26 August 2019
Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands yesterday refuted reports making rounds on social media indicating that he hinted to fire some 12,000 Bahamian junior doctors if they do not return to work. Since last Wednesday, a local daily reported that some 420 doctors withdrew their services in the capital and Grand Bahama. Dr. Sands said, […]
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26 August 2019
Dermal Distributions has provided esthetics scholarships to two students to study at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI). Dereka Bain and Chandira Wright will have their application fees, tuition, uniform, books and tools covered. They will also receive a Dermalogica product kit and mentorship throughout the program. With this scholarship, Dermal Distributions Chief Executive […]
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26 August 2019
A man was shot dead in Eleuthera on Saturday. According to police, shortly before 9 p.m., three men were sitting outside a residence in the settlement of James Cistern, when they were approached by a man, armed with a firearm, who opened fire in their direction injuring one of them, before running away. The island’s […]
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26 August 2019
Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell is calling on Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes to review the unions’ complaints about the conduct of Labour Director John Pinder. Yesterday, Mitchell expressed concerns regarding comments on Mr. Pinder’s conduct in a series of trade disputes. In a statement, Mitchell said he wants Foulkes to assure the public […]
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26 August 2019
Asking for more than holiday pay, The Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) increased its demands as it outlined a number of issues deserving attention and hopes to discuss them during today’s meeting. The new demands range from increased health insurance to a request for Crown land for the construction of a BDU office. The increased demands […]
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26 August 2019
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis met with union leaders on Saturday and expressed that it “paved the way for discussions to move forward with a factual understanding of the country’s economic outlook and the government’s fiscal constraints”. This, Dr. Minnis said, includes the need to exercise spending restraint and reach sustainable economic growth targets. At […]
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26 August 2019
While significant strides have been made to make it easier to do business in The Bahamas, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said there is still more work to be done and the Ease of Doing Business Committee is working to address lingering issues. “So now it’s a matter of working through some of the operational […]
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26 August 2019
Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands yesterday responded to president of the Bahamas Doctors Union Dr. Melisande Bassett’s comments, made this past weekend, labeling them as “interesting”. Dr. Bassett expressed to reporters this past Friday that she felt officials ambushed the union. However, Dr. Sands insisted that Ministry of Health and the Public Hospitals Authority […]
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23 August 2019
Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard said it will take at least $50 million for Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) to fix its power generation issues and put an end to the incessant load shedding. Yesterday, Mr. Maynard, who has never minced words when discussing issues at the power giant, told The Bahama Journal […]
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23 August 2019
Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson said she is not confidant all public schools will be ready for the opening of the new school year. Wilson made this comment yesterday while touring CR Walker Senior High School, DW Davis Junior High School, CH Reeves Junior High School and LW Young Junior High School. […]
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