The Cricket Club Restaurant and Pub, a long-standing establishment in Nassau, has experienced a ten percent decline in business following a wave of unverified social media allegations accusing the venue of mistreating its staff. Manager Dominique Smith expressed concern over the damage to the restaurant’s reputation, despite an influx of curious customers drawn by the controversy. The allegations, which spread rapidly last week, claimed that staff were underpaid, overworked, and subjected to unsanitary conditions, including reports of rats, leaks, and dirty bathrooms. The posts also accused Ms. Smith, her sister Tammy, and their mother and owner, Connie Robinson, of fostering a ‘toxic’ workplace. In response, the Department of Labour conducted an inspection at the West Bay Street restaurant. Senior Deputy Director of Labour Patrenda Russell-Brice stated that while the investigation is ongoing, no evidence of egregious violations or breaches of labour laws has been found. Ms. Smith defended the establishment, asserting that all payroll documents were provided and staff were interviewed, confirming the restaurant’s compliance with labour standards. She emphasized the restaurant’s professionalism over its nearly 30 years in operation and expressed frustration over the anonymous nature of the allegations, which made it impossible to publicly refute the claims. The final report from the Department of Labour is expected in the coming weeks.