.