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November 20, 2012
Ministry Of Works Employees Tone Down Industrial Action
After three days of carrying out industrial action, the 200 maintenance workers at the Ministry of Works yesterday agreed to tone down their quiet protest after government officials agreed to resolve some of their issues, The Nassau Guardian has learned.
Govt Maintenance Workers On 'Work To Rule'
November 16, 2012
Govt Maintenance Workers On 'Work To Rule'
A meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) officials will determine whether approximately 200 maintenance workers at the Ministry of Works carry out further industrial action, union president John Pinder said yesterday.
Mario Carey Applauds New Stance On Stamp Tax
July 09, 2012
Mario Carey Applauds New Stance On Stamp Tax
Leading Realtor? Mario Carey today applauded a call by the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) urging government to reduce stamp tax by 2% across the board, a recommendation he made publicly in May following the newly-elected government's announcement it would lower stamp tax on sales of high-end properties.
March 07, 2012
BTC renovations continue fast-paced roll-out with Treasure Cay
BTC renovations continue fast-paced roll-out with Treasure Cay, Abaco next to Re-open after rebuild
In a ceremony without great fanfare but with great expectations for the results, BTC executives will cut the ribbon and open the door of the company's latest achievement -- a bustling location in Treasure Cay, Abaco, that will open March 22 following a major overhaul, emerging larger and with a so...
IDB: Labor survey to boost jobs and innovation
January 30, 2012
IDB: Labor survey to boost jobs and innovation
A landmark survey of businesses now well underway in New Providence and Grand Bahama promises to bolster employment and identify the gaps and needs of the labor market.
The Bahamas Department of Statistics, with technical support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), have launched the survey to assess employee productivity, training procedures, competency levels and innovation in the mar...
January 26, 2012
Anglican Diocese's 150th celebrations to end with Solemn Evensong and Benediction
The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands will conclude its year of celebrating 150 years as a Diocese on Sunday, February 5 with a special service at Christ Church Cathedral at 3 p.m. The service will be Solemn Evensong, Sermon and Benediction.
Guiding the ship in unpredictable waters
December 06, 2011
Guiding the ship in unpredictable waters
Ian D. Fair has been involved in the financial services industry in The Bahamas since 1969. He is currently deputy chairman of Butterfield Bank (Bahamas) Limited and chairman of Bahamas First Holdings Limited, the largest general insurer in The Bahamas.
Baha Mar Trees Spark Rise In Cottage Industry
October 25, 2011
Baha Mar Trees Spark Rise In Cottage Industry
When a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? While there may not be a definitive answer to this classic riddle, the fate of trees removed through the Baha Mar project is now clear - they will create jobs.
Letter: Hurricane Irene is no economic stimulant
September 12, 2011
Letter: Hurricane Irene is no economic stimulant
EDITOR, The Tribune.
"A lot of shingles are down, meaning carpenters and those with skills sets are earning money. Landscaping has been impacted, so the landscapers are earning money. Truckers collecting debris are earning money" remarks businessmen Franklyn Wilson in The Tribune. "In the short run, my view is that (Hurricane) Irene is going to inject an economic stimulus."
Rubbish.
Irene destr...
Heavy Haitian burden
June 27, 2011
Heavy Haitian burden
When the United Nations last week urged countries with high Haitian refugee populations to stop repatriations, the highly emotional and contentious issues surrounding The Bahamas' own immigration challenges once again took center stage.
The U.N. argues that the conditions in the impoverished country continue to be "precarious" since the January 2010 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The Bahamas, which ...
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