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Health Minister Highlights Contribution and Importance of Nurses

Matt Maura | 15th November 2008
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system in The Bahamas and without them that system “would likely collapse,” Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said Thursday.

Environment Minister Continues Million Tree Campaign

Kathryn Campbell | 15th November 2008
In keeping with the Ministry of Environment’s Plant a Million Tree Campaign, Minister of the Environment the Hon. Earl Deveaux planted coconut trees on land cleared for a community park in the R. E. Cooper/Florence Gardens subdivision.

Legislative Agenda to Bolster Anti-Crime Campaign

Matt Maura | 15th November 2008
The Government of The Bahamas is seeking to ensure that the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice systems both have the legal framework to effectively counter not only the existing crime situation within the country, but also new and emerging forms of crime, Minister of National Security, the Hon. Tommy Turnquest said Thursday.

Prison Officers Show “Precious Pearls” They Care

Llonella Gilbert | 14th November 2008
Officers from Her Majesty’s Prison showed their care for the “precious pearls” in the country by donating goods to the Department of Social Services’ Soldier Road Home for Senior Citizens Wednesday.

Minister Neymour to Attend International Meeting on Climate Change

Kathryn Campbell | 14th November 2008
Minister of State for the Environment the Hon. Phenton Neymour will be among Commonwealth Ministers and Parliamentarians who will gather in Tobago November 15 and 16 to participate in an international parliamentary meeting on climate change and energy access.

Works and Transport Minister Opens RBC 100th Anniversary Exhibition

Kathryn Campbell | 13th November 2008
Royal Bank of Canada’s 100th anniversary exhibition will undoubtedly play an important part in telling the story of the Royal Bank of Canada as a pioneer in the provision of full-banking services within The Bahamas, said Public Works and Transport Minister the Hon. Neko Grant as he officially opened the exhibition in the foyer of the General Post Office building, East Hill Street Monday.

Her Majesty’s Prison Honours Fallen Comrades

Matt Maura | 13th November 2008
Officials at Her Majesty’s Prison honored three of their fallen comrades Sunday during Remembrance Day celebrations observed at the Wall of Remembrance located on the Prison compound.

State Minister Touts Benefits of Rehabilitation Programmes

Llonella Gilbert | 8th November 2008
The Department of Rehabilitative/Welfare Services strives to provide quality rehabilitative services to offenders by implementing programmes and sponsoring activities that would control offenders’ inappropriate behaviour, Minister of State for Social Development the Hon. Loretta Butler-Turner said during the Rehabilitation Week church service held at Bethel Baptist Church.

Nurses Conference to Focus on Continuing Education

Matt Maura | 8th November 2008
Nurses from the public and private sector will meet next week to discuss a number of issues relating to the delivery of quality healthcare to all sectors of the Bahamian society at the Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (NACB) hosts its 32nd annual conference.

Immigration Meets with the Bahamas Financial Services Board

Lindsay Thompson | 8th November 2008
Minister of State for Immigration the Hon. Branville McCartney met with executives of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Thursday to discuss issues relevant to the continued growth of the financial services industry; the second pillar of the economy.
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