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Hazardous pay for maintenence workers 'by end of month'
After months of demands, maintenance workers in the Ministry of Works will receive hazardous pay before the end of the month, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Works and Urban Development Arnold Forbes...
Plumbing problems force delays at new court complex
Plumbing problems force delays at new court complex
The recently constructed Magistrate's Court Complex yesterday flooded with suspected sewage water, forcing hours-long delays and the premature adjournment of some cases.
Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt said the court was experiencing plumbing issues.
When The Nassau Guardian left the complex yesterday evening, a large part of the foyer area was covered with what court officials suspect was ...
William 'Billy' Lowe to receive Bahamas Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award
When the doors open to the annual Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Gala event at the Imperial Ball Room, Atlantis on November 9 at 7 p.m., all the past chairmen over the last 40 years will be honored.
Included on the list is Sir Roland Symonette, the first premier of The Bahamas, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959, and the Minister of State for Investment...
Immigration reform, amnesty and rationalization
Immigration reform, amnesty and rationalization
Dear Editor,
In an address at a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) convention in 1970, the late Sir Lynden Pindling said that he was for independence because it was a good means to an end and because Bahamians cannot grow and develop to their maximum potential without it.
In 1971, Pindling visited London where he held discussions with Governor Lord Francis Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce concerning the...
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'
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.
A national museum for the people
A national museum for the people
In its history spanning well over a century, Collins House has undergone many manifestations before falling into disarray. Now the somewhat disheveled building will be restored to its full elegant glory in order to begin its new life as the National Museum of The Bahamas under the Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation.
The house sat upon the estate of Ralph Gregory Collins whose wall famous...
Two men in rape case say woman gave consent
Two men in rape case say woman gave consent
A POLICE investigator told the Supreme Court yesterday that two of the seven men accused of rape admitted to having consensual sex with a Bimini woman who had also given her permission for their friends to have sex with her after a night of drinking and partying at several night clubs.
City Bowling League Results
City Bowling League Results
The City Bowling League top bowler Monday night was Lee Davis of the Ten Back Strikers. He shattered the pins for a 265 high game and a 626 three game high set. In doing so, Davis led the Strikers past Bahamasair, 3-0. David Slatter of Unique Discovery dropped the pins for the second high set of 613 to lead his team, 3-0, over the Asue Draw Knights. Tyrone Knowles of More 94 FM had the men's secon...
Teachers upset at poor restroom conditions
Teachers upset at poor restroom conditions
Industrial unrest is developing at Oakes Field Primary School due to an ongoing plumbing problem which disabled the school's restrooms.The Nassau Guardian understands that some teachers refused to work in the unsanitary conditions until the Department of Education fixed the problem. Howard Newbold, district superintendent at the Department of Education, said at the school yesterday that he held a ...