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Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:08:57 EDT
Diplomatic staff from the Embassy of The Bahamas in Haiti resume operations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises members of the public that its diplomatic staff posted to the Embassy of The Bahamas in Haiti, returned to Haiti on Sunday, 10th October, 2021, and have resumed normal operations... 

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:56:33 EDT
British High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on Minister Halkitis
The Hon. Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, welcomed Her Excellency Sarah Dickson, British High Commissioner to The Bahamas in a courtesy call at the Ministr...

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:03:25 EDT
Chinese Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Minister of Social Services & Urban Development
Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Obadiah Wilchcombe at the M...

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:09:37 EDT
Nine Grand Bahama residents have had their minor criminal records expunged
The Davis Administration is fully committed to ensuring that young Bahamians get second chances where possible, by expunging minor offence records, where necessary, a...

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:17:13 EDT
Minister of Health and Wellness Views Facilities in Cat Island and Long Island
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Michael Darville traveled to Cat Island, Long Island and Exuma, October 14, 2021 to make an assessment of medical facilities...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:02:41 EDT
Prime Minister Davis - Address of the 'Abaco Business Outlook' Conference
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis at the 17th Annual 'Abaco Business Outlook' conference (held virtually) October 14, 2021: Good Morning Everyone. I am delighted to have ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:15:29 EDT
Remarks by Attorney General Ryan Pinder - BACO Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO) Day
See enclosed remarks by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs the Hon. Ryan Pinder at MLRO Day observance, October 14, 2021: Good morning to the senior executives of BACO, President Maria Dorsett and team, members of this augus...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:53:14 EDT
Breakthrough spinal surgery In Freeport heralds possible new approach for healthcare
A breakthrough surgical procedure performed at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Freeport, Grand Bahama heralding a new approach to the delivery of healthcare i...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:26:27 EDT
Students display culinary skill and creativity in Bahamas Young Chef Competition
Despite setbacks and limitations due to COVID-19, Lamont Missick, H.O. Nash; Gerardo Annacius, Anatol Rodgers and Brianna Butterfield of Kingsway Academy, overcame the od...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:12:38 EDT
Minister of State Laroda conducted a walkabout of National Insurance Board
State Minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, the Hon. Myles Laroda paid a visit to NIB headquarters on Blue Hill Road for formal introductions an...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:32:17 EDT
Prime Minister and Cabinet View Sandals Royal Bahamian Development
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper, cabinet ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:16:49 EDT
‘Digital Equity for All Ages’ is the focus of Older Persons Month
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development is celebrating October as Older Persons Month under the theme ‘Digital Equity for All Ages.’  The announcem...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:45:57 EDT
Government to expunge records of COVID-19 Emergency Orders offenders By Lindsay Thompson
In keeping with the government’s commitment to expunge the records of COVID-19 Emergency Orders offenders, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee is accepting app...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:42:29 EDT
Vaccination Centre Schedule for the Period 11th - 16th October, 2021
The Ministry of Health and Wellness announces that the COVID-19 Vaccination Centre Schedule for the period Monday - Saturday, 11th - 16th October, 2021, is now available.    As 11th October, 2021, is celebrated National...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:52:18 EDT
Centenarian Louise Elizabeth Simmons celebrates her 100th birthday
Governor General HE the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith visited the home of centenarian Ms. Louise Elizabeth Simmons and presented her with a floral arrangement and...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:21:15 EDT
GBUC Enters Final Phase of $5 million Reverse Osmosis Water Facility
The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) is pleased to announce that development of its new, three-million-gallon Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant has entered the final stage. This step in the process includes the arrival of the final water filtrat...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:53:55 EDT
PMH Receives Portable Xray Machine Donated by FitPart
The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) recently received the donation of a Portable Xray machine from FitPart Fund Administration Services Limited.  FitPart made the d...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:20:40 EDT
'Build Your Best Life' book presented to Willa Mae Pratt and Simpson Penn centres
Author Ms. De'Borah Smith of Jacksonville, Florida, presented copies of her book entitled "Build Your Best Life: Understanding the Power of Your Actions and Your Credibil...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:10:32 EDT
The Bahamas is in a good position to benefit from investment and the multicultural segment
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation recently participated in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investme...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:21:01 EDT
“They built the things we love about The Bahamas,” PM Davis said about the National Honourees
The Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor-General and Chancellor of the Societies of Honour hosted the Investiture of National Honours 2021 at the British C...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:08:38 EDT
Current situation on the Island of Inagua
On Thursday, 7th October, 2021, the Honourable Dr. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness and the Honourable Zane Lightbourne, Minister of State of Education, led an assessment team to the southern islands to see first-hand the co...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:39:19 EDT
Minister Laroda commences assessment of disaster management operations
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles Laroda, said government officials are in the process of reviewing several reports/studies with a vie...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:54:44 EDT
Cabinet Office: National Heros Day
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Monday, I I October 2021 will be observed as National Heroes Day. As a result, stores wishing to do so may open for business on this holiday during normal business hours. Employer...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:42:38 EDT
US State Department Director of Caribbean Affairs pays courtesy call on Minister Mitchell
The US State Department Director of Caribbean Affairs Nan Fife led a delegation in paying a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service the Hon. F...

