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Our aging and low-income workforce needs a broader tax break: The earned income tax credit is a policy proven to boost economic stability for low-income workers ...
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House progressives unveil 2025 agenda : The Congressional Progressive Caucus will continue to focus on increasing the minimum wage and lowering the cost of ...
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
TJ Maxx applicant in disbelief after learning of $12 minimum wage: 'Not taking that f--king job'
nypost.com/2024/04/16/lifestyle/job-applicant-refuses-tj-maxx-post-after-learning-of-12-an-hour-pay-not-taking-that-f-king-job/
Partnership between China and Bahamas will see 'life-changing' eye surgeries, Darville says
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Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
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Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/california-fast-food-restaurants-raised-prices-due-to-minimum-wage/
Pitts to leave The Bahamas tomorrow: Outgoing US Embassy Charge d' Affairs Usha Pitts will leave the country tomorrow and her replacement, Kim Furnish ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/pitts-to-leave-the-bahamas-tomorrow/article_be1ae920-fdc5-11ee-b003-ef34d2f3e9ad.html
Foundation laid for new hospital in Freeport: The physical foundation for the Freeport Health Campus is near completion and residents can expect to see vertical ...
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California McDonald's franchisee responds to new fast-food worker wages: Restaurant owners have been looking for ways to offset the bigger paychecks ...
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Quick Glance: California McDonald's franchisee responds to new wage requirements
- A McDonald's franchisee raised prices in response to California's new fast-food worker wage requirements.
- "I can't charge $20 for a Happy Meal," expressed the franchisee, concerned about retaining customers, in an interview with CNN.
- Restaurant owners are exploring strategies to mitigate the impact of the increased wages.
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Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/
Nassau needs more experiences for cruise passengers, says RCI executive: Royal Caribbean International will likely exceed the 2.5 million passengers it has ...
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Eleuthera experiencing tremendous growth, says Sweeting: Eleuthera is experiencing tremendous growth, particularly in the second home market.
thenassauguardian.com/business/eleuthera-experiencing-tremendous-growth-says-sweeting/article_9e0439d6-fddc-11ee-843d-af46b06de7a5.html
A Renter’s Tax Credit Would Help People Like Me Stay in Our Homes: With a Renter’s Tax Credit, renters who pay more than 30% of our paychecks on housing would ...
otherwords.org/rents-are-unaffordable-nationwide-a-renters-tax-credit-would-help/
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
Super Value ready to buy all of BAMSI's eggs: Super Value is prepared to buy all of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) eggs for the ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/super-value-ready-to-buy-all-of-bamsis-eggs/article_d71c66aa-f5ec-11ee-910b-37115ce4edc8.html
Eclectic mix at Lignum Vitae Market: Walk into the Lignum Vitae Market and Cafe in the Britannia Building on Kings Road in Freeport, Grand Bahama ...
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Gavin Newsom's restaurant offering job at $ 16 per hour despite new state law of $ 20 per hour for fast food workers
nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/gavin-newsoms-restaurant-offering-job-at-16-hr-despite-new-state-law-of-20-hr-for-fast-food-workers/
Quick Glance: Debate Over Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Compensation
- A restaurant involving the California governor has posted a job listing for $16 an hour despite a new state law requiring fast-food establishments to pay $20 an hour.
- PlumpJack Cafe in Olympic Valley, part of a group of restaurants established by a company founded by Newsom, is seeking a part-time busser to ensure guest satisfaction during dining.
- Despite the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, an employee at McDonald's would earn more than at this high-end restaurant and bar.
- Critics view the wage discrepancy between workers at an upscale restaurant and a fast-food joint selling inexpensive burgers as hypocritical.
Grand Bahamian tapped to lead human resources at Celebration Key: Carnival Cruise Line has chosen Grand Bahama executive Shurmon Clarke to be the human resources ...
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Magistrate says he can't find Reckley file: The magistrate assigned to hear the corruption case of Michelle Reckley, the former director of the Urban Renewal ...
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California just hiked minimum wage for fast food workers. Some restaurants are replacing them with kiosks
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/california-minimum-wage-fast-food-kiosks/
'Harsh penalties necessary for gangs': Opening debate in the House of Assembly yesterday on the Anti-Gang Bill, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said the new ...
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17 Things That Rich People Completely Ruined For Poor People: "My parents immigrated in the early '90s. Five years later, they bought their first house ...
