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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:37:53 EDT
University of The Bahamas announces appointment of Executive Vice President
University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Professor Sarim Al-Zubaidy as Executive Vice President (EVP), effective Monday 4th January 2020. An officer of...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:05:17 EDT
BREEF’s Adopt-a-Coral Programme, ranked best gift over the holiday season 
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) extends heartfelt thanks to all its local and international supporters who adopted coral for themselves or loved...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:07:56 EDT
Minister Dames Notes Government’s Investment in the RBPF
During his Official Remarks at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s New Year’s Church Service 2021 (January 3) Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin H. Dames said...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:30:10 EDT
Uppercut 242 returns this Friday to Caribbean BARREL Sports Bar
Back By Popular Demand Uppercut 242 returns this Friday to perform from 7pm to 9pm! You won't want to miss this encore performance by Grand Bahama's favorite multi-ge...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:00:07 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on death of Sir William Allen
Along with his former colleagues and many Bahamians, I was saddened today to learn of the death of Sir William (Bill) Allen, KCMG. Sir William loved his country.  He was one of the most accomplished Bahamians of his generation. He j...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:40:23 EDT
Former Central Bank Governor Sir William Allen passes away
Former Governor of the Central Bank, Sir William Allen passed away today.  Sir William served the nation as a Senator, Minister of State in ...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:25:38 EDT
Cabinet Office: Majority Rule Day 2021
The Cabinet Office announces today that an Ecumenical Service commemorating 54 years of Majority Rule will be held on Monday, 11th January, 2021 at Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Chapel Street at 10:00 a.m. I...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:20:17 EDT
Clear Solutions Plus recognizes top employees
Clear Solutions Plus, a proud Bahamian family business with a true spirit of giving, took extraordinary measures in 2020 to ensure that their employees and custom...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:26 EDT
Ministry of Health on COVID-19 Vaccine In children
The Ministry of Health wishes to address an article stating “Govt Discussing Mandatory COVID Vaccine for Students” which emanated from an impromptu press briefing by the Minister of Health, Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  The Minist...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:17:26 EDT
LCIS joins three prestigious organisations
Lyford Cay International School, the fully accredited international school in western New Providence, has added membership in three additional prestigious organisations t...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:37:25 EDT
Pamela Burnside: Improve the civil service
Dear Editor, IMPROVE THE CIVIL SERVICE The more things change, the more, unfortunately, they remain the same! Today my facebook feed sent me my Letter to the Editor  memory from January 3, 2018 on the Commercial Enterprises Bill, ...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:46:19 EDT
Minister of Education Reports on 2020 National Exam Results
Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd addressed the media on the 2020 national examination results during a press conference held at the Ministry, January 4, 2...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:15:38 EDT
Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation on the passing of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation extends sincere condolences on the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart.   Two decades ago, the visionary Jamaican hotelier Butch Stewart brought the Sandals brand to The Bahamas and joi...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:39:10 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on the Passing of Butch Stewart
The death of the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, O.J., C.D., Hon. LLD, the founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts, has saddened and shocked The Bahamas and the region, including those here at home who knew him well and admired him. As note...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:25:15 EDT
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Statement on the passing of the Honorable Gordon "Butch" Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD
As we mourn the loss of Caribbean tourism icon the Honorable Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Stewart family and t...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:51:42 EDT
74 Haitian nationals repatriated
On 4th January, 2021 at approximately 9:57A.M., the Department of Immigration repatriated fifty-seven (57) adult Haitian males, three (3) minor Haitian males, thirteen (13) adult Haitian females, and one (1) minor Haitian female to Port-au-P...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:30:56 EDT
Minister Dames Lauds RBPF Efforts During the COVID19 Pandemic
During his Official Remarks at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s New Year’s Church Service 2021, on January 3, 2021, Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin ...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:15:54 EDT
Ministry of Education's Address to Press re 2020 National Examinations
See enclosed remarks by Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd re 2020 National Examinations in a press conference, January 4, 2021: This afternoon, I find m...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:45:54 EDT
Thousands of companies meet CESRA deadline as more filings continue to roll-in

Over 17,500 entities have successfully completed their2019reporting under the new Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements) Act, 2018, which was due at the end of 2020. However, that leaves thousands of companies and other entities that s...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:15:52 EDT
Sybil Strachan Primary-Scotiabank Next Play Champions receive prize gear
Principal of the Sybil Strachan School, Ricardo Rolle is in high spirits following the receipt of thousands of dollars of sporting gear won in the 2019 Scotiabank Concaca...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:38:58 EDT
Canadians face new mandatory PCR test before turning to Canada
As news emerged concerning a new variant of the Covid-19 virus circulating in the United Kingdom, Canada acted swiftly to cancel all flights from the UK to Canada. Additionally, effective January 7th, 2021, the Government of Canada has impos...

