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Chaos for the refugees

RESPONDING to the chaos Hurricane Dorian left behind continued to strain government offices yesterday, producing long lines and rowdy crowds of people desperate for help.

Protests continue as NIB blames pressure on fund

THE National Insurance Board cited mounting pressure on its fund due to job losses and business closures brought on by Hurricane Dorian, as the agency said it is trying to work with its staff union to conclude a new labour contract.

‘Conflict’ concern on work permit reforms

The government was yesterday warned that the short-term work permit exemptions may conflict with “professional standards and regulations” for certain job categories.

School of agriculture for North Andros

IN collaboration with the College of the Bahamas, the government is taking steps to establish a school of agriculture in North Andros.

$6bn developers 'a little closer'

The developers behind a $6 billion resort project are “a little bit closer” to kickstarting formal government analysis of their proposal , with confirmation of the necessary financing still awaited by the Christie administration.

Attorney passes compliance test

Attorney Wilfred Bain has passed the Chief Compliance Officer qualifying exam after studying with the Nassau-based Securities Training Institute (STI).

DNA Deputy slams FNM for 'infighting'

THE Deputy Leader of the Democaratic National Alliance (DNA) slammed the Free National Movement (FNM) on Friday for its recent "infighting," calling the party a group of "hapless, unsupervised toddlers who seem to have no care for what is happening in this country".

Staff fears as Ocean Club set to close for renovations

EMPLOYEES at the One & Only Ocean Club claim they are “working day-to-day in fear” after the resort announced internally that it would close its doors later this month for ten weeks to undergo “necessary renovations”.

Why Panama before The Bahamas, Mr Deputy Prime Minister?

WE WERE surprised – rather we were shocked — on reading that our deputy prime minister was in Panama a few days ago celebrating the regional opening of China Construction America’s Latin American Regional headquarters while that same company has left so much unfinished business here in the Bahamas.

Gov’t is warned against development ‘dark ages’

An outspoken QC has warned the Government against returning real estate development “to the dark ages” by replacing the Planning and Subdivisions Act 2010 with “watered down” legislation.

Freeport ‘stagnated’; Cayman attracted $6bn

A well-known attorney yesterday called for Freeport’s population to double within 20 years, questioning why it had “stagnated” as its fellow hurricane-hit island, Cayman, attracted $6 billion in investments over the past decade.

Air cargo costs to rise ‘tremendously’

Bahamians were yesterday warned that the cost of imported air freight will increase “tremendously” as a result of the new Customs fees and fines set to be imposed on operators from today.

Dames confirms approach by FNM for election race

WHILE confirming that he was approached by the Free National Movement over a possible candidacy in the 2017 general election, former Deputy Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames insisted yesterday that he is determined to avoid the antics of people who feel they have an “inalienable” right to political positions.

Trade unions branded ‘abusive, destructive’

A well-known Freeport businessman has branded Bahamian trade unions as “abusive and destructive”, and called on the Government to “stop sticking its nose” into private enterprise.

Bran: General Orders aiding wrongdoing

The Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) leader yesterday called for urgent reform of the regulations governing the public service, arguing that they currently “facilitate” corruption such as that exposed at the Department of Social Services.

Performance of Members of Parliament

It has been a little over a year since scores of “new” members of parliament were elected; re-elected or rejected. How would some of the ones who were privileged to be elected for the first time would have performed; under performed or are unmitigated “miserable” F first year students of the subtle art of politics? I propose to grade them all over the course of the next few weeks.

Bahamas urged to ‘get serious on education fix’

The Bahamas was yesterday urged “to get serious about fixing” its long-standing education crisis amid private sector fears that it will continue to undermine workforce productivity and economic competitiveness.

INSIGHT: Out of order, Madam Speaker

THE Speaker of the House took centre stage last week – and not in a good way.

Why Moncur job is very dangerous

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has circled the wagon around the gaffe-prone Rodney Moncur. His appointment in the Ministry of National Security as a violence interrupter suggests to this writer that the hierarchy of the PLP government believes that Moncur is one of them, despite his flirtation with the Free National Movement (FNM) in 2016, when he was appointed to the Senate by Loretta Butler-Turner.

Albany: Bahamians to get 95% of 650 new construction jobs

ALBANY’s developers yesterday said its newly-launched Marina Residences would create 650 construction jobs over the next 18-24 months, telling Tribune Business that approximately $370 million in economic activity had been generated from lot sales.

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