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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.
Bahamas Crisis Centre asks for referendum delay
September 01, 2014
Bahamas Crisis Centre asks for referendum delay
The Bahamas Crisis Centre (BCC) has called on Prime Minster Perry Christie to delay the referendum on gender equality until mid-2015, arguing that more time is needed for a proper education process, BCC official Donna Nicolls confirmed yesterday.
Nicolls, a senior volunteer and trainer, said a letter was sent to the Office of the Prime Minister detailing the BCC's request on Friday.
The BCC is hop...
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.
March 22, 2016
"Blood everywhere": Survivors describe carnage carnage
Shocked witnesses described a harrowing scene after deadly explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system Tuesday, splattering blood across the airport's departure lounge and collapsing the ceiling...
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 23, 2015
Pintard: Social Media Attacks on Journalists Inappropriate
Senator and Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard said yesterday it was unfortunate to observe the inappropriate attempts on social media to sully the reputation of journalists in the country and expressed his support of the rights of the media to "hold the government's feet to the fire" despite not always agreeing with them.
Activists condemn social media attacks
October 22, 2015
Activists condemn social media attacks
Several prominent human rights and equal rights advocates yesterday condemned the personal attacks on social media made against Nassau Guardian Managing Editor Candia Dames following a series of articles she penned which indicated, despite the government's denial, the Doppler radar did not work at times during the passage of Hurricane Joaquin.
Bell: Govt still committed to sex offenders register
May 22, 2015
Bell: Govt still committed to sex offenders register
Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell said the government is still committed to introducing a sex offenders register.
March 10, 2015
U.S. Embassy honors disability rights activist Sheila Culmer
On Friday, March 6, U.S. Charg? d?Affaires Lisa Johnson hosted a reception at Liberty Overlook in honor of Sheila Culmer, the U.S. Embassy Nassau?s nominee for the 2015 U.S. Secretary of State?s Award for International Women of Courage (IWOC).
January 21, 2015
Writer Presents Book on Domestic Violence to Minister of Social Services
Author Melanie Houston, co-writer of the book entitled When the Devil is Beating His Wife: A 90-Day Plan to Recover from Domestic Violence...
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