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‘Job done’ on Williams pro debut

RASHIELD Williams wasted no time in pulling off his professional debut on Saturday night in Mexico City.

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Shortage of equipment blamed by Defence Force

THE Defence Force is handicapped by a shortage of equipment and human resources, Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux said yesterday.

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PLP pin blame on the FNM for nation's problems

RESPONDING to criticism of its performance so far, the governing Progressive Liberal Party laid the blame for the current state of affairs squarely on the shoulders of the former administration.

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Miller: I'll fire union leader if strike action is taken

UNION president Stephano Green was warned that he will be fired from BEC if he insults chairman Leslie Miller one more time if strike action is initiated by union members.

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Mitchell emphasises need for proper succession planning

THE need for proper succession planning in the Bahamas was emphasised by Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell during his address to new employees of his ministry yesterday.

Baha Mar’s expat hires told to leave

Baha Mar has told several expatriate hires to leave the Bahamas because construction delays mean there are no jobs for them to step into, amid suggestions it is seeking additional financing to complete the $3.5 billion project.

The unhealthy influence of the PLP’s ‘political operatives’

IN 1984, a PLP party supporter made it quite clear what he expected of his party once his vote helped it gain the government.

Bahamian commercial bank jobs contract 7%

Bahamian jobs in the commercial banking sector contracted by 7 per cent in 2015, as outsourcing and technology continued to take a toll on employment levels.

New business growth ‘only way’ to cut unemployment

The Bahamas “must do everything it can” to encourage new entrepreneurs and get existing businesses to expand, the Chamber’s chief executive arguing this is “the only way” to slash unemployment.

Education reform is needed

The following was motivated by recent coverage of education, most specifically the latest exam results, in both The Nassau Guardian and The Tribune.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Progress needed as lines blurred for domestic and care workers

SUNDAY, October 29, was the first International Day of Care, declared by the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Dame Marguerite a great example to us all

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday praised outgoing Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling as an example for future appointees to follow. Dr Minnis revealed to Parliament private moments he shared with Dame Marguerite, highlighting her com

Six design options for GB's $200m airport

Grand Bahama will be presented with six different design options for its new $200m airport, the winning bidder has revealed, with an announcement on the expected construction start expected "very shortly".

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City Meat chief: $6-$10m to turn 4 stores around

CITY Markets' principal believes an investment of between $6-$10 million is required to turn the supermarket chain's remaining four New Providence stores around, telling Tribune Business he aimed to close their sale to Super Value "by the end of this week".

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Hotel chief 'confident' nation closing on 2m stopovers before 2022

THE Bahamas Hotel Association's (BHA) president is "confident" this nation will be approaching the two million stopover visitor mark before 2022, believing a study on the industry's economic impact has underestimated the $2.6 billion Baha Mar project's post-2014 impact.

Chamber urges: ‘Tighten up and enforce’ Enterprises Bill

THE Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged the Government to “tighten up the language”, and enforce the provisions, in the Commercial Enterprises Bill to prevent potential abuses.

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Disney lays out Lighthouse Point plan

DISNEY Cruise Lines has made a presentation to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) regarding the company’s proposal to develop a destination at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.

Bridging digital divide in world's new reality

In an address to the nation on COVID-19, the Prime Minister said: “Innovation and trying new things are an essential part of what we must do at this time.” This statement was followed by Dr Hubert Minnis encouraging Bahamians to continue creating mor

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Davis calls on govt to reject Andros proposals

PHILIP “Brave” Davis has called on Bahamians to urge the government to reject two development proposals for North Andros, which aim to harvest aragonite in the island. His comments come after this newspaper last week revealed three separate investmen