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Union executive ‘prays’ no Baha Mar lay-offs
A hotel union executive yesterday said it would be a “sad situation” if Baha Mar is unable to resolve its dispute with its Chinese partners by next Monday, and ultimately have to lay-off 2,500 workers, adding: “We hope and pray it doesn’t come to that”.
McCartney blames ‘astronomical’ business costs for financial services decline
THE Bahamas has been losing ground in the financial services sector for more than two decades and that decline continues to get worse, according to Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney.
Minnis wants clarity over Bowe payments
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called for an investigation into whether Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Roderick Bowe was paid by the government while also working for Baha Mar.
Samaritan steps in to fix giant pothole
A GIANT pothole in eastern New Providence has been repaired by a private company in what is being described as “an amazing display of a corporate contribution to a community”.
Cotton Bay developer: ‘Open up’ work permits
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday said the developers behind the proposed Four Seasons resort project at Cotton Bay had asked the Government to “open up on work permits”, so the development could maintain the brand’s standards.
Tributes paid to businessman Frank Hanna
Frank Hanna, who rose from humble beginnings to become one of his generation's leading local entrepreneurs, died on Thursday at the age of 79 after battling lung cancer.
Mitchell living in La La Land
After declaring that he will dedicate his 2017 election campaign to the fight of women’s right, Fox Hillians should shout: ‘’Earth to Fred Mitchell, you and your PLP colleagues please wake up from your La La Land dream and address the real issues affecting the Bahamian people!’’
‘Nothing to show’ for $2bn borrowing
The Opposition’s finance spokesman believes the Christie administration has “nothing to show” for more than $2 billion in borrowing since assuming office in 2012.
Failure of efforts on environment
Environmental efforts by Government are a failure so far.
Labour on the Campus fair held to help students plan for the future
DOZENS of senior high school students attended a career fair at the Andre Rogers National Baseball Stadium yesterday, an initiative to assist students entering the job market.
In BFA, UB men’s soccer team in top spot at 4-0
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team expected the biggest match of the season so far against BearsFC. It turned out like a normal day at the office for The Mingoes.
FNM claim new victimisation case
THE FNM yesterday hit out at yet another alleged case of victimisation after a senior public servant in Grand Bahama was fired by the PLP government.
Curry puts education on campaign agenda
HUNDREDS of North Abaconians gathered at the Central Abaco High School grounds on Saturday to hear from PLP candidate Renardo Curry and Prime Minister Perry Christie.
'No silence' on job cuts
THE government is “not going to be silent” about the nearly 20 persons who were laid off from the Grand Bahama Power Company last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
Contracts put under review
CONTRACTORS were paid inflated sums of money for government projects resulting in the suspension of several agreements, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government
Over $320m reversal in Gov't's fiscal position
The Government suffered a negative swing equivalent to 4.1 per cent of gross domestic product - worth more than $320 million - in its finances during the three month
Crime prevention and prisoner rehabilitation
As the debates are being discussed as how to solve the crime problems in the Bahamas, here are some suggestions to deal with the vexing problems. The first way to deal with the crime problem is having a Police Task Force assigned to dismantling gangs in the Bahamas and be able to identify gang members so they can get them off the street from committing crimes.
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou
Minister hopeful of kfc progress
Minister hopeful of kfc progress By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes said he is tentatively hopeful about the progress of negotiations between KFC Nassau and union officials. Following several hou