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Minimum Wage Hike Still Under Review — Friday, September 19th, 2025

Minimum Wage Hike Still Under Review — Friday, September 19th, 2025

Update: 2025-09-19
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Our News - Friday, September 19th, 2025 | Catch up on all the stories making headlines tonight in The Bahamas. The Labor Minister discusses considerations for another minimum wage increase while the government ramps up efforts to enforce the Bahamianization policy and ensure Bahamian workers are considered first for jobs. Get an update on the final stage of discussions for the new New Providence hospital, where the controversial 50/50 labor ratio is still under intense negotiation. We also look at the financial strain on the PHA due to the loss of Cuban healthcare workers, and bring you the breakdown on doubled prize money and increased seed funding for Junkanoo groups.


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Minimum Wage Hike Still Under Review — Friday, September 19th, 2025

Minimum Wage Hike Still Under Review — Friday, September 19th, 2025

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