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February 29, 2024
“Tourism is Everybody’s Business”: MOTIA engages the domestic audience

In a move to have Bahamians buy into the importance of tourism to the economy, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) officially launched its “Tourism is Everybody’s Business" domestic campaign.

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February 29, 2024
Police urge men who are victims of domestic abuse to speak out

THE director of the Royal Bahamas Police Force's domestic unit is urging men who are being abused to speak out, saying many men are often also suffering in silence as victims of domestic violence.

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February 28, 2024
Royal Bahamas Police Force hosts "Men Speak" series to raise awareness of domestic violence affecting men

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Domestic Violence Task Force Unit, continuing in its effort to bring awareness to the plight of men who experience domestic violence, hosted the third installment of its "Men Speak Series," which welcomed various guest speakers who educated attendees on how domestic violence affects men within the community. [...]

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February 22, 2024
Announcement of Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT) - Office of the Prime Minister

Today, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Philip Edward Davis KC, MP announced the introduction of the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), a significant measure under the OECD’s Pillar Two tax framework aimed at ensuring multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating within The Bahamas pay their fair share of taxes. This initiative specifically targets MNEs with annual turnov...

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November 30, 2023
Bail granted to man who was accused of injuring woman during a domestic dispute

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he allegedly injured a woman during a domestic dispute last week.

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November 27, 2023
Police trained on handling domestic violence cases

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Administrator for the Bahamas Crisis Center Cleopatra Christie has admonished police to be more sensitive to the plight of women suffering from domestic abuse. Her comments came at a forum hosted at the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) headquarters on Monday afternoon. The informational forum, led by the RBPF Domestic Violence Task [...]

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November 10, 2023
Domestic carriers have "a seat at the table" under national aviation strategy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top tourism official affirmed yesterday that within the country's national aviation strategic plan, domestic carriers in this nation will "have a seat at the table" to influence decisions that impact the expansion of airlift and enhanced connectivity. Dr Kenneth Romer, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General at the Ministry of [...]

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November 02, 2023
National Investment Policy overhaul to foster greater inclusion of domestic investors and businesses says PM

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis says that the revamp of the nation's National Investment Policy will also prioritize the inclusion of domestic investors and businesses in the investment discourse, ensuring they feel more involved and engaged in the process. During his contribution to the dabate on the Consumer Protection Bill 2023 Davis stated, "We [...]

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July 12, 2023
Shelters Are On The Way For Victims of Domestic Violence.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Our News learned more about the initiative with the Ministry of Social Services and the RBPF's Domestic Violence Unit at a consultative forum held this week

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July 10, 2023
Domestic Violence Numbers "Growing Daily"

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - More women are going to the Domestic Violence Unit of The Royal Bahamas Police Force each day, according to Inspector Kendra Wallace-Whyms.

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