Bahamas Weekly
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:08:03 EDTPHA prioritizes safety of Maternity Patients
The Public Hospitals Authority is aware of news reports circulating
concerning the alleged treatment of clients at the Maternity Ward,
Princess Margaret Hospital. The PHA wishes to advise that the Authority
takes very seriously all matters c...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:59:24 EDTPost Office important notice
The Post Office Department wishes to advise the public that the
department will no longer sort mail to boxes with outstanding box rental
fees.
Due to non-payment of the Annual Box Rental Fee, all mail is being returned to sen...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:05:06 EDTState-Recognized Memorial Service for the Late Keith Archer
A State Recognized Memorial Service for the late former Senator and
Trade Unionist Keith Archer was held at Christ Church Cathedral,
October 21, 2021. In...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:19:10 EDTRecall of Whole Red, Yellow and White Onions
BAHFSA wishes to advise that ProSource Inc., a.k.a., ProSource Produce,
LLC in Hailey, Idaho, has voluntarily recalled whole, fresh onions which
were imported from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico from July 1 through
August 27, 2021. The U.S. ...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:19:03 EDTSevere Weather Warning- Oct. 22
SHE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS
ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 10:35 AM TO 12:35 PM EDT
FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2021.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN
EFFECT WEST END GRAND BAHAMA, GREAT EXUMA, ...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:05:20 EDTHidden Heroes 2021 Champions embrace humanity, courage and justice character virtues
It started as a global conversation in 2014 with Character Day programs
expanding to 125 countries and 50 States. Character Day Bahamas
continues its excellent work...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:20:44 EDTBahamas gets 57,330 doses of Pfizer vaccine to boost its COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The Bahamas received some 57,330 doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country
continues to rollout the national vaccination pogramme against the
COVID-19 virus.
The Ministe...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:00:41 EDTThe Bahamas becomes the first Caribbean Country to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Initiative
U.S. Embassy Nassau and the Government of The Bahamas are pleased to
announce the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island
Affairs decision to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
(AIM for Climate) initiativ...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:06:37 EDTWorks Minister tours capital works projects in East GB
Minister of Public Works and Utilities, the Hon. Alfred Sears, on
Thursday visited areas of East Grand Bahama on a familiarization tour.
Accompanied
by Parliamentary ...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:35:27 EDTRock Sound Clinic Tour by Minister of Health & Wellness
Tour of Rock Sound Clinic on October 20, 2021 by Minister of Health and
Wellness, Michael Darville; Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources
and Family Island Affair...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:35:27 EDTBroadcasting Corporation celebrates 44 Years of Television
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas celebrated its 44th year of
bringing television to Bahamian viewers, October 20, 2021 at the
corporation's offices. Minist...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:12:57 EDTPM Davis Davis presents Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation with a gift from the people of The Bahamas
Bahamas Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis presented the Martin
Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation with a national
gift from the people of The Ba...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:00:20 EDTHealth Minister Darville Views Palmetto Point Clinic in Eleuthera
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Michael Darville continues
evaluation of national health facilities, today, October 20 by traveling
to South Eleuthera, North El...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:18:35 EDTZane Lightbourne tours educational facilities in Eleuthera
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Technical &
Vocational Training the Hon. Zane Lightbourne toured Preston H. Albury
High School in South Eleuthera toda...
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:13:10 EDTGovernment launches successful free COVID-19 testing pilot program on Inagua
Government launches successful free COVID-19 testing pilot program on Inagua
Today the government kept one of its key campaign promises of a New
Day by launching it...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:30:25 EDTPM Davis travels to Washington D.C. in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
In
celebration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Martin Luther
King Jr. memorial, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis traveled to
Washington D.C., to partic...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:57:14 EDTWife of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis paid a courtesy call at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip
Davis, QC, paid a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MOFA) and met with the Minister, the Hon...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:33:00 EDTPrime Minister Davis travels to Washington, DC
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis travelled to Washington DC on
Tuesday, 19th October, where he will join first lady Ann-Marie Davis, to
participate in the 10th ann...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:31:29 EDTBahamas Ambassador to UAE and Qatar calls on DPM Chester Cooper
Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United Arab Emirates and the State of
Qatar HE Tony Joudi paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism,
Investment and Aviation the Hon. C...
