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Food and Agriculture Organisation work in Bahamas commendable
Nassau, Bahamas - The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has been commended for its "significant contribution" to efforts by the Bahamas Government to reposition the agricultural sector.
'Keen Intrest From Private Sector' in Govt Work-Placement Initiative
THE government's subsidised work-placement initiative could lead to permanent employment for many of the 3,000 to be accepted to the programme.
Winston Rolle, president of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC), told Tribune Business yesterday there is a keen interest from the private sector towards the initiative.
Letter: MP V Alfred Gray gave reckless advice to BTC workers
I believe that MICAL MP V Alfred Gray was being reckless and irresponsible in advising BTC workers not to accept any severance packages from Cable and Wireless executives, during his contribution to the 2011/2012 budget debate in the House of Assembly. The workers must make that decision on their own.
That is not a decision Mr Gray should be making for BTC staff. His advice could very well ruin...
Reduced mailboat sailing 'can't work'
Reduced mailboat sailing 'can't work'
With the possibility remaining that 22 mail boats servicing the Family Islands may reduce their monthly trips by a quarter, wholesalers, tourism stakeholders and grocery store owners expressed concern about supplies running low and alternative sourcing arrangements having to be made.
Stephen Kappeler, president of the Out Island Promotions Board, told Tribune Business yesterday the idea that m...
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course
Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial Workers Receive Certificates After Completing Training Course
The National Training Agency (NTA) held the commencement of its first Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial course at its offices on Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive on Friday, April 12, 2024.
IICA and ADO Sign MOU, Will work together to support agriculture development, education in The Bahamas
IICA and ADO Sign MOU, Will work together to support agriculture development, education in The Bahamas
The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) of The Bahamas and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced this week that they will partner in a long-term effort to promote sustainable development in The Bahamas, specifically in the contributions of the agricultural sector to social and economic growth of the nation.
Declining work ethic concerns underscores need for national apprenticeship program, Minister says
Declining work ethic concerns underscores need for national apprenticeship program, Minister says
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Cabinet Minister said yesterday that the need for a National Apprenticeship Programme is significant given the prevailing sentiment across the country regarding the decline in overall work ethic and attitudes in the workplace. Labour and Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle, while leading off debate on the bill in Parliament, described the [...]
Working together for a Grand Bahama Junkanoo resurgence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For Colin Bain, a student of Sunland Academy in Grand Bahama and avid junkanooer, the country's central cultural showpiece is all about connecting with his community. Colin - just 11 years old but already a rising star - is known affectionately by his Junkanoo family as "Mr. Drummer Boy"."He has already participated [...]
Ministry of Labour and the Public Service’s Main Goal is to Empower Workers
Minister of Labour and the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle said the Ministry of Labour and the Public Service, has an ambitious agenda to position the Ministry as the leader for all things related to labour and Human Resources in the country.
'Govt should do more to protect BTC workers'
'Govt should do more to protect BTC workers'
Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said the government can and should do more to protect the workers who will be laid off from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC).