Landmark prison reform bill probed
07-02-2012
DISCUSSIONS about a landmark bill that would overhaul Bahrain's prison system continued yesterday at the Shura Council. Members approved a number of articles.....
Shura Council Chairman Receives H.E. Ismail Haniyeh
05-02-2012
Shura Council Chairman H.E. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh today called for the need to adhere to dialogue as the main means to solve conflicts and put an end to Palestinian internal division so as to create...
Call to stop violence on streets
31-01-2012
PEOPLE responsible for escalating violence on Bahrain's streets must be stopped, says the Shura Council. A joint statement read out by Secretary-General said unlawful acts were threatening lives, dam...
Debate on key bill suspended
31-01-2012
SHURA Council yesterday suspended discussions about Bahrain's new correctional facilities law, saying it was in need of major reform to bring it in line with the country's international obligations. ...
Two proposals rejected
31-01-2012
TWO new bills have been rejected by the Shura Council for not complying with Bahrain's legislation. A law to incorporate nurseries and kindergartens under the Education Ministry was declined by counc...
Legislature's role praised
31-01-2012
His Majesty King Hamad last night praised the outstanding efforts of the Chairmen and Members of the Shura Council and Parliament in serving Bahrain. His Majesty noted the important role of the legis...
Quality services push by Premier
30-01-2012
While government services, especially social ones, were affected in other countries because of the ongoing economic situation, Bahrain is doing its utmost to improve their quality, HRH Prime Minister...
Author Received
25-01-2012
Shura Council's Chairman received Bahraini Author who presented to H.E. Al-Saleh a copy of his book "For the sake of my beloved country" who praised the author's efforts in compiling the priceless bo...
Violence and sabotage condemned
24-01-2012
ESCALATING violence, sabotage and vandalism have been condemned by the Shura Council.Councillors regretted incidents in which safety, stability and security were being threatened with youths targetin...
New row delays adulthood law
24-01-2012
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Monday, 23rd January 2012
23-01-2012
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Reaching out to people
23-01-2012
Manama Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday urged all the ministers to provide citizens with first-hand updates on the government’s services set up for them....
Statement of Council's office
23-01-2012
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Bahrain School Students' Visit to Shura Council
23-01-2012
In the frame of the cooperation exerted by the secretariat of the Shura Council to inform and enlighten students about the legislative work and the important role played by the members of the Shura C...
Stop violence to revive economy
19-01-2012
ACTS of violence and vandalism must stop for Bahrain's economy to fully recover from the unrest, says a leading businessman....
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