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Public Officers Union Gets Strike Certificate
December 04, 2023
Public Officers Union Gets Strike Certificate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The labour minister says the National Insurance Board and the union representing public officers are at the table discussing outstanding issues.
Will Regulations Reform The Detention Centre?
November 30, 2023
Will Regulations Reform The Detention Centre?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Minister for Immigration and National Insurance, Alfred Sears, laying on the table in the House of Assembly, new immigration and detention center regulations.
November 30, 2023
Bahamian economy sees 8.6 percent real GDP growth during the first half of the year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamian economy saw an 8.6 percent real gross domestic product growth during the first half of 2023 compared to the corresponding period last year, according to recently released data, with real GDP reaching nearly $540 million over the first half of the previous year. The Bahamas National Statistical Institute, in its [...]
November 28, 2023
Block on former Tribune editor's pension will be investigated, says NIB
NATIONAL Insurance Board chairman Philip McKenzie said the board will investigate former Tribune managing editor John Marquis' complaint that his pension payment has been blocked "for no good reason".
November 27, 2023
FirstCaribbean International Comtrust Foundation Provides US$80,000 To CCRIF SPC To Enhance Disaster Preparedness Among Member Governments
The FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation and CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) recently met to celebrate the Foundation’s donation of US$75,000 to help enhance rainfall monitoring systems and disaster preparedness in the Caribbean and another US$5,000 to print and disseminate additional copies of CCRIF’s children’s publication on “Hazards, D...
Bahamas First Celebrates Green Friday
November 25, 2023
Bahamas First Celebrates Green Friday
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamas First General Insurance Company observing Green Friday instead of black Friday, planting a lignum vitae on their Collins Avenue property.
November 18, 2023
Bahamas First Holdings names new CEO of flagship insurer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas First Holdings Limited (BFH) announced the promotion of Richard A. Darville to CEO of Bahamas First General Insurance Company, the Group's flagship insurer, effective 9 November 2023. Darville was previously Vice President – Claims & Support Services for Bahamas First General and has been with the Group for more than 30 [...]
November 17, 2023
Corporate Character Day Week of activities embraced by NAD, Colina and BTVI
Three organizations held a week of Character Day activities to strengthen character at work, including a personal focus at home.
Blue Lagoon boat 'complied with regulations'
November 16, 2023
Blue Lagoon boat 'complied with regulations'
ACTING Port Controller Lieutenant Commander Berne Wright said both the catamaran that sank enroute to Blue Lagoon Island on Tuesday and its captain fully complied with regulations governing the sector.
November 15, 2023
Bank of The Bahamas records $4.1 million net income in Q1 of its new fiscal year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bank of The Bahamas saw a $4.1 million net income for the first quarter of its new fiscal year, a $1.6 million increase over the previous year. Neil Strachan, the bank's Managing Director commenting on BOB's performance for the period ending September 30th noted that the bank had recorded a net income [...]
November 13, 2023
JUST THE BEGINNING: ArawakX principals say they look forward to their day in court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — ArawakX, the country's first crowdfunding platform, says that it has every confidence in the country's legal system and looks forward to having its day in court, this after Chief Justice Ian Winder ruled that there is more than sufficient evidence of the company's insolvency to justify the appointment of a provisional liquidator. [...]
November 09, 2023
Conciliation talks have begun with Union of Public Officers and NIB, says Sears
NATIONAL Insurance Minister Alfred Sears said conciliation talks have started between the Union of Public Officers and the National Insurance Board and that he expects "there will be a meeting of minds" soon over unresolved issues.
November 10, 2023
Humanity is the top strength of the 2023 Hidden Heroes Champions
Advocates, educators, an environmentalist, an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, and a student were the Champions of the Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2023 campaign. Cindy Godet hails from the island of Grand Bahama; Lyn Major and Lori Higgs-Thompson from Abaco; Shakara Trott from Andros; Nykeidar Durham from Eleuthera with Denise Major, Lissa McCombe-Pinder, Stacey Moultrie, Fanchon Brayn...
November 03, 2023
Healthcare providers in NHI programme seek answers over payment delays
HEALTHCARE providers enrolled in the National Health Insurance programme are calling for answers after suffering payment delays last month.
November 03, 2023
Union of Public Officers President: We Are Fighting For Whats Rightfully Ours
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Industrial action could be coming soon for the Union of Public Officers. The union comprising of National Insurance Board workers holding a strike poll just across from NIB headquarters on Blue Hill Road.
