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PM "swift intervention" reverses decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at Freeport Container Port
January 05, 2023
PM "swift intervention" reverses decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at Freeport Container Port
THE decision to lay off 20 Bahamian workers at the Freeport Container Port has been reversed following the "swift intervention" of Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis, according to an official statement by the Ministry for Grand Bahama.
November 21, 2022
Hundreds of jobseekers turn out for ‘Labour on the Blocks 2.0’ in Grand Bahama
Hundreds of residents in Grand Bahama gathered at St. George’s Gymnasium on November 19, 2022 for ‘Labour on the Blocks 2.0’ in hopes of getting off the unemployment line.
Searching for work
May 10, 2022
Searching for work
Hundreds of Grand Bahamians attended a Department of Labour job fair at Jack Hayward Senior High School on Saturday, hoping to get lucky, in what continues to be a generally depressed economic climate on the island nearly three years after Hurricane Dorian.
Hiring casual workers causing 'crisis' in GB
June 08, 2021
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.
Job readiness graduates praised by youth minister
June 01, 2021
Job readiness graduates praised by youth minister
MINISTER of Youth, Sports, and Culture Iram Lewis commended over 70 young participants who completed the seven-week job readiness programme in Grand Bahama.
May 03, 2017
Historic Deal Signed for East Grand Bahama Cruise Port Development
The Government of The Bahamas on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, signed a Heads of Agreement with Carnival Cruise Lines for the East Grand Bahama Cruise Port Development during a signing ceremony at the Grand Lucayan...
March 03, 2020
Thousands of jobs to be created by redevelopment of Grand Lucayan and cruise port
The redevelopment of the troubled Grand Lucayan properties and cruise port in Grand Bahama is expected to create 3,000 direct and indirect jobs and additional employment opportunities for Bahamians, said Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis...
January 02, 2020
GBPA and Mercy Corps Partnership Provides First Grants to the Pilot Cohort of RISE
The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) and Mercy Corps International (MC) awarded a number of grants valued at over $40,000 to local businesses to assist with their business recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian...
Govt Offers Help to Laid off Workers
December 31, 2011
Govt Offers Help to Laid off Workers
The government is offering a variety of social and monetary assistance to the 71 workers laid off this week by Hutchison Whampoa in Grand Bahama, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development said.
September 26, 2019
“We Will Rebuild Better Than Ever,” Says GB’s Minister of State
The signing of the Heads of Agreement for Carnival’s largest cruise port in the world on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 is a major step in the rebuilding process for Grand Bahama, said the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister...
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