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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...
Prime Minister supports MOU between UB and University of Hawaii facilitating research and training in disaster risk reduction
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis has thrown the government’s support behind a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange, between the University of The Bahamas and the University of Hawaii. The MOU was signed during a Disaster Risk Reduction Summit facilitated by The Disaster Reconstruction Authority, the National Emergency Management Agency, and the Pacific Disaster Centre of Hawaii on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Baha Mar Resort. Signatories to the MOU were: Dr. Erik Rolland, President, University of The Bahamas, and Dr. John Barile, Director, Social Science Research Institute, University of Hawaii. The event coincided with ‘International Day for Disaster Reduction’ – October 13, which is set aside by the United Nati...
Public Managers Union and UB sign Industrial Agreement
NASSAU, The Bahamas — An Industrial agreement deemed ‘acceptable’ to both parties was signed between University of The Bahamas (UB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU). The event was held at the Michael Eldon Complex on the UB campus, September 20, 2022. President of the University of The Bahamas, Dr. Erik Rolland, expressed his enthusiasm about the new agreement. “I am most encouraged by the level of collaboration that has transpired between the University and the managers union. Today, we commit that the University recognizes the importance of joint consultation and agrees to consult with the union on matters that affect the working conditions of managers. We will ensure that managers develop the skills necessary to lead others, and the security and employment of managers c...
