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Pharmachem confirms Freeport job losses
PHARMACHEM Technologies has confirmed over 30 full-time workers and direct contractors were laid off at its facility in Freeport, but said the company will continue to inject over $20 million annually into the economy. In a statement issued yesterda
Wilson: Heads should roll over teacher shortage
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said “heads should roll” due to the “perennial” shortage of teachers, adding more than 100 teachers are still waiting to be placed in schools by the Ministry of Education since the 2019-2020 school year started.
PLP debate on Hurricane Dorian operations denied
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie denied the opposition’s request yesterday for debate about the planning, management and execution of operations surrounding Hurricane Dorian.
VAT change prompts hirings
Super Value will bring in new staff to help with its Value Added Tax (VAT) re-pricing for the January 1 switch to 10 percent from 12 percent.
Jonquel Jones has double double, Foxes 11-0 in Euro League
JONQUEL Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes returned to FIBA Women’s EuroLeague play for the first time in nearly a month and remained just as dominant as the last time they took the floor.
Boys to Men Conference starts today
THE 15th annual Reach Out Ministries Boys to Men Conference will kick off today at the Tabernacle Baptist Academy, the first in a series of school visits throughout Grand Bahama.
‘Revenue rise fruit of FNM’s policies’
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the former Minnis administration’s fiscal strategy is bearing fruit, citing a recent report that found that revenue performance surpassed $550 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021/2022.
The fiscal mess we find ourselves in
Fiscal and financial information and understanding good question — honestly I doubt the majority of the past four-Governments had too much understanding of the real issues and as a result we are in the fiscal mess that we find ourselves. But no one seems will admit or be honest about the reality.
Toledo Rockets tip off ‘Nassau Championship’ with victory
THE Toledo Rockets opened a week of NCAA basketball at the inaugural Baha Mar Hoops with the first win in the series of tournaments.
UB golfers turn in solid performance at first ever international competition
MIAMI SHORES, Florida – The University of the Bahamas’ golf team turned in respectable scores after the team’s first ever international competition against Johnson and Wales University and Keiser University at the Miami Shores Golf Course this weekend.
Munroe, Isaacs Jr latest call-ups for spring training
WITH the latest call-ups, a total of seven Bahamian minor league prospects have now participated in spring training with their respective Major League Baseball organisations.
Long Islanders head for hurricane shelters as Matthew looms
AS winds of about 50mph batter Long Island on Wednesday afternoon, electricity has been disconnected throughout the island and residents are bracing for the storm's more dangerous features.
Ministers meet GB businesses, unions
The Minister of Labour met with several major businesses and trade union leaders last week during his first official visit to Grand Bahama.
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
A top realtor yesterday hailed as “a positive move” the Government’s decision to increase the permanent residency investment threshold to $1 million, saying this would help to redefine the type of clientele the Bahmaas attracts.
Water supply expected to return to normal today, says Miller
WATER and Sewerage Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said he expects New Providence’s water supply to be back to normal today following reports that sections of the island experienced disruptions to service in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
‘DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.
‘BANNED’: CINEMA SLAMS FILM RATING – ‘Demonic content’ among reasons for blocking screening
FUSION’S chief legal officer called for the “archaic and outdated” Theatre and Cinemas regulations to be amended after the Film Control Board reportedly restricted the company’s ability to show a movie by giving it a D rating.
'Positive interest' in Baha Mar's luxury residences
BAHA MAR’S luxury residences have generated “positive interest” among international buyers, a senior executive expressing confidence that the resort would meet its sales goals.
Marchers call for 'No' vote
DAYS after Vote Yes officials staged a massive rally in support of the regularisation of the numbers racket, Vote No campaigners marched in protest of the move on Bay Street ahead of today’s referendum.
Exemption on duty for flooding victims
THE GOVERNMENT announced a duty exemption yesterday for those who were adversely affected by the recent flood in New Providence.
