Index of BECon Documents

Bahamas Election Results

   Bahamas Election Results

Detail and summary results of general elections in The Bahamas for 2007 and 2002.

Coalitions

   The Coalition for Education Reform

The Coalition for Education Reform is a group of business, professional and labour associations that recognizes Human Capital as a critical resource. The dismal literacy and numeracy skills of school graduates require reform strategies to eliminate the learning gaps that are occurring in our education system.

   The National Coalition For Health Care Reform

The National Coalition for Health Care Reform (NCHCR) is a partnership of Bahamian citizens who are committed to improving health care services in The Bahamas. For a more comprehensive overview please visit the NCHCR website.

   Coalition of Private Sector Organizations

The first TRIFOR was launched in March of 2000 when the Prime Minister introduced five bills that were called a "compendium of labour legislation". Shortly thereafter BECon formed the Coalition of Private Sector Organizations as an ad hoc group to broaden the involvement of the business community in reviewing labour legislation and dialoging with Government.

Frequently Asked Questions

   Frequently Asked Questions

Questions frequently asked of BECon by employers, the general public and non-Bahamians.

Laws and Bills

   Labour Laws

The current labour laws of The Bahamas include the Employment Act, 2001; the Fair Labour Standards (Exceptions) Order as subsidiary legislation to the Employment Act; the Minimum Wages Act, 2002; the Health and Safety at Work Act, 2002; and, the Industrial Relations Act.
Disclaimer

   Fair Labour Standards Act    Repealed    (PDF Format)

The Fair Labour Standards Act was repealed by the coming into force of the Employment Act, 2001. However, with the Fair Labour Standards (Exceptions) Order being statutorily attached to the Employment Act, this repealed Act is needed to map the specific exceptions contained in the Exceptions Order.

   Provisions of the Employment Act, 2001    5th January, 2002 || Updated 30th June, 2005

Here are some of the basic provisions of the Employment Act, 2001 written in plain English. This information is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as representing legal advice.

Matters of Interest

   Trade Liberalization / Globalization

Economic, social, cultural and technological changes taking place around the world have created an influence leading us toward regional and global integration and trade liberalization via, among others things, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Community (EU) and membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

   Report on Trade Liberalization by the Tourism Task Force    April 2003    (PDF Format)

In addition to weighting the pros and cons of participation in FTAA, this report prepared by the Tourism Task Force candidly addresses our country's basic problems.

Tribute

   T.V. Arnett Tribute Page    August 2006

Torquil Vernal Arnett, born 18th of March 1924 - died 5th of August 2006, was involved in BECon for four decades. He was a Past President and served twice as Executive Director for a total of twenty-five years. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

   Tribute to Reginald H. Lobosky    May 2004

Mr. Reginald Lobosky was a past president and Director of BECon when he passed away on Easter Sunday, the 11th of April, 2004. He was a loyal supporter, consultant and advocate of BECon and the preeminent labour attorney in the country. Tribute was paid to him in BECon's News Bulletin of the 16th of May, 2004. (Note: Link opens in a new window.)

Tripartite

   International Labour Organization (ILO) - Programs & Workshops

The ILO, founded in 1919, became the first specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946. It is the only 'tripartite' UN agency that brings together governments, employers and workers. It is the global body responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour standards. The ILO's headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland and the Subregional Office for the Caribbean is in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

   International Organisation of Employers - Press Release    27th May 2008    (PDF Format)

At its General Council meeting in Geneva on the 27th of May, 2008 the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) was presented with an Employers' vision for the International Labour Organization (ILO) which sets out the key employer policy priorities.

   Model Caribbean Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS    2006    (PDF Format)

This policy paper prepared by the Caribbean Tripartite Council and the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS is the outcome of extensive consultation with representatives of employers, workers, governments and persons living with HIV and AIDS from CARICOM member states.

   TRIFOR Conference Held on The 22nd of October, 2007

TRIFOR (a contraction of TRIpartite FORum) was relaunched by the forming of a National Tripartite Committee of employer representatives, worker representatives, and government on the 9th of August, 2007. An all day TRIFOR Conference was held in October of 2007.

BECon Internal Matters

   BECon Internal Documents and Resources

The Bahamas Employers Confederation recognizes that the Confederation must constantly reexamine itself in order to effectively and efficiently carry out its mandate and address the needs of our members.