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BIS and BCB Celebrate ‘National Flag Day’
July 03, 2023
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.
June 22, 2023
$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
June 22, 2023
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 rate will rise every two years
June 21, 2023
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.
NIB rate hike set for July 2024
June 07, 2023
NIB rate hike set for July 2024
Prime Minister Philip Davis announced in a press statement yesterday evening that a rate increase for the National Insurance Board (NIB) will take place in July 2024, but did not reveal the amount of that increase.
PM: NIB RATE TO RISE - BUT NOT FOR A YEAR: Davis announces July 2024 date but not size of increase
June 07, 2023
PM: NIB RATE TO RISE - BUT NOT FOR A YEAR: Davis announces July 2024 date but not size of increase
THE National Insurance Board may lose nearly $100m this year now that Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis confirmed there would be no contribution rate increase until July 1st, 2024, deepening the fund's woes.
GOVT SILENT ON NIB INCREASE IN BUDGET - Sands: Administration 'is dodging the issue' over state of fund
May 31, 2023
GOVT SILENT ON NIB INCREASE IN BUDGET - Sands: Administration 'is dodging the issue' over state of fund
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis is expected to discuss fiscal stability measures when he delivers his budget communication today - but officials have been mum on whether he will announce an increase in National Insurance Board contribution rates.
Are we ready for hurricane season?
May 31, 2023
Are we ready for hurricane season?
Another hurricane season is upon us and we have no indication that the government has a plan to address another disaster even close to the magnitude of Hurricane Dorian.
Prime Minister Davis meets with Officials of the Saudi Arabian Government in a Courtesy Call
May 23, 2023
Prime Minister Davis meets with Officials of the Saudi Arabian Government in a Courtesy Call
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis held discussions in a courtesy call with government officials of Saudi Arabia at the Office of the Prime Minister, Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Ekron William Pratt
May 11, 2023
Ekron William Pratt
A Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the life of Reverend Captain Ekron William Pratt, National Hero, Officer of the Order of Merit, age 83, of Sunshine Park Estates, and formerly of New Bight, Cat Island, will be held on Saturday, 13th May 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Native Baptist Cathedral, Dillett and Meeting Streets, Nassau, Bahamas.
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