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Africa and Caribbean Nations set to deepen trade ties at Bahamas summit: African and Caribbean countries are poised to forge stronger trade ties at a landmark ...
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Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday (April 19) said it will roll back requirements ...
asiaone.com/money/google-scraps-minimum-wage-benefits-rules-suppliers-and-staffing-firms
Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Bahamian athletes get on track; Taylor qualifies for the Olympics: Bahamian collegiate and elite professional athletes continue to perform up to global standards ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/bahamian-athletes-get-on-track-taylor-qualifies-for-the-olympics/article_faad95b0-fb57-11ee-b692-930e0e8e9b61.html
Bahamian promoted to manager of Carnival's Half Moon Cay: Carnival Cruise Line has appointed Bahamian Ryan Knowles to manage its Half Moon Cay private island ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/bahamian-promoted-to-manager-of-carnivals-half-moon-cay/article_a86c9652-f2b0-11ee-b57c-8306c6edae7b.html
Gardiner looking to bring joy to the Bahamian people: As he prepares to come home for the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024, a flood of happy memories wash ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/gardiner-looking-to-bring-joy-to-the-bahamian-people/article_2eca8d92-f6b9-11ee-bf0d-03f946196c51.html
Moody's review affirms economy improving, says Bowe: Gowon Bowe, chief executive officer of Fidelity Bank, said the latest review of The Bahamas by Moody’s ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/moodys-review-affirms-economy-improving-says-bowe/article_3d39bc14-003b-11ef-a772-27bd250653af.html
$25 McDonald's bundle in viral video draws blame for California minimum wage hike
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/11/mcdonalds-25-bundle-california-minimum-wage-increase/73283035007/
In-N-Out makes price pledge with California minimum wage law, as others raise rates, slash staff
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/12/in-n-out-holds-prices-california-fast-food-minimum-wage/73306980007/
8 new ships coming to Norwegian Cruise Line, sister brands plus dock at Great Stirrup Cay
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/8-new-ships-coming-to-norwegian-cruise-line-sister-brands-plus-dock-at-great-stirrup-cay/
Bowleg defends oversight of games: Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg claimed yesterday he specifically requested that the auditor general ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/bowleg-defends-oversight-of-games/article_73a3ff74-fdd1-11ee-912d-b791a2a3a438.html
The Bahamas loses to the US, 2-1: The Bahamas was able to pick up a victory at the 2024 Junior Davis Cup North, Central America and the Caribbean Final ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/the-bahamas-loses-to-the-us-2-1/article_63226d00-fdc4-11ee-8ce6-7b95cfd7f993.html
Woman being questioned for attempted murder: A 23-year-old woman is being questioned by police in connection with the attempted murder of a 29-year-old man ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/woman-being-questioned-for-attempted-murder/article_0b0c1f7a-fcbc-11ee-8953-a786f63eaf52.html
BNT offers all-access, fee-free parks day: Ahead of Earth Day, The Bahamas will recognize National Parks Day, which is the Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) annual ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/bnt-offers-all-access-fee-free-parks-day/article_d1c30da0-fda6-11ee-a7b4-274d395640af.html
John Beadle dies at 60: Renowned Bahamian artist John Beadle, known for his artistic versatility and kindness, died yesterday after a battle with cancer.
thenassauguardian.com/news/john-beadle-dies-at-60/article_c1b51056-fc3f-11ee-ba1e-c3f8f65636fb.html
Feds to require more staff in nursing homes. Most in St. Louis area don't meet the bar.
stltoday.com/news/local/business/feds-to-require-more-staff-in-nursing-homes-most-in-st-louis-area-dont-meet/article_d25f0b72-00b9-11ef-ac5f-af09878ffb06.html
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Royal Caribbean breaks ground on Nassau beach club: Royal Caribbean and the government of the Bahamas broke ground Monday on the joint venture to develop a strip ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/royal-caribbean-breaks-ground-on-nassau-beach-club/
Devynne: Master of her feet, fate and soul: Tattoos are rarely meaningless. Every day, we glimpse the most precious things dyed across the skin of strangers ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/devynne-master-of-her-feet-fate-and-soul/article_092ba0a2-f827-11ee-ae5b-cf15af44260c.html
SAC takes charge at nationals: Athletes are off and running at the Bahamas National High School Track and Field Championships at the original Thomas A ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/sac-takes-charge-at-nationals/article_ecf6b14e-f84c-11ee-94b9-775eb86830d0.html
Bahamian athletes get on track: While a couple of Bahamians were busy getting their outdoor seasons started in China over the weekend ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/bahamian-athletes-get-on-track/article_2d90eabc-000e-11ef-a951-23548a523216.html
Man denies causing harm to ex: Philip McPhee Jr. was on Friday freed on $1,500 bail after he denied allegations of domestic abuse against his former girlfriend.
