Legislation target ‘by end of year’ on health and safety regulations
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle is seeking to enact into law recommendations on health and safety at work by the end of the year, according to a labour specialist.
Secret shoppers signed up to keep retailers at their best
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has enlisted “secret shoppers” to gather information about retailers.
Government to bring in rent control rules - Rolle
Legislation to govern rent control will soon be introduced, according to executive chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission Randy Rolle.
Dept of Labour still at old site as it looks at options after fire
The Department of Labour is currently still housed in both its Rosetta Street and Robinson Road locations following the fire of its new building on Old Trail Road.
Five treaties signed to help protect intellectual property
The Bahamas has signed five international treaties under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In a bid to strengthen the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework the government has signed five treaties to ensure the Intellectual Property Office is fully aligned with international standards. The five new treaties include the Budapest Treaty, the Nice Agreement, the Vienna Agreement, the Trademark Law Treaty and the Singapore Treaty.
Labour minister urges modern safety reforms
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has spoken of the need for modernising health and safety rules. Speaking at the National Symposium on Occupational Safety yesterday, the minister said, in front of 100 participants including government, employers, trade unions, and NGOs: “There can be no decent work without comprehensive legal protections for worker health and safety. And while we have established foundational frameworks, we recognise the need for more sophisticated protective mechanisms.
Halkitis confident govt will hit Budget target
Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis said he is “very confident” the Davis administration’s full-year target for 2024-2025 will be met after the Ministry of Finance unveiled an estimated surplus of $58.6m for February 2025.
Talks held on moves to modernise labour laws
PROPOSED legislative changes to modernise labour laws were put before stakeholders yesterday for feedback - with topics including paternity leave, mental illness and trade unions.
‘Worst of the worst’ labour claims at Norman’s Cay
The Department of Labour is set to make multiple visits to Norman’s Cay to resolve an ongoing investigation, which the department’s director described as “the worst of the worst”.
Sandals property mix-up resolved, says tax dept
The Department of Inland Revenue has confirmed that issues with Sandals property listing are resolved.
$1m contract to improve South Andros water signed
The Water and Sewerage Cooperation (WSC) has signed a $1.04m contract to improve the water infrastructure in South Andros.
Wilson positive - but issues with teacher confirmations
BELINDA Wilson, the Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president, said there are still issues with confirmations, reclassifications and promotions, despite a new industrial agreement being drafted.
Pintard wants transparency on Grand Lucayan deal
Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday advised the FNM has pressed the Davis administration to provide more details of the agreement behind the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort and its surrounding property for $120m to Ancient Waters Bahamas Limited, a Bahamian subsidiary of US-based Concord Wilshire Capital (CWC).
Sandals properties listed for auction ‘by mistake’
Sandals is disputing the addition of five of its Exuma properties to the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) latest auction listing - which appears to have been done by mistake.
GB Shipyard targets new floating dock this year
The Grand Bahama Shipyard is anticipating the arrival of a new floating dock later this year, as part of a multi-million-dollar expansion project.
