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flag Bahamian unions protest unpaid salary increases, demanding retroactive pay by Oct. 31 amid government standoff.

flag The Bahamas’ Progressive Liberal Party government is in a standoff with major unions over unpaid salary increases, with protests continuing in Nassau, Grand Bahama, and the Family Islands after a follow-up meeting was canceled. flag Unions demand retroactive payments by October, rejecting Prime Minister Philip Davis’s promise of Christmas delivery. flag Davis insists agreements are honored, citing recent wage hikes and benefits, while accusing the opposition Free National Movement of exploiting the issue for political gain. flag Though recent talks were described as productive, tensions remain high as the dispute threatens the government’s standing ahead of upcoming elections.

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