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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:40:19 EDT
Tourism and National Security partner to keep Bahamas safe in Covid 19 pandemic.
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is pleased to announce the signing of a MOU with the RBPF’s Covid 19 Ambassadors to assist in the designation of the Safe Trav...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:53:58 EDT
Minister of Health Explains that the Health System Ready for Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases
- Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells assured the public that the health system stands ready to cope with the upsurge in COVID-19 cases facing The Bahamas. ...

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:45:42 EDT
Spike in COVID Cases at PMH results in adjustments to hospital operations
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) confirms that the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases requiring admission.  Measures have been implemented to manage the increase in cases which have required a...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:49:11 EDT
Katherine Smith remarks at at the Red Cross Groundbreaking event
See enclosed speech presented by Katherine Smith, Managing Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority, at the Red Cross Groundbreaking event held on Tuesday, April 2...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:33:08 EDT
Cuban Ambassador calls on the Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction
His Excellency Alejandro Garcia del Toro, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas paid a Courtesy Call on the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe,...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:30:54 EDT
Minister of Health's Contribution in the House of Assembly - April 21
See enclosed Remarks by Minister of Health, the Hon. Renward Wells today in the House of Assembly: Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has reached an all-time high. COVID...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:05 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis: House Communication
Please see encolsed Remarks by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in the House of Assembly: Mr. Speaker: The Government of Th...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:18:23 EDT
Royal Caribbean ‘homeporting opens doors to boost local revenue’
With Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas on target to set sail June 12 on its historic inaugural Nassau homeporting voyage, the company’s vice p...

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:30:09 EDT
State Department Travel Advisory for The Bahamas Updated to Level 4
The U.S. Travel Advisory for The Bahamas is now Level 4: Do Not Travel. We encourage travelers to read the entire Travel Advisory. As travelers face ongoing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Department has updated its Travel Advi...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:37:57 EDT
Pre-School Week opens throughout the nation
Pre-School Week is being celebrated this week throughout the country. The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education (MOE), officially opened the 17th annual event during a ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters, University Drive on Monda...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:03:04 EDT
Ministry of the Environment and Housing Commemorating Earth Day 2021
From April 19 to 22, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment and Housing will be hosting a schedule of activities to commemorate Earth Day 2021, which is being celebrated w...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:12:15 EDT
Volcanic Eruption of La Soufriere in St Vincent and the possible movement of volcanic ash into The Bahamas
The explosive eruption of the volcano, La Soufriere, in St Vincent (Eastern Caribbean) on the 9th April 2021 and subsequent moderate eruptions have increased the level of ash and sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere significantly in the vicinity...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:58:44 EDT
The Bahamas launches Virtual People-to-People Experiences
Today, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is bringing the beloved People-to-People Program to the virtual stage through an online series that will create...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:23:15 EDT
CG Atlantic Group of Companies donates electronic devices to four public schools
One of the country’s leading corporate citizens has stepped up to assist the nation’s children. As the Ministry of Education seeks to provide electronic devic...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:04:16 EDT
Migrants found residing in us arrested on Abaco
On 19th April, 2021 a joint operation consisting of officers from the Department’s Abaco District, the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and officials from the Departments of Housing and Environmental Health, led to the arrest and subsequent con...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:05:29 EDT
Ministry of Education response to COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Education informs the public, based on information received from the Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, that suspected cases of Covid19 were rep...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:38:17 EDT
Permanent Secretary Peter Deveaux-Isaacs Receives Copie d’Usage e from His Excellency Peter Mohan Maithree Peiris
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the public that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:08:46 EDT
RMH Emergency Department: Emergencies only
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) would like to remind the public that ONLY emergency cases are encouraged to utilize the Emergenc...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:49:22 EDT
Government aims to put 200 services online in 5 years
Recently Cable Bahamas hosted the Think Beyond webinar, exploring the impact of digital transformation on the public and private sectors. Participants included Senator th...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:01:20 EDT
Appointment Dates set for New Financial Legislation
By this summer, the four new Acts recently passed by Parliament will come into effect. The new legislation will modernize and transform public finance, procurement, and statistical operations within The Bahamas. The Public Finance Management...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:02:17 EDT
Minister Parker-Edgecombe Reviews Abaco Rebuilding Progress -- Day Two
Day Two Review of Abaco Reconstruction Progress: Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe takes a close look at...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:13:52 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis appoints Committee for the Development of Communities for Young Professionals
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis has appointed the Committee for the Development of Communities for Young Professionals.   The Committee was formed in March 2021 to advise the Prime Minister, as Minister responsible...

