Police says due diligence was done on the case; charges brought against accused abuser NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The death of 25-year-old mother Carissa Culmer, who was once a ward of the state, has continued a vicious cycle as her own son remains in the custody of the state until further notice. Minister of Social Services […]
Fight for women’s rights continues NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Many women shared the grueling and trying times they faced fighting for equal rights and opportunities on International Women’s Day (IWD) on Tuesday. IWD has been observed since the early 1900s but was not officially recognized until 1975 by the United Nations. The speaker of the house […]
By Equality Bahamas Equality Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery. Since the World Conference of the International Women’s Year in 1975, there has been increased focus on the gender machinery, described in the Beijing Platform for […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As she called on the government to maintain its “gender lens” in all of its decisions, Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Chair Charlene Paul said there has been enough talk over the years on removing gender-based violence, including marital rape, via legislation. She said now is the time for the government to “get […]
By Shervonne Hollis What is disturbing is that many people don’t consider marital rape as rape, mainly if it’s not something happening in a dark alley or there is no gun-to-the-head situation and it doesn’t involve a stranger. It’s the husband, the woman’s spouse. From grandmothers to mothers to daughters, one generation to the next, […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Minister of State for Legal Affairs Elsworth Johnson yesterday commended Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis for his stance on marital rape, agreeing that “rape is rape” and saying he hopes there will be bipartisan support of changing the law. Johnson said he could not imagine his wife or daughter, when she […]
Scores of Bahamians take to social media to weigh in on long-debated issue NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A former associate pastor at Pilgrim Baptist Temple and received some public rebuke yesterday after making several statements that rape is not possible in a marriage and if an individual wishes to maintain the right to decline sex, they […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville yesterday declined to share the Davis administration’s stance on elective abortion and did not provide his views, but said he believes once the public understands the science, “key decisions could be made in terms of policy”. He suggested there could be a symposium in the future […]
ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS — Last week, the Zonta Club of Eleuthera officially launched the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence on the island. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and MP for Central and South Eleuthera Clay Sweeting and his wife took a stand with Zonta to encourage all Eleuthera to “Say No” to violence. […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) is celebrating the change in the political Bahamian climate that will usher in an era of greater participation of women in Parliament than ever before. In the coming days, seven women will take their seats in the House of Assembly — a history-making event. Five […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A record number of seven women candidates won House of Assembly seats in the 2021 General Election on Thursday, with incumbent Englerston MP Glenys Hanna-Martin yielding nearly 75 percent in her constituency. The official tally of votes remained inconclusive up to press time yesterday, with results expected to be completed by last night. […]
“We need women’s voices in Parliament, and the more we have, the better I think our country will run” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several women voters voiced their appreciation for the number of female candidates running in the 2021 General Election at the Fox Hill polls yesterday. Patty Hepburn, 52, expressed how pleased she was with […]
Dear Editor, Equality Bahamas has observed that Shaunae Miller-Uibo’s gold medal win and the Bahamian thirst for victory on the international stage has, once again, drawn attention to inequality in nationality rights. Following Miller-Uibo’s 400m win, social media was abuzz not only with celebration, but concern that, should she choose to have children, they would […]
Bostwick-Dean: It would be a tragedy if Olympian Shaunae could not pass on her citizenship if she has a child “I encourage us as a nation to again take that bull by the horns, to again put the question to the people” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Senator Lisa Bostwick-Dean yesterday suggested that the government hold another […]
FNM ratifies 7 women of 39 candidates to PLP’s 6 and DNA’s 5 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Carl Culmer said his party will continue to promote women into high office and other important roles in society if given another mandate to govern. Culmer, who was responding to questions from Eyewitness News […]
NGO says govt must now focus on wider issues, namely women representation in leadership NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While applauding the government for removing value-added tax (VAT) on feminine hygiene products, the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas Chapter said yesterday there must be a continued focus on women’s issues in The Bahamas, including addressing the […]
Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas Chapter stands in solidarity with DNA leader NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The recent detainment of Democratic National Alliance (DNA) Leader Arinthia Komolafe for a protest held weeks ago has raised “troubling concerns” relating to women’s equality in the country, the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Bahamas Chapter stated yesterday. Komolafe […]
By Allyson Maynard-Gibson UN Women has called gender-based violence (GBV) “the shadow pandemic”. This, like COVID-19, is a public health emergency. Public and private-sector coordinated responses and innovation are required. I hold up two tracks that are “people-centered”: legislation that makes GBV an offense; and promoting and supporting effective solutions. On the legislative front, I […]
