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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.
Quinton Laroda unofficial BUT area vp winner
Quinton Laroda unofficial BUT area vp winner
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Incumbent Quinton Laroda has officially won the race for area vice-president of Grand Bahama in the Bahamas Union of Teachers election.
The post was being contested by union shop steward Meoshe Basden-Curtis, a teacher at the Eight Mile Rock High School.
There are around 600 union members in Grand Bahama. Voter t...
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.
Several failed to disclose, Laroda says
Several failed to disclose, Laroda says
At least three sitting parliamentarians failed to submit their declarations of assets and liabilities by the March 31 extended deadline, Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) Chairman Myles Laroda said yesterday. The original deadline for public disclosures was March 1 but the date was changed after there [...]
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NIB MAY INCREASE EVERY TWO YEARS: Laroda doesn't confirm size of rise . . . but says it's small price to pay
NIB MAY INCREASE EVERY TWO YEARS: Laroda doesn't confirm size of rise . . . but says it's small price to pay
MYLES Laroda said the government is considering increasing National Insurance Board's contribution rate every two years for "a period of time" to stabilise the fund, noting next year's rate increase will be shared equally between employees and employers.
LaRoda informs House Members of efforts to address Exuma flooding
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Monday applauded the efforts of disaster risk managers and emergency response personnel on the ground in Exuma in the wake of the severe flooding that has impacted parts of the mainland.