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:45:14 EDT
Sports Minister aiming to restore GB Sports Complex to world class; presents computerized starting blocks to YMCA swimming pools
The Grand Bahama Sports Complex is being restored with assistance from the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Iram Lewis. Since recent hurricanes passing ...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:47:46 EDT
14th Special Emergency Meeting of CARICOM Heads
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is pleased to inform the general public that the Hon. Darren A. Henfield, MP, Minister of Foreign Affai...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:14:00 EDT
Mrs. Naomi Pinder Retires after 47 Years of Service as an Educator
Prime Minister Minnis and Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd commended Mrs. Naomi Pinder for her 47 years of service in the education of Bahamian youth.  Mrs. Pind...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:13:33 EDT
New community COVID-19 vaccination sites added to increase access to vaccine
Two new community COVID-19 vaccination sites have been added to service more walk-up appointments and increase access to the vaccine, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has announced. The new sites are located at the ...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:43:23 EDT
Minister Parker-Edgecombe reviews reconstruction efforts in Abaco
Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe reviews progress of reconstruction efforts in Abaco following the deva...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:07:22 EDT
A Way with Words: Contestants gear up for Toastmasters’ speech competition
A local property manager hopes a gripping story about his family’s harrowing encounter with the deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian and their determination to make i...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:27:29 EDT
CRFM announces release of second edition Eastern Caribbean Flyingfish Management Plan
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) today announced immediate availability of The Eastern Caribbean Flyingfish Management Plan 2020-2025 (ECFFMP 2020-20...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:23:13 EDT
Caribbean Barrel features Mango and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group Tonight
The featured artist tonight at Caribbean Barrel is Mango! Join Mango and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group LIVE! Eat, Drink and Party at Grand Bahama's top spot fo...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:56:04 EDT
Child protection officials pay courtesy call on Governor-­General
Officials from the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, its Department of Social Services, the Child Protection Committee and the National Child Protect...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:02:01 EDT
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture t...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:40:00 EDT
BREEF hosts Virtual Youth Environmental Leadership Summit
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational  Foundation (BREEF) convened its second Youth Environmental Leadership Summit virtually on March 30th and 31st, 2021 under t...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:50:43 EDT
CDEMA deploys DDSA team to assist in the La Soufriere Volcano Emergency Relief Efforts
CDEMA deployed a Detailed Damage Sectoral Analysis (DDSA) team on April 14, 2021 in support of the humanitarian efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines following the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere volcano that commenced on April 9, 2...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:25:12 EDT
BMOTA Team returns to In-Person Business Activity at the 2021 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held April 13 -18, 2021in Lakela...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:16:28 EDT
Scotiabank upgrading ABM network
Managing Director of Scotiabank (Bahamas) Roger Archer, is assuring customers that the current network upgrades being carried out by the Bank are “necessary disruptors”, that will help to enhance performance and the customer experience ...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:42:24 EDT
Grand Bahama island still considered a hot spot for sports tourism
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Grand Bahama Island is still considered a hot spot for Sports Tourism, having been selected to host the proposed Island Relays Bah...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:49:22 EDT
Fire destroys section of Potters Cay Fish Fry
A fire tore thru a segment of the eastern side of the historical Potters Cay fish fry late Sunday evening, April 11th, that saw 6 stalls completely destroyed and two adjacent stalls damaged.  Additionally, at least two vessels were comp...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:07:56 EDT
GBHS Rolls Out 2nd Round of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Public Hospitals Authority and the Grand Bahama Health Services wishes to advise the public that the second round of the COVID-19 Vaccine administration will resume on Wednesday April 14th, 2021.  Appointments for this week will be ...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:36:13 EDT
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation returns to In-Person Trade Shows since pandemic
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held April 13 -18, 2021in La...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:05:46 EDT
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on the Attorney General
New Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Attorney General and Minister of Le...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:36:03 EDT
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Labour & Transport Minister Senator the Hon. Dion Foulkes
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Her Excellency Dai Qingli made a courtesy call on the Minister of Labour and Transport, Senator the Honourable Di...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:13:37 EDT
Scores invest in free BTVI soft skills training
A comprehensive program, developed and delivered by the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), has resulted in 135 participants strengthening and gainin...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:40:32 EDT
COVID-19 vaccine roll-out on Abaco and Abaco Cays
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine on Abaco and the Abaco Cays will take place from Thursday 15 April to Monday 19 April. Residents from the following priority groups are eligible to receive the vaccine: • Healthcare workers;...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:20:33 EDT
University of The Bahamas UBFIT 5K/10K Race exceeds participation goal
More than 350 persons participated in the University of The Bahamas (UB) Virtual UBFIT Fun Run Walk Bike Skate Push 5K/10K race that happened over the weekend...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:38:54 EDT
A Pawesome Initiative: NPEP and BAARK partner to reduce canine population at the landfill
The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) demonstrated its commitment to support the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights to Kindness (BAARK) in its mission to reduce canine ...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:36:42 EDT
K.B. releases new single - Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays
Bahamian recording artist and producer Kirkland ‘KB’ Bodie is not relenting in his pursuit to engage his fans and the wider community in discussions on issues impacti...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:28:33 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis Signs the Book of Condolence in Memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:06:16 EDT
Public Works Minister addresses Abaco Shantytown operations
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works the Hon. Desmond Bannister is appealing to the Bahamian public to follow laws including health and immigration laws, a...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:23:50 EDT
The Governor General signs the Book of Condolence in Memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:32:04 EDT
The Governor General receives Letters of Credence
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Lars-Steen Nielsen, Non-resident Ambassador of the ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:25:59 EDT
DNA on COVID-19 Third Wave
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is not surprised by recent reports of a third COVID-19 wave likely to impact The Bahamas. The Minnis administration has failed to i...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:46:00 EDT
PM Miinnis - Presentation on Resolution for the Development of a Subdivision for Young Professionals
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in the House of Assembly:Mr. Speaker: ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:58:22 EDT
Cabinet Office notice
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that in observance of the official period of mourning on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the National Flag will be flown daily at half-mast until ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:39:24 EDT
COVID-19 vaccine opened to persons 50 years and over, persons with disabilities, restaurant and retail workers
Persons 50 years of age and over and restaurant and retail workers may begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately. Appointments may be made on https://vax.gov.bs for the following vaccination...

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:32:12 EDT
Reporting events supposedly attributable to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) after COVID-19 Vaccination
Reporting Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is essential.  These reports assist the Ministry of Health to investigate and determine if the stated symptoms are defi...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:34:32 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis extends condolences on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued the following letter to the Government of the United Kingdom on the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: “It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we have ...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:26:07 EDT
Prime Minister tours Grand Bahama medical facilities
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spent the morning on Friday touring various medical facilities in Grand Bahama. The first stop was the Rand Memorial Hospi...



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