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Darville Rejects Unions’ “Worst in Decades” Claim

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Michael Darville says he disagrees with union claims that Princess Margaret Hospital is in its worst state in decades, pointing to ongoing renovations at the facility and efforts to strengthen staffing levels.

Tourism Minister confident despite global conflicts

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper says he expects escalating wars in the Middle East to have “some” impact on the country’s tourism industry, but expressed confidence they will not significantly disrupt travel to The Bahamas as tourists opt for destinations closer to home.

Auto business awarded $64K after garbage truck crash

A SUPREME Court ruling has awarded more than $64,000 in damages to a Bahamian auto business after a garbage truck crashed into its property, destroying part of its operations and halting work for weeks.

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Marathon canvassing reveals mixed views on incumbent MP

CANVASSING the Marathon constituency reveals a mixed political landscape, with incumbent Progressive Liberal Party MP Lisa Rahming retaining solid grassroots support but facing concerns about visibility, infrastructure and youth engagement ahead of the next general election.

Ginn sale halt order ‘small speed bump’

The developer behind an ambitious $6.5bn proposal for the former Ginn project yesterday branded the Supreme Court Order affirming the Government’s “undertaking” not to proceed with selling 59 percent of that property as “a small speed bump”, while asserting that a rival ownership claimant “doesn’t have a leg to stand on”.

Tropical Gyros chief: Employment law not matching the reality

A Bahamian restaurant entrepreneur yesterday argued this nation’s employment laws and regulations fail to match the realities businesses face in dealing with disruptive and non-performing staff after the Industrial Tribunal ordered him to pay $3,822 to an ex-employee fired for violating the company’s recipes.

PM touts VAT elimination ‘solution’ but no specifics

The Prime Minister last night said talks with major food retailers had found “a solution” to the industry’s fears over the imminent VAT rules change for uncooked foods although he provided no details on what has been agreed.