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Minister: LNG fuel switch ‘bridge, not the destination’

A CABINET minister yesterday said The Bahamas cannot afford to delay its energy transition while households and businesses remain exposed to volatile international fuel prices.

Over quarter of work force lacks formal qualifications

MORE than one-quarter of The Bahamas' workforce has no formal qualifications, highlighting a skills gap the Government is seeking to address as it pushes to move workers beyond entry level employment and into higher-quality jobs.

Opposition demands Gov’t justify GB Power refinance

ALL three Grand Bahama Opposition MPs have challenged the Government to justify its proposed $331.82m refinancing of debt linked to the Grand Bahama Power Company.

Put minimum wage hike ‘on next House agenda’

A TRADE union leader is urging the Government to put a minimum wage increase on “the next House of Assembly agenda”, arguing that it is “not humanly possible” for a Bahamian family to live on $260 per week.

Rosewood Exuma rival seeks fresh appeal hearing on ‘bias’

THE “SUBSTANTIVE” verdict on the challenge to the $200m Rosewood Exuma’s key planning approval has been delayed after the project’s top opponent alleged “unfair and/or biased” treatment and demanded its appeal be reheard.

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MSC cruise facility to create 320 jobs and open in 2028

MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company’s (MSC) proposed $400m Billy Cay cruise terminal will be able to handle up to 20,000 passengers per day and is forecast to create up to 320 full-time, and 350 construction, jobs.

‘We’re not getting a break’: Xmas price rise warnings

Bahamian shoppers have been warned to brace for Christmas price increases as Tropical Shipping and other freight providers hike rates in response to soaring fuel prices, with one business asserting: “It seems like we’re not getting a break.”

Man shot dead after argument over debt off Carmichael Road

A 36-YEAR-OLD man was shot dead off Carmichael Road on Saturday after an argument over a debt, police said.