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January 25, 2019
Labour Statistics Indicate a Decrease in GB's Unemployment Numbers Unemployment
Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson said Grand Bahama showed a decrease in the unemployment rate from 12.4 per cent to 11.9 per cent...
Disney Cruise Line to host final job fair for Lighthouse Point destination with employment to exceed HOA commitment
April 11, 2024
Disney Cruise Line to host final job fair for Lighthouse Point destination with employment to exceed HOA commitment
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Disney Cruise Line is set to host its final job fair ahead of its opening of its Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point this June, with its employment to exceed its Heads of Agreement (HOA) commitments and having tripled the number of construction jobs. Disney will host its final job fair will host [...]
Over $200M In Unemployment Benefits Paid Out In 2020
April 03, 2024
Over $200M In Unemployment Benefits Paid Out In 2020
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - NIB's report reveals a $108m payout in unemployment benefits for the year 2020 to over 44,000 Bahamians.
Bahamas National Statistical Institute to produce quarterly reports on unemployment rates
October 31, 2023
Bahamas National Statistical Institute to produce quarterly reports on unemployment rates
BAHAMAS National Statistical Institute acting managing director Nerissa Gibson said the institute will start releasing data on unemployment rates quarterly, twice more than it has traditionally done.
October 26, 2023
PM reaffirms commitment to employment growth as top priority
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday that employment growth remains a primary focus for his administration, stating: "We will not be satisfied until every Bahamian who wants a job has a job." During his contribution to the debate on the Speech from the Throne, Davis said the government is seeking to generate [...]
October 26, 2023
PROMISING FUTURE: DPM boasts full employment on Exuma
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper recently boasted of full employment on the island of Exuma, stating that the island's future has "never been more promising." Cooper, the Exuma and Ragged Island MP and Minister of Tourism, Aviation, and Investments, told the Exuma Business Outlook that The Bahamas' brand remains strong, with Exuma [...]
August 26, 2010
Ft Charlotte Urban Renewal tackles housing and unemployment issues
Nassau, The Bahamas --
Even while inadequate housing and unemployment issues plague the
community, The Ft. Charlotte Urban Renewal Centre on August 24 distributed
food and school supplies to hundreds of needy children preparing to
return to school.
"Some of the challenges
we face are limited supplies to meet the demands of the people. The
people's needs are great and...
August 28, 2010
Fort Charlotte Urban Renewal tackles housing and unemployment issues
By GENA GIBBS
EVEN as the Fort Charlotte community continues to struggle with inadequate housing and unemployment issues, the area's Urban Renewal Centre last week distributed food and school supplies to hundreds of needy children preparing to return to school.
"Some of the challenges we face are limited supplies to meet the demands of the people. The people's needs are great and we have a lot o...
August 29, 2010
Ft Charlotte Urban Renewal tackles housing and unemployment issues
Even while inadequate housing and unemployment issues plague the community, The Ft. Charlotte Urban Renewal Centre on August 24 distributed food and school supplies to hundreds of needy children preparing to return to school.
Work permits to continue despite GB unemployment
September 08, 2010
Work permits to continue despite GB unemployment
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Minister of State for Finance Zhivargo Laing said work permits will continue to be issued even though many Bahamians are still unemployed on Grand Bahama.
Mr Laing explained that work permits are only issued for positions that require certain skills and qualifications that do not exist within the local labour forc...
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