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October 16, 2020
'Act today to tackle domestic violence'

AS the nation grapples with fallout from COVID-19, another social ill - domestic violence - is said to be mushrooming out of control.

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October 07, 2020
Police 'ill equipped' for domestic abuse

A LOCAL activist yesterday criticised the Royal Bahamas Police Force for its "ill-equipped policing system" to effectively respond to the needs of domestic violence victims, saying more measures and community partnerships are needed to better protect vulnerable victims.

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October 01, 2020
'Educate to eradicate domestic violence'

LOCAL activists are again calling on the government to implement the necessary tools to effectively address the needs of domestic violence victims...

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September 11, 2020
Bahamasair passenger numbers?dismal on first domestic flights

After being grounded for several weeks due to the second emergency lockdown, the first domestic flights for the national air carrier had dismal passenger numbers, Bahamasair Chairman Tommy Turnquest said yesterday. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced on Monday that local air carriers would be permitted to resume domestic flights this week. Turnquest said while ...

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September 09, 2020
Doctors Hospital Reduces Price of RT-COVID-19 Testing for Domestic Travel

In coordination with the Office of The Prime Minister and recognizing the critical importance of inter-island travel to the economy of The Bahamas, especially in the Family Islands...

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September 03, 2020
Lockdown spike in family abuse: Jump in domestic attacks as isolation takes toll at home

THE shocking effects of COVID-19 on Bahamians has been laid bare in a report that revealed an 11.3 percent increase in domestic violence - as well as the difficult financial situation many households are in.

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July 23, 2020
‘All Hope Is Not Lost’: Domestic Violence Survivor Latanya Maynard Encouraging U.S. And Caribbean Women To Know Their Worth

Author, influencer and advocate Latanya Maynard is reminding women that “All Hope Is Not Lost,” as she encourages them to know their worth and find the strength to walk away from situations and people who could cost them their lives...

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July 03, 2020
Programme to address domestic violence with men and boys

THE Spouses of Caribbean Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) will initiate a programme at the end of this month to address domestic violence with men and boys, according to Patricia Minnis. Outside of Cabinet on Tuesday, Social Services Minister Frankie

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June 10, 2020
Domestic Travel Resumes Within The Islands of The Bahamas

In accordance with the government’s phased reopening plan, inter-island domestic travel has resumed across The Islands Of The Bahamas...

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