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Union president calls for better safety, medical coverage for casual workers
Julian Russell, president of the Bahamas Industrial General Services Union (BIGSU), is calling for better safety and medical coverage for casual workers after a recent incident at the shipyard.
PM says government committed to addressing issues impacting casual workers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis, on Friday, reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing legislative gaps affecting casual workers, noting that such workers have long been denied the benefits, security, and stability enjoyed by their permanent counterparts. Prime Minister Davis made the remarks while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Grand Bahama Shipyard'...
Casual disregard of the law
Casual disregard of the law
We commented in this space that cavalier attitudes by some parliamentarians regarding their obligations to make annual declarations under the Public Disclosure Act may be used by some others in society to also ignore laws they find burdensome or inconvenient. We consider, for example, the complete disregard of some Bahamian merchants to the law governing ...
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Hiring casual workers causing 'crisis' in GB
Hiring casual workers causing 'crisis' in GB
THE mass employment of casual workers is a "major crisis" in Grand Bahama, according to trade union leader Kirk Russell, who accused the government of being a big participant.
Mitchell's concern over casual working
Mitchell's concern over casual working
Progressive Liberal Party Senator Fred Mitchell has said casual employment in the hotel sector is a concern and his party, if elected, will commit to addressing the issue and others that provide no benefits to Bahamian workers in the country.
Casual working 'wreaking havoc in Grand Bahama'
Casual working 'wreaking havoc in Grand Bahama'
GRAND Bahama union leaders continue to express strong concern about the widespread casual employment of Bahamian workers by companies throughout the island.
Francis: Govt should not 'casually permit' web shops to assume functions of banks
Government should not "casually permit gaming houses" to assume the role of retail banks, former Central Bank Governor Julian Francis said recently, adding that allowing them to assume the functions of banks is '"not a good idea". However, Francis said he is not averse to [...]
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PLP casual hires cost extra 10m
PLP casual hires cost extra 10m
BRENSIL Rolle, Minister of State for the Public Service and National Insurance, said between December 2016 and May 2017, the public purse ballooned by $16,532,738 because of the Christie administration's hiring of new public service workers during that period...
Take Dad to Flying Fish for Father's Day Brunch or Hangout for Casual Sunday Entertainment
Take Dad to Flying Fish for Father's Day Brunch or Hangout for Casual Sunday Entertainment
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - There's no better place to take dad to show him you love him, than Flying Fish Modern Seafood!
We are offering Father's Day Brunch from 11am-3pm.
The
patio of Flying Fish is now the place to be on Sunday nights throughout
the summer offering you
with live music and our casual bar menu. Every Sunday from 5pm enjoy the Bahamas summer on the patio
(weather...
Flying Fish Casual Sundays with musical guest, Chef Tim Tibbitts
The patio at Flying Fish Modern Seafood
is now the place to be on Sunday nights throughout the summer!
This Sunday, Chef Tim will be stepping out of the kitchen to entertain you.
Introducing
"Flying Fish Casual Sundays" starting May 19th. Every
Sunday from 5pm enjoy The Bahamas summer on the patio (weather
permitting!); our bar menu will be available outdoors waterside all
evening w...