Bahrain Press

Manama, Sept. 9 -- (BNA): Below are some of Bahrain's newspapers headlines on local events: HRH Prime Minister issues public directives with which Ministers, companies should comply to achieve youths interests. HRH Prime Minister's directives giving priority to national workforce praised by Trade Unions' Federation. Transportation Minister commends robust GCC economies. New causeway to cost $ 5 billion. Housing Bank signs agreement to provide housing options in Northern City. National Institution of Human Rights (NIHR) recommends reinstatement of citizenship, torture rapporteur's visit . NIHR: Our report transparent, independent. 31 candidates for upcoming municipal, parliamentary elections, half of them in central governorate. Bahrain Hajj Mission's secretary-general: No hajj for other than those whose names have been sent to KSA's Ministry of Hajj. Average Bahraini's wages have risen to BD 508/- in Q1, 2014. MPs stand united against IS beastliness. 3 corruption cases before courts, prosecution. Former CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic sentenced for five years in jail. 4 of SMC morgue employees jailed five years each. (IY)