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Staff At Registrar General's Office Prepared To Withdraw Services
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President Kimsley Ferguson told Eyewitness News Thursday morning that his members assigned to the Office of the Registrar General are "willing and ready to withdraw services if the unsafe and unhealthy work environment is not addressed at the office complex located on Shirley Street." Scores of workers [...]
DNA testing for citizenship approved
DNA testing for citizenship approved
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville has confirmed that the paternity DNA testing protocols for the automatic granting of Bahamian citizenship have been approved. Dr. Darville says his ministry finalized paperwork, for the landmark protocols, with the Attorney General's office last week.
SHAKE-UP: New permanent and under secretaries expected to assume new roles today
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A list of changes for government agencies was revealed over the weekend as the government confirmed a shakeup of permanent and under secretaries across the various ministries. Senior government officials close to the matter confirmed that up until this publication the list was "accurate" but noted that, "as always this can change as [...]
"Very good progress" made towards establishment of mobile collateral registry
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Central Bank Governor John Rolle said on Monday that "very good progress" has been made towards the establishment of a mobile collateral registry, noting that it would not limit the kinds of assets or collateral individuals can use as long as they are quantifiable and can be secured. "We are at the [...]
Court Rules Full Trial for Bahamian Flag Copyright
Court Rules Full Trial for Bahamian Flag Copyright
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Attorney General's Office has failed for a second time to strike out an artist's copyright claim against The Bahamas government for the use of the national flag.
Judge wants AG's Office to clarify defense in copyright ownership claim for the Bahamian flag
Judge wants AG's Office to clarify defense in copyright ownership claim for the Bahamian flag
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Supreme Court judge has ordered that the Attorney General's Office provide clarity to its defense against claims made by a man who asserts to be the inventor and owner of the Bahamian flag copyright. In a November 24 decision, Justice Neil Brathwaite instructed the Attorney General's Office—the defendant in the case—to [...]
PM Davis: Proposed Consumer Protection Bill is “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers," particularly "the vulnerable among us"
During his Contribution in the House of Assembly, on November 1, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the Consumer Protection Bill (2023) will put in place “a modern legislative framework to protect Bahamian consumers."
BREAKING: Leaked document reveals Bye-Election to be held November 22nd
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Arthur Taylor confirmed the authenticity of leaked documents that revealed the date of the upcoming bye elections. The documents signed by Leonard Dames Jr. disclosed that the bye-election will be held on November 22. Nomination Day is slated for November 6. Officials are currently seeking advise from the attorney [...]
Campbell confident cannabis bill will get early attention of House
sMinister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Campbell expressed confidence yesterday that legislation to regulate a cannabis industry in The Bahamas will be brought to the House of Assembly by the end of this year.
The National Training Agency commenced its first City & Guilds Approved Centre Certificate Course for Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial staff
The National Training Agency commenced its first City & Guilds Approved Centre Certificate Course for Housekeeping, Janitorial and Custodial staff with a cohort of 24 persons, October 2, 2023.