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January 11, 2024
Health Officials Remind Public to Continue COVID-19 Prevention Measures

As the global fight against the spread of COVID-19 continues, the Ministry of Health & Wellness reiterates the importance of adhering to essential preventative measures that limit the spread ofCOVID-19. The public is urged to stay informed and actively participate in the following measures that have proven to be effective in curbing the spread of COVID-19:

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January 05, 2024
WORK WITH US: Department of Inland Revenue urges public patience amid widespread complaints about 'upgraded' platform

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Inland Revenue has upgraded its online tax administration system and is asking the public to be patient as it works through the process of validating user accounts, according to Operations Manager Dexter Fernander. Fernander told Eyewitness News while the new process is "quicker," the rollout has not been seamless. [...]

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January 04, 2024
Govt issues public reminder of verification process for pensioners

A public notice has been issued reminding people of the verification process for pensioners.

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January 04, 2024
Public Notice For Pension Verification

The Acting Treasurer of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas advises all BahamasGovernment Pensioners, Parliamentary, Judicial, Official, World War 1 Veterans & Widows, Bahamas Widows’ & Orphans’ and Re-employed pensioners, whose pension payments are paid directly into their bank accounts that verification for the January 2024Verification Exercise commences January 2nd 2024.

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December 30, 2023
300 Public Servants Elevated Since August

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - We are learning about a surge in advancements throughout the public service as over 300 public servants have been promoted since august. The news from Minister responsible for Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle who says she anticipates further promotions.

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December 15, 2023
Security Guards At Public Schools To Be Paid Soon

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Ministry of Education security officers up in arms over unpaid overtime. That according to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Lorraine Armbrister. She says the officers will be paid under the mid-term budget exercise set for January 2024.

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December 14, 2023
The Ministry of Public Works is aiming to increase roadworks nationwide

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of Public Works and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting announced today that the New Providence and Family Island Road Work Program is aiming to significantly increase its annual roadwork improvements within the first quarter of 2024. The program usually paves 25 miles of roads each year; however, Sweeting says there will [...]

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December 12, 2023
UB Appeals To The Public To Share Historic Documents

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - If you or a loved one played a part in Bahamian history and you have those old documents, the University of The Bahamas wants to preserve them. Dr. Ian Strachan making the appeal Monday morning saying it would help preserve history and expand future scholars' research pool.

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December 11, 2023
Are More Lifeguards On The Way At Public Beaches?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Tourism Minister Chester Cooper says more lifeguards could be on the way for public beaches. This coming after a woman had to be rescued after nearly drowning on a Paradise Island Beach.

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December 11, 2023
Public consultation launched over intellectual property legislative reforms

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Attorney General has launched its public consultation on legislative reforms to enhance the country's intellectual property regime, with the new legislation expected to be presented to Parliament in the second quarter of 2024. According to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, the government recognizes that [...]

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