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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:04:08 EDT
UB acquires Kipling Complex
After seven years of discussions and negotiations, the Kipling Building will now be home to the University of The Bahamas Northern Campus. The ceremonial signing betwee...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:34:03 EDT
GBPA Launch Freeport Business Portal
The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) is excited to announce the launch of its Freeport Business Portal, a digital platform designed to improve the ease of doing...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:24:17 EDT
FIDA Grand Bahama Spotlights Ms. Constance Elrone McDonald, Queen's Counsel (QC)
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It i...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:47:38 EDT
World’s largest cruise ship to call on Nassau on March 9
The world’s newest and largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, will be welcomed on its inaugural cruise, March 9 to Nassau, The Baham...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:40:47 EDT
Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources on recommencement of Regattas and Homecomings
Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Affairs officials are delighted to recommence Regattas and Homecomings after Prime Minister, Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis QC, announced that the Cat Island Rake n’ Scrape Festival and R...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:33:14 EDT
BAMSI creates International Linkages In Dubai
The Bahamas Agriculture Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has made numerous international connections for educational opportunities during Agriculture week in Dubai from February 20-25. Representatives from BAMSI were among the delegation tha...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:19:37 EDT
Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service was held under the theme"A Celebration of Grace and Peace" on Sunday, 6 March, at Golden Gates World Outreach Minist...

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:39:28 EDT
Ministry of Education launches second curriculum
Entrepreneurship is among the 10 new curricula guides which the Department of Education celebrated during its second curriculum launch Thursday, March 3 at the Ivy L. Dum...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:02:57 EDT
GB Health Services - Regular Healthcare Services and Phased Return of Visitation
Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) advises that regular healthcare services at its Community Clinics and Outpatient Specialty Clinics will continue; and a phased return of hospital visitation privileges will commence while continuing to ens...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:55:32 EDT
PM Davis speaks on Climate Change at CARICOM-SICA Summit in Belize
During his Intervention concerning Climate Change, at the Fourth CARICOM-SICA Summit, on March 3, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that climate change “is front and centre” of his international agen...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:48:23 EDT
State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Patricia Coakley, Former Senator
A State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Patricia Aloma Coakley, former Senator, was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road.  ...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:12:10 EDT
The Grand Bahama Port Authority’s GB Ambassador program enables global understanding of Freeport’s rich offerings
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is pleased to announce the relaunch of its GB Ambassadors Program, which empowers members of The Bahamas’ Embassies and Consulat...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:18:21 EDT
Minister Bowleg Attends Launch of Fresh Start Programme
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg and Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier joined Head of the Division of Youth Sandena Neely and Programme Co...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:07:45 EDT
US Donates Equipment to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe, spoke, on February 28, 2022, at the Handing Over and Commissioning ceremony for a state of the art Imaging and Astr...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:02:51 EDT
New Managing Director Named at PHA
The Chairman & Board of Directors of the Public Hospitals Authority are pleased to announce the confirmation in appointment of Mrs. Aubynette P. Rolle in the post of ...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:36:36 EDT
Bahamas Government Enters 24-month Repo Agreement on US Securities
On February 28, 2022 the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (“the Government”) and Goldman Sachs International (“GSI”) entered into a repurchase agreement (“repo”). Under the terms of the agreement, the Government sold...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:27:38 EDT
Bahamas ISPS national response to threat - TEST - March 10
