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Royal Bahamas Defence Force Increases its Fleet

Matt Maura | 20th November 2008
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s fleet of short, medium and long-range seagoing assets has reached near double figures following the receipt of two new 40-foot coastal patrol boats. The boats were built at a cost of $1.6million.

Attorney General Pledges The Bahamas’ Commitment to the Financial Services Sector

Kathryn Campbell | 20th November 2008
The commitment of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to maintaining the country as a “responsible financial services centre is absolute, unequivocal and unalterable” Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael L. Barnett said at the winter briefing of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) recently.

Unsung Heroines to be Honoured during National Women’s Week

Llonella Gilbert | 20th November 2008
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.

Special Unit Established for Work Permit Processing

Lindsay Thompson | 20th November 2008
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.

Bahamas’ Immunization Programme Achieving Outstanding Results

Matt Maura | 19th November 2008
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 service” of the country’s healthcare professionals, Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis told a group of regional healthcare managers.

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Fill Out National Registry Questionnaire

Llonella Gilbert | 19th November 2008
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.

Bahamas to Stiffen Penalties for Sexual Offences

Bahamas Information Services | 18th November 2008
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.

Government Remains Committed to a Conducive Business Environment

Lindsay Thompson | 18th November 2008
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Brent Symonette said the Government is committed to creating an environment conducive to doing business in the country.

Russian Federation Ambassador Looks Forward to Deeper Relations with The Bahamas

Llonella Gilbert | 18th November 2008
Ambassador of the Russian Federation to The Bahamas His Excellency Mikhail Kamynin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham at the Prime Minister’s office last week, where the deepening of relations between the two countries and damage in Cuba after the passage of recent hurricanes was discussed.

Post Office Staffer Retires after 47 Years of Service

Kathryn Campbell | 18th November 2008
Kenneth A. Moss recently retired from the Bahamas Postal Service after serving some 47 years. He began his career as a clerk at the Bank Lane and Parliament Street location and quickly progressed through the ranks retiring as Executive Officer.
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