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:49:39 EDT
National Security and Immigration Ministers tour RBDF SOUTHERN COMMAND
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent for Decentralization of Defence Force operations, the Honourable Wayne M...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:58:12 EDT
BTVI recognizes distinguished alum
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held its second annual RBC Race for the Kids Runway to 5K Awards, recognizing 10 outstanding alumni. The ...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:57:14 EDT
New Senators Sworn In
New senators were sworn in during a brief ceremony held before the Official Opening of the New Parliament at Baha Mar on Wednesday, 6th October 2021. The Senate cere...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:13:35 EDT
Grand Lucayan Bahamas Reef Golf Course FALL SPECIALS
Grand Lucayan Bahamas Reef Golf Course FALL SPECIALS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Free Green Fees Cart only 18-holes | Callaway Club Rentals All taxes are i...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:52:08 EDT
BTC & Steven Gardiner Elevate What’s Next: Company Signs Major Endorsement Deal with Olympian
Exactly two months ago, Steven “Speedy Stevie” Gardiner made history as the first Bahamian male to win an individual men’s event at the Olympics bringing home the g...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:33:42 EDT
“Blueprint for Change” Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith read the ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the Opening of the New Parliament, October 6, 2021 at Ba...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:43:02 EDT
PM Davis congratulates New Speaker of the House
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on October 6, 2021, that it was a “considerable honour” to congratulate Member of Parliament fo...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:21:54 EDT
2021 Parliamentary Session Opens
Snapshots of the Opening of the New Parliament today at Baha Mar.  (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:52:05 EDT
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister in GB on fact-finding mission
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg was in Grand Bahama on Monday, October 4, 2021 on a fact-finding mission, visiting a number of proposed offic...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:42:28 EDT
Business Professional Latia Duncombe appointed New Tourism Deputy Director General
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation today announced the appointment of business professional Ms. Latia Duncombe to the post of Deputy Director Genera...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:26:57 EDT
The Governor General Visited With 107-Year-Old Jerry Capron in Grand Bahama
Governor General of The Bahamas, His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith, visited with 107-year-old Jerry Capron at his home on Sunday to commemorate this significant miles...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:55:09 EDT
The Governor General participates in walkthru for the Opening of Parliament
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon.Sir Cornelius A. Smith, today, took part in a walkthru for the Opening of Parliament ceremonies, at Baha Mar.  (BI...

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:32:11 EDT
368 Haitian nationals convicted in the Magistrate’s Court, Inagua
On Monday October 4, two hundred ninety-four (294) Haitian males and seventy-four (74) Haitian females appeared in the Magistrate’s Court, Matthew, Inagua before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt and Magistrate Shaka Serville, and pled g...

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:33:19 EDT
Sun Oil Remains committed to community
Despite the challenges of the current economic climate and ongoing COVID crisis, Sun Oil Limited, a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings, continues to stand alongside its custom...

