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DNA: Deal with illegal immigration - not legal workers

DNA Leader Branville McCartney called on the government to focus its attentions on illegal immigration instead of legal foreign workers who are here “legally contributing” to society.

Union to take vote over strike action after job cuts

MORE than 300 workers at the Grand Lucaya Resort are expected to take a strike vote on Friday following the termination of 30 workers this week from the resort.

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Roberts: The magic returns to Freeport

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday lauded the accomplishments of the Christie administration, among them a reversal of the economic downturn in Grand Bahama.

Ministry seeks ‘amicable’ resolution in row over student’s natural hairstyle

THE Ministry of Education released a statement yesterday saying it hoped to “amicably” resolve a dispute between a parent of a child at C R Walker Senior High School and administrators over the student’s natural hairstyle.

Steer students to close skills gaps

NOT enough is being done to advise students of career opportunities they could pursue, a well-known trade unionist said yesterday.

But the PLP are really transparent

Just look at the statesmanship, openness and concern for spending the public’s tax dollars by presenting the Auditor General’s Report on the former government’s Jobs Programme so we know what’s going wrong. Or should I say, what “went” wrong.

New Oriental closes location on ‘double digit’ sales decline

New Oriental Cleaners yesterday told Tribune Business that a “double digit” sales decline had forced it to close its Shirley Street/Okra Hill location, although no jobs will be lost.

Tourism standards must ‘runneth over’

The Bahamas must improve its customer services and ‘value for money’ standards if the tourism industry is to remain competitive, an Atlantis executive said yesterday. 

South Eleuthera

Kindly allow me space to share my reflections on a place near and dear to me… South Eleuthera, my home. Those were the days!

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Museum staff not paid for three months

EMPLOYEES at the Long Island Museum have not been paid for three months and may be out of a job “very soon”, according to Long Island MP Loretta Butler Turner.

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BTC and unions to meet again on separation packages

BAHAMAS Communications and Public Officers Union president Bernard Evans said yesterday that Thursday's meeting with Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) executives "did not produce results but was promising".

Public workers to lose quality health insurance

Pulling down or making one segment of the population’s life more difficult in order to raise up another group is not how you create equality.

Watson becoming a political spokesman

OPM Press Officer who daily is becoming a hybrid political spokesperson – isn’t his job to report with ZERO editorial the News from OPM and Government?

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Baha Mar a quarter complete

THE Baha Mar Project is 25 per cent completed said Tiger Wu, executive vice -president of China State Construction.

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Munroe working on legislation to create force inspectorate

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said government is presently working on legislation to allow for a force inspectorate for all security forces in The Bahamas, saying its job will be to do audit checks of the organisations, among other things.

What people on the street think ahead of election

What people on the street think ahead of election WITH the general election just weeks away, The Tribune hit the streets to find out which party people think will form the next government of the Bahamas. Shevette Black, 25, teacher I think the FNM will

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PLP: FNM made recession worse

THE Progressive Liberal Party claims the Ingraham administration's issuance of contracts worth millions to foreign companies contributed to the ongoing recession.

MP stresses need to protect journalists

MP stresses need to protect journalists By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net MEMBER of Parliament for West End and Bimini Obie Wilchcombe yesterday stressed the need for legislation to protect "the rights and liberties" of j

MP stresses need to protect journalists

MP stresses need to protect journalists By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net MEMBER of Parliament for West End and Bimini Obie Wilchcombe yesterday stressed the need for legislation to protect "the rights and liberties" of j

Union president calls for better safety, medical coverage for casual workers

Julian Russell, president of the Bahamas Industrial General Services Union (BIGSU), is calling for better safety and medical coverage for casual workers after a recent incident at the shipyard.