Statement to the House of Assembly on the Table of The Public Procurement Bill 2022

I rise to table the Public Procurement Bill 2022; this Bill would, when enacted, would repeal and replace the Public Procurement Act 2021

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Prime Minister paints bright future for Grand Bahama

With increased tourism numbers and a half-billion dollar planned investment by existing businesses on the island, the future for Grand Bahama is bright, said the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie when addressing the Grand Bahama Business Outlook at Grand Lucayan on Wednesday...

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LaRoda: Stimulus package to provide XMAS Cheer

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board (NIB), the Hon. Myles LaRoda, told House Members Monday that the government-funded unemployment assistance programme has been extended to December 2021, with beneficiaries to also receive an additional lump-sum payment of $500 that will be paid in mid-December.

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NIB chief's three-year deal was standard

FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle has insisted the Minnis administration did nothing untoward when it executed a three-year contract of employment with National Insurance Board director James Moss.

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Pia Glover-Rolle: Minnis administration approved hiring of 233 two months before election

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the Minnis administration approved the hiring of 233 people two months before the general election and gave some official letters of employment without telling them where to report.

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Taste Da Flava turns family tradition into a successful business

By: Jhanae Winter
To date, Bernique Pople, owner of Taste Da Flava, is the youngest Bahamian ice cream maker who focuses on original and authentic flavors. Mixing things up, Taste Da Flavor not only offers traditional flavors such as vanilla and chocolate but also Soursop and Guinness.

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PM announces job readiness program

The budget communication, which has been dubbed by the Free National Movement (FNM) government as the ?job budget?, introduces a national job promotion strategy, a work placement and employment exposure program, and a public service employee training initiative.
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hubert Ingraham announced yesterday that $25 million is being allocated in the 2011/2012 budget t...

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A Jobs Budget - 2011/2012 Budget Communication

Budget-making is one of the most significant responsibilities of a national Government. Through the annual Budget the Government sets out its vision in respect of the economic and social priorities that it will pursue.

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Campbell hits back at Davis on unemployment programme

SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday hit out at recent comments made by opposition leader Phillip "Brave" Davis over the government's decision to end its unemployment assistance programme in September.

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