As a serving teacher it seems union finances are often shrouded in mystery and many times the appointed accountants have been unable to submit a full report at the annual AGM. Why was a portion of the BUT membership fees supposed to be used for a teachers pension suddenly used elsewhere. As far as I am aware no teacher received any BUT teachers pension. So many other official institutions seem to regard full and regular disclosure of members funds or fund raising activities as not important
Even in the early eighties, Boaters came down laden with dry and canned food, then after mooring for weeks would jet off in their rubber boats diving and shooting anything and everything for the evening ,meal. Their contribution to the economy was liquor and the local bars.
What a laugh when you have Trump cosying up to a communist dictator who started a war, thinks nothing of assassination of native Russians living abroad. If China invades Taiwan will Trump allow them to keep 20 % of conquered land and then cosy up to the leader of China , I guess he won't be bothered then about China's engagement with the Bahamas.
How about the last director of education telling certain practical teachers that they would be rehired when reaching pensionable age. This of course was a blatant lie and they ignored qualified teachers, with their own accommodation, knowledge of the children and with proven exam results. What did they do in their wisdom, either leave that subject such as woodwork without a teacher or hire a Cuban teacher with all the costs involved and absolutely no interest in becoming part of the community.. I absolutely agree that if there is a young qualified Bahamian looking for employment then it is unfair and blatantly wrong to re hire a recently retired person.
Try teaching with the backbiting amongst some staff and amateur principals who rule by dictate rather than consultation with staff. Bad ACR's given on staff as a method used by some principals to cause problems.
OMG says...
Phil Bethel yet again?? What has he done in the last few years???.
On Eleutherans to be honoured
Posted 18 July 2025, 8:46 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
As a serving teacher it seems union finances are often shrouded in mystery and many times the appointed accountants have been unable to submit a full report at the annual AGM. Why was a portion of the BUT membership fees supposed to be used for a teachers pension suddenly used elsewhere. As far as I am aware no teacher received any BUT teachers pension. So many other official institutions seem to regard full and regular disclosure of members funds or fund raising activities as not important
On Judge denies BNU request to remove president
Posted 26 June 2025, 9:48 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
Has the BUT ever had its annual accounts ratified?
On Nurses union ousts chief - and police called over property
Posted 10 June 2025, 5:41 p.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
$200 a week, I thought slavery was over??
On Security firm ‘still ignoring the law’ over overtime pay
Posted 3 June 2025, 11:46 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
Even in the early eighties, Boaters came down laden with dry and canned food, then after mooring for weeks would jet off in their rubber boats diving and shooting anything and everything for the evening ,meal. Their contribution to the economy was liquor and the local bars.
On 90% Exuma boating boycott if anchorage deal proceeded
Posted 26 February 2025, 4:16 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
What a laugh when you have Trump cosying up to a communist dictator who started a war, thinks nothing of assassination of native Russians living abroad. If China invades Taiwan will Trump allow them to keep 20 % of conquered land and then cosy up to the leader of China , I guess he won't be bothered then about China's engagement with the Bahamas.
On Chinese Ambassador dismisses US concerns on relationship with Bahamas
Posted 20 February 2025, 9:52 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
How about the last director of education telling certain practical teachers that they would be rehired when reaching pensionable age. This of course was a blatant lie and they ignored qualified teachers, with their own accommodation, knowledge of the children and with proven exam results. What did they do in their wisdom, either leave that subject such as woodwork without a teacher or hire a Cuban teacher with all the costs involved and absolutely no interest in becoming part of the community.. I absolutely agree that if there is a young qualified Bahamian looking for employment then it is unfair and blatantly wrong to re hire a recently retired person.
On Retired but 491 back on payroll
Posted 20 February 2025, 9:44 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
Try teaching with the backbiting amongst some staff and amateur principals who rule by dictate rather than consultation with staff. Bad ACR's given on staff as a method used by some principals to cause problems.
On DEIDRE M BASTIAN: Steps to prevent a toxic culture in the workplace
Posted 31 January 2025, 7:30 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
Ah , the nonsense has started.
On PM rejects trump deportation plan
Posted 9 December 2024, 10:24 a.m. Suggest removal
OMG says...
24 Bails. They must have been going to play cricket
On Seven arrested in Acklins drug bust following aircraft crash
Posted 9 December 2024, 10:23 a.m. Suggest removal