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Taxi drivers feeling effects of travel advisory fall-out union says union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Taxi drivers are experiencing a decline in their business, which they attribute to fallout from travel advisories warning tourists about crime in The Bahamas, according to Taxicab Union President Wesley Ferguson. "It's hurting the tourism industry and could cause serious damage if this situation persists. The crime situation must be brought under [...]
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Dear Editor,
What mystifies me is the degree to which unions overlap with government.
Which areas do unions cover which the government of the day does
not? I watch closely to see. I am impatient with and intolerant though
of redundancy. I also find problematic, the agencies which unions are,
implying, suggesting or stating outright that the elected government is
the enemy.
The suggestion usu...
Deputy PM: 'Always available' after union claims breach
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper insisted yesterday that he will not engage with the labour movement through the press, saying he has a "very open" door policy.
Hotel union and Atlantis heading to court
Hotel union and Atlantis heading to court
THE BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union and Atlantis are set to go to court this Friday, after last week's protest by workers was called "unlawful" by the Paradise Island resort.
Hotel Union Leader: We're Happy for Now
Hotel Union Leader: We're Happy for Now
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Months after protesting at the foot of the Sidney Poitier Bridge, President of the Bahamas Hotel Catering Allied Workers Union Darrin Woods says tensions have simmered.
Hotel union executives pay a courtesy call on the Governor General
Darrin Woods, president (centre left), and executives of The Bahamas Hotel, Catering and Allied Workers Union called upon Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt (centre) at the Office of The Governor General on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Taxi Cab Union President: Any Increase is a Good Increase
NASSAU, BAHAMAS -
Taxi drivers are breathing a sigh of relief after Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis revealed that they are set to receive an increase of 10% on taxi fares, the first in over six years.
COP: Union Leader's Home Was Never Searched
COP: Union Leader's Home Was Never Searched
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Days after Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Kyle Wilson claimed police searched his home without reason, the police chief is looking to set the record straight.
Fernander 'very disappointed' with union chief's description of recent police search
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he is "very disappointed" with Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president Kyle Wilson's description of a recent police search of his properties.
Bus Union: It's Complete And Utter Foolishness
Bus Union: It's Complete And Utter Foolishness
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Members of The Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union are furious after Transport Minister Jobeth-Colbey Davis did not announce approval for an increase in bus fares.