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Ministry task force trains to take measures against domestic violence
THE Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development hosted a training session Friday for its Relief Task Force as it seeks to take proactive measures in the fight against curbing domestic violence.
Safe house notes rise in domestic abuse
Safe house notes rise in domestic abuse
THE chairwoman of a local safe house has noted an alarming rise in cases of domestic abuse in the country.
'More must be done to stop domestic violence'
'More must be done to stop domestic violence'
ANN Marie Davis, representative of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, said more must be done to respond to the cries for justice from women and children who have suffered from abuse and violence.
'We need more shelters for domestic abuse victims'
'We need more shelters for domestic abuse victims'
AS public discourse surrounding domestic abuse continues in the country, an activist has called for the establishment of new shelters for victims.
Zonta Club calls for special court for domestic and child abuse cases
THE Zonta Club of New Providence has called on lawmakers to establish a special court to hear domestic and child abuse cases, so these matters can be heard swiftly.
Churches condemn rising domestic violence
Churches condemn rising domestic violence
THE Bahamas Christian Council has spoken out against escalating domestic violence in the country, saying it is "outraged" by the "unconscionable domestic abuse and attempted murder" of a woman caught on CCTV this week.
Govt: Haitian Embassy official interfered in domestic issue
The Ministry of Foreign of Affairs said yesterday that a Haitian Embassy official interfered in the domestic affairs of The Bahamas. The ministry was responding to an article that appeared in The Tribune on Tuesday under the caption, "Embassy role in shantytown evictions". The article [...]
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Changes announced to curfew, domestic travel testing requirements and provisions for fully vaccinated
Changes announced to curfew, domestic travel testing requirements and provisions for fully vaccinated
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today announced several changes to the Emergency Powers Order, including adjustments to curfews, testing requirements for domestic travel, travel health visa fees, wedding receptions, funeral services and provisions for fully vaccinated individuals.
Prime Minister Minnis said that progress achieved on the management of the virus during this curren...
Slight increase in domestic inflation rate to 0.99
Slight increase in domestic inflation rate to 0.99
Consumers experienced small price increases for housing and utility services in the month of August, as the All Bahamas Retail Price Index reported a slight increase in the domestic inflation rate to 0.99 percent for the 12 months to August, from 0.15 percent in the [...]
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'Tackling domestic violence part of police plan'
'Tackling domestic violence part of police plan'
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday that domestic violence and protection of people at risk is one of the priorities of his policing plan.