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Employers warned: ‘Don’t open up Pandora’s Box’

A trade union leader yesterday warned that employers could “open up Pandora’s Box” if they back organised labour into a corner by failing to consult on planned changes to employment terms.

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Starting at PG, Nesbitt cans 18 for Rebels in 78-68 loss to Gators

VALERIE Nesbitt, now in the starting line-up at point guard, came through with a big individual game, but it came on the losing end as the University of Mississippi Lady Rebels women’s basketball team fell to the University of Florida Gators 78-68.

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Helping women in need dress for success

IN PARTNERSHIP with the Salvation Army, which is celebrating 90 years of service in the Bahamas, local clothing brand CAY 92 is currently conducting a drive to encourage people to donate gently used professional clothing for women in need.

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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.

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New Atlantis furloughs branded ‘a major blow’

Atlantis’ move to place more workers back on furlough was yesterday branded “a major blow” to tourism’s recovery and revived calls for full termination packages to be paid to staff who want them.

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COVID powers extension boost for labour market

The Chamber of Commerce’s labour specialist yesterday hailed the Government’s move to extend the COVID emergency powers to May 23 as easing uncertainty for thousands of workers and employers.

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Oil explorer blasts ‘half-baked’ claims

The verbal battle between the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) and its opponents intensified yesterday as the oil explorer blasted “half-baked allegations” over its well’s insurance coverage.

FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers: BBF needs $70,000 for team travel

WITH the third and final leg of the FIBA AmeriCup 2020 Qualifiers set for February 19-20, Bahamas Basketball Federation president Mario Bowleg said they will need about $70,000 for the team to travel to compete.

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LJ Rose inks deal with new European club

NATIONAL team guard LJ Rose inked a deal with a new European club.

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Fritz has three blocks, eight rebounds in win

IN Spain, Shaquillo Fritz has a new opportunity with a new club in Spain’s Liga Espanola de Baloncesto (LEB Silver).

‘Pulling the rug from under’ our tourism revival

Hotel operators have voiced fears that US quarantine plans will “pull the rug out from under” Bahamian tourism’s revival with several properties already reporting booking cancellations as a result.

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BPL targeting $85m from local investors

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chairman yesterday voiced confidence that local investors will “fully subscribe” for the $85m portion of its upcoming bond issue that will be placed in this nation.

HEATING UP: NCAA Division I Weekend standouts

THE weekend of NCAA Division I featured several Bahamian players in rescheduled double headers, standout performances on the court and postponed games due to COVID-19.

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Deandre Ayton posts career-high five blocks

Following a week of postponements and three missed games due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Deandre Ayton continued to play his best basketball of the season once the Phoenix Suns returned to the court.

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‘Health experts needed on vaccine taskforce’

THE head of the Consultant Physician Staff Association believes more healthcare professionals should have been appointed to the government’s National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.

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‘On fire’ materials to hit construction

Contractors yesterday warned their home building clients face “a hit to their pockets” in 2021 from an “on fire” construction materials market where prices have risen ten percent since the New Year alone.

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Jones and Foxes advance to the FIBA EuroLeague Quarters

JONQUEL Jones and her UMMC Ekaterinburg Foxes advanced to the FIBA EuroLeague Quarterfinals with another dominant performance as group play resumed this week.

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Minister backs commissioner claims COVID had no impact on crime levels

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the efforts of police officers for their contributions in helping to reduce overall crime, telling critics there is no data to suggest the COVID-19 regulations had an impact on offences.

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Ex-BPL worker loses $6k over ‘lewd’ dismissal

An ex-Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employee has been stripped of the $6,068 she was awarded after being terminated for “lewd sexual activity” while working in the utility’s cashier cage.

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Canada exports enjoy $17m duty free access boost

Almost 90 percent of The Bahamas’ exports to Canada benefited from duty-free access via the Caribbean’s free trade agreement, a Cabinet minister has revealed.