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‘Give a date for Straw Market’

STRAW vendors are once again calling for the government to provide a timeline on the re-opening of the Nassau Straw Market, saying it’s “unfair” that other tourism businesses are allowed to operate while their place of employment remains closed.

Straw Market Authority pays off debt

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works Desmond Bannister said the board of the Straw Market Authority has paid off nearly $500k in debt owed to the National Insurance Board, Bahamas Power and Light and the Water and Sewerage Corporation.

Talks held on reopening straw market

WHILE there is still no date for the opening of the Straw Market, the association representing vendors has confirmed preliminary talks with the Straw Market Authority on health protocols for reopening have started.

Safety protocols considered for future Straw Market opening

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has suggested there could be new health and safety protocols implemented at the Nassau Straw Market when it re-opens to safeguard vendors and visitors from contracting COVID-19.

Straw vendors not hopeful as borders reopen

DESPITE the reopening of the country’s tourism industry, straw vendors say they do not feel optimistic the Straw Market will be able to resume operations this year given the uncertainty surrounding the cruise industry’s return to the country.

Straw vendors - keep market closed

STRAW vendors are calling for the government to push back the Straw Market’s re-opening date until the cruise ship industry resumes in September.

Straw Market opening was 'delayed at vendor request'

THE Straw Market Authority was “fully prepared” to open the Straw Market as scheduled but did not do so at the vendors request, according to Works Minister Desmond Bannister.On February 13, the SMA issued a letter notifying vendors that it and the Mi

Closing down Straw Market was critical, insists Bannister

MINISTER of Works Desmond Bannister yesterday lashed out at Straw Market vendors for criticising the ministry’s decision to close the Bay Street site and calling it “a ploy to get rid of workers.” Noting the statements to be completely false, Mr Ban

Straw vendors criticise Bannister over closure for repairs

VENDORS Friday criticised Works Minister Desmond Bannister and the Straw Market Authority (SMA) for their decision to close the Bay Street Straw Market for repairs during one of their busiest sale seasons.

Straw Market Authority 'heartless' for stall closures

“HEARTLESS and unjust” is what the Straw Business Persons Society is calling the “arbitrary” October 14 holiday closure of more than 190 stalls by the Straw Market Authority (SMA).In an open letter sent to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Deputy P

Straw vendors criticise 'heartless' decision to close stalls

STRAW vendors yesterday criticised the Straw Market Authority’s decision to close over 190 stalls at the market, citing it as an “unjust and heartless” move meant to drive them out of business.

Evictions over Straw Market debts

WITH thousands of dollars in rent arrears owed by vendors, the Straw Market Authority is hard pressed trying to find a way for the Straw Market to exist, Works Minister Desmond Bannister told The Tribune yesterday.

No more cupboard babies as Straw Market offers day care

THE Straw Market Authority yesterday officially launched its new day care centre and homework study area at the Nassau Straw Market, something officials said will finally do away with the concept of “cupboard babies” at the popular downtown locale.

Dozens apprehended in downtown immigration clampdown

IMMIGRATION officers apprehended dozens of people in the downtown area on Tuesday as part of their efforts to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Vendors evicted at Straw Market

MORE THAN a dozen straw vendors were “evicted” from the Bay Street Straw Market on Friday for delinquent rent payments, according to Esther Thompson, president of the Straw Business Persons Society.

Cruise line: No ban on straw goods

NORWEGIAN Cruise Lines has denied prohibiting its passengers from taking straw works purchased in Nassau on board one of its ships, emphasising a strong commitment to the Bahamas.

Cruise line blow to Straw Market

A MAJOR cruise line’s policy has prohibited tourists from taking straw craft purchased in Nassau onboard one of its ships for several weeks.

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