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Foulkes: Urban Renewal workers still not paid
TWO days after a top government official promised to deal with the lack of salary payments to Urban Renewal workers on Grand Bahama, the issue has still not been resolved according to Dion Foulkes.
Son of 'Emperor' shot dead
The 25-year-old son of Dion 'Emperor' Knowles was shot in the head and killed late Sunday night bringing the country’s murder count to 101.
Dion Foulkes declares interest to run for FNM in Yamacraw
FORMER Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dion Foulkes yesterday confirmed his desire to run in the 2017 election after he was recommended for nomination by the party's Yamacraw Constituency Association (YCA).
Govt considering three shipyard companies to replace HMBS Arthur D Hanna
A REPLACEMENT for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s HMBS Arthur Dion Hanna vessel is underway, with several shipyard companies lined up for consideration for the development of the new eco-friendly vessel, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
No agreement over worker ratios at $200m The Pointe
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes revealed yesterday the government and The Pointe’s executives have conflicting numbers when it comes to the worker ratio at the $200m West Bay Street development.The minister told The Tribune a discrepancy was discovered
Impact of Oban deal being kept secret
THE environmental impact assessment for the controversial Oban Energies project will not likely be made public until a new heads of agreement is inked, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday.
The FNM in 2017
As the FNM prepares for the next general elections which is fast approaching and given the National Chairman’s comments this week in the newspapers about the candidate selection process, the question that immediately comes to mind is, what role will Tommy Turnquest, Brent Symonette, Dion Foulkes, Carl Bethel and Zhivago Laing play in 2017?
Workers fired from Melia
SEVERAL persons were fired from the reservations department at Melia on Friday, the hotel confirmed.
CPC gets down to work
Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) newly appointed board has held its first meeting.
Dion Smith's former chauffeur to run against him in Nassau Village
THE former chauffeur of governing Progressive Liberal Party MP Dion Smith yesterday said the PLP does “not care” about Bahamians as he announced his candidacy with the Democratic National Alliance where he will go head-to-head with his former boss.
CORRECTION: After witnesses failed to show up in court last week, murder trial begins
A murder trial will begin today, after key witnesses in the case failed to show up for trial last week.
Late trial transcripts delay drug case verdict
THE late receipt of full trial transcripts delayed the verdict in a major drug case in which four men, among them Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs, are accused of conspiring to smuggle $6 million worth of marijuana into the Bahamas.
Court orders warrants for co-defendants of 'Die' Stubbs
ARREST warrants have been issued for two men on trial with Stephen ‘Die’ Stubbs over a $6 million marijuana seizure.
Former Minister calls for BTC to reinstate Elizabeth Thompson
FORMER Minister of Labour and Social Development, Dion Foulkes, called on the Bahamas Telecommunications Company to reinstate BCPMU’s Vice President, Elizabeth Thompson who was terminated from her post on Monday.
UNION REPRESENTATIVES SKIP MEETING WITH LABOUR MINISTER
UNION REPRESENTATIVES SKIP MEETING WITH LABOUR MINISTER By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net UNION representatives for customs and immigration officer did not show up for a scheduled meeting with Labour Minister Dion Foulke
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Foulkes seeks court ruling on union’s role for Sandals’ staff
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said yesterday he is seeking a ‘legal opinion’ as to whether the Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union (BHMAWU) is still the bargaining agent for employees of Sandals Royal Bahamian.
Plea to employers
I BEG your indulgence in allowing me to commend first of all, The Minister of Labour, Hon Dion Foulkes, and the Department of Labour for its initiative “Labour on The Blocks”, a job recruitment and registration drive which seeks to match job seekers with potential job opportunities.