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City Market staff want proof over pensions
A REASSURANCE from City Market owner Mark Finlayson to employees that their pension fund remains intact has been dismissed until there is “tangible” proof signaling “all is well”, Whanslaw Turnquest, inventory auditor said yesterday.
Number of Baha Mar applicants “alarmingly" low, warns Lloyd
FORMER Baha Mar Leadership Development Institute Executive Director Jeffery Lloyd yesterday called reports that an estimated 1,500 people applied for or inquired about jobs at the once stalled Cable Beach resort on the first day of the process “alarming” and “significantly low”.
Burger King armed robbery appeal dismissed
THE COURT of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of two men convicted of an armed robbery of a Burger King restaurant six years ago.
Churches agree to suspend services
CHURCH leaders have agreed to temporarily suspend services in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
pm: we can't afford to buy back btc
By KHRISNA VIRGIL
BTC signs agreement with union ahead of layoffs
BTC has signed a new industrial agreement with the Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union, which now puts the company in the position to restructure and lay off staff.
100 staff take BTC severance
SOME 100 workers at BTC have accepted voluntary separation employee packages as a part of BTC’s downsizing operation, Bahamas
Chamber offer in Baha Mar dispute
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation has come out against the government’s efforts to wind up Baha Mar in the Supreme Court, expressing concern that this will not result in a speedy resolution to the resort’s issues.
Baha Mar work 'will not harm' environment
BAHA MAR executives said that none of the project's undertakings would harm or jeopardise the Bahamas' natural environment.
Dames says FNM did not award prison contract
FORMER National Security Minister Marvin Dames said the Minnis administration did not award a contract to Walker’s Industries for multi-million work on Bahamas Department of Corrections facilities.
Ten hours without power for one pole!
SOME residents of Eastern New Providence were left without power for more than 10 hours after a car accident damaged a Bahamas Power and Light pole on Bernard Road.
Communications sector below $400m revenues - a first in five years
Communications sector revenues dipped below $400m for the first time in five years during 2018, with both fixed-line voice and pay TV subscribers falling year-over-year.
All options considered after RBC pull-out from Bimini
THE Minnis administration is “considering all options” to replace banking services on Bimini when the island’s only bank branch closes its operations next month, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest has confirmed.Mr Turnquest, also the minister of f
URCA boosts BTC with promotion 'cool-off' slash
Regulators have reduced the time span between when communications providers can launch ‘similar promotions’ from 120 to 90 days, after the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) complained existing restrictions were harming consumer welfare and its ability to fight competitors.
Williams appointment 'a major step backward'
THE appointment of board director Leon Williams to the post of CEO at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company is “nothing short of a major step backward”, according to FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner.
BAHA MAR SCRAPS OCTOBER OPENING: Resort tells workers goal to launch next month not feasible
The Government's tourism re-opening plans were yesterday dealt a major blow after Baha Mar told staff its October return was "not achievable" due to COVID-19 spikes here and in key US markets.
INSIGHT: aliv and kicking
Ten days ago, the spacious grounds of the former Holy Cross Church complex near Soldier Road were throbbing to celebrations by the new business tenant: aliv was being launched as the brand name of the new mobile service that will compete with Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) .
BTC to be ‘shining jewel’ among CWC
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive yesterday unveiled ambitions to become “the shining jewel” for its immediate parent by “accelerating” growth every year.
Woman risks five years in prison for human smuggling
A WOMAN faces up to five years imprisonment after being convicted yesterday in the country’s second human trafficking case to date.