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October 05, 2023
Speech from the Throne: National Service Bill to be introduced to help young people 'reach their potential'

THE Davis administration will introduce a National Service Bill, inviting young people to register for national service.

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October 05, 2023
Pintard: Speech is recycled ideas

Opposition Leader Michael Pintard slammed the Speech from the Throne as "recycled ideas" while pledging to double down on attempts to get answers from the government on key issues such as immigration and matters surrounding the FTX fallout. "What is worrisome about today is that we sat through 60 minutes of recycled ideas and initiatives ...
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October 05, 2023
Speech from the Throne: Immigration Act amendment announced, but only covering Detention Centre procedures

THE Davis administration pledged to amend the Immigration Act and introduce regulations to govern procedures at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

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October 05, 2023
Speech from the Throne: Free wi-fi for low income communities

THE Davis administration has committed to providing low-income communities free internet access.

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October 05, 2023
Speech from the Throne: Davis administration pledges to complete and table a National Development Plan

THE Davis administration has pledged to introduce a Bahamas National Development Plan bill in the House of Assembly, potentially bringing the country closer to finishing a process that began under the last Christie administration.

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October 04, 2023
Pintard: The Speech From the Throne was Recycled Ideas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Sixty minutes of recycled ideas and initiatives is how Opposition Leader Michael Pintard describes the Davis administration's Speech from the Throne.

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October 04, 2023
Govt outlines agenda in Speech from the Throne

In the Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General Cynthia "Mother" Pratt in Parliament Square today, the Davis administration outlined its expansive legislative agenda and policies, including legislation to introduce The Bahamas National Development Plan Bill, legislation to address the high cost of living and legislation to create tougher penalties for gang members. "These changes ......

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October 04, 2023
Government unveils new legislative agenda in second Speech from the Throne

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Davis administration on Wednesday outlined its new legislative agenda and pledged to prioritize the expansion of economic opportunities for Bahamians, enhance education and youth development as well as well as the promotion of better health and wellness among the population. In the Speech from the Throne which was read by Governor General [...]

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October 04, 2023
Some key initiatives in last throne speech unfulfilled

The government will outline its new legislative agenda when the Speech from the Throne is read at the Opening of Parliament today, which is expected to include the Davis administration's priorities in addressing the high cost of living, crime, education, healthcare and the economy. However, there are promises left unfulfilled from the government's 2021 agenda, ...
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