Extending maternity leave could hurt small businesses, says Chamber
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce has said extending maternity leave beyond 12 weeks could hurt small businesses and drive up consumer prices, even as the Ministry of Labour considers stakeholder feedback to increase leave to 16 weeks.
Cameron Riley hopes his putting will improve in the Korn Ferry Tour
While he’s excited about the change in location from Exuma to the Ocean Club on Paradise Island, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley wished his putting could improve in the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour.
Glover-Rolle: Bahamasair ramp operators took redundancy instead of transfer to NFS
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said Bahamasair ramp operators affected by the airline’s outsourcing plan were offered transfers to Nassau Flight Services (NFS) with their seniority and benefits protected, but the union advised them to accept redundancy instead.
GAIN AN EDGE: The sacrosanct importance of alumni in Bahamian academia
Over the past 50 years and counting, University of The Bahamas (UB) and its antecedent, the College of The Bahamas (COB) has produced an illustrious network of 22,000-plus alumni comprised of some of the world’s leading CEO’s, award-winning artists, heads of government, and influential politicians.
Food stores, wholesalers seek 50% VAT cut clarity
Food retailers say the near three-month transition affords sufficient time to adjust computer systems and shelf prices while calling for urgent clarification on which items fall under the reduced 5 percent VAT rate.
Applebee’s opens ahead of its January 22 launch party
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in The Bahamas is now open as the franchise prepares to hold its official launch party on Wednesday, January 22, beginning at 1pm
Bahamians heat up on the track and field overseas
MALE high hurdlers Oscar Smith Jr and Raymond Oriakhi Jr took the spotlight to highlight the list of Bahamians who competed in track and field for their respective schools over the weekend.
Athletes requalify at T-Bird Flyers Track Classic
WHILE collegiate athletes made their season debuts with their respective universities abroad, local track and field athletes made their mark at the T-Bird Flyers Track and Field Classic hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium over the weekend.
Dr Bernard Nottage to be honoured with annual Fun Run/Walk and Health Expo
FOR the fifth year, the Bains and Grants Town sporting committee will honour the late Member of Parliament Dr Bernard Nottage with their annual Fun Run/Walk and Health Expose.
UPDATED: Prime Minister calls threatened strike 'unlawful'
The government has called for continued negotiation amid reports of a possible imminent national strike.
Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction
Economic Affairs Minister Mr Michael Halkitis revealed that the government will forgo an estimated $30 million in revenue due to a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate on all food sold in food stores from ten percent to five percent.
Two men charged with abetment to murder in Potter's Cay Dock double homicide
TWO men were remanded to prison on Thursday after they were accused of aiding and abetting in the double homicide at Potter’s Cay Dock in December.
Probation and $8k fine for man who set car and tools on fire
A 22-year-old man was placed on two years probation after he admitted to setting fire to a man’s car and tools earlier this month on Bamboo Cay.
New RBPF leadership announced
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) unveiled six new leadership appointments under its new Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles.
Pintard: VAT reduction on food 'falls short'
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the reduction in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate on food falls short of the significant relief Bahamians were expecting.
Search for next UB president narrowed to three finalists
THE University of The Bahamas said the search for its next president has been narrowed to three finalists after an extensive recruitment search.
Mayaguana treasure hunting ‘deflection’
A Bahamas-based underwater explorer is accusing its legal opponent of seeking to “harass” it through allegations it conducted treasure hunting off Mayaguana without obtaining the required government permits.
Knowles says ‘much more work to be done’ in voice note probe
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles suggested yesterday that the investigation into a high-profile controversy linked to voice notes is incomplete, even though it led to charges against three men on Tuesday.
Bar president criticises govt over delays in full FOIA implementation
BAR Association President Khalil Parker lambasted the government’s delay in fully implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), calling it an “unreasonable” and “unconstitutional” interference with the public’s right to transparency.
