PM: Bahamasair may have to defer portion of salaries during pandemic

Thu, Jul 23rd 2020, 11:53 AM

PRIMEPRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has suggested the national airline may have to consider whether to pay Bahamasair staff a portion of their salaries as the airline has reduced flights due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, with the deferred amount paid once the pandemic is over.

He made the remark Thursday morning as he led debate on a resolution to extend the country’s state of emergency until September 30.Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has suggested the national airline may have to consider whether to pay Bahamasair staff a portion of their salaries as the airline has reduced flights due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, with the deferred amount paid once the pandemic is over.

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