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NEMA makes financial contributions to Hurricane Irma victims on Ragged Island
Captain Stephen Russell, Director of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, issued financial assistance estimating $72,000 to Family Island residents impacted by the devastating Hurricane Irma in 2017...
NEMA hands out cash to Ragged families
NEMA hands out cash to Ragged families
WEEKS ahead of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Irma, which devastated Ragged Island, the National Emergency Management Agency issued more than $70,000 in financial assistance to affected residents.
Foundation to continue Hezron Moxey's legacy
Foundation to continue Hezron Moxey's legacy
Ragged Island native Hezron Moxey, in life, had a strong maritime influence. The young islander began navigating little dingy boats in the waters around Ragged Island at the age of eight. He would evolve into one of the great mariners in Bahamian history.
Healthcare professionals to speak as block
Healthcare professionals to speak as block
Accused by the United Healthcare Reform Alliance (UHRA) of disrespecting Bahamian expertise and altruism in the healthcare sector, the National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat yesterday took a conciliatory tone, but nonetheless insisted it has been incorporating stakeholder input "as much as possible".
Ryan Pinder Contribution on National Training Agency Act 2013
Enclosed are Remarks by The Hon. L. Ryan Pinder, Minister of Financial Services: Mr. Speaker, On behalf of the people of the great constituency of Elizabeth and as Minister responsible for Financial Services, I rise to offer my full support to this important, forward looking, progressive initiative of the Government of The Bahamas.
As I have said on many occasions, I represent an economically d...
Nottage Suggests More Bail to Address Prison Overcrowding
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage yesterday suggested that more inmates receive bail or be given community service instead of being remanded or sentenced in light of the chronic overcrowding at the prison. "What we can do that would be very swift would be to permit...