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Dubai police chief calls to scrap sponsorship
Dubai’s police chief on Wednesday called for controversial labour laws that restrict the free movement of workers to be scrapped. Lt Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim described the sponsorship system as a “burden†on the UAE’s economy and local population, UAE daily the National reported on its website. “Employment contracts should be between companies and employees,†[...]
Full StoryPress law amendments hailed but journalists still face jail and websites risk closure
Reporters Without Borders has welcomed some amendments to the press law in Bahrain but voiced concern about some remaining failings that leave journalists and publications exposed to risk. Despite real improvements, Bahraini journalists still face prison sentences for what they write and officials keep the right to close websites, the worldwide press freedom organisation said [...]
Full StoryOpen trucks ban ‘to cost BD1bn’
A ban on using lorries, trucks and other unsafe vehicles to transport workers could cost the construction industry BD1 billion, it was claimed yesterday. Firms have time until the end of the year to replace their makeshift transport with proper air-conditioned buses. However, Bahrain Contractors’ Society president Nedham Kameshki said the move would have major [...]
Full StoryWar on Corruption
A pledge to stamp out corruption went out from Crown Prince and BDF Commander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa last night. He vowed to combat corruption in any government ministry, organisation or state-owned company. Even if it goes as high as a minister, there would be no escape, he said as he visited Municipalities [...]
Full StoryLMRA told to rein in market
Businessmen last night demanded a shake-up to the labour market rules to protect employers’ interests. They accused the new Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) of failing to come up with new solutions to old problems. The LMRA should discipline the market by tackling runaways and restricting expatriates’ ability to switch jobs, rather than making it [...]
Full StoryViolators of traffic rules to get stiff punishment
Any one caught speeding will now be detained by the General Department of Traffic (GDT) for 48 hours after which his case will be transferred to the Public Prosecutor for sentencing. The minimum sentence will either be up to six months in detention or a fine of not more than BD100 or both in certain [...]
Full StoryKing orders fish traps removed
Workers moved in yesterday to remove fish traps, which have sparked violent clashes in Malkiya.Angry youths forcibly removed three out of the 10 traps and set fire to a watchtower overlooking the beach, on Sunday. The violence was the climax to months of violent clashes over the traps, installed legally by a neighbouring landowner, but [...]
Full StoryHeat ordeal as firms defy ban
The cases of two Asian workers, who are in intensive care at the Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) due to heat stroke, has sparked a call by health officials for stricter enforcement of the ban on labourers working outdoors between noon and 4pm. Another worker, also an Asian, is recovering after having been in the Intensive [...]
Full StoryMalkiya fishing traps deadline
A deadline will be set to remove fish traps that allegedly block the use of a beach in Malkiya, it was revealed yesterday. Villagers went on several demonstrations early this month, which turned violent with teargas being fired to disperse rioters, for the removal of the fish traps. The landowner had placed 10 fish traps [...]
Full Story‘Back blogger in libel case’ call
Journalists, bloggers, writers and intellectuals are being urged to show up in support of Bahraini blogger Mahmood Al Yousif, as a libel case brought against him by Municipalities and Agriculture Minister Mansoor Bin Rajab gets underway today. The Bahraini Journalists Association (BJA) says it is important for journalists to be present, to show solidarity with [...]
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