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At UN's CSW68 - LaRoda outlines Administration’s steps to advance equitable financial empowerment of women and girls
At UN's CSW68 - LaRoda outlines Administration’s steps to advance equitable financial empowerment of women and girls
Gender mainstreaming has been integrated into the state-owned and operated Bahamas Development Bank as one of three “principle strategic initiatives” that help to form the Government of The Bahamas’ commitment to advancing the equitable financial empowerment of women and girls, Minister of Social Services, Information, and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, told a United Nations women’s ...
Laroda: Attack on homeless man 'disturbing'
Laroda: Attack on homeless man 'disturbing'
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said he was appalled by the violent attack on a homeless man captured on video last week and that the state is now housing the victim.
Laroda confident despite housing shortage
Laroda confident despite housing shortage
A YEAR after the Chamber of Commerce president in Abaco warned that the housing shortage remains "extremely acute" on the island post-Dorian, Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said he is confident his ministry will provide housing assistance to shanty town residents facing eviction on the island.
Laroda: 'My contracts with Water and Sewerage were cancelled when I was elected'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Social Services and Urban Renewal Myles Laroda stated to Eyewitness News exclusively Monday afternoon that all contracts that he entered into under both Free National Movement (FNM) and Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) administrations were terminated once he was elected to office in 2021. Laroda sought to set the record straight [...]
Women's group seeks to meet with Laroda before year's end
ADVOCACY group Women United said it is still pushing to amend the Protection Against Violence Act and wants to meet with the new minister of state for social services before the end of the year.
Social services needs more funding due to rising costs, says Laroda
MINISTER of State for Social Services Myles Laroda said more funding will be needed to sustain the Department of Social Services until the next budget cycle in 2024, citing inflation, rising electricity bills, limited increases in the minimum wage, and Bahamians' reliance on assistance programmes.
Myles LaRoda To Oversee Social Services
Myles LaRoda To Oversee Social Services
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Department of Social Services has been added to the portfolio of State Minister Myles LaRoda at the moment, according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.
Laroda: Govt agencies owe NIB $8m
Laroda: Govt agencies owe NIB $8m
MYLES Laroda, state minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, said government agencies owe $8m to the National Insurance Board.
LaRoda notes intended changes to NIB Act/Regulations, urges employees to know their contribution history
LaRoda notes intended changes to NIB Act/Regulations, urges employees to know their contribution history
The Government of The Bahamas intends to table changes to the National Insurance Board Act and Regulations that will strengthen enforcement and improve compliance, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for NIB, the Hon. Myles LaRoda revealed in Parliament, June 20, 2023.
LaRoda visits Senior Leaders Disaster Management Course, outlines training undertaken in preparation for Hurricane Season
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, Tuesday met with Senior Leaders attending a Disaster Planning and Emergency Management Senior Leaders Course, held June 20-21 at the Office of the Prime Minister, Cable Beach.