The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree explained that with the integration of The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) into the court process, persons using the courts in the country will be able to conduct cashless transactions ...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said 32 countries and territories in the Americas have reported the presence of at least one of the three “variants of concern” of the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, according to...

Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira, and Director of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), Mrs. Rochelle Newbold, hosted a virtual ...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis and representatives of his Ministry's executive team met with British High Commissioner to The Bahamas Her Exce...

Good news for Grand Bahama, as the Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan opened its doors to guests on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The opening marks what is expected to be a...

Recent events in the region namely, Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and Dorian in 2019, highlighted the need to strengthen logistics and relief management. Sp...

The Government has developed an electronic payment platform for cashless transactions across all government agencies. Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson explained that the Government's official DigiPa...

Hon. Brent Symonette, MP, (left) gives Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar a temperature check as the Minister enters Loyola Hall to receive his ...

The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) has officially been fully integrated into the Courts. It is a major achievement for the Bahamian judicial system as cli...

Officials at the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Centre recently partnered with counterparts from the Secretariat of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the...

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael Pintard stated that the United Nations’ Secretary-General will convene a Global Food Systems Summit in Se...

See enclosed remarks by Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, in a virtual press conference, March 25, 2021. Today I am please...

The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is moving forward with plans for a National Relief and Logistics Management Plan and Policy following a two-week workshop facilitating th...

Officials of the Rotary Club of Nassau and the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas’ Road to Peace Committee continued their partnership with the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Cent...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis tabled a resolution for the development of an upscale community in western New Providence that will offer lots for $40,000-$50,000 to 18-45-year-olds. The development ...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis met with University of The Bahamas representatives, Vice-President of Administrative Services Dr. Marcella Elli...

On March 24, 2021 the U.S. Embassy delivered sustainable energy technology and curriculum to St. John’s College in Nassau. The donation underscores the U.S. government�...

After enduring one of the most challenging years in history, which devastated The Bahamas’ vital tourism industry and resulted in an unprecedented financial deficit...

One hundred and sixty two Ministry of Education teachers, staff and administrators recently completed advanced technical training at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational ...

GGYA has been awarded a £30,000 (GBP) grant from The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation to allow more at-risk youth, including young people in reform s...

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) John Ingraham, who is a Bishop serving in his local church as Fellowship Pastor, paid a courtesy call and presented a book to the Commander Def...

BTC proudly reopened its 5,000 plus square foot Settlers Way employee complex on March 19th, sixteen months following Hurricane Dorian. The complex which includes the com...

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed today, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned that diagnosis of new cases of the disease in the Americas declined by 15% to 20% during 2020 compared to the previous year, due to the COV...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis said, on March 22, 2021, that it was not often or, perhaps not often enough, that as mature Bahamian citizens in...

Newly appointed Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, on Saturday, March 20, visited Sweeting’...

The Office of The Governor-General is aware of a rumor circulating on social media which suggests His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, O.N., GCMG is...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne applauded the arrival of over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines procured through COVAX but warned that the virus is surging dangerously in many countries in the region...

Every March 23rd National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) who are members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) celebrate World Meteorological Da...

It has been brought to the Ministry of National Security’s attention that an incursion response drill which simulated the use of its infantry equipment/vehicle and armed personnel has raised unnecessary alarm and concerns from the general ...

The following groups are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, as of Tuesday 23 March 2021. You must have an appointment and meet the following eligibility criteria: •    Healthcare prov...

Minister of Youth Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis took the first ceremonial stroke, on March 22, 2021, during the opening of the inaugural 2021 Bahamas Inter-...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises that, on 22 March 2021, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the Copie d’Usage of Her Excellenc...

During a Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Health, officials of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Ministry of Health and Publi...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is thrilled to welcome back longtime partner Royal Caribbean International, as the cruise line announced today that Nassau will be the homeport for Adventure of the Seas, beginning this June....

On March 25th, Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan will be reopened and ready for your next weekend getaway. We’re thrilled to welcome you back once again to...

Bahamians students wishing to pursue studies abroad will now be able to do so. According to Minister of Education, the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, students have until March 3...

Luxury cruise travel is back!  Recording its biggest single day of bookings in company history, Crystal reports an extraordinary response in the first 24 hours of re...

The COVID-19 vaccination response began on Wednesday 17 March following a pilot on Sunday 14 March at Loyola Hall, south-central region of New Providence.    Vaccinations continued at Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, the Prince...

Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson gives a “thumbs up” signal as he received his inoculation against COVID-19 on Sunday, ...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Bahamian professional baseball player, Ed Armbrister who passed away...

The Ministry of Health advises that there is an uptick in COVID-19 cases on the island of Grand Bahama.  The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the past three (3) days is seventeen (17).  However, due to the submissio...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is pleased to inform the general public that H.E. Mr Reuben Rahming, High Commissioner of The Baham...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis opened another satellite passport office on Friday 19 March as part of the Government’s initiative to strengthen family i...

His Excellency Zvi Tal, Ambassador Designate of Israel to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented his Credentials to Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir ...

At the Department of Immigration, we are committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of all our stakeholders by delivering value and exceptional service. During this challenging period in world history, the global community...

With Spring underway, Expedia is seeing an uptick in people searching for upcoming getaways to escape the winter blues. Destinations within the Caribbean have been po...

See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the official opening of the Long Island passport office, March 19, 2021: Ladies...

US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Usha E. Pitts paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar and his executive team, March 19, 2021 ...

Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar and his executive team toured the newly built oceanfront 150-room Margaritaville Beach Resort and One Partic...

See enclosed 2021 Mid-Term Budget & Bills Contribution by Senator the Hon. Carl Bethel in the Senate, March 18, 2021: Madam President...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, Under Secretary Montez Williams and Assistant Director of Culture Por...

In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Risk Management) (No.4) (Amendment) (No. 9) Order, 2021, the following changes to funerals and weddings take effect Thursday 18 March 2021: A graveside service or internment may no...

See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of the Staniard Creek Bridge, Andros, March 18, 2021: ...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, and Director of Sports Timothy Munnings in meeting with Chairman Dr....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson stated that this government administration is taking Small Business development to another level. The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) recently facilitate...

The recent passage of the Biological Resources and Traditional Knowledge Act ushers in a new management regime of the country’s natural resources. During his contri...

After almost a year of intermittent travel restrictions, Airbnb, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and The Bahamas are collaborating to amplify the country's ...

Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith and Lady Smith received their COVID-19 vaccinations this morning, March 18, 2021 at Loyola Hall, Gla...