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Low pressure area could become tropical storm
Special Weather Statement issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology at 2:00 pm EST Sunday, 6th November 2022.
SKYGuard | Met. Dept future Tropical Cyclone eAlert
Sunday, 6th November.
2,000 GOVT STAFF OFFERED PAY RISE: Proposals on increases put forward to Bahamas Public Service Union
GOVERNMENT has finalised and presented its proposal on salary increases to the Bahamas Public Service Union, which among other raises, would see over 2,000 public officers receive higher wages — up to five increments in the first year as a result of the minimum wage increase.
UPDATED: Hurricane warning in effect for Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, and Berry Islands
NICOLE EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…
‘Peaceful resolution’ targeted over food price control dispute
Food retailers and wholesalers were yesterday said to be hoping to seal a “win, win win” and “peaceful resolution” to their price control dispute with the Government when they meet three senior Cabinet ministers tomorrow morning.
Minister pledges to seek ‘common ground’ on NHI
The minister of health has pledged to seek “common ground” with Bahamian private doctors who have urged the Government to “hit the pause button” over its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms.
Touchdown for climate talks
THE International Monetary Fund has joined hands with The Bahamas to work on several key issues related to climate change, such as the need for additional climate financing and the monetisation of the nation’s carbon credits as an “asset class”.
Port beats profits 19% via $677k debt slash
The operator of Nassau’s main commercial shipping port beat its original full-year profit target by 19 percent aided by a $30m preference share refinancing that slashed 2022’s debt servicing costs by $677,000.
NAD ‘won’t be bullied’ over airport ad award
Lynden Pindling International Airport’s (LPIA) operator “will not be bullied” over the award of its multi-million advertising concession, and said assertions that its selection breached the National Investment Policy are “simply untrue”.
Two held over German man’s killing
TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.
FNM criticises govt for ending school bus contracts
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard yesterday criticised the Davis administration for terminating transportation contracts of school bus operators on the Family Islands without just cause.
‘Give us our job letters so we can get full salary and benefits’
A NUMBER of Department of Public Health nurses are demanding to receive their job appointment letters so they can receive a full salary and the insurance benefits entitled to them.
Serious crimes up on last year in Grand Bahama
SIX murders have been recorded on Grand Bahama so far this year and serious crimes are slightly up compared to last year, according to a senior police official.
Media join police on road for close-up look
POLICE took members of the media on a ridealong to several areas of New Providence on Friday where they investigated an armed robbery and did spot checks of suspicious vehicles.
EDITORIAL: What lesson can we learn from pharmacist talks?
WHEN the government and pharmacists came to a “win-win” agreement last week, there were those who were quick to portray it as a success for the government.
Davis is a strong negotiator
It was written by an ancient Roman philosopher hundreds of years ago: 'Ut Ameris Amabillis Estol' which translates into: 'If you wish to be loved, you must be lovable'. This quote aptly describes our esteemed and world respected Prime Minister, the Most Hon Philip 'Brave' Davis, MP, KT. Some hold the bogus concept that leaders who are 'feared' as opposed to 'loved' have a better rapport with their citizens. I beg to differ.
Corporal punishment
“Corporal punishment is not abuse”, says Bishop. The Tribune featured a story, “Corporal punishment is not abuse” says Bishop. Where is the Tribune trying to lead us? The newspaper presents some strong statistics, such as 90% of Bahamians identify as being Christians. From a social point of view, it seems we are truly failing as a nation.
INSIGHT: Murder rate soaring - so what will we do?
I’LL be honest – I don’t really understand what the government’s strategy is when it comes to tackling crime.
THE KDK REPORT: A Warbler in the prairie
FOR over a century, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has been revered across the globe as a tropical paradise.
THE KDK REPORT: A Warbler in the prairie
FOR over a century, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has been revered across the globe as a tropical paradise.
