Dismissed BPL trio lose claim over $1.9m fraud
Three Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) staff accused of playing key roles in the $1.9m fraudulent invoices scam that rocked the state-owned utility have lost their wrongful/unfair dismissal claims.
DEREK SMITH: IT governance vital in data-driven world
Changing economic conditions, access to global markets, evolution of information technology and an increased demand for enhanced corporate governance are all contributing factors to the growth of the Board’s role in governance.
UB North to stage first business expo
UNIVERSITY of the Bahamas (UB) North, in partnership with the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), will host its first business expo and symposium this week.
BREA president: Post Office lease ‘good deal’
The Bahamas Real Estate Association’s (BREA) president says moving the Post Office to the Town Centre Mall was the best option given the location and rental rate that was obtained.
End ‘double speak’ over oil exploration
Environmental activists yesterday urged the Prime Minister to eliminate “the double speak” and clarify whether or not his government will approve any form of oil exploration in Bahamian waters.
Tourism conference boost for Bahamas
The Bahamas this week has a chance to attract fresh investment and operators to its resort industry as it plays host to a leading tourism conference.
BTVI chief brands record donation ‘game changer’
The largest-ever donation received by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has been branded by its president as a “game changer” in narrowing this nation’s skills gap.
Bahamian cadets join Disney vessel
Two LJM Maritime Academy cadets have joined the Disney Dream cruise vessel for a year as part of their maritime certification efforts.
Bahamas island owner accused of $40m fraud
The owner of a private island in the Abacos has been accused of masterminding a $40m fraud that has also ensnared a Bahamas-based financial services provider in the fall-out.
Breaking Post Office lease just too costly
A Cabinet minister yesterday ruled out moving the Post Office to a new location before 2024 because breaking the existing Town Centre Mall lease will be too costly.
Ex-Central Bank guard’s win on insurance ‘malady’
An ex-Central Bank security guard has won $18,529 for wrongful dismissal after he was terminated for allegedly perpetrating an insurance fraud.
‘Not every liability must be disclosed’
A former Cabinet minister yesterday hit back at the Prime Minister’s assertion of a “$1bn” fiscal omission by the Minnis administration, saying: “Not every liability must be disclosed.”
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.
Jet skis return November 15
A Cabinet minister yesterday told jet ski and watercraft operators they can return to work on November 15 provided they complete their licence applications and participate in industry training.
Heritage tourism eyed for Government House
A Cabinet minister has disclosed that talks are underway over how Government House can become a heritage tourism site and recover the $20m invested in its restoration.