NIB staff vote to strike over unresolved issues
November 03, 2023
NIB staff vote to strike over unresolved issues
NATIONAL Insurance Board line staff voted to strike during a poll yesterday, according to Nadia Vanderpool, president of the Union of Public Officers.
November 02, 2023
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN TO SELL ITS BANKING ASSETS IN CURAÇAO AND ST. MAARTEN
FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FirstCaribbean International Bank (Cayman) Limited (“FCIB Cayman”), has agreed to sell its banking assets in Curaçao and St. Maarten to the Curaçao-based Orco Bank.
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
November 01, 2023
Celebrating 30 Years of Jolly
The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) popular annual Christmas festival, “Jollification,” will welcome attendees to The Retreat Garden on Village Road between Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 from 11am to 8pm. This year the festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary and will feature over 80 talented artisans with wonderful crafts, jewelry, and gift items on sale.
October 28, 2023
PM says government committed to addressing issues impacting casual workers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis, on Friday, reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing legislative gaps affecting casual workers, noting that such workers have long been denied the benefits, security, and stability enjoyed by their permanent counterparts. Prime Minister Davis made the remarks while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Grand Bahama Shipyard'...
October 13, 2023
Central Bank to engage with commercial banks to boost Sand Dollar adoption
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Central Bank plans to collaborate with local commercial banks as part of its 2024 engagement strategy and leverage their existing customer base to boost the adoption of the Sand Dollar in the country executives said yesterday. They also noted that in the past several, there have been discussions with the government on [...]
Kanoo developing a super app for the Caribbean
October 12, 2023
Kanoo developing a super app for the Caribbean
Kanoo Pays is developing a "super app" for the Caribbean that will be able to handle multiple currencies and hold all of a user's financial information, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrencies, the company's Chairman and co-founder Nicholas Rees said yesterday.
October 12, 2023
Mitchell: Former public figures must know when to move on
Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell said yesterday it is important for former pubic figures to recognize when it's time to move on.
Know when to fold 'em
October 12, 2023
Know when to fold 'em
Politics has long been a vehicle for national noble service. One gets the opportunity to shape policy, pass laws that can positively impact lives and, hopefully, participate in the advancement of our nation. However, anyone involved in frontline politics should understand that there is no guarantee they will get elected as the will of voters ...
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Run for cancer
October 10, 2023
Run for cancer
Dr. Ebbie Shearer Jackson looks at her life and is satisfied with what she sees and has. As she prepares to celebrate her 60th birthday, she says there is nothing she really wants – other than her health – and decided to do something tangible for others. At the beginning of the year, Jackson, a ...
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'I would accept PLP nomination'
October 10, 2023
'I would accept PLP nomination'
Tensions appear to be brewing in the Progressive Liberal Party over the candidate selection process for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election. This comes after the death of the area's long-serving representative Obie Wilchcombe, who died unexpectedly while in office last month. Letters of support have been written by some party branch executives in support ...
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Tackling the high cost of living
October 10, 2023
Tackling the high cost of living
Though the Davis administration has repeatedly praised itself for the economic recovery that was inevitable, it has shied away from accepting any responsibility for the high cost of living in The Bahamas. There are certain factors the government simply cannot control as we import all our fuel and almost all of everything else we consume. ...
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October 06, 2023
Delay in case of trio accused of plotting to kill American man
The attorneys representing a trio accused of plotting the murder of American insurance executive Robert Shiver have asked that there be no more delays in the case. Lindsay Shiver, who is Shiver's estranged wife, and her alleged co-conspirators, Terrence Bethel and Faron Newbold Jr., appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley yesterday to receive a ...
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PPP's Could Be Key To Climate Financing
October 05, 2023
PPP's Could Be Key To Climate Financing
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Public-private partnerships between the government and the insurance industry could help strengthen climate resiliency and confidence in potential investors, according to IDB Executive Jordan Schwartz.
Govt resets
October 05, 2023
Govt resets
The Speech from the Throne marking the start of a new session of Parliament yesterday laid out a legislative agenda to address a wide range of issues, including the high cost of living, climate change, irregular migration, crime, and the backlog within the judicial system. "In this next phase of the administration, my government will continue ...
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October 05, 2023
Bahamians again urged to save and invest during Investor Week event
RF Bank and Trust Vice President of Investment Banking Jim Wilson said investing remains an important part of growing wealth in the country, explaining that we cannot rely on national insurance benefits to look after us in our old age. Wilson, who spoke on the sidelines of World Investor Week 2023, said it is important for Bahamians to learn ...
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