thenassauguardian.com/news/man-denies-causing-harm-to-ex/article_d3b53abe-000a-11ef-91f8-7ff0bc2be92c.html
SAC wins six of eight divisions at high school nationals: The St. Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine showed that they were still motivated coming into the ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/sac-wins-six-of-eight-divisions-at-high-school-nationals/article_2018a316-fabe-11ee-8473-fb4fcb14f796.html
Videos show Eight Mile Rock High student in physical fight with policeman: The Ministry of Education said yesterday that an incident at Eight Mile Rock High ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/videos-show-eight-mile-rock-high-student-in-physical-fight-with-policeman/article_edb8f888-01bd-11ef-8a3d-af40a3674d89.html
PM's comments on marital rape unacceptable, activist says: Equality Bahamas Director Alicia Wallace said yesterday that the recent suggestion by Prime Minister ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/pms-comments-on-marital-rape-unacceptable-activist-says/article_b62c9692-01d4-11ef-bf81-0b8be21d01d4.html
Mantas have strong showing in Clermont: The Bahamas Mantas continue to make waves in the sport of water polo in the country.
thenassauguardian.com/sports/mantas-have-strong-showing-in-clermont/article_0e274d58-f6c5-11ee-9240-17eaa80542c4.html
Wave of construction starts has cooled off, says BSE president: Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) President Quentin Knowles told Guardian Business yesterday ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/wave-of-construction-starts-has-cooled-off-says-bse-president/article_f27d2722-fab0-11ee-8071-ab841b62dfc7.html
California's quest for America’s highest wage could be victim of past wins: The Golden State has boosted fast food and health care pay. A minimum wage is tougher ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/minimum-wage-california-00151870
Carnival reveals new portal named by GB resident at its private port: Carnival Cruise Line will call the retail area of its new exclusive cruise port on Grand ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/carnival-reveals-new-portal-named-by-gb-resident-at-its-private-port/article_42c939c2-f850-11ee-8bf9-fbfddad7192a.html
274 Haitians repatriated: Two hundred and seventy-four Haitians were repatriated to Haiti on Monday, the Department of Immigration said.
thenassauguardian.com/news/274-haitians-repatriated/article_b198b990-fda0-11ee-be12-cfb67b6214ec.html
California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout over $20 wage law
nypost.com/2024/04/12/business/california-burger-king-franchisee-to-expedite-self-serve-kiosks-rollout/
Larry Demeritte will be first Black trainer in Kentucky Derby since 1989. How he beat the odds
usatoday.com/story/sports/horses/2024/04/22/2024-kentucky-derby-west-saratoga-trainer-larry-demeritte/73412862007/
More Bahamians buying second homes, says realtor: A leading realtor said a new trend is emerging where a larger number of locals are buying second homes ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/more-bahamians-buying-second-homes-says-realtor/article_68831ab4-fd07-11ee-bdfc-57090a974713.html
CARIFTA champions to be a part of world relays pre-game show: Fans will get a whole lot for their money at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024 than just the ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/carifta-champions-to-be-a-part-of-world-relays-pre-game-show/article_0dbe8fc8-fc1c-11ee-9bc3-8b6d4e7390b8.html
Economy nears complete recovery: The Bahamas’ economic recovery since Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to match the second quarter of 2019 ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/economy-nears-complete-recovery/article_952cf5d4-01b8-11ef-acdc-9bf3e172db5f.html
SAC set for Penn Relays: The Bahamas will be well represented at the 128th running of the Penn Relays, set for this weekend, April 25-27 ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/sac-set-for-penn-relays/article_55c7295c-01a7-11ef-b44b-cffa16dffb4a.html
Martin Lewis' MSE on how to check if you're one of 365,000 being underpaid: The Low Pay Commission estimates that in the region of 365,000 people were underpaid ...
