Privy Council appeal on industrial deal 'paralysis'
A trade union leader yesterday said “within 14 days” he will seek a Privy Council hearing on a ruling that threatens to “paralyse” industrial agreements and undermine worker protections.
Exuma school gains $163k via small business centre
Exuma’s second private school has obtained $163,000 in financing through the Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) Access Accelerator initiative.
Minister: Don't get hotel union upset
The Minister of Tourism yesterday urged the hotel union to step back from the “nuclear option” of a strike that would be devastating for The Bahamas’ largest industry and wider economy.
Auto dealers hope for budget change
Auto dealers yesterday voiced cautious optimism that the government may today unveil budget changes allowing more models to qualify for the lowest duty threshold.
Bank to redeem $81.5m preferred shares in 2019
Commonwealth Bank is aiming to redeem all its outstanding $81.5m preference share capital before year-end 2019 in a bid to “maximise returns” for equity investors.
Bahamas can't be 'last of the Mohicans' on tax
The Bahamas must avoid becoming “the Last of the Mohicans” by ensuring foreign companies actually “benefit from paying taxes” here, a top accountant is arguing.
'Abandon' $580m project's location, developer is told
A fisheries group is urging the developers behind the $580m South Abaco mixed-use resort project to “abandon” that location amid fears of “detrimental effects for the entire country”.
Condos increasingly popular with retirees
A Bahamian real estate firm says condominiums are becoming popular with retirees seeking to downsize in a way that maximises both retirement income and quality of life.
Opposition urges: "Give workers piece of the pie"
The government’s political opponents yesterday said they were “very taken aback” over the state of hotel industry industrial relations, adding: “The workers need to get their piece of the pie.”
Union chief's work return key to Water Corp solution
The government’s top labour official yesterday said the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) line staff union appears to be on track to resolving its grievances with executive management.
Union boss warns of 'industrial mayhem'
A trade union leader yesterday warned that industrial “mayhem” via a general strike will result unless employers stop attacking worker rights that have taken decades to build.
'It's the workers who are hurting'
A former hotel union presidential candidate says industry workers are not feeling the benefits from booming tourism numbers, adding: “We are the ones hurting in this.”
DPM: Deficit target in reach with $400m cut
The deputy prime minister has signalled that the government remains on track to hit its main 2018-2019 fiscal target by touting a $400m reduction in the annual deficit since it took office.
'Clean up' Immigration before new exemption
The Immigration Department must “clean up its act now” before the government imposes any further responsibilities such as the 14-day work “visa” exemption, an ex-minister is warning.
Taxi drivers ready for Tuesday protest
TAXI drivers say they are gearing up for another protest as the government has failed to address their outstanding concerns.
