Howard Thompson

Howard Thompson

politician Bahamas

Howard Thompson is the Director of Labour in The Bahamas, known for his commitment to worker rights and legal protections for all employees, regardless of nationality. Recently, he has been in the news for leading an investigation into complaints from expatriate workers at Norwegian Cruise Line's Great Stirrup Cay, where employees allege unfair treatment and violations of Bahamian labour laws.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
6,977
Power
231$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 4 6.25 1.61% +10% 393,248 6,977 $13,000 231$
Totals 4 393,248 6,977 $13,000 231$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, the Government’s director of labour, said he had learnt more workers had been released despite promises to halt terminations. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Norman’s Cay manager dismisses worker claims

Bahamas Bahamas: Director of Labour Howard Thompson told Tribune Business in a recent interview back in April that the department had two weeks to leave their Rosetta Street and Robinson Road locations. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Dept of Labour still at old site as it looks at options after fire

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson is the director of the Department of Labour overseeing the investigation into allegations at Norman's Cay. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Worst of the worst’ labour claims at Norman’s Cay

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson has launched a comprehensive investigation into the Norman’s Cay development citing grave allegations. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Labour chief: Norman’s Cay claims the ‘worst I’ve heard’

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson confirmed that concerns raised with the Department of Labour about OKX Bahamas are genuine and the watchdog has already moved to address them. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Labour complaints at crypto company dubbed ‘top priority’

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, the Department of Labour director, expressed optimism about resolving a private cruise island dispute. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Urgent’ mediation over cruise island labour fight

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, the Government's labour director, has called for 'heads to roll at the highest level' amid claims of unfair treatment of staff at a cruise line's private island. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: 'Heads to roll at the highest level'

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, the Government’s labour director, is overseeing investigations into worker complaints at Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Labour Department in ‘crisis mode’ after fire

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, director of labour, confirmed that the Department of Labour was waiting to move into the new building. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: AML Foods: No jobs lost from fire-ravaged stores

Bahamas Bahamas: Howard Thompson, the Government’s labour director, is investigating complaints from expatriate employees at a private cruise island. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Labour’s flying probe on cruise island complaints