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The Bahamas commended on the recent passage of the Protection Against Violence Act at OAS Meeting
The Bahamas commended on the recent passage of the Protection Against Violence Act at OAS Meeting
The XX Meeting of the Committee of Experts (CEVI) was held on November 28 and 29, 2023 at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC, it came on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Belem Do Para Convention.
New UB Research Study Reveals Data on Abuse of Men in Intimate Relationships with Women
New UB Research Study Reveals Data on Abuse of Men in Intimate Relationships with Women
Men are reporting that their intimate partners are inflicting physical and sexual abuse both within marriage and in non-married heterosexual relationships, according to a new study that casts a spotlight on the phenomenon that many consider taboo.
Creative Nassau helps to take Bahamian strawcraft to the world
Creative Nassau (CN), the non-profit organization was formed in 2004 and, in 2014 succeeded in obtaining the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities designation for the City of Nassau as a Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Now, CN has achieved another international milestone.
Policy Frameworks for Government Guarantees and Lending
On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Finance published two policy frameworks to guide the granting of government lending and guarantees, in keeping with the requirements under sections 37 and 42 of the Public Debt Management Act, 2021.
FNM says Road Traffic HQ deal with Miller "doesn't pass the smell test"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has slammed the Davis administration for reportedly granting a lease to former PLP Minister Leslie Miller, for the Road Traffic Department to move its headquarters to his Summerwind Plaza on the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, arguing that the arrangement "does not pass the smell test." The party's objections came [...]
Childhood obesity expected to worsen
Childhood obesity expected to worsen
Since her son was a few months old, Mary Johnson, 38, has loved his "kissable and chubby cheeks".
Prime Minister Davis Announces Changes to His Cabinet
During his broadcast National Statement, titled 'Building on Progress, Driving New Change,' Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis announced, on September 3, 2023, that some of his government’s cabinet ministers will be taking on new responsibilities with new portfolios, as will ministers of state who had shown “that they are ready to serve as full ministers in Cabinet."
The ideal governor general - Part II
The ideal governor general - Part II
Author's note: Since independence, The Bahamas has appointed more governors general than any other major Caribbean state. What has contributed to this phenomenon?
NATIONAL STATEMENT: Building on Progress, Driving New Change
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Building Construction Statistics Annual 2022 Report
Building Construction Statistics Annual 2022 Report
The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is pleased to announce the release of its BuildingConstruction Statistics, 2022 Report.