All news: Bahamas
Dispute resolution
Caribbean institutions put labour justice into practice
Across Belize, The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago, labour institutions are moving from regional commitments to practical measures aimed at making workplace dispute resolution more timely, accessible and effective.
Social dialogue
Union representatives in the Bahamas sharpen negotiation skills
Trade union representatives in The Bahamas strengthened practical collective bargaining skills through ILO-supported training focused on negotiation, communication and social dialogue.
International Labour Standards
The Government of the Bahamas renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health as well as maternity protection
Quality apprenticeship webinar
From data to decent work: a new push for apprenticeships in the Caribbean
ILO-facilitated webinar brings Caribbean and Latin American experts together to share evidence-based approaches to designing quality apprenticeship systems that respond to real labour market needs.
ILO News
The Bahamas marks 50 years with the ILO: advancing decent work and social justice for all
From celebrating a half-century of membership in the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to advancing new labour reforms, the Bahamas is strengthening tripartite dialogue to chart its next chapter in decent work.
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
The Bahamas charts a new course for safer workplaces
Tripartite partners and the ILO join forces to strengthen legal protections for workers.
Employment in Focus series
Beyond tourism: A policy framework for economic diversification and job creation in the Caribbean
The Caribbean faces persistent employment and economic challenges, due to its overreliance on tourism and demographic challenges. ILO Employment and labour market specialist, Abdelmalik Muhummed explores how National Employment Policies can support...
Labour standards
ILO highlights labour standards progress at CARIFORUM-EU Consultative Committee meeting
Mr. Shingo Miyake, ILO International Labour Standards and Labour Law Specialist presented on the impact of the EPA on the implementation of ILO Fundamental Conventions — also known as core labour standards — in CARIFORUM and EU Member States.
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges
Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.
Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Event part of ongoing regional forum and south-south cooperation initiative of the ILO Caribbean Office.
Caribbean employers ready to tackle minimum wage discussions
The Bahamas presents national strategies for skills development at ILO Global Skills Forum
Honourable Minister Pia Glover-Rolle highlights homegrown solutions to address current and future workforce development issues.
ILO hosts knowledge exchange session on dispute resolution with The Bahamas and Grenada
Participants engaged in dialogue on approaches to prevent and resolve labour disputes.
ILO delegation meets with tripartite constituents of The Bahamas to discuss Decent Work priorities
Mission marked major reaffirmation of strong and longstanding cooperation.
The Bahamas finalizes National Apprenticeship Policy as key outcome of DWCP
To structure and enforce policy delivery, the Government tabled new Apprenticeship Bill 2024.
ILO team conducts Country Programme Review of The Bahamas DWCP
Discussions with tripartite partners highlight achievements and opportunities for improvements.