Changes to the country’s immigration laws are on the horizon as newly appointed Law Reform Commissioner Dame Anita Allen is currently reviewing and making vital recommendations for the anticipated overhaul of the immigration act, according to the country’s top immigration official. Immigration Minister Brent Symonnette told Eyewitness News, that since taking on his new role, Dame Anita has […]
The proposed development by Disney on Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera remains a sore spot for Eleutherans as residents continue to fight for the preservation of the historic landmark. While some welcome the project because of the 150 jobs expected to be created, others voiced the need to persevere the pristine beaches and untouched ecosystem. Debate on […]
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis on Sunday defended why the government must step in to salvage the Our Lucaya hotel property in Grand Bahama, despite a wave of concern from various sectors. Dr. Minnis said the government must help that island that is suffering economically. While he said he agrees that the purchase of the hotel by the […]
“Shady” hiring of foreign consultants a “conflict of interest” Possible strike action looms at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) as unions representing line and managerial staff claim the state-owned power company is being mismanaged and “run like someone’s personal business”, and alleged the company has engaged in suspicious hirings following the recent voluntary separation (VSEP) […]
Former Chairman of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Gowon Bowe, while not in full agreement with some of the government’s measures introduced in this year’s fiscal plan said, the government must do more to facilitate sound business opportunities if it expects that there will be a significant turn around in the sluggish economy. Bowe, […]
Dioniso D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation, told Eyewitness News Friday he is no position to speak to any layoffs at the National flag carrier. The announcement comes after Bahamasair announced the closure of its reservations department, a few months ago, as it was opting to switch to an online platform and call center. “The […]
Contract workers in the Ministry of Education claimed Thursday that they have not been paid in the last pay period. Ann Ward, who wrote Eyewitness News via email said, her and many others were not paid for the month of July. Ward wrote: The Ministry of Education can’t give a time we’ll be paid, but […]
Former chairman of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Gowon Bowe responded to the recent employment statistics released by the Department of Statistics last week, which showed a 2.2 per cent growth in employment while unemployment figures barely changed. Bowe said while the new employment numbers are good for any economy, he recommended the survey […]
The Bahamas Government formally entered into a loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for $20 million for the execution of a vitally important initiative: “Skills for Current and Future Jobs in The Bahamas”. The signing took place at the Ministry of Finance Thursday. This initiative is said to be aimed at not only […]
Comments made by the owner of a local food store chain caused quite a stir Friday after he openly admitted that his staff has sex in the coolers and store warehouses. President of Super Value Rupert Roberts told a local daily that he hopes a new policy will discourage his workers from not only having […]
The Straw Vendors Association called for the Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister to be removed from his post over the handling of the Bay Street Straw Market. Last week, Bannister revealed that vendors owed thousands of dollars in past due rent, which he said, is partially to blame for some of the unresolved issues in the […]
More than $70 million will be paid out to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) employees who were approved for the voluntary separation packages offered in an attempt to right-size the company. Some 314 employees voluntarily agreed to separate and a portion of them will remain on contract with benefits until they are phased out. Minister of Works […]
