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Graycliff workers enjoy 20% pay increase over five years

The hotel union’s president says the newly-signed industrial agreement with Graycliff will give 50 workers a 20 percent pay rise spread over five years and place them in a “more stable position”.

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Miss Bahamas Universe resigns claiming lack of support

MISS Bahamas Universe Melissa Ingraham has resigned from her position, saying her decision was due to the disappointing experiences and a lack of support from the Miss Bahamas Universe Organisation.

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Hotel union signs industrial agreement with Graycliff

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union signed a five-year industrial agreement with Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant on Friday.

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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – The many benefits of a backyard garden

As we start out a new year and consider the various ways we could potentially live a more sustainable and successful life in the coming year, I want to take this opportunity to highlight the many benefits of backyard farming and growing fresh food in your own yard, home, or community.

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Thompson calls on Davis administration to stop raising taxes on Bahamians

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson wants the Davis administration to stop raising taxes and fees on Bahamians, saying this would help the country fight inflation.

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Fast-food chain aiming for $1.5m growth ‘slam dunk’

A Bahamian fast food franchise yesterday revealed it aims to create 25 jobs through a $1.5m expansion into its tenth New Providence location after all planning approvals are obtained.

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Taxi drivers threaten own ‘Battle 4 Atlantis’

The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday threatened to launch its own “Battle for Atlantis” over the mega resort’s efforts to prevent drivers from “clogging” the Coral Towers entrance.

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Petroleum retailers fear ‘another nail in the coffin’

Bahamian petroleum retailers yesterday voiced fears that full Business Licence audits will be “just another nail in the coffin” as they push to meet with the Prime Minister over demands for a margin increase.

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Boat registration hikes ‘life and death matter’

The Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday blasted the “cruel” magnitude of the boat registration fee hikes which he branded “a matter of life and death” for his constituency’s subsistence fishermen.

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Family hires lawyer after man’s Grand Bahama Shipyard fall

A MAN who fell 60ft from a tanker at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on December 16 has had two surgeries and doctors expect to soon operate on his leg.

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Neighbourhood watch chief says police not talking to them any more

THE chairman of the Bahamas National Neighbourhood Watch Council said the body’s relationship with the Royal Bahamas Police Force has gone downhill, causing an increase in crime.

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‘TALK TO THE GANG LEADERS’: Pintard urges conclave after latest murders

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government should have a conclave with gang leaders to figure out how to stop the bloodshed in the country.

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Cobras rout Pacers 80-39

The CC Sweeting Cobras senior boys’ basketball team, fresh off their semifinal appearance in the Providence Basketball Club’s Yuletide Classic, made mince meat of the well-rested RM Bailey Pacers.

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PM renews call on climate financing

The Prime Minister has renewed his charge that there is a “disparity” between the climate changes pledges made by developed countries and the financing required by small island states such as The Bahamas.

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Union president hopes deal with Graycliff signed today

The hotel union's president yesterday said it hopes to conclude an industrial agreement with Graycliff as early as today, adding: "You can see the finish line but we're not there yet."

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$3m co-working facility 30% booked at launch

A newly-launched western New Providence co-working space was 30 percent booked when it opened on Wednesday, its principal told Tribune Business.

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PM spokesman defends $2 tourism expansion

The Prime Minister’s spokesman last night said the $2 levy all Bahamian travellers must now pay will be used to finance further development of this nation’s tourism product for the benefit of all.

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STATESIDE: Biden and Trump continue to surge despite various issues and criticisms

What a curious year this promises to be in American politics.

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Govt issues public reminder of verification process for pensioners

A public notice has been issued reminding people of the verification process for pensioners.