By SOMAN BABY
TENS of thousands of ‘free visa’ workers still at large in Bahrain, a leading contractor claimed yesterday.
These men work mainly in the construction sector, switching from one employer to another, said the Bahrain Contractors Society.
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LMRA to charge fees from today
By SOMAN BABY
THE Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) will start sending invoices from today to companies for the monthly levy of BD10 for each expatriate worker they employ.
Recruits facing red tape ordeal
By SOMAN BABY
A BAN on hiring Bangladeshis might have been lifted, but potential recruits must fight through a cordon of red tape before being allowed into Bahrain once again.
Not only will Bangladeshis now have to provide a certificate of good conduct, but it must be issued by a government authority in Bangladesh and attested by the Bangladesh Embassy in Bahrain before they can qualify for a visa.
LMRA offers last chance to illegals
By soman baby
EXPATRIATES whose residence permit (RP) expired this month still have a chance to stay in Bahrain, provided they have found a new employer, a top official has revealed.
The new employer should apply for the work visa at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority during the one-month grace period, said LMRA chief executive Ali Radhi.
Walk-in visas to promote tourism
By SOMAN BABY
NEW walk-in visas for Indians and Russians visiting Bahrain will boost business and tourism, a top official declared yesterday.
They will be granted two-week visit visas on arrival in Bahrain under a system being implemented “very soon”.
Move to help business visitors says envoy
THE new walk-in visas were welcomed by Indian Ambassador Balkrishna Shetty said yesterday.
The decision is a reflection of the increasing ties and closeness, as well as the strong bond of understanding between India and Bahrain, he told the GDN.
Crackdown on illegals
MANAMA: A crackdown on foreigners whose work permits expired over a month ago will be launched on Sunday.
More than 40,000 expatriates face tough penalties for failing to regularise their situation, Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi warned.
Employers report 4,000 runaway workers
By SOMAN BABY
EMPLOYERS in Bahrain have reported nearly 4,000 runaway cases to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), it has been revealed.
The LMRA had earlier urged employers to report all runaway cases to its office before June 30, to avoid fees and legal liability.
LMRA to resume enrolment
By SOMAN BABY
ENROLMENT of expatriates is to be resumed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) today.
It will be open only for families at the Marina Mall, from 11am to 7pm, said LMRA e-services and public relations manager Waheed Al Balushi.
Last chance as firms face bill
By SOMAN BABY
COMPANIES will be billed soon based on a new list of the number of expatriates they employ, it emerged yesterday. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has already sent out letters by post to more than 50,000 companies with the list of their employees.