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Dock workers call for vigilance on permits

OFFICERS of the Bahamas Marine Dock Construction, Maintenance, Refinery and Allied Workers Union urged the government to scrutinise work permits requested by Quality Services and other businesses in Grand Bahama in order to ensure there are no Bahamians qualified to perform those jobs before they are given to foreigners.

Three companies shortlisted for operator to manage Grand Lucayan's casino

THREE companies have been shortlisted in the Government’s search for an operator to manage Grand Lucayan’s casino, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe revealed yesterday, adding that an announcement on the new operator could come in two to three weeks.

FNM says government has failed 'early and often'

ALMOST nine months since being elected as the government of the Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party has failed “early and often”, the opposition FNM said in a statement yesterday.

Construction starts on Caribbean Bottling's Freeport headquarters

FREEPORT - Caribbean Bottling Company has started construction on its new Freeport headquarters at the old Lowe’s Pipe & Steel Building on Yellow Pine Street.

Minnis: Govt more lost than missing airline jet

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis questioned yesterday whether a “gag order” was put on Prime Minister Perry Christie by the “higher ups” in the Progressive Liberal party for allegedly embarrassing the organization.

PM Davis?

But does he have the blessing of the Shadow PM

Financial executive passes the Series 7

THE PRESIDENT of Helvetic Management Services, Marco Montanari, has passed the Series 7 exam in the US after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI).

POLITICOLE: Dear Prime Minister: Who are we building the Bahamas for?

Another hotel is not what we need.

Petroleum retailer: Gov’t says ‘they want us to fail’

A gas station operator yesterday suggested a six-month job swap with a Cabinet minister so the latter can gain a full understanding of the industry’s plight, adding: “He’s telling us he wants us to fail.”

ALICIA WALLACE: What really makes a national hero?

Over the past few days, there has been heated discussion about the five people recognised as national heroes. There are people who believe one or more of those people to be undeserving of the designation and there are people who have others in mind who have done more or better. Considering the recommendations and criticism, we do not have a solid definition of a national hero.

'Punished for being a bold, independent thinker'

MARVA Moxey, third child of Ed Moxey, creator of Jumbey Village, told those gathered to pay tribute to her 80-year-old father Friday night of the hardships the family suffered because they were Moxeys – particularly the children of the former PLP parliamentarian.

DNA: Govt looking after foreigners over Bahamians

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney yesterday slammed the Christie administration for the workforce deal it struck with The Pointe’s Chinese developer, charging that the government “prefers” looking after the interests of foreigners than that of Bahamians.

140 BTC staff get extra time before losing jobs

THE 140 BTC employees, who were expected to be let go from the company today, “will have a little more time” before they are made redundant, according to Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union Secretary General Dino Rolle yesterday.

PM: Baha Mar impasse may mean staff can’t be paid

PRIME Minister Perry Christie acknowledged yesterday that the continuing impasse at Baha Mar could result in the resort eventually lacking the capacity to pay the thousands of people currently on its payroll.

40 out of work as Grand Bahama food store shuts

40 Bahamians are out of work in Grand Bahama after the closure of Butler’s Food World in the Circle Mall.

GIbson slams Turnquest for ‘challenging integrity’ of Statistics Dept

LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson yesterday criticised Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest for “challenging the integrity” of Department of Statistics employees after Mr Turnquest called the latest job figures a “mirage.”

Fire started by candle destroys home with no electricity

A FAMILY of seven is now homeless after a fire gutted their home Monday morning destroying everything they owned.

Baha Mar warns Chinese partner: on ‘discontent’

Baha Mar’s owner yesterday called on its Chinese construction partner to meet its obligations to get the $3.5 billion destination resort open, urging it to recognise the “discontent” it is causing in the Bahamas.

Chinese company buys the Hilton

THE China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) formalised its purchase of the historic British Colonial Hotel and adjoining property yesterday during a deal signing event that marked what government officials believe will be the catalyst for rejuvenating downtown Nassau.

Minnis: Govt should follow the US in protecting citizens

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he sees “nothing wrong” with the United States warning its citizens about the prevalence of “rape and armed robbery” in New Providence.

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