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December 08, 2023
Goverment still reviewing gender based violence policy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles Laroda, who currently has oversight for the Social Services portfolio, updated media today on the status of the long-awaited Gender-based Violence policy. While he admitted that he had not yet seen the policy; he asserted that it is "still a work in progress."
Social Services To Assist Shantytown Residents
December 09, 2023
Social Services To Assist Shantytown Residents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As the Shantytown Task Force prepares to address the vexing issue in Abaco and other Family Islands, State Minister with responsibility for Social Service Myles Laroda gave the assurance that they will assist those residents as they did in New Providence.
December 08, 2023
Acting Social Services Minister: Gender Policy, A Work In Progress
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Nearly two months after the October deadline, State Minister Myles Laroda says a draft gender policy is a work in progress.
NCPD observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Bahamas Harvest Church service
December 06, 2023
NCPD observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Bahamas Harvest Church service
Members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), along with State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, with oversight of Social Services the Hon. Myles Laroda, and Mr. Joel Lewis, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Services -- attended a church service at Bahamas Harvest Church, University Drive on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in observance of International Day o...
Social Services sees increase in requests for speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services
December 04, 2023
Social Services sees increase in requests for speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services
The Department of Social Services has seen an increase in the demand for speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services according to Charlamae Fernander, Acting Director.
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
December 04, 2023
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
In recognition of National Women’s Week (NWW) which is being observed in The Bahamas from Sunday, November 26 – Saturday, December 2, 2023, the Department of Gender and Family Affairs and the Bahamas Psychological Association (BPA) hosted a Psychological First Aid Training (PFA) Session for Caregivers.
Social Services Minister Calls for "Major" Shift in the Way Persons with Disabilities are Viewed
November 28, 2023
Social Services Minister Calls for "Major" Shift in the Way Persons with Disabilities are Viewed
Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting the Hon. Myles LaRoda has called for a “major” shift in the way society views persons with disabilities.
Water Restored After Outage For Several Days
November 28, 2023
Water Restored After Outage For Several Days
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Electricity issues resulted in North Eleuthera residents being without water for several days, according to State Minister responsible for the Water and Sewerage Corporation Myles Laroda. However, Laroda says water has since been restored.
November 27, 2023
Govt leasing 18 rooms for Bahamians displaced by shanty town demolitions
MINISTER of State for Social Services Myles Laroda said 18 rooms at the Poinciana Arena on Bernard Road have been leased to provide housing assistance to Bahamians displaced by shanty town demolitions.
National Women's Week begins with religious service
November 27, 2023
National Women's Week begins with religious service
The Ministry of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting's Department of Gender and Family Affairs participated in a church service at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in observance of National Women's Week.
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