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April 09, 2024
'WHERE IS THE SHELTER?': Seymour wants more urgency on domestic violence shelter

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Opposition Senator Maxine Seymour criticized the government for not yet starting construction on the proposed shelter for victims and survivors of domestic violence. As Shadow Minister for Social Services, Seymour said she is greatly disappointed that the government-promised shelter does not appear to be a priority; she contended that more women would [...]

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April 08, 2024
Govt 'in process' of acquiring facility for delayed GB domestic violence shelter

AMID concerns over delays in the creation of a domestic violence shelter, Minister of Social Services Myles Laroda said it is on the government's agenda and will be completed shortly.

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April 06, 2024
Gov't in process of acquiring facility for domestic violence shelter

Amid concerns regarding the much-anticipated domestic violence shelter, Minister of Social Services Myles Laroda stated that it is on the government's agenda and will be realized shortly.

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February 29, 2024
Assistant Superintendent: Men Can Also Be Victims of Domestic Violence

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The domestic unit hosting the third men speak series symposium this morning under the theme "A Call for Change" focusing on men opening up about domestic violence and its impact.

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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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June 04, 2020
Bahamasair accepting bookings for domestic flights

BAHAMASAIR is now accepting bookings for domestic flights which resume on Monday, with airline officials saying there will be different protocols in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19...

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July 29, 2019
Pair injured after domestic dispute in Fusion car park

A DOMESTIC dispute in the parking lot of the Fusion Superplex complex left a woman employee with injuries and a "person of interest" in custody, police confirmed yesterday.

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March 10, 2013
Police Advice: Domestic Violence and Suicide

Most recently there has been a vast increase in Suicide and Domestic Violence incidents, whereas due to these critical and common issues, the Bahamian family structure as we know it is gradually deteriorating. Additionally the correlation between the two matters over the years clearly indicates a cry for help by the victims of these social ills.

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July 10, 2011
BTC Makes Mobile Domestic Long Distance Calls Cheaper and Easier

Removal of island-to-island mobile long distance fees and addition of 'call and text your way' feature comes just in time for Independence Celebrations Effective today, BTC cellular customers have the freedom to call anywhere in The Bahamas without incurring long distance charges.

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April 05, 2024
China Construction America donates 51 Furniture Sets to the RBPF Domestic Violence Unit

China Construction America donated 51 furniture sets to the Domestic Violence Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The handover took place at the Chinese Embassy, Shirley Street, April 3, 2024.

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