Swift Justice Appeal For Sex Crime Victims
The Commissioner of Police spoke to members of the media on Wednesday where he appealed for justice for victims of sex crimes. Speaking about a man in custody for the alleged sexual assault of a 83 year old women Commissioner Clayton Fernander said, “we continue to say that the culprit who…its like a revolving door. […]
$6 Million Allocated to Ministry of Disaster Risk Management
More than $6 million has been allocated to the “new” Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda told Parliament, Tuesday. State-Minister LaRoda said the name change was not undertaken just for the sake of making a change. “Rather, it is to underscore a […]
LaRoda visits Senior Leaders Disaster Management Course
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, Tuesday met with Senior Leaders attending a Disaster Planning and Emergency Management Senior Leaders Course, held June 20-21 at the Office of the Prime Minister, Cable Beach. The Course was facilitated […]
Smuggling Operation Intercepted
Foreign nationals and suspected cocaine were discovered on a vessel in Bahamian waters west of Saunders Beach on Tuesday. Police Press Liaison Officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings was on the scene and apprised members of the media. “Officers were on routine patrol in waters just west of Saunders Beach when they intercepted a 30ft white […]
2023/24 Budget Debate: NIB
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles Laroda addressed the rate increase at the National Insurance Board during his presentation on the 2023/24 budget in the House of Assembly. The government has announced that the increase will take effect in July 2024 but has not yet announced the amount […]
Cruise Departure Tax Necessary
Bills proposing a departure tax rate increase were table in the House of Assembly earlier this month and were set to take effect in July. The current $18 cruise departure tax from Nassau and Freeport would increase to $23. Those departing from private islands would pay a new fee of $25. Deputy Prime Minister and […]
2023/24 Budget Debate: Small Home Repair
The Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development addressed the government’s small home repair program while delivering her contribution to the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday. The Hon. Lisa Rahming said, “to date we have repaired some 380 homes in total including New Providence, Grand Bahama, our family […]
Ministry of Agriculture Launches Digital Application Services Via MyGateway Platform
Persons wishing to do business with the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, will now be able to do so via the government’s MyGateway.gov.bs portal. On Monday, 19th June, the Ministry officially launched the services and marked a major milestone in its quest to elevate the country’s third largest industry. In what is being […]
Ministry of Agriculture Launches Digital Application Services Via MyGateway Platform
Persons wishing to do business with the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, will now be able to do so via the government’s MyGateway.gov.bs portal. On Monday, 19th June, the Ministry officially launched the services and marked a major milestone in its quest to elevate the country’s third largest industry. In what is being […]
Ministry of Agriculture Launches Digital Application Services Via MyGateway Platform
Persons wishing to do business with the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, will now be able to do so via the government’s MyGateway.gov.bs portal. On Monday, 19th June, the Ministry officially launched the services and marked a major milestone in its quest to elevate the country’s third largest industry. In what is being […]
