Our News Bahamas: Relief on horizon for Bahamasair pilots — Sunday, March 10th, 2024

OUR NEWS MARCH 6TH, 2024.

In this episode of Our News Weekend, anchored by Megan Shepherd, the spotlight is on the impending relief for pilots represented by the Bahamas Airline Pilots Association (BAPA), who are close to finalizing a new industrial agreement with Bahamasair management. After months of negotiation, both parties have reached an amicable agreement on most terms, with only the finalization of documentation pending. Additionally, the episode highlights the designation of March as Local Government Month, emphasizing the significant impact of local government on the Family Islands since its implementation in 1996. Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, Clay Sweeting, underscores the transformative role of local government in community development and infrastructure improvements across the islands.

Then, Our News Weekend covers the generous donation by the Chinese Embassy to the Bahamas, aimed at enhancing the independence and mobility of healthcare patients undergoing rehabilitation. The Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre received essential mobility aids, marking a gesture of international goodwill. The newscast also touches upon a severe traffic accident investigation and wraps up with cultural segments, including Sweet Emily's performance at the Jazz in the Gardens music festival in Miami and the launch of the Golden Key Anthology, showcasing stories of six Bahamian women overcoming life's challenges.

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