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Laroda 'cannot speak' to LGBT issues - or diversity programme
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said he couldn't confirm a claim in the United States' latest human rights reports on The Bahamas that some Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex children were remanded to juvenile correctional facilities after being deemed 'uncontrollable' based on their sexual orientation, gender identity.
Laroda unable to comment on US report which says Bahamian parents allegedly discriminate LGBTQIA+ children
Laroda unable to comment on US report which says Bahamian parents allegedly discriminate LGBTQIA+ children
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Social Services Minister Myles Laroda was unable to directly address comments made in a US Human Rights report, which revealed a claim made by local non-governmental agencies, that "self-identifying LGBTQI+ children were remanded to juvenile correctional facilities after their guardians deemed the children 'uncontrollable' based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or ...
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 [...]
LaRoda outlines ‘inter-connectedness’ between environmental protection and gender equality during Earth Day address
LaRoda outlines ‘inter-connectedness’ between environmental protection and gender equality during Earth Day address
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Monday, used the annual, global observance of Earth Day to outline the “inter-connectedness” between environmental protection and gender equality. Mr. LaRoda serves as Chair of the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (WAMM).
Social Services Minister, LaRoda, launches Child Protection Month
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, launched Child Protection Month in The Bahamas, Friday, April 12, with a call for a united approach to reducing the incidences of child abuse in-country.
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: 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.