Foulkes calls for ‘give and take’ in Morton Salt talks
AMID tenuous negotiations between Morton Salt (Bahamas) and the trade union representing its line-staff, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes has called for a process of “give and take,” urging the two sides to move closer to a resolution.
Seven fast-food outlets in GB could be closed today
THE closure of at least one of the seven fast-food restaurants owned by the Cooper family could happen as early as today due to the disconnection of power supply at those businesses by the Grand Bahama Power Company, The Tribune has learned.
Schools will be digital within 18 months – Lloyd
EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said yesterday in the next 12 to 18 months, public school systems will be digital.
Banton: Time to stand up and speak out
“And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice.” - 2 Chronicles 7:12-15
Dr Sands, I need help – this is serious
Could you print this as an open letter to Dr Duane Sands? Thank you, Bob Thompson
CC Sweeting High to kick off 50th anniversary celebrations
CC Sweeting Secondary High School is all set to kick off its 50th anniversary celebrations with its tribute to coaches Julie Wilson and Mario Bowleg on Saturday.
Killer paid off bills with ‘blood money’
A MAN previously admitted to police that he murdered another man in the Woods Alley area three years ago not only in furtherance of a murder plot, but because he and the deceased were gang rivals.
Special Olympics athletes win 12 medals - five gold
Team Bahamas added a bronze from the 7 -a-side Unified soccer team to its medal haul at the Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Summer Games.
NPBA PLAYOFFS: Commonwealth Bank Giants teams take 2-0 lead
THE Commonwealth Bank Giants continued their undefeated season with another win over the University of the Bahamas Mingoes and their junior team, Your Essential Store Giants, also won over the Triple K Stampers.
Arie and Kaitlyn take home King of the Hill Cycling Classic titles
THE New Providence Cycling Association held its King of the Hill Cycling Classic for the month of March over the weekend around the western end of the island with Arie Smith carting off the men’s title, while Kaitlyn Williams won the ladies’ crown.
THE PRESS BOX: Four potential free agent signings for my Cowboys
FINALLY, the wheels are moving for the Dallas Cowboys in free agency.
Mario Brown City Bowling League MVP
THE most valuable player (MVP) in City Bowling League competition Monday night at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Centre was Mario Brown of the Tenback Strikers-Lee’s Motor Works with a 644 high three game series.
Promoter of $5m crypto exchange backs regulation
A Bahamian entrepreneur seeking to raise $5m to finance a crypto currency asset exchange has backed the deputy prime minister’s call for regulation of this space.
Ragged Island renewables as high as 95%
RAGGED Island’s renewable energy penetration will be as high as 95 percent through a solar plant that will be owned by Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), it was revealed yesterday.
Local provider slams eight month solar approval wait
A Bahamian solar energy provider yesterday branded "gird-interactive" systems as ideal for The Bahamas while bemoaning the eight-month wait for solar installations to be approved.
BAMSI teams with tourism for Andros Harvest Festival
The Ministry of Tourism has teamed with the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) to host the first annual Harvest Festival in Morgan’s Bluff, North Andros, on March 30.
Morton Salt asserts ‘good faith’ stance
MORTON Salt yesterday asserted that it has been negotiating “in good faith” with the trade union acting for over 100 line staff amid growing industrial tensions on Inagua.
Workshop focuses on enhanced construction
Contractors and other construction industry players were yesterday armed with knowledge on how to build homes that can withstand up to category 5 hurricanes.
Regulator admits renewable energy roll-out ‘relatively slow’
Energy regulators yesterday revealed there has been a “relatively slow” take-up of small-scale renewable generation with just 2.1 megawatts (MW) installed to-date.
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Tuesday, 19th March, 2019.
