
Marisa Mason-Smith
Dr. Marisa Mason-Smith is the chair of the Protection Against Violence Commission in The Bahamas, tasked with spearheading the implementation of the Protection Against Violence Act and leading efforts to eliminate violence against vulnerable groups.
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Commission Chair Marisa Mason-Smith told The Tribune yesterday that while significant groundwork has been undertaken since the commission was appointed in March, it is still not ready to provide support services to victims.
Violence commission gets home but not ready yetThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·
Bahamas· 2026-08-12
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Chair Marisa Mason-Smith could be severely hampered without financial support.
Cartwright reveals $42,900 for violence commissionThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·
Bahamas· 2026-06-24
Marisa Mason-Smith is the chair of the Protection Against Violence Commission.
Commission launches three years after Protection Against Violence Act gazettedThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·
Bahamas· 2026-03-03












