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BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
Staff of Bahamas Information Services (BIS) and the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) observed ‘National Flag Day’ on Friday morning, June 30, with Hoisting of the National Flag, by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on the corporation’s compound. ‘National Flag Day’ Flag Raising Ceremonies were held today across The Bahamas and at Foreign Missions.
Althamese Delores Ferguson
Althamese Delores Ferguson
Funeral Service for Retired Nurse Althamese Delores Ferguson, 69 Affectionately called "Lor" A resident of Apple Street will be held at Church of God of Prophecy East Street Tabernacle, East Street, New Providence, The Bahamas on Saturday July 1st, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Hulan A. Hanna and he will be assisted by Bishop ...
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$6 Million Allocated to Ministry of Disaster Risk Management
More than $6 million has been allocated to the “new” Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda told Parliament, Tuesday.
Pintard: Budget fails to address woes of Bahamians
Pintard: Budget fails to address woes of Bahamians
Labeling the government's 2023/2024 budget a disappointment, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard yesterday said that the Davis administration failed to address the pressing issues facing Bahamians including inflation, high electricity bills, crime and the continuing fallout of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.
NIB hike will be unpopular but necessary
NIB hike will be unpopular but necessary
Governments rise and fall on popularity. No one understands this better than politicians. Therefore, in opposition, politicians will say what they believe is pleasing to the people. In government, politicians will do what they believe will please the masses; usually, this aligns with what is to the benefit of the politician and the public. However, ...
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Pintard: Fire appointees with NIB arrears
Pintard: Fire appointees with NIB arrears
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said yesterday that while the Opposition supports saving the National Insurance Board (NIB), there must be a "holistic plan" to ensure it survives for generations to come. During his contribution to the budget debate, Pintard accused the Davis administration of only offering "narrow, linear" solutions [...]
Retired Police Reserve Supt. Ellamay Rolle
Retired Police Reserve Supt. Ellamay Rolle
Semi Military service for the late Retired Police Reserve Supt. Ellamay Rolle age 77 years of Bel- Air Estates and formerly of Tea Bay, Cat Island will be held on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be Bishop Winslow Moss assisted by other ministers ...
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Government to improve DRM governance, work with IDB on implementation of the Disaster Risk Management Act
Government to improve DRM governance, work with IDB on implementation of the Disaster Risk Management Act
The Government of The Bahamas has agreed to engage in a Programme with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) -- the objective of which is to improve the country's governance for Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda said Tuesday.
"Storm Is No Threat To Us Right Now"
"Storm Is No Threat To Us Right Now"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Tropical Storm Bret is not currently a concern, so says Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles Laroda.
NIB rate will rise every two years
NIB rate will rise every two years
In order to save the National Insurance Fund from doom, the National Insurance Board (NIB) rate will increase by 1.5 percentage points - from 9.8 percent to 11.3 percent - on July 1, 2024, and increase every two years after that by the same amount for the foreseeable future, Myles LaRoda, minister of state in the Office of the Prime Minister, who has responsibility for NIB, revealed last night.