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A time for giving
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October 07, 2015
A time for giving

The stories of survival have been extraordinary. The residents of the Central and Southern Bahamas endured an ordeal that will not soon be forgotten.

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October 07, 2015
Govt exempts listed NGOs, charities from VAT for storm relief items

As private sector entities continue to move at high speed to get relief to those areas in the southern Bahamas where it is most needed, the government is participating in the spirit of the effort with tax breaks - in this instance, exemptions and refunds of the value-added tax (VAT) - for charities and non-profits engaged in hurricane relief efforts.

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October 05, 2015
Life- Changing CCELD15 Experience for Three Bahamian Women

Three Bahamian participants in the recent Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders? Dialogue (CCELD15) were so inspired they have determined they would like to use their invaluable experience towards the further development of their country.

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February 19, 2013
Annual Toronto Benefit Gala honors Boxing legend Lennox Lewis and others.

TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of the West Indies (UWI) today announced the honorees for its fourth annual Toronto Benefit Gala, which includes: Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay - renowned cardiologist, community leader, and philanthropist, Dr. The Honourable Lennox Lewis - boxing legend, Dr. Upton Allen - physician and Division Head at Sick Kids Hospital, Nicholas Brathwaite - PET...

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October 19, 2012
RBC rRises Awareness About Mental Health

In commemoration of World Mental Health Month, which is celebrated in The Bahamas during October, RBC recently announced the introduction of the RBC Children's Mental Health Project. World Mental Health Day, which is supported by the United Nations (UN), is celebrated internationally on October 10 and supports the need to raise public awareness about mental health issues worldwide.

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January 06, 2012
More Local Charities Benefit from RoyalStar Assurance's Click for a Cause campaign

In October, RoyalStar Assurance (RSA) launched its Click for A Cause Fall Campaign, aimed at driving public support for yet another round of charitable organizations.? The online, interactive campaign branded by AdWorks, RSA's advertising and design firm, generated well over 1,000 votes.

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December 27, 2011
Corporate Citizens Step up with Donations

Efforts made by the "corporate citizen" over the Christmas holidays have provided a huge lift in spirits to less fortunate Bahamians, with thousands of dollars donated to a good cause paying off in dividends.

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December 22, 2011
Message from Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Prime Minister Christmas 2011

I am happy to extend best wishes to Bahamians everywhere. On behalf of all Bahamians I extend a warm welcome to all persons visiting with us during this special season.

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October 12, 2011
Family Guardian Founders' Day

Family Guardian?s annual Founders? Day provides an opportunity for the Company to commemorate its 1965 formation with a day of activities designed to positively impact the communities it serves.

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