Members of the media attended a briefing at Bahama Rock on Tuesday in preparation for a Bahamas International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) national response tes...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:07:00 EDT
NEMA Training Department hosts two key In-house training initiatives
Officials at the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continued to expand upon the agency’s In-house institutional and intellectual capacity to face ...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:22 EDT
Ministry appoints New Acting Director of Aviation
Dr. Kenneth Romer was officially appointed today as the new Acting Director of Aviation. Dr. Romer who holds the position of  Deputy Director General of Tourism will also serve as  Acting Director of Aviation.  The announcemen...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:53:22 EDT
Mrs. Davis speaks to the theme, "I am her" at G5's 'Just Because I'm Special' Event
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, gave remarks at G5's 'Just Because I'm Special' event, under the theme, "I am her," Saturday, Feb...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:19:52 EDT
Deputy Prime Minister assures Good Governance by Davis Administration
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper has assured that the Bahamas Government is resolute in delivering good go...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:04:46 EDT
Minister of National Security tours the RBPF Stations on Abaco Island, Bahamas
The Minister of National Security, the Honorable Wayne R. Munroe, Q.C., escorted by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Paul Rolle, toured the Royal Bahamas Police Force loca...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:15:19 EDT
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Fake Russian News Report - Feb 28th
Reports from the public have come to the Ministry’s attention with reference to a video circulating on social media which alleges to present Russian President Vladimir ...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:03:36 EDT
Dr Garry Conille
When Dr Garry Conille step foot on New Providence days ago, he was on a mission solidify a renewed partnership between The Bahamas and the United Nations and The ...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:41:19 EDT
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13th
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Daylight Saving Time will commence on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. and will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2022...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:27:38 EDT
Bahamas Government Board Members of BTC paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Davis
The Bahamas Government Board members of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Davis at the Office of the Prime Minister to...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:50:16 EDT
Youth Leaders on the Move
The National Youth Leaders Certification Programme (YLCP) held a Meet and Greet-styled Orientation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the National Sports Authority. ...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:32:10 EDT
Minister Sweeting to speak at Food For Future Summit and Expo in Dubai This Month
Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay Sweeting will bring remarks at the inaugural Food for Summit and Expo in Dubai from Febr...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:56:50 EDT
Government congratulates Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries for 52 years’ service
Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries 52 years of spiritual teaching and social programmes did not go unnoticed by the Government of The Bahamas. On Sunday, February 27,...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:23:18 EDT
Apex Mobile App makes it easier to repay debt
Apex Management Services wants to change the way borrowers settle and lenders collect outstanding debts. For more than a quarter of a century, the Centerville-bas...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:17:24 EDT
Appointment of Ambassadors to the United Nations and Cuba
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis announced the Appointment of Stan Smith as Ambassador to the United Nations; and Dr. Ellison Rahming as Ambas...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:46:46 EDT
Youth Minister issues challenge to young men during annual conference in GB
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Mario Bowleg threw out a challenge to a church filled with boys and young men: “You could be a thermostat, or you could be ...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:38:13 EDT
State-Minister encourages participants of ‘historic’ GBV Law Review Forum to continue dialogue in both public and private spaces
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development’s three-day National Gender-Based Violence (GBV)/Discriminatory Law Review Forum will be etched in Bahamian hi...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:23:48 EDT
Minister Sweeting Participates in AIM Ministerial Meeting in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting, participated in the Agriculture Innovation Missi...

