This is in response to R Madhavan’s appeal to the government to issue dependent visas for parents of expats, (GDN, February 22).
I am aware of at least two acquaintances in Bahrain who have obtained residence permits for their mothers.
New LMRA expat deadline
By SOMAN BABY
ALL business owners and government organisations have been urged to verify and complete their expatriate labour records before March 31.
The call came from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the General Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Residence (GDNPR).
My friend has been unfairly ‘blacklisted’
A friend of mine had a dispute with his sponsor that ended quite badly with the sponsor swearing vengeance and lodging a “runaway” complaint with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
Inevitably, they did patch up, resolve their work-related issues and settle down. However, this process took just over a month and now the sponsor, thanks to an LMRA ruling, cannot revoke his complaint!
New LMRA move hailed
A NEW decision to allow construction companies to employ more expatriates will help cut down the number of illegal workers in Bahrain, says a leading contractor.
The decision has been taken by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), changing the cap with regard to the number of expatriates who can be employed by the contractors according to their grades.
New work permits for fishermen
MANAMA
Professional fishermen, who have defaulted on their monthly payments to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), will be issued with new work permits and licences as an interim measure, it was announced yesterday.
These steps will last for three months until a permanent solution is found to fishermen’s problems, said Labour Minister and LMRA chairman Dr Majeed Al Alawi.
No personal touch
I appreciate that the LMRA is trying its best to improve services, and it has taken some good steps to develop the labour market. But without a good accounting system how do officials expect to handle the huge amount of money that is flowing in?
I have a small business with five employees. By mistake I paid labour fees for December twice.
Bahrain salaries highest in region
By Tom Hanratty
BAHRAIN is one of the highest earning countries in the Middle East, according to a new study.
The GCC Salary Survey and Cost of Living Analysis questioned more than 13,500 people from 20 employment sectors in 13 countries.
Sitra demonstrations continue
FISHERMEN demonstrated for the second day running yesterday – increasing pressure on the government to find a solution to their plight.
The demonstrations coincide with a nationwide strike, which now looks set to continue indefinitely.
Action by Dhahrani makes no difference
intervention by parliament chairman Khalifa Al Dhahrani failed to bring an end to the strike yesterday.
He held an urgent meeting with Fishermen’s Protection Society and urged members to return to work while their demands are studied.
But society secretary-general Abdulameer Al Mughani said it would take more than just words to persuade them to call off the strike.
MPs back fee waiver in show of support
By MOHAMMED AL A’ALI
MPs yesterday backed a nationwide strike by Bahrain’s fishermen and voted in favour of excluding them from paying monthly fees on expat workers.
All employers in Bahrain have had to pay BD10 every month for their foreign workers since the levy was introduced by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) last July.