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January 24, 2013
Opening statement by Attorney General Bahamas Delegation at Universal Periodic Review

Mr. President, first of all, on behalf of my delegation, I congratulate you on your election as President of the Human Rights Council for this 7th cycle, and also to the members of the Bureau. Let me also extend sincere thanks and appreciation to Her Excellency Laura Dupuy Lasserre, former President, for her able leadership of the Council during the previous cycle.

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March 05, 2012
NPIIP Report to Parliament - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Statement on New Providence Infastructure Improvement Project
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham
House of Assembly
Monday, March 5, 2012

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July 26, 2010
Tornado incident at the Freeport Container Port Bahamas

1. Following a tornado incident at the Freeport Container Port (FCP) on 29 March 2010 an independent investigation was commissioned by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Bahamas to review the incident in the light of existing information gathered by the FCP and by the Freeport Department of Labour Inspectors. This investigation was carried out during the period 10 to 14 May 2010 by M...

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February 05, 2010
Prime Minister Ingraham's Address to the Nation

Continuing my practice of addressing you at the beginning of each year, I am pleased once again for the opportunity of sharing with you my outlook for the New Year.

We were fortunate over the last year not to experience the ravages of any natural disasters, in particular hurricanes to which we are annually exposed and which many scientists suggest are becoming more powerful due to climate chang...

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June 13, 2020
Ardastra to Remain Closed as Tourism Sector Prepares to Reopen

As the tourism sector prepares for its July 1 reopening, one popular attraction will remain closed as it attempts to stave off worsening financial conditions triggered when business ground to a halt due to COVID-19.

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March 06, 2023
March is National Kidney Month

What can you do for your kidneys?
Kidney diseases are silent killers, which can largely affect your quality of life. There are several ways to reduce the risk of developing kidney disease.

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June 16, 2022
Heart disease top cause of death in nation

ISCHEMIC heart disease is the number one cause of death in the country, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville.

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June 07, 2022
LaRoda says NIB rate increase cannot be 'circumvented'

While acknowledging that the Davis administration has decided not to deal with the issue of increasing the National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution rate at this time, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles LaRoda, who pointed to several other reform options for the fund...

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March 28, 2022
Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?

Colorectal cancer (or colon cancer) can be deadly — but early screenings by detecting colon cancer earlier than ever before are saving lives in The Bahamas. And although a colonoscopy is the gold standard in cancer screenings, it’s not the only method to detect this disease.

So what is colorectal cancer? First of all, your colon is a key part of your digestive system. It is the longest part...

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December 06, 2021
Colina Donates to Leadership Esteem Ability Discipline (LEAD) Institute

Colina Insurance Limited (Colina) recently donated to the Leadership Esteem Ability Discipline (LEAD) Institute to assist with youth development.

“Colina is committed to making our country a better place and supporting organizations that have a vested interest in the young people of our country,” said Elrod Outten, Branch Manager, Northern Branch, Colina Insurance Limited. “We recognize t...

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