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June 23, 2023
Laroda: Govt agencies owe NIB $8m

MYLES Laroda, state minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, said government agencies owe $8m to the National Insurance Board.

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June 22, 2023
LaRoda notes intended changes to NIB Act/Regulations, urges employees to know their contribution history

The Government of The Bahamas intends to table changes to the National Insurance Board Act and Regulations that will strengthen enforcement and improve compliance, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for NIB, the Hon. Myles LaRoda revealed in Parliament, June 20, 2023.

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June 22, 2023
LaRoda visits Senior Leaders Disaster Management Course, outlines training undertaken in preparation for Hurricane Season

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, Tuesday met with Senior Leaders attending a Disaster Planning and Emergency Management Senior Leaders Course, held June 20-21 at the Office of the Prime Minister, Cable Beach.

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June 21, 2023
NIB MAY INCREASE EVERY TWO YEARS: Laroda doesn't confirm size of rise . . . but says it's small price to pay

MYLES Laroda said the government is considering increasing National Insurance Board's contribution rate every two years for "a period of time" to stabilise the fund, noting next year's rate increase will be shared equally between employees and employers.

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June 15, 2023
LaRoda informs House Members of efforts to address Exuma flooding

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Monday applauded the efforts of disaster risk managers and emergency response personnel on the ground in Exuma in the wake of the severe flooding that has impacted parts of the mainland.

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June 14, 2023
Interest from vendors to provide NIB with ATMs, says LaRoda

There has been interest from vendors to provide the National Insurance Board (NIB) with automated teller machines or cash machines to ease the burden of payment distribution by the board, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles LaRoda, who has responsibility for NIB, said yesterday. When asked if NIB is considering ...
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May 15, 2023
Minister of State LaRoda greets Major General Christopher Callahan in a Courtesy Call

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response, the Hon. Myles LaRoda receives Major General Christopher P. Callahan of the Rhode Island National Guard in a courtesy call at Dockendale House, May 10, 2023.

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April 28, 2023
Laroda says NIB not facing liquidity crisis

MYLES Laroda, state minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, wants to assure the public that the NIB fund is not facing a liquidity crisis.

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April 27, 2023
LARODA WARNS NIB RUNNING ON FUMES: He adds 'the first rate increase is not going to save the fund'

MYLES Laroda said the National Insurance Board fund is "basically running on fumes" and can only be stabilised when the contribution rate is increased by 1.5 per cent for the third or fourth time in the future.

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March 07, 2023
Laroda again puts case for action on NIB funds

MYLES Laroda, state minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, yesterday continued to advocate for increased contributions for the agency's fund to avoid an $98m loss this year.

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