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Union claims victimisation

MORE than 100 BEC workers walked off the job yesterday after a union executive was suspended and another employee was terminated “without cause”.

A guest editorial on government's immigration policy

IN OUR e–mail yesterday, we received “some thoughts for an editorial” from an influential foreign resident, who has spent many years in the Bahamas and has always been most concerned for this small nation’s welfare.

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Concerns raised over condition of surrey horses

ANIMAL rights workers say they are concerned about the poor condition of surrey horses in New Providence, but drivers hit back with their own complaints about working conditions.

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Gibson turns on critics of job figures

LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson hit out at the FNM for criticising the recent unemployment figures, explaining nothing the government does is good enough for the Opposition.

MSC's Freeport 'pull out' threatens jobs

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the global shipping giant, is “pulling” its back office operation - and potentially over 40 jobs - from Freeport as a result of the Government’s failure to revoke the 1 per cent Customs administrative processing fee.

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Darville urges social workers to stay focused on those in need

ADMITTING that there are some troubled youth who seem focused on a life of crime and bad behaviour, Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville on Monday encouraged social workers to remain focused and determined in their obligations to make a positive difference in people’s lives, particularly those in need.

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Mitchell defends Immigration staff

FOLLOWING private sector shock over a “raid” at Atlantis and subsequent “visit” to Baha Mar by Immigration officials, Minister Fred Mitchell said it is “regrettable” that business spokesmen would berate and “defame” the Department without knowing the facts

Killing field

THE Prime Minister is right - “The Bahamas should not be a Killing Field”.

Killarney is not a safe seat

EDITOR, The Tribune

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$600m GB shipyard project gets approval

THE Bahama Shipyard Ltd, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, has approval for a project estimated to have a significant economic impact on Grand Bahama’s economy over the next 25 years.

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Ready for the worst, prepared for the best

THE Police Fire Branch staged a fire evacuation drill at the College of the Bahamas yesterday, telling participants there is no room for mistakes during a real emergency.

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'Major assault' on crime pledged

THE GOVERNMENT will not compromise on its charge to exact a "major assault" on the issues of crime and unemployment in the country despite fiscal limitations, Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said yesterday.

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Feeding Bain Grants Town project seeks support

THE Feeding Bain Grants Town project is appealing for assistance in its efforts to support poeple affected by the economic effects of COVID-19.

Union silence

Union silence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS the labour stand-off at the airport continues, immigration and customs union officials have made a deal with Labour Minister Dion Foulkes not to speak to the press about th

Union silence

Union silence By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net AS the labour stand-off at the airport continues, immigration and customs union officials have made a deal with Labour Minister Dion Foulkes not to speak to the press about th

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NIB staff in protest over pay delays

ANGRY employees of the National Insurance Board protested outside the entity’s Baillou Hill Road headquarters yesterday over fears they will receive a pay cut for unexcused absences and not receive increments and Christmas bonuses on time this year.

The face of misogyny

GLENYS Hanna Martin single handedly took on the thirty-four at every sitting of the current session of the House of Assembly. She was doing such a good job fighting for the little man, that Halston Moultrie, the Speaker, of the House of Assembly decided to help them.

Praise for Bamboo Shack

I want to publicly thank and applaud Anthonique Sawyer who works at Bamboo Shack (Southwest Plaza). I was in there on Wednesday (August 30th) and she gave the most amazing service.

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No layoffs over laundry changes, says Atlantis

SENIOR Atlantis Vice-President Ed Fields insisted there would be “absolutely no layoffs” at the hotel after laundry workers were told some positions had been made redundant yesterday morning.

UNION 'VIGILANT' ON ATLANTIS JOBS

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) yesterday said it continued to remain vigilant over the employment situation at Atlantis following Brookfield Asset Man