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Volume: 122 No. 21, December 19, 2024
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STRANDED BY BAHAMASAIR Flights cancelled and passengers stuck after sickout By LEANDRA ROLLE AND KEILE CAMPBELL Tribune Staff Reporters HUNDREDS of Bahamians and tourists had their travel plans disrupted yesterday when Bahamasair cancelled most of its flights after 75 percent of its flight attendants called in sick and refused to report for duty. The unexpected sick-out, reportedly over alleged outstanding pay, produced long lines of frustrated
passengers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) and other airports. Bahamasair managing director Tracy Cooper called the action illegal during an emergency press conference, urging staff to return to work. He said 12 of 16 flight attendants, ramp workers, and customer service reps called in sick, forcing the cancellation of dozens of domestic and international flights.
The workers are expected to return today after the airline secured a Supreme Court interim injunction against the Airport, Airline and Allied Workers Union (AAAWU), ordering Bahamasair staff to report to work “when scheduled to do so”/ The order prohibits staff from participating in any strike or industrial action,
inciting or intimidating others not to attend work, leaving their workplace when scheduled to be there or taking sick leave without a valid medical certificate. A hearing on the application is scheduled for next month. Many passengers were left scrambling for answers and alternatives yesterday. Peter, a tourist from
Germany travelling with his partner, Jennifer, voiced frustration after hours of waiting with little to no communication from the airline. “We were sitting around for hours with no information forthcoming,” he told The Tribune. “They finally said it was cancelled, but we’d already seen the news. Jennifer added: “We
THE BOARD at Lynden Pindliing International Airport yesterday as Bahamasair flights were cancelled. found out from the media before we heard anything from Bahamasair.” SEE PAGE THREE
Long lines for Christmas giveaway DECISION TO By KEILE CAMPBELL Tribune Staff Reporter kcampbell@tribunemedia.net POURING rain did little to dissuade hundreds from gathering at the Sports Centre yesterday for the Fox Foundation’s annual Christmas giveaway, with some sharing stories of desperation amid the high cost of living. One woman camped out overnight. “It’s hard out here, and this voucher will make
LONG traffic queues for the Fox Foundation giveaway. Photo: Chappell Whyms Jr a difference, even if it’s small,” said the single mother. Another mother of three
boys joked about how much they eat and said that the voucher definitely helps. Cars stretched in long lines along the surrounding roads while dozens braved the rain on foot, all seeking a $50 food voucher in a red shopping bag. Giveaway organisers confirmed that some attendees had arrived as early as the night before, hoping their sacrifice would ensure they didn’t leave empty-handed.
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REJECT SHIVER BAIL UPHELD By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net THE Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to revoke bail for Lindsay Shiver and Terrance Bethel, citing their failure to comply with strict bail conditions and actions that jeopardised their upcoming trial. SEE PAGE FIVE