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April 17, 2024
Women's Rights activists strengthen calls for 'Marital Rape Laws' to be introduced
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Executive Director of The Bahamas Crisis Center, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, while lauding Prime Minister Philip Davis' "rape is rape" comments, said not enough is being done to criminalize marital rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls; she maintains that laws need to be amended to ensure that they [...]
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know
April 05, 2024
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know
Mental health is a growing priority in The Bahamas particularly in light of the recently publicised suicides and attempts.
Women At Forefront Of CIBC FirstCaribbean
March 10, 2023
Women At Forefront Of CIBC FirstCaribbean
As companies and special groups around the world recognized International Women’s Day this week, CIBC FirstCaribbean is marking another year of numerous women in both its leadership and overall staff complement, as well as a continued commitment to female-focused organizations across the country.
September 07, 2022
Letter to the Editor Legal Look at Marital Rape Ruling
If the 31st August 2022 report of the The Supreme Court’s ruling in a recent divorce matter is true, the Ruling is a missed opportunity of epic and catastrophic proportions. It is a dog whistle to every abusive spouse in this country that has set us back decades in our mission to preserve basic human rights and the rights of women in particular.
Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women
November 25, 2016
Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women
Friday, November 25, 2015 is being celebrated around the world as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
October 17, 2016
GBHRA secretary seeks talks with immigration officials after representing Bahamas at landmark international workshop in Trinidad
A local human rights activist is calling for a review of the country?s policy of detaining all undocumented migrants following a landmark regional workshop in Trinidad and Tobago.
June 15, 2016
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development
Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.
6,000 cases of gender-based violence in 10 years
February 16, 2016
6,000 cases of gender-based violence in 10 years
A report on gender-based violence (GBV) released yesterday revealed that there were over 6,000 incidents of gender-based violence reported in The Bahamas between 2003 and 2013, but that number does not accurately reflect the extent of the problem in the country.
October 02, 2012
Bahamasair female pilots to be honoured at final Beauties @ Brunch event
Nassau, Bahamas - The year's final segment of Cia Monet's Beauties @ Brunch will take place in Nassau on October 14th at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. Cocktails are at 3pm and the show kicks off at 5pm. This 4th event in a 4-part series to celebrate 50 years of Women?s Suffrage Movement in the Bahamas and to Recognize and pay tribute to Great Women of The Bahamas! This time we honour the three...
Sterling Global and 2Hoops Productions Awards $90,000 to Community Organizations in The Bahamas
May 26, 2023
Sterling Global and 2Hoops Productions Awards $90,000 to Community Organizations in The Bahamas
Sterling Global Financial, Hurricane Hole Marina and 2Hoops Productions will give a generous donation to financially empower three local organizations that help the people of The Bahamas through a unique partnership program.
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