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IAN FERGUSON: Employers must wake up to staff discontent
The past two-and-a-half years have possibly seen the most dramatic shift in the labour market, and work environment, in Bahamian history. Unemployment rates during the pandemic hit unprecedented levels and now, two years later, as companies recover in leaps and bounds, frictional joblessness and mass resignation has become our new reality.
Duke safety August Campbell out with 'upper body injury'
THE Duke football programme has been riddled with injuries this season, with August Campbell the latest casualty of an already depleted secondary.
PLP reveals plan for government
THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party last night released its "Charter for Governance," a blueprint on how they will govern if victorious at the polls on May 7.
American couple rebuild after Hurricane Dorian devastated their Guana Cay retirement home
AMERICANS Norvell and Mark Slezycki went on an emotional roller-coaster after Hurricane Dorian swept away their dream retirement home in Great Guana Cay, Abaco.
Miller: $5m needed to fix landfill site problems
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday estimated that it would cost the government nearly $5m to “fix the problems” at the New Providence Landfill and prevent future fires.
Jazz Chisholm Jr scores run in 7-6 loss to Braves
JAZZ Chisholm Jr continued his production at the plate but the Atlanta Braves rallied late to prevent the sweep and stop the Miami Marlins’ win streak at four.
Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers
TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
Smoke affecting New Providence from landfill and bush fire, says minister
THE thick white smoke that blanketed communities in western and southern New Providence yesterday morning came from a combination of fires including the New Providence Landfill and a large bush fire on Carmichael Road, according to Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett.
Slop buckets still being used at Fox Hill prison
THE inhumane practice of “slopping” is still alive in the over-crowded maximum security block at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), Fox Hill, according to Commissioner of Corrections Patrick Wright.
Buddy not ‘satisfied’ with rookie season
The NBA is still in its postseason, but Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield is already foreshadowing a more productive sophomore campaign when the 2017-18 campaign tips off next fall.
Medical supplies blocked by US will arrive next week
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said a shipment of medical supplies ordered by the Ministry of Health but blocked by US officials will arrive in the country next week.
Straw vendors - keep market closed
STRAW vendors are calling for the government to push back the Straw Market’s re-opening date until the cruise ship industry resumes in September.
EDITORIAL: Warning signs for the economy
HOW seriously is our economy being hurt by COVID-19? Our lead story today is a telling sign.
It’s official! Bowl week kicks off in Bahamas
BOWL week has officially kicked off in the Bahamas.
National independence prayer for anniversary
A NATIONAL independence prayer has been created to mark the 40th Anniversary of Independence.
Concerns amid fresh oil spill off Grand Bahama
OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation have launched a full investigation into another oil spill that occurred off Grand Bahama over the weekend.
Halkitis: No viable option other than VAT
APART from the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT), the Bahamas has no other viable option to spark the required streams of revenue it needs to arrest government debt, according to State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis.
Gov't urged to remove planning 'bottlenecks'
A well-known contractor yesterday urged the Government to identify and alleviate the “bottlenecks” in the planning and approvals process, particularly for single-family homes, claiming that such projects were pumping money directly back into the the economy.
Miller says BEC customers threaten to sue over leaks
BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said the corporation now faces threats of legal action following leaks of information concerning large sums of money owed by high-profile customers.
Pro basketball player Kadeem Coleby signs with new club in Bahrain
KADEEM Coleby continues his professional basketball career in the Middle East with a new club in Bahrain.