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:56:32 EDT
Queen's New Year Honours 2021
His  Excellency,  The  Most  Honourable  Sir  Cornelius  A.  Smith,  O.N.  GCMG,  is  pleased to advise that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has graciously recognize...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:12:44 EDT
COVID-19 pandemic swept through the Americas in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic swept through every country in the Americas in 2020, infecting more than 35 million people and causing some 850,000 deaths. Globally, COVID-19 affected 216 countries and territories, causing more than 80 million c...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:57:55 EDT
BISX LISTS Multi Strategies Leveraged Income Fund Ltd
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that the Multi Strategies Leveraged Income Fund Ltd. has successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process and has been listed on the Exchange. As a result...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:14:33 EDT
RBDF assists in Search and Rescue Mission for Missing Boaters off Berry Islands
An ongoing search and rescue mission is underway by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Search and Rescue Unit, the Royal Bahamas Police Marine Division, BASRA and United States Coast Guard, for an overdue vessel with sev...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:07:34 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis Thanked Health Care Workers
Prime Minister Minnis visited several government clinics, December 30, 2020 to thank Health Care workers for all of their hard work throughout the pandemic, and to encour...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:22:46 EDT
Santa Arrives in The Bahamas for an Extended Stay on Stocking Island
This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties this year came with the added pressure of...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:39:29 EDT
Pinewood Gardens Project - Regularization of Title Issues For Homeowners
The Government of The Bahamas entered into an Agreement in order to regularize property title issues for homeowners in the Pinewood Gardens and Nassau Village Area. We have received copies of the Title Documents from many of the affected per...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:34:13 EDT
National Neighbourhood Watch Council's "We Are One" Campaign - Official Closing Ceremony
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames, Permanent Secretary Marco Rolle, and several civic and community stakeholders attended the National Neighbourhood Wat...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:45:30 EDT
11-year-old girl launches initiative to teach kids how to code
A pre-teen Bahamian girl has launched a non-profit initiative to empower other children to “unlock” their power by learning how to code. Chelsea Smith initially began...

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:35:24 EDT
Christmas Party funds help feed thousands
Nearly 2,000 individuals are supported by the Bahamas Red Cross Society’s Meals on Wheels and Parcel/Voucher programmes on a weekly basis. As this number increases and...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:54:20 EDT
St. Matthew’s Church Christian Youth Movement donates to Children’s Emergency Hostel
In the spirit of Christmas giving, the Christian Youth Movement (CYM) of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (SMAC) donated toys, grocery and books to the Children’s Emerge...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:06:19 EDT
51 Haitian Nationals landed on Andros
On Monday, 28th December 2020, a group of forty-four (44) Haitian males, and seven (7) Haitian females were lawfully arrested and detained by officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Bahamas Immigration Department after their ve...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:44:29 EDT
Island-wide Christmas Hamper Distribution Honors Grand Bahama Families
The Freeport Light Industrial Park on Grand Bahama Highway was buzzing with activity on Saturday December 19, 2020 when 205 families in need, from settlements acr...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:50:01 EDT
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on recent amendment to the Emergency Orders
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation notes the recent amendment to the Emergency Orders with regard to the use of hotels and their related facilities by the general public. The purpose of this new Order is to safeguard the use of hotels by a...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:17:38 EDT
University of The Bahamas COVID-19 Taskforce raises over $30,000 for student technology support
In an effort to cushion the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on everyday life and the sharp, unprecedented transition to a virtual reality for its student body, Uni...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:10:24 EDT
Prime Minister Visits Mayaguana
Prime Minister Minnis and his delegation visited Mayaguana on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  On his arrival, he visited the Police station to encourage officers. He als...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:27:58 EDT
Prime Minister's Christmas Day Visit to Inagua
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis fulfilled his promise that he would spend Christmas in Inagua and Mayaguana.   In Inagua, December 25, the Prim...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:40:13 EDT
Ministry of Education Proposed Inagua Comprehensive School
Prime Minister Minnis visited Inagua on Christmas Day, where he spoke with National Security officials -- Police and Defence Force -- to give them encouragement.  He...