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:14:55 EDT
State-Minister for Disaster Preparedness meets with UN team
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, recently held discussions with United Nations Resident Coordinator for The Bahamas, Dr. G...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:36:15 EDT
University of The Bahamas Invited to Share Lessons in Digital Transformation at Global Conference
The systems, processes and procedures of University of The Bahamas (UB) are far more digitalized today than they were before Hurricane Dorian or even the COVID-19 pan...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:19:20 EDT
Congratulatory message on St. Lucia's independence
The Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas extend congratulations to the Government and people of Saint Lucia as they celebrate forty-three (43) years of Independence. The Bahamas remains committed to working with the Gov...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:56:35 EDT
Nassau Flight Services Board Meets with Airport Union
The Airport Airline and Allied Workers Union (AAAWU) met with Nassau Flight Services Board to discuss matters of mutual interest in the aviation industry.The meeting was ...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:33:01 EDT
Minister Sweeting - Remarks at 'Food for Future Summit' in Dubai
See enclosed remarks from Minister Sweeting's address today at the Food for Future Summit at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am ho...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:47:26 EDT
Attorney Murrio Ducille named QC
Murrio Ducille, attorney at law, has achieved the status of Queen’s Counsel and will officially receive his instruments during the February 24, 2022 Call to the Bar at ...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:20:58 EDT
Illegal Structure to be removed
The Ministry of Works & Utilities (MOWU) is aware of a video circulating on social media concerning an illegal wooden structure on Junkanoo Beach, at the rear of the Margaritaville Beach Resort property.  The Ministry can confirm...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:32:22 EDT
University of The Bahamas Honouring Excellence Among Alumni at Hall of Fame Ceremony
University of The Bahamas is preparing to honour a cadre of alumni as examples of the excellence that defines graduates of the institutions who are making substantive contributions to the public and private sector, leading innovation and hel...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:31:09 EDT
Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Birthday of Sir Sidney Poitier
The Government of The Bahamas wishes to mark this day, on what would have been the 95th birthday of Sir Sidney Poitier, the Bahamian actor, producer, diplomat, writer.&nb...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:15:23 EDT
Prime Minister Davis Announces Wendall Jones as Ambassador to the US; and also outlines new Foreign Service Initiatives
During his announcement of Wendall Jones as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United States of America and Non-Reside...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:50:53 EDT
CARDI announces appointment of new Executive Director
The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), the Honorable Crenston C. Buffonge, Minister of Agricultu...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:29:31 EDT
Minister of Foreign Affairs on the passing of former Belize Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note of condolences to the Government of Belize on the passing of the country’s second prime minister the Rt. Honourable Sir ...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:01:04 EDT
Port Security to be tested
Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Senior Lieutenant Bertram Bowleg, former International Ship and Port Facility Security Heritage Coordinator, at a press conference, Fe...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:08:25 EDT
Presentation by Prime Minister Davis, in the House of Assembly, on the BAMSI Bill, 2022
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister and MInister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis on the BAMSI Bill, 2022 in the House of Assembly on February 16, 2022: M...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:18:33 EDT
MOTIA holds bilateral talks with Saudis
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper met with His Excellency Mr. Ahmad Agil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of t...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:16:37 EDT
A Heartfelt Send-Off for Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Peter Deveaux-Isaacs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, February 14, held a special farewell reception for Permanent Secretary Mr. Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Sr. After over 30 years in the...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:17:51 EDT
New England Institute of Technology strengthens ties with BTVI
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently hosted officials of the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) to further develop a partnership between...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:56:25 EDT
UAE Technical Assistance MOU Signed in Duba
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas the Hon. Fred Mitchell, and Assista...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:51:25 EDT
IDB gives UB-North a $500,000 grant
The University of The Bahamas, North, announced February 4, 2022 that the university has received a grant of $500,000 from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as p...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:08:00 EDT
"Tomorrow Starts Today" for new COHORT 19 of the National Training Agency
The National Training Agency (NTA) held an orientation for its latest group of participants, COHORT 19, February 15, 2022 at its Gladstone Road offices.  The gro...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:30:42 EDT
Franklyn Williams takes the Oath of Office as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions
Franklyn Williams (pictured left) took the Oath of Office as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, administered by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Co...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:56:18 EDT
BBS Learners test their blockchain projects on Ethereum to earn Developer Certificate
Four Bahamian participants from the 2021 Blockchain Business School (BBS), ages 13 to their late 20’s, are earning their developer’s certificates to become blockchain...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:49:37 EDT
Ministry of the Public Service, Northern Region, to be restructured
Minister of State for Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle, announced, February 11, 2022 during a visit to Grand Bahama that the Ministry will undergo restructuring ...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:42:52 EDT
Cultural Minister meets with Grand Bahama Junkanoo leaders to hear their concerns
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg told junkanoo leaders in Grand Bahama that at the end of the day, Grand Bahama needs to establish its own Ju...



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