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IAN FERGUSON: Forcing COVID vaccine on staff not the answer

The past 15 months has proven to be a challenging period for the world. While tremendous strides have been made in producing a vaccine for COVID-19, the resistance and opposition to taking it is staggering. Persons from all walks of life, in all countries, and across all socio-economic, political and cultural divides have openly voiced reasons why they will not take the vaccines and their lack of trust in them despite respective governments approving their use.

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Infrastructure spend: Keep the politics out

Increased infrastructure spending “must not be driven by politics” if The Bahamas is to maximise investment returns from scarce resources, a governance reformer warned yesterday.

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Feeding programme: We need your help

THE organiser of an inner-city feeding programme is now appealing to local businesses and food suppliers for assistance as the demand for food heightens.

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Gov’t warned: ‘Time not on Abaco’s side’

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday urged the Davis administration to quickly outline its plans for continued post-Dorian reconstruction, warning: “Time is not on our side.

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National task force chief defends food aid

SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Distribution Task Force formed under the Minnis administration, has defended the programme after Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe questioned the nearly $800k weekly bill.

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Contractors: ‘Perfect storm’ over raw materials quotes

Bahamian contractors “cannot control prices” because quotes on building materials are holding for as little as 48 hours, with one saying yesterday: “It’s just the perfect storm.”

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Say it with music: Tribune readers reveal their favourite gospel songs

THE power of music is universal, crossing all barriers and all borders. It can uplift, make one reflect, and it can even have a therapeutic effect.

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Digital billboards to play part in MARCO alerts

FOUR digital billboards have been erected across New Providence to send out warnings about missing children to facilitate the rollout of the Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation (MARCO) Alert system.

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IAN FERGUSON: Managers must relate to their older workers

Being an effective manager takes critical skills such as leadership, communication and strategic planning. It takes time to build rapport and respect with a team, and managers who do not take the time to do this can have a negative impact on team performance and morale.

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IAN FERGUSON: Inviting the giving spirit to your firm

THANKSGIVING Day, even in The Bahamas, usually signals the start of the festive season and the season of giving. This year, the spirit of giving is even more critical as the world rebounds from the terrible grip of the global pandemic.

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IAN FERGUSON: Ethical workplaces give business boost

Having strong work ethics makes good business sense because employees want to work for a company they are proud of, and with colleagues they know act with integrity. Potential clients or customers are more likely to choose a company that can showcase their ethical behaviour because it provides the added ‘feel-good’ factor in any business transaction.

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IAN FERGUSON: Positive steps to a healthy workplace

A focus on employee health and wellness has become critical for many companies. Designing and managing employee wellness programmes, and developing strategies for helping workers achieve their health goals, is an important step in improving the health and productivity of employees.

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IAN FERGUSON: Succession planning is vital to lasting success

Whether you are a small family business or a large corporation, a business owner or a human resources manager, effective retirement and succession planning is vital for your company’s continuing success.

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Employer liable to pay COVID test fees

The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday warned “a lot of employers are going to be very upset” to find they cannot mandate non-vaccinated staff pay for their own weekly COVID-19 tests.

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BOB: Unleash us for commercial lending

Bank of the Bahamas’ managing director is urging the Central Bank to “level the playing field” by removing the restrictions imposed on its commercial lending in the wake of its near-collapse.

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‘FOOD ASSISTANCE COSTS TOO MUCH’: Obie questions why aid programme bill is $800k per week

SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe has questioned spending related to the government’s National Food Distribution initiative as his ministry prepares to take over the programme.

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Insurers ‘trying to hold line’ on rate increases

Bahamian insurers yesterday warned businesses and homeowners that premium prices are again coming under “upward pressure”, with one pledging: “We’re trying to hold the line.”

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Unholy fight fails to ‘uncover the truth’

A Supreme Court judge is unsure whether she obtained “the whole truth and nothing but the truth” in an unholy battle over the land upon which a 2,500 seat mega Freeport “cathedral” now sits.

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Retailer: No price, supply chain relief till mid-2022

Bahamians were yesterday warned to brace for “across-the-board” price increases and stock shortages until mid-2022, as a prominent retailer warned: “The chickens have come home to roost.”

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Caribbean Bottling yet to ‘dent’ 15-18% sales gap

Caribbean Bottling’s president yesterday said it has yet to “materially dent” the 15-18 percent gap with pre-COVID sales levels as he voiced doubts that the divide will close in 2022.