My heart was overwhelmed with joy when I read the report ‘Drive launched to pardon illegal workers’ (GDN, May 26).I am beyond words to express gratitude that doors have been opened and illegal expatriates can leave after paying a one-off petty penalty. Continue reading
‘Don’t employ runaways’ call
A WARNING went out yesterday for people to stop hiring runaways as housemaids and other domestic staff.It came as officials revealed that 322 domestic workers fled their sponsors last year, plus a further 42 so far this year.
Amnesty a lifeline for illegals
By Begena P Predeep , Posted on » Saturday, May 29, 2010
The Indian Embassy yesterday urged illegal workers to take advantage of a newly-introduced campaign by labour and immigration authorities to weed out illegal workers. Continue reading
LMRA in fee collection deal
LMRA in fee collection deal
Posted on » Friday, May 28, 2010
MANAMA: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority yesterday announced the signing of an agreement with Ahli United Bank (AUB) to provide services in respect to the payment of fees to LMRA by employers and institutions. Continue reading
New amnesty for illegal residents
Drive launched to ‘pardon’ illegal workers
LABOUR and immigration authorities yesterday launched a joint campaign to weed out illegal workers.
The ‘pardon’ campaign is being carried out by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the General Directorate for Nationality, Passport and Residence (GDNPR). Continue reading
Exemption from immigration penalties for illegal expatriate workers leaving voluntarily
During the press conference
In line with the directives of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince and chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), and with the support of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime minister, the Ministry of Interior has taken steps to exempt expatriate workers who are illegally residing in Bahrain, from the accumulated fines and penalties related to residence permits . Continue reading
Modern technology helps identify nameless man five months after accident
Manama: An Asian man whose name and nationality remained unknown for five months after he lost his memory in a traffic accident has been finally identified thanks to modern technology. Continue reading
BLMI Newsletter Q1 2010
Total employment decreased to reach 593,660 by the end of Q1 2010
The total number of employed persons in Bahrain at the end of 2010 Q1 decreased from 597,592 in Q1 2009 to reach 593,660 by the end of Q1 2010. Continue reading
Shaikh Nasser to patronise forum
Shaikh Nasser to patronise forum
date: 20 04, 2010
Apr 20 (BNA) A key forum spotlighting the aspirations and challenges of young entrepreneurs will be held on May 9 under the patronage of Royal Charity Organisation Board of Trustees’ chairman and Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first Deputy Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Continue reading
LMRA crackdown on illegal workers
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has surveyed 1,528 illegal foreign workers in 25 companies. These include 990 with expired work permits and 309 whose licences had been abrogated. Continue reading