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February 29, 2024
U.S. Based NGO Wraps Up Time in Grand Bahama

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - An organization who has given their labour of love to the people of Grand Bahama is wrapping up their mission after more than four years.

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March 02, 2023
'NGO went on spending spree with food money'

WHILE revealing new details about the former administration's food programme, Prime Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis yesterday accused a non-profit organisation of going on "a spending spree" to purchase two high end trucks and boats with public funds meant to provide food assistance to Bahamians during the pandemic.

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March 02, 2023
PM: NGO from food task force turned in $100k, other govt assets

In an apparent attempt to deliver on the "scandalous findings" he promised to make public in relation to the National Food Distribution Task Force, Prime Minister Philip Davis said in Parliament yesterday an NGO that had been involved in the program recently returned $100,000 in cash and equipment valued at another $300,000 to the government.

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July 13, 2016
BCFA's president Capron discussed NGOs role in int'l cultural relations

The culture and history of The Bahamas were emphasized at the 7th Friendship Forum in Chuzhou, China, July 6, in a presentation by Anthony Capron, president of The Bahamas China Friendship Association.

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October 07, 2015
Govt exempts listed NGOs, charities from VAT for storm relief items

As private sector entities continue to move at high speed to get relief to those areas in the southern Bahamas where it is most needed, the government is participating in the spirit of the effort with tax breaks - in this instance, exemptions and refunds of the value-added tax (VAT) - for charities and non-profits engaged in hurricane relief efforts.

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December 03, 2012
OAS Permanent Council Approves Participation Of 24 Additional NGOs In Dialogue On Strengthening The Inter-American System Of Human Rights

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today
approved the participation of 24 new civil society organizations in the
debate on the strengthening of the Inter-American Human Rights System,
which will continue with a new meeting of the Council on December 7.

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April 04, 2024
Sustainability First: Coral Reef Damage Being Assessed by D.E.P.P.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Last week, divers and environmental ngos were outraged after seeing shocking videos, allegedly showing a yacht anchor dragging along reefs in Southern New Providence near the Clifton area.

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April 23, 2024
Environment Minister calls for more scientists as Earth Day is celebrated

The Bahamas needs more scientists, marine biologists, oceanographers and persons in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

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April 23, 2024
The Bahamas Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority conclude successful legislative conference

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of The Bahamas Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, along with visiting Regional and National members, painted a few legislative offices in Nassau red as they participated in various activities as part of their annual Bahamas Delta Days at the Capital (DDAC) 2024. The sorority members engaged in a parliamentary [...]

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April 16, 2024
Palmdale Primary gets Pinwheel Garden as part of Child Protection Month activities

The Government of The Bahamas is intent on maintaining safe environments in which children can thrive -- free from all forms of abuse be it physical, mental, verbal and/or sexual, in addition to neglect, Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda said Monday.

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