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Immigration policy hurting tourism investment
MANY BAHAMIANS are walking contradictions. They accept that this country needs the goodwill of tourists and foreign investors, but — in the words spoken from the floor of the House by an older generation — they also “believe that they should bring them (foreigners) in, suck ’em dry and throw out the husks”.
Bahamas urged to focus on FDI's 65%
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chairman yesterday urged the Government to focus on ‘spin-off’ opportunities generated for Bahamian businesses by foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, suggesting these accounted for 65 per cent of their economic activities.
When memories grow dim, history repeats itself
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, who has taken leave of absence this year to represent the Bahamas at various meetings around the world, made it clear last year that his ambition is to retire from the PLP government “with a comfortable life”. He would also like to “continue to prosper with respect while no longer actively involved in public policy”.
BUN IN THE OVEN: Five reasons why being a mom is the best job in the world
It’s easy to sometimes take things for granted. Life moves super fast and we’re all pretty busy, especially if you happen to be a mom.
PM ‘two hats’ give overly-optimistic economic outlook
The Prime Minister’s ‘wearing of two hats’ is delivering an overly-optimistic economic outlook, as key indicators fail to justify his forecasts “just yet”.
FNM fears toll on resort staff awaiting job cut news
BAHA Mar’s plans to potentially reduce its workforce by over 90 per cent if it is unable to resolve its dispute with its Chinese partners will take a toll on the “mental and physical health” of its employees, FNM Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday. He said no effort must be spared on the government’s behalf to prevent the staff cuts.
‘Be honest if you want to play ball’
The private sector has been urged not to negatively interpret the director of labour’s comments about “employer hiring tricks”.
Youngsters learning how to make the most of money
STUDENTS from over a dozen schools throughout the Bahamas, representing the “leadership” of the school-based co-operative movement in the country, have been receiving additional advice on money management and leadership skills as part of the annual School Co-operative Conference 2014.
Minnis pledges opportunities for jobs and Crown land in Grand Bahama
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis promised Grand Bahamians an improved economy, job opportunities and easier access to Crown land under an administration with him at the helm.
Gibson: FNM is exploiting Sandals job cuts
THE Free National Movement (FNM) is attempting to make the termination of more than 600 Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort employees political, despite sending thousands of people to the unemployment line when the party was last in office, Labour Minister Shane Gibson has told The Tribune.
Sampson Cay to get new $25m resort
DAYS after signing a heads of agreement for a resort development in the Exuma cays, the Davis administration yesterday sealed another deal for the island that will allow for the construction of a high-end, low-impact resort that is slated to be built on Big Sampson Cay.
‘Back to the drawing board’ for Saxons
AFTER a fifth-place finish at this year’s Boxing Day parade, a representative for the Saxons Superstars conceded that the group has to go “back to the drawing board”.
MOE to address teacher morale as many feel unappreciated
THE Ministry of Education plans to implement recommendations aimed at improving teacher morale based on findings from a survey of some 755 public school educators and literature research.
When are we going to fix this vexing problem that has existed in our society for so long?
It's the same old story every year - athletes not being able to get time off from their jobs to rep
Fuel cost surge to hit construction site ride
Contractors may no longer give their workers rides between home and the job site in a bid to counteract higher fuel costs, the Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) president has warned.
PM: 'ECONOMY TO GROW BY 2.8%'
PM: 'economy to grow by 2.8%' DESPITE the economic challenges of 2011, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham indicated last night that the Bahamas' economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent for 2012 - up from the near two per cent growth experienced in the pr
PM: 'ECONOMY TO GROW BY 2.8%'
PM: 'economy to grow by 2.8%' DESPITE the economic challenges of 2011, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham indicated last night that the Bahamas' economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent for 2012 - up from the near two per cent growth experienced in the pr
PM: 'ECONOMY TO GROW BY 2.8%'
PM: 'economy to grow by 2.8%' DESPITE the economic challenges of 2011, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham indicated last night that the Bahamas' economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent for 2012 - up from the near two per cent growth experienced in the pr
PM: 'ECONOMY TO GROW BY 2.8%'
PM: 'economy to grow by 2.8%' DESPITE the economic challenges of 2011, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham indicated last night that the Bahamas' economy is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent for 2012 - up from the near two per cent growth experienced in the pr
Campaign opposes $100m Goodman's Bay penthouses
OPPONENTS of a proposed $100m, 14-storey Goodman's Bay penthouse complex have launched the ‘Say No to Wynn’ campaign in a bid to rally public support against approving the project.