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Organization for Responsible Governance Encourages Public to Review and Provide Input on Ombudsman Bill
Organization for Responsible Governance Encourages Public to Review and Provide Input on Ombudsman Bill
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is encouraged by the tabling of the Ombudsman Bill, 2023 in the House of Assembly which seeks to establish a body for transparency, accountability and integrity in the administration and decision making of public institutions and authorities, and to promote and protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals and international human right...
Organization for Responsible Governance Report Highlights Civil Society Organizations Impact
Organization for Responsible Governance Report Highlights Civil Society Organizations Impact
Across the globe, community-based and non-governmental civil society organizations (CSOs) impact socioeconomic conditions, health and education outcomes.
Robert Myers Steps Down As Organization for Responsible Governance Chairman
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) announced today that Robert Myers has stepped down as Chair of the Board after almost eight years of leading the organization.
Local Philanthropy Organizations Offering $240,000 in Scholarships
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Templeton World Charity is partnering with The Lyford Cay Foundations to offer up to $240,000 in scholarships for graduate students in the areas of science and humanities.
Community outreach organizations visited on Women's Day by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis and Minister of State Lisa Rahming
Community outreach organizations visited on Women's Day by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis and Minister of State Lisa Rahming
In celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2023, the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, led by Mrs. Ann Marie Davis along with Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming visited various women-led community outreach organizations.
Educational Organization to Host College Fair
Educational Organization to Host College Fair
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Gemini Educators and Associates, an educational and counseling organization is preparing to host a college fair at the B.U.T. Hall in Grand Bahama on Thursday, March 9.
Justice rules RBC excessive in freezing organization's bank accounts
A Supreme Court judge has ruled that a local commercial bank restricted a women's rights advocacy organization for an inordinate and excessive length, when it froze that organization's bank accounts for four months in 2016.
Organization for Responsible Governance Hosts Country's First Anti-Corruption Symposium
Organization for Responsible Governance Hosts Country's First Anti-Corruption Symposium
Anti-corruption efforts in the private sector, the media’s role in improving the perception of corruption, effectively reporting corruption and orienting toward a national strategy to promote integrity over corruption are a few of the numerous topics discussed during The Bahamas’ first Anti-Corruption Symposium.
World Health Organization - World Hearing Day
World Health Organization - World Hearing Day
On the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “World Hearing Day” 3rd March 2023, the Hon.Obediah H. Wilchcombe, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development said that his Ministry, along with theNational Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) fully supports this cause.
Organization for Responsible Governance Releases Report on Public Sector Improvement
The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) is pleased to release its research publication on policy recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public service management in The Bahamas with particular attention to the roles and functions of the minister, permanent secretaries and senior public managers.