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Domestic bank profitability up 52 percent
Domestic bank profitability up 52 percent
The profitability of local banks increased during the final quarter of 2022, expanding by more than 52 percent, The Central Bank of The Bahamas revealed.
Funds for a women's shelter for domestic violence victims will be allocated in new budget, PM says
Funds for a women's shelter for domestic violence victims will be allocated in new budget, PM says
THE government will build a shelter for women to strengthen support for domestic violence victims, according to Prime Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis.
Licensed Therapist: We're In A Poor State with Domestic Abuse
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With an uptick in crimes against women and claims of alleged abuse by a sitting member of Parliament, Our News spoke to licensed therapist, Dr. Edrica Richardson who believes the country is in a poor state when it comes to domestic abuse.
The real cause of domestic violence
The real cause of domestic violence
We boast of being a country where Christianity dominates and about 80 percent to 90 percent of residents attend church service at least once a month. Is church attendance making a difference? Every week, it seems as though a new splinter group from some denomination or larger church is started. We have a proliferation of ...
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Domestic Violence Bill 98 Percent Complete
Domestic Violence Bill 98 Percent Complete
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The domestic violence bill is 98 percent complete. Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe revealing as much to reporters outside of parliament.
Wilchcombe: Domestic Violence Bill "Very Progressive" and 98 Per Cent Completed
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Minister of Social Services Obie Wilchcombe says the Domestic Violence Bill is "very progressive" and wants to ensure that "all the pieces are in place to be rolled out simultaneously" once the bill is debated and passed in Parliament.
Wilchcombe: Domestic Violence Bill "Very Progressive"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Minister of Social Services Obie Wilchcombe says the Domestic Violence Bill is "very progressive" and wants to ensure that "all the pieces are in place to be rolled out simultaneously" once the bill is debated and passed in Parliament.
Christian Council president denounces "scourge" of murder, domestic violence and rape
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander says that Bahamians must take note of the recent spate of murders and seriously question the direction the country is headed, as he denounced what he described as the "scourge" of domestic violence, murder and rape griping the nation. His comments came in the wake [...]
Report: Most domestic workers in region paid above low wage
The International Labour Organization (ILO) revealed in a recent report that the majority of cleaning and sanitation workers in this region are paid above low wage. The World Economic and Social Outlook Report 2023, entitled "The Value of Essential Work", found that in the Latin American and Caribbean countries, only 22 percent of key cleaning and ...
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Nat'l Security Minister: Domestic Violence and Sexual Offenses A Priority
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said high on the agenda is tackling domestic violence and sexual offenses.