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:02:54 EDT
Salvation Army’s 89th Christmas Luncheon aims to “rescue Christmas” and bring joy to hundreds in need
The Salvation Army has made it its mandate to "rescue Christmas," enlisting a team of volunteers in love's army to feed those in need at its 89th Annual Community & S...

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 19:16:54 EDT
Winter Wonderland - Stapledon Gardens Park
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames speaks about the various initiatives of his Ministry and its National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), on Decem...

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 21:20:38 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis Visits Police Stations
On Thursday, December 24, 2020,  Prime Minister Minnis (left) visited eight police stations throughout Nassau, including the stations on Nassau Street, Quakoo Stree...

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:37:11 EDT
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Appointment - Dr. William Pickard
The Ministry of  Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that the Government of The Bahamas has appointed Dr William F. Pickard, PhD, as Honorary Consul of the Common...

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:18:20 EDT
Prerogative of Mercy Committee Meeting
The Prerogative of Mercy Committee met today to review 205 requests for Clemency, and two for Expungement of Records.   As a result, 147 were approved for Clemency, six pending additional reports, one record expunged and 59 deferred to t...

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:26:59 EDT
Super Value Chief donates $12,000 To The Bahamas Feeding Network
Super Value proved today a little bit of change can go a long way, presenting a check for $12,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network.   The presentation came with a plea...

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:03:50 EDT
400 students in The Bahamas take part in virtual pet care learning, thanks to Pet Food Institute
Hundreds of students in The Bahamas can now answer questions that might stump their parents about pet care, thanks to a series of virtual chats by the Pet Food Instit...

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:00:25 EDT
Royal Caribbean donates 5,000 turkeys to National Food Task Force
Royal Caribbean Group donated 5,000 turkeys to the National Food Distribution Task Force dressed with a message wishing every recipient happy and healthy holidays. ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:07:11 EDT
RBDF Marines of the Year Honored for 2020
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance workforce focused on excellenc...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:54:23 EDT
University of The Bahamas Commemorates 20 Years of Research as a National Imperative
Academic freedom and the pursuit of new knowledge are pivotal aspects of University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) mission, which for the last two decades has been showcasing the breadth of its research expertise via its Research Edge forum. ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:30:22 EDT
Minister of State for Finance: It Will Become Easier to Interact with Government because of its Focus on Digitization
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson stated that it will become easier to interact with the Government because of its focus on Dig...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:41:36 EDT
RBDF brings Christmas cheer to students
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:47:55 EDT
Moore Bahamas Foundation Fulfills $1 Million Dorian Relief Pledge
Initially focused on emergency aid and community rebuilding in some of the hardest hit areas of The Bahamas, Moore Bahamas' Hurricane Dorian recovery grants quickly expan...

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:55:01 EDT
Charity’s 33-years of great efforts supported with a much-needed donation
For over 33 years, Great Commission Ministries has focused on defending the rights of the poor and providing resources for children, ex-convicts and substance abusers. T...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:25:22 EDT
Fiscal Strategy Report Virtual Press Conference Official Remarks & Power Point Presentation
Please see enclosed official remarks delivered today by Minister for State for Finance, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thomspon at the Fiscal Strategy Report Virtual Press Con...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:41:46 EDT
Ministry of Health Retirees Thanked for Their Service and Mentoring
At the 2020 Employee Retirement and Recognition of Ministry of Health Employees, Friday, at Wesley Methodist Church, Permanent Secretary Prenell King-Rolle, celebrated th...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:24:03 EDT
Bahamian Public Relations Professional Elected to International Position
Maya Nottage, APR, Regional Marketing Manager at Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. in Nassau, Bahamas, has been elected a 2021 international delegate-at-large for the Public Re...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:13:49 EDT
IDB Report: institutional reforms and infrastructure crucial for The Bahamas and Caribbean future growth
Institutional reforms and investments in infrastructure will be key to foster economic recovery in The Bahamas and the Caribbean region, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which warns of challenging times even...

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:05:34 EDT
Quality Home Center donates to RBDF Veterans Association
In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large a...



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