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Minister of State for Social Development the Hon. Loretta Butler-Turner revealed the names of the three “unsung heroines” to be given special recognition during a luncheon as part of National Women’s Week. The outstanding women are Millicent Smith; a...New Providence
A special unit has been established in the Department of Immigration to accommodate requests for work permits and renewal applications, Minister of State for Immigration the Hon Branville McCartney announced. The Minister was addressing the recent closing luncheon of...New Providence
The Bahamas’ “outstanding results” in eradicating and/or reducing vaccine preventable diseases in the country through its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), is due to the commitment of the Government of The Bahamas and the “commendable...New Providence
Over the past two years, National Registry Questionnaires for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have been distributed across the country, with close to 2,000 having been returned to the Department of Social Services Disability Affairs Division thus far. Consultant to...New Providence
Proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act in The Bahamas will increase the penalty for serious sexual offences to life imprisonment, and introduce the new offences of voyeurism and electronic procuration. Through the Bill, persons convicted...