Day: February 12, 2022

Storr: Dorian pledge conference nothing more than PR exercise to fool Bahamians NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) Chairman ...

VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status

by Royston Jones Jr.

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Benjamin: Workers should have been given option to test weekly instead BCPOU alleges foreign workers brought in to replace contract ...

FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies

by Natario McKenzie

February 14, 2022

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BTC denies knowledge of investigation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation ...

BEYOND CONTROL: CPC to ensure price regulations followed locally but can’t stop global inflation

by Natario McKenzie

Comissioner tells Bahamians buckle up for rising prices NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is assuring the public ...

IICA representative pays courtesy call on agriculture minister

Discussions included “Buy Local Buy Bahamian” campaign and 2022 collaborative work plan to increase economic opportunities for Bahamian agriculture and ...

BTVI receives donations from Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt Foundation and Stone Arch International

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) benefitted from local goodwill this past week as the Cythnia ...

BTC welcomes govt-appointed directors

Former Fort Charlotte MP Valentine Grimes to serve as deputy chairman NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC this week officially welcomed its ...

CC Sweeting hospitality students to benefit from Sandals Resorts internship

Commitment adding to host of facility upgrades spearheaded by philanthropic arm Sandals Foundation NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hospitality students at CC ...

BAMSI president pays courtesy call on social services minister

BAMSI to join Department of Social Services as food assistance vendor Social services clients can now purchase BAMSI’s $20 produce ...

Bahamian OB-GYN encourages pregnant women to get the jab

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Research says COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women or those trying to conceive, according to OB-GYN ...

UB expands partner institutions for college credit transfer

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a partnership with Saylor Academy, an open access education provider, ...

BREEF launches electric vehicle-powered ‘Mobile Outdoor Classroom’ experience

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A “Mobile Outdoor Classroom” on board a brand-new fully electric vehicle was launched on Wednesday, February 9, ...

Prince William’s incredible Earthshot innovators backed by DP World with £1M global investment at first-ever Innovation Showcase

Bahamas-based Coral Vita will receive £500k DUBAI, UAE — Prince William was joined yesterday by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al ...

LOM Financial Group celebrates 30th anniversary