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The lessons learned from 'urban' in GB

THE “all for me baby” crowd is back in town with their belief in entitlement — remember “God gave this country to the PLP” and “I only lookin’ out for PLPs.” Mixed in with their bag of political tricks is victimisation of those who don’t sit in the same political pew and the belief that jobs have to be found for the boys — whether or not the boys have the ability to do them.

TV credit rush cost senior Pictet staffer her job

The rush to obtain credit from Master Technicians to purchase a TV ended up costing a senior Pictet Bank & Trust employee with 24 years’ service her job, the Court of Appeal yesterday dismissing her $153,410 wrongful dismissal claim.

Consultant: 'I've lost 50% of my client base'

A leading small business consultant told Tribune Business he has “lost at least 50 per cent” of his client base over the last three years, as he urged potential microlenders to focus on the technology, manufacturing and creative sectors.

'We are looking out for PLPs' is the mantra

Today in our democratic Bahamas there are many frightened Bahamians.

Abaco Chamber warning on work permit breaches

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce has issued a fact sheet to the island's employers to address the "huge issue" of work permit and labour law violations.

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counterpunch of the still-forming 2012 electi

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counterpunch of the still-forming 2012 electi

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counterpunch of the still-forming 2012 electi

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena

Obama speech puts him in campaign arena President Barack Obama, having watched his Republican adversaries pound him for weeks, got his turn Tuesday, using his State of the Union speech to land the first major counterpunch of the still-forming 2012 electi

Contractors urge 'clarity' on Pointe involvement

THE Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) is demanding the Government and developer “clarify” how many Bahamian companies and labourers are employed on Phase II of The Pointe project.Leonard Sands, the BCA president, told Tribune Business that while

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Laurent gets the top job

GABI Laurent, a former standout with the CC Sweeting Cobras men’s basketball team coached by Mario Bowleg, has been elevated to the head coaching job of the Ranger College Lady Rangers basketball team.

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'Slow, painful death' without corporate tax

A Bahamian financial services provider yesterday renewed calls for this nation to adopt a low-rate corporate income tax as the platform to prevent the industry “dying a slow, painful death”. Paul Moss, Dominion Management Services president, warned

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‘No perfect fix’ for catching COVID at work

LABOUR Director John Pinder said there is no “perfect fix” that could eliminate the likelihood of employees being exposed to COVID-19 on the job as many occupations require personal contact with other people.

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Union: Up to 50 member jobs lost at Ocean Club

The hotel union's president yesterday said "about 50" of his members are likely to be terminated by the Ocean Club as the resort right-sizes ahead of dismal occupancy levels forecast for the New Year.

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Bannister promoted to Deputy Prime Minister

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the appointment of Minister of Works Desmond Bannister as deputy prime minister.

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Broadcasting Corporation Executive Chairman says focus is to keep staff employed

AMID the threat of industrial action over money owed, Executive Chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas Fred Gottlieb told the press that his only focus is to protect the jobs of staff.

EDITORIAL: Some suggestions to get our crime under control

IN THIS column yesterday we commented on this country’s mushrooming crime problem.

EDITORIAL: Good work, Works Minister

AMIDST all the criticism of the Minnis administration for the roll-out of a budget with massive tax increases`, The Tribune wants to hit pause and say “congratulations” for one job well done.

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Foulkes: Web shop job cuts unfortunate

A DAY after web shop Asure Win said it will close 11 locations and layoff about 50 workers, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes described impending staff cuts from the sector as “unfortunate”, but said there are several factors contributing to the closure of gaming houses aside from a tax increase.

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Locked in: No right to scrap Oban deal over any environmental issue

THE government has relinquished its ability to terminate the heads of agreement with Oban Energies because of what environmental impact assessments may conclude about the safety of the project, according to the much-anticipated document which Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis tabled in Parliament yesterday evening.