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P&O Ferries seafarers told they will benefit from new French pay rules: Rivals had feared P&O could challenge legislation closing loopholes that allowed low ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/22/p-and-o-ferries-new-french-pay-rules
Commissioner: I support Anti-Gang Bill: Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he fully supports the Anti-Gang Bill, 2024, and dismissed concerns about the ...
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Significant increase in occupancy rates at Eleuthera hotels projected in 2024: The island of Eleuthera is “booming”, with a 44 percent increase in the occupancy ...
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Should you tip? Heck yeah! Should you have to? No | Commentary: Maxwell: The rise of controversial 'service charges' at Orlando restaurants prompts ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/tipping-vs-service-charges-restaurants-orlando-maxwell/
Three years in the making: It’s been three years in the works, but Cornet “NagiaSym” Symonette is finally dropping her album, “FaithXWork” featuring music across ...
thenassauguardian.com/religion/three-years-in-the-making/article_dec185aa-f792-11ee-8ea2-0febda595ffa.html
Report raises concern over marital rape, inadequate protections for LGBTQI+: While acknowledging progress in prison conditions and the citizenship issue, the U.S ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/report-raises-concern-over-marital-rape-inadequate-protections-for-lgbtqi/article_d5b9f1a4-00ed-11ef-ac01-9bdeb8583a9b.html
High-powered weapons found stashed in bushes, police say: The Royal Bahamas Police Force’s clear, hold and build strategy announced early this year by the prime ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/high-powered-weapons-found-stashed-in-bushes-police-say/article_499b08e4-00e7-11ef-be48-7f21fd7c2ae1.html
MPs renew push for minimum wage: Social protection includes policies and programmes aiming at preventing or protecting people from vulnerability ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-renew-push-for-minimum-wage-4600276
Soaring gas prices hit $7.29 a gallon in California town: 'Above the federal hourly minimum wage'
nypost.com/2024/04/22/business/soaring-gas-prices-sock-california-drivers-above-the-federal-hourly-minimum-wage/
Record High Wages Amidst Economic Challenges: Record-high wages in Poland's corporate sector amid economic challenges. Resilient labor market and industrial ...
polanddaily24.com/record-high-wages-amidst-economic-challenges/business-tech/40586
McDonald's Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement, and It's the Start of a New Era: Funny how the world works sometimes, isn't it?
inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/mcdonalds-just-made-a-bittersweet-announcement-its-start-of-a-brand-new-era.html
California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/
UB students connect with professionals during career symposium: Some of the most successful and accomplished professionals and business leaders in the country ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/ub-students-connect-with-professionals-during-career-symposium/article_afa8bfb4-fe71-11ee-ab56-57dcb1187c1a.html
Backdoor sweeps for the Panthers, Warhawks: After dropping their first game all season, the Caribbean Gas Panthers turned it up a notch ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/backdoor-sweeps-for-the-panthers-warhawks/article_fc69faea-0036-11ef-82e8-7ff23b13272c.html
Solon seeks urgency on proposed legislated wage hike: More than a week before Labor Day, a lawmaker called on his fellow legislators at the House of ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/22/solon-seeks-urgency-on-proposed-legislated-wage-hike-1628
The fried chicken is in New York. The cashier is in the Philippines.: The workers, all based in the Philippines and projected onto flat-screen monitors via Zoom ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/22/the-fried-chicken-is-in-new-york-the-cashier-is-in-the-philippines
Ron DeSantis: High School coaches need a pay raise: Florida governor Ron DeSantis says his state's high school coaches should be paid more ...
usatodayhss.com/2024/ron-desantis-favors-pay-raise-high-school-coaches
Championships set in the NPVA: The championships are all set in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) and will get underway on Sunday at the D.W ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/championships-set-in-the-npva/article_f8536dee-f85a-11ee-9371-ebd19703d7c6.html
Colchester's Harry Jeffery achieves Guinness World Record: Youngster Harry Jeffery regularly enjoys taking part in competitive obstacle course racing (OCR).
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Pinder signs with the Rangers: One of the top baseball outlets in the country continues to push out incredible talent, leading them to the doorstep of ...
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Moreno doesn't think the minimum wage should be a living wage. Tell that to workers.
dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/20/bernie-moreno-minimum-wage-amendment-ohio/73372698007/
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