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Hundreds March In 2025 Randol Fawkes Labour Day Parade

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – From educators and taxi drivers to those in the aviation industry, workers came together in a powerful display of unity and purpose Friday morning.

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8 months ago

June 6, 2025

Delvardo Emmanuel

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – From educators and taxi drivers to those in the aviation industry, workers came together in a powerful display of unity and purpose Friday morning.

With flags waving and placards held high, they marched through the streets of the capital celebrating their rights and legacy as Bahamian laborers.

But in the days leading up to the parade, tension brewed between the Davis administration and the Trade Union Congress over political involvement in the parade. In the end, several unions affiliated with the TUC didn’t participate in the parade.

But there were some unions that fall under the TUC, that decided to show up anyway.

Head of another major umbrella union Belinda Wilson says their presence at the march was never in question.

As workers marched, onlookers lined the streets. They shared their views on this year’s parade.

The Progressive Liberal Party and Free National Movement also came out in large numbers.

Both stopping to pay respects to the four women who tragically lost their lives during the 2018 parade.

Earlier this week, the PLP had also announced plans to launch its candidates for the upcoming general election.

But after widespread backlash, Prime Minister Philip Davis knocked told reporters today is all about the workers.

The FNM not showing up in party colors. Instead, choosing colors they say represent the nation.

Minister of Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle taking a similar approach.