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:42:45 EDT
PM Philip Davis congratulates the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 72nd National Day
On behalf of the Government and People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I wish to extend sincere congratulations to the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China, on the occasion of their 72nd National Day on 1 October 202...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:30:52 EDT
Ministers Cooper and Halkitis tour downtown to take a look at Sunday business activity
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments the Hon. Chester Cooper and Minister of Economic Affairs the Hon. Michael Halkitis toured Downtown...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:51:16 EDT
DPM Chester Cooper views progress at Sterling Commons & Hurricane Hole Marina at Paradise Landing
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments the Hon. Chester Cooper, Parliamentary Secretary John Pinder, and Tourism executives on Friday vi...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:15:15 EDT
Bahamas Press Club mourns passing of Vincent Vaughan
The Bahamas Press Club 2014 is saddened over the death of one of its Founding Members and Treasurer, veteran professional photographer Vincent Vaughan. He pass...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:04:07 EDT
Office of the Prime Minister on the State Opening of Parliament at the Baha Mar Convention Center
The Order of Prorogation issued on August 18, 2021 calls for the House of Assembly to resume on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. While historically the Opening of Parliament is held in Rawson and Parliament Squares, we wish to advise that the Governm...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:05:55 EDT
Our team puts the finishing touches to The Bahamas Pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Our dedicated team in Dubai raced to put the finishing touches to our awesome Bahamas Pavillion in Expo 2020 Dubai, ready for the opening of the event on October 1st....

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:43:45 EDT
Office of The Prime Minister on the Circulation of Fake List of Statutory Government Boards and Committees Appointments
The Office of The Prime Minister advises the public that the document currently circulating on social media, purporting to be the official list of Statutory Boards and Committees appointments, is not official. At the appropriate time offic...

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:37:15 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Sunday Brunch at Portobello's Restaurant
Join us THIS and EVERY Sunday for our Signature Sunday Champagne Brunch at our Oceanside Portobello's Restaurant from Noon to 4pm. We've got it ...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:41:51 EDT
Statement from the Minister of National Security Hon. Wayne Munroe
Today Commissioner of the Bahamas Department of Corrections Charles Murphy was placed on immediate administrative leave pending a full investigation into several issues.  The three areas of immediate and greatest concerns are: 1. ...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:27:33 EDT
Minister of Economic Affairs Visited the Bahamas National Statistical Institute
Minister of Economic Affairs, the Hon. Michael Halkitis met the staff and toured the offices of the Bahamas National Statistical Institute, Palmdale, on Wednesday, Septem...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:05:42 EDT
Deputy Prime Minister Cooper toured Grand Bahama International Airport
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper, along with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Ho...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:27:59 EDT
Ministers Munroe and Bell Issue Joint Statement - Efforts to Manage Haitian Migrant Influx
The Government of The Bahamas remains resolute in addressing the current influx of Haitian migrants attempting to enter The Bahamas.   The number one priority of the government is to defend the territorial sovereignty of The Commonwe...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:07:44 EDT
The Bahamas Participates in the Observance of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
On 29 September 2021, Her Excellency Dai Qingli, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, hosted a reception celebrating the 72n...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:06:40 EDT
Minister Wilchcombe outlines government’s plans to address poverty
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obadiah H. Wilchcombe, said the Davis Administration will move swiftly to reduce the hurt and suffering in-cou...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:03:04 EDT
The Governor General Presented Flowers to Frances Dean for her 106th Birthday
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith today presented flowers and a letter to Ruth Taylor, daughter of centenarian Frances Dean who celebra...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:10:57 EDT
Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis congratulates MVP Jonquel Jones
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis extends heartfelt congratulations to  Bahamian Jonquel Jones on being named the 2021 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) MVP.  Jones who plays with the Connecticut Sun, hails...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:27:28 EDT
Bahamas Statement on EXPO 2020 Dubai
The curtain is rising on the greatest show on earth after six years of hard work that foretells the harmony, collaboration, persistence, and resilience of the entire worl...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:40:37 EDT
Facilitating economic empowerment and advancement
As part of Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis’ commitment to facilitate economic empowerment and advancement in the Bahamas, he welcomed members of the executive team...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:40:18 EDT
State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart
The Cabinet Office announces today that a State Recognized Funeral will be held for the late Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart, Senior Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, and President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention Inc. on Friday, 1st O...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:14:17 EDT
$125,000 Gift to Create New Pipeline of Scholarships for English and Education Majors at UB
As a student at the former College of The Bahamas (COB), Randall Pinder dreamt of making his mark on the world. When he returned to his alma mater as a faculty member in...



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