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:35:36 EDTMinister Bowleg views Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg recently
joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, Under Secretary Montez
Williams, and Director of Sports Ti...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:25:34 EDT Cabinet Office: State-Recognized Memorial Service for the Late Keith Archer
The Cabinet Office announces today that a State Recognized Memorial
Service will be held for the late Keith Estward Archer, former Senator
and Trade Unionist on Thursday, 21st October, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at
Christ Church Cathedral, George St...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:43:03 EDTMinister Mitchell participates in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Foreign Minister’s Meeting in Miami - Oct. 16th -17th
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises members of the public that the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell participated in the
15th Special Meeting o...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:14:14 EDTGrand Bahama Power Company rate review filing
Recently, the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) officially made an
application to The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) for a rate
adjustment. In response, the Governme...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:16:16 EDTAmendments to Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) Order
The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, is
pleased to advise the public of recent amendments to the Special
Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) Order.
...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:08:21 EDTChinese Embassy donates Greenhouses To The Bahamas
In an effort to assist the Government of The Bahamas with its
goal to increase food production, the Embassy of the People’s Republic
of China donated 15 greenhouses rec...
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:58:40 EDTMajor brain tumour surgery marks historical intervention at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Grand Bahama
The second historic surgical intervention in as many weeks
performed at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) on Saturday October 16th,
2021. The procedure which invol...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:36:13 EDTMinister of Foreign Affairs on the Passing of Colin Powell
I learned this morning of the death of Colin Powell, the American
general and diplomat. I worked with him as Foreign Minister in my first
term, particularly o...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:16:52 EDTMinister Munroe Toured the Parliamentary Registration Department
The Hon. Wayne Munroe, Minister of National Security, toured the
Parliamentary Registration Department today, meeting with Parliamentary
Commissioner (Actg.) Lavado Dunc...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:27:10 EDTGovernment thanks COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers for Dedicated Services
A COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer Luncheon was held Sunday, October
17, during which the government thanked individuals who dedicated their
services to the national vaccin...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:05:38 EDTBTVI honours Intern Vendors
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently
recognized three organizations for their commitment to the internship
program over the past five years.
...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:52:47 EDTMinister Darville leading implementation of new tools to fight COVID cases
Over the past three weeks, the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr.
Michael Darville and the members of his Covid-19 technical team have
visited islands in the Southern and Central Bahamas to conduct an urgent
assessment of the situation there. ...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:28 EDTMinister Sweeting Urges Food Security Measures on World Food Day 2021
Minister
of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs the Hon.
Clay Sweeting urged Bahamians to place an emphasis on growing food to
reduce the country’s...
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:05:00 EDTThe Bahamas COVID-19 Vaccination Weekly Progress as of Oct. 16th 2021
The Bahamas COVID-19 Vaccination Weekly Progress as of October 16th, 2021
Total doses of vaccine administered: 244,303...
Vaccine Doses Administered by Island...
...
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:17:06 EDTCDEMA grants to NEMA for Warehouse Inventory Management System and CERT training
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), recently acquired the
tools to assist with its Emergency Relief Warehouses Supply Management,
and equipment to co...
Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:09:58 EDTDeputy Prime Minister Cooper and Minister Darville tour Exuma airport and mini hospital
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper and Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon.
Michael Darville made assess...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:08:57 EDTDiplomatic 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 EDTBritish 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 EDTChinese 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 EDTNine 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 EDTMinister 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 EDTPrime 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 EDTRemarks 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 EDTBreakthrough 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 EDTStudents 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 EDTMinister 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 EDTPrime 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 EDTGovernment 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 EDTVaccination 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 EDTCentenarian 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 EDTGBUC 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 EDTPMH 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 EDTThe 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 EDTCurrent 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 EDTMinister 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 EDTCabinet 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...