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Immigration Min.: Paternity Tests May Be Necessary
Immigration Min.: Paternity Tests May Be Necessary
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Immigration Minister Keith Bell says government may have to weigh introducing DNA testing to confirm a child's paternity to prevent fraud.
DNA testing may be required to prove paternity in citizenship matters, Bell says
Minister of Labour and Immigration Keith Bell said yesterday the government may have to consider introducing DNA testing to confirm a child's paternity to mitigate against fraud given a recent Privy Council ruling on citizenship. The Privy Council has ruled that all children born in The Bahamas out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian ...
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Bell: DNA testing may need to be considered following Privy Council ruling on citizenship
Bell: DNA testing may need to be considered following Privy Council ruling on citizenship
Minister of Labor and Immigration Keith Bell said today that the government may have to consider introducing DNA testing to confirm a child's paternity to mitigate against fraud given the Privy Council's recent ruling on citizenship. The Privy Council has ruled that all children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are ...
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SANDS: DNA TESTING COULD SPELL TROUBLE - FNM chairman warning of 'significant upheaval' from paternity proposal
SANDS: DNA TESTING COULD SPELL TROUBLE - FNM chairman warning of 'significant upheaval' from paternity proposal
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands anticipates "significant upheaval" in The Bahamas if DNA tests are required to establish paternity among people wanting recognition as citizens following the Privy Council's landmark ruling last week.
Drug Testing Key for Fair Competition
Drug Testing Key for Fair Competition
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission is in place to ensure the rules are being followed by athletes at the CARIFTA games.
Free HIV tests
Free HIV tests
A VALENTINE'S Day HIV testing event for couples will be held on Monday at Windsor Park.
New Year tests for students nationwide
New Year tests for students nationwide
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said she hopes to start the new year by testing students nationwide for any learning loss issues following the pandemic.
Students to be tested for learning loss this month
Students to be tested for learning loss this month
ACTING education director Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday confirmed the Ministry of Education has rescheduled the testing of students for learning loss, saying officials are now hoping to begin the exercises in November.
No more COVID tests for unvaccinated travellers
No more COVID tests for unvaccinated travellers
GOVERNMENT has removed its COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated people entering The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced yesterday.
Testing requirement for unvaxed travelers eliminated
Testing requirement for unvaxed travelers eliminated
The Ministry of Health and Wellness yesterday announced the elimination of COVID-19 testing requirements for unvaccinated people traveling to The Bahamas. The elimination took effect on Tuesday, September 20. "Vaccinated and unvaccinated citizens and visitors can enter The Bahamas without testing regardless of vaccination status," the ministry said. "All other platforms that capture and report ......