Ministry of Social Services
Ministry of Social Services Partners with UB to Host Discussion on Proposed Amendment to the Sexual Offences Act (1991)
NASSAU, The Bahamas — The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, Department of Gender and Family Affairs partnered with the University of The Bahamas to host the “Marital Rape” discussion on the proposed Amendment to the Sexual Offences Act (1991) at the University on Thursday, March 16, 2023. A panel of presenters each gave views on the proposed amendment and answered questions. The panel comprised: Dr. Nicolette Bethel, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, University of The Bahamas; Cedric Moss, Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Church; Carol Misiewicz, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court (retired); Charlene Paul, Chair, Caribbean Women in Leadership (Bah); Dr. Anthony Hamilton, President/Civil Society; and Senator the Hon. Maxine Seymour, representing th...
Ministry of Social Services and Bahamasair provide “Day Away to Exuma” treat for youngsters residing at Social Services Children’s Homes
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Bahamasair along with the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development provided youngsters of the Ministry’s Homes for Children with a special “Day Away to Exuma” treat on Monday, December 26, 2022. The children were accompanied by Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, Bahamasair staff, and the children’s caregivers. They toured the island and spent time at Sandals Emerald Bay’s Activity Center playing games such as ‘connect four,’ ‘toss-hoops-for-gifts,’ ‘fish-the-bottle’; there were bouncing castles, food; and Santa came to visit and provide gifts to all children in attendance.
Wilchcombe applauds CTU Week for focus on Persons with Disabilities
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obadiah Wilchcombe, applauded organizers of the Caribbean Telecommunication Union ICT Week, 2022 for encouraging the participation of Persons with Disabilities through the hosting of two Workshops designed specifically for Persons with Disabilities. Hosted by the Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, the Week concluded Friday (September 9) at Margaritaville Beach Resort, West Bay Street. The Workshops featured hands-on sessions for persons with disabilities who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or with mobility challenges, to demonstrate in a tangible manner, the impact ICTs (Information Communication Technologies) can have on thei...
Ministry of Social Services Hosts Reception for Special Olympians; Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo held Photo Session with Special Olympics Athletes
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Friday, 24th June 2022 the Ministry of Social Services and UrbanDevelopment’s National Commission for Persons with Disabilities hosted a reception forreturning Special Olympics Medalists and Athletes who competed at the 2022 Special OlympicsUSA Games in Orlando, Florida. At the games more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all50 States and the Caribbean gathered in competition in front of a spectator audience of 125,000people.The reception in celebration of the 2022 Special Olympics Team was held at SuperclubsBreezes (Nassau). The event, attended by the Special Olympics’ Athletes, Coaches, Familyand Friends, Government Officials, NGO’s and Supporters. The highlight of the evening for theteam was a surprise visit by Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo....
