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Blue Hill Road Clinic held annual Christmas Outreach at Good Samaritan's Senior Citizen's Home
Blue Hill Road Clinic held annual Christmas Outreach at Good Samaritan's Senior Citizen's Home
Blue Hill Road Clinic held its annual outreach today, December 12, 2023, at the Good Samaritan's Senior Citizen's Home for the Aged, located in Yellow Elder Gardens.
Op-Ed: Women Are Still Regarded As Second-Class Citizens In The Bahamas
Why does the political scene in The Bahamas seem to be a boys club, with a mere 17.95% of Members of Parliament (MPs) being women? Often, women candidates are less likely to run or, more importantly, be elected. Why might you ask? This is primarily due to the perception of women and their roles in society. [...]
India Warns Citizens In Canada
India Warns Citizens In Canada
INDIA - India is urging its nationals in Canada, especially students, to exercise "Utmost caution" as ties deteriorate after each nation expelled one of the other's diplomats in an escalating row over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
Honouring our senior citizens
Honouring our senior citizens
A LUNCHEON honouring senior citizens was held on Friday by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Start building law abiding citizens from baby steps
Start building law abiding citizens from baby steps
Dear Editor,
For many years I have watched in dismay as guards stop traffic to permit schoolchildren to cross the street when incoming traffic has the green light.
What, exactly, are we teaching?
Not only is this extremely hazardous but it takes 10 feet for each 10 miles per hour to stop a vehicle, if the driver is not distracted for even a second.
Is it okay to show children that they don't have...
Reports of senior citizen abuse rising
Reports of senior citizen abuse rising
The Ministry of Social Development said it is seeing an increase in daily reports of abuse and exploitation of senior citizens.
"Commonly family members and caregivers are the people the elderly trust and once we reach a certain age, we are very vulnerable.
Concerned Citizens: Stop Sexual Violence
Concerned Citizens: Stop Sexual Violence
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The country is on high alert after a recent spate of rapes and sexual assaults. A group of concerned civic organizations urging you to join the crusade against sexual violence involving women and children.
Protection Against Violence Bill 2023, passed in the Senate: "An investment in the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of Bahamian citizens," said the AG
The Government of The Bahamas through legislation has implemented increased and better coordinated systems of protection and support for victims of violence: the Protection Against Violence Bill 2023 was passed in the Senate on Wednesday, 2nd August. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. L. Ryan Pinder outlined the main objectives of the Bill. He said that the Bill is a ...
NEW CITIZEN FACED THREATS, SAYS BELL: Minister says widow victimised following oath given at funeral
NEW CITIZEN FACED THREATS, SAYS BELL: Minister says widow victimised following oath given at funeral
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell claimed the woman he granted citizenship on Saturday has complained about receiving threats since the matter became public.
Citizens impacted by ruling remain in limbo
Citizens impacted by ruling remain in limbo
Though the Privy Council has ruled that the children born in The Bahamas out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women were Bahamian citizens at birth, Minister of Labour and Immigration Keith Bell said yesterday he believes the Department of Immigration should still accelerate the approximately 1,400 applications before it from people in this category. ...
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