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BTC union update

ALTHOUGH hurricane Sandy has slowed the Bahamas Telecommunications and Public Managers Union's efforts to have a senior official reinstated, Talbot Collie, president, says the options are being reviewed.

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Freemason wins court fight over expulsion from lodge

A FREEMASON has mixed-feelings about his successful landmark civil action in the Supreme Court seeking redress for his suspension and eventual expulsion from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge.

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Unions may delay action after meeting

INDUSTRIAL action could be delayed by the country’s unions, as sources revealed that BTC officials and Minister of Labour Shane Gibson held a meeting on Friday over the firing of union executive Elizabeth Thompson.

More meat needed on the bone

I am aware that the mainstream media is biased towards what it hoped would be the successful navigation of the Corona Virus syndrome by the Minnis regime. It is now known that the official Opposition is lockstep with the PM and his allies in the imposition of draconian emergency powers which might abrogate the Bahamas Independence Order, 1973.

Mr J releases 'My Favourite Scripture'

By ALESHA CADET

Freeport investment law blasted as ‘anti-business’

Freeport’s new tax incentives law was yesterday branded an “abomination” and “anti-business” by an FNM Senator, who argued that it will undermine both the city’s founding agreement and economic growth.

Mr J aims to uplift with ‘Angel Party’

MUSIC is the route Bahamian gospel artist Gesner “Mr J” Dalmond has chosen for many years to share his Christian walk, special messages and words of inspiration. Mr J’s songs have been the tool he has used to encourage other Christians in their personal journeys and to win souls for Christ.

$10M SHARE OFFER ON OUT ISLAND TOUR

ARAWAK Port Development (APD) executives are taking the company's $10 million share offering to the Family Islands, it was confirmed yesterday. APD executives and placement advisors for the initial public offering (IPO) will begin a series of investor me

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'Colour Me 3: Paint Me'

WHEN the music stops and the party ends, guests of Nassau’s most popular j’ouvert event will not only go home with paint residue in their hair and on their skin, but also with the knowledge that they have contributed to a good cause.

Mr J - new gospel single "Box Di Man"

BRINGING his thoughts to the studio once again, local gospel artist Gesner "Mr J" Dalmond released a new single, "Box Di Man".

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‘We have lost a legend’

The local sailing community lost one of the most iconic names of the sport when Eleazor Johnson died Wednesday morning. He was 79 years old.

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J Balvin escapes unhurt from Eleuthera plane crash

REGGAETON star J Balvin has escaped unscathed after the small private plane he was in crashed into bushes on takeoff from North Eleuthera airport on Friday.

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Unions threaten strike over Thompson

IN AN act of solidarity, union leaders are again threatening to take industrial action if ousted former BTC Manager Elizabeth Thompson is not reinstated by this weekend.

Energy bid upset at info 'vacuum'

An Israeli-based energy provider yesterday expressed unhappiness over the information “vacuum” that had emerged since it presented a multi-million dollar power plant solution to the Government six months ago.

A tribute to the late Dr Bernard J Nottage

BECAUSE of Dr Bernard J Nottage I have full appreciation of the oft sung hymn, “Count your many blessings; name them one by one…”Bear with me as I count those blessings God manifested in me through Dr Nottage.It was a blessing to have been rector of

Auditor General praise

I have total admiration of the Auditor General he is doing his Constitutional best to ensure Government and the governance of our finances are on the straight and narrow... he needs tripling of his staff or financial assistance where through his Office he may retain private sector Accountants to expedite a complete audit of Government in each fiscal year with no waiting...Minister of Finance if there is one thing we need is this.

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Bahamas Roadmasters Virtual 9th Bahamas Half Marathon/ 10k set for November 20-21

WHILE they wait on the restrictions to be lifted for mass gatherings at public outings, Bahamas Roadmasters is encouraging persons to come out and participate in their Cancer Treatment of America Virtual 9th Bahamas Half Marathon and 10 Kilometre race.

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Mr J speaks for Bahamians with 'I Need a Raise'

THE ISSUE of Bahamian Parliamentarians receiving a salary increase struck a nerve with local musician Mr J, who weighed in on the controversy with a new song, “I Need A Raise”.

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Houston denies Thompson was fired over union role

BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company CEO Geoff Houston denied claims yesterday that the company fired former senior manager Elizabeth Thompson because she became a union official.