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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:21:50 EDT
More than $1 Billion in Investments approved, says Tourism Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper stated that more than $1billion in investments have been approved for the...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:02:42 EDT
University of The Bahamas announces appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan as Executive Vice President
University of The Bahamas today announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) effective 1st April 2022. Dr. Strachan ret...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:31:42 EDT
Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions Greatly Welcomed for Family Islands
After nearly two years of restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bahamians are breathing a sigh of relief, especially those on the Family Islands whose economies have been negatively impacted. During his contribution to the mid-ye...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:05:46 EDT
Grand Bahama has a bright future, says Minister for GB
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey on Thursday said the future is bright for Grand Bahama as many things will happen for the island shortly. The Minister was addressing the 23rd Grand Bahama Business Outlook held under th...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:22:40 EDT
NTA in Grand Bahama Begins First In-Person Training in Three Years with Cohort 13
With almost 50 trainees registered, the National Training Agency began Cohort 13 in Grand Bahama on Monday, March 14, 2022. This was the first in-person training held in ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:34:48 EDT
Former Prime Minister Ingraham presents a copy of his book to the Governor General
The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Former Prime Minister, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented a copy of his book 'I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say' to His Excell...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:07:27 EDT
PM Davis: Early Indicators Suggest ‘Grounds for Cautious Optimism’
During his Opening Contribution to the Debate on the Mid-Year Budget Statement, in the House of Assembly, on March 16, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Ho...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:17:40 EDT
Village Road Improvement Project Underway
New Providence drivers can anticipate improvements to Village Road.  The Ministry of Works and Utilities hosted a virtual meeting recently to inform the public a...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:43:12 EDT
Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Bahamas Postage Stamps issue date 17th March 2022
On 6th February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingd...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:15:44 EDT
New President of University of The Bahamas announced
Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of The Bahamas Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC, has announced Dr. Erik Rolland, as the institution’s new President. The Board of...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:19:40 EDT
Young entrepreneurs receive grants through Ministry of Youth’s ‘Be-Inspired’
During the recent cheque presentation for the Be-Inspired Programme, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said that the future success of Bahamas i...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:53:29 EDT
Data Protection Commissioner pays a courtesy call at Bahamas Development Bank
Data Protection Commissioner of The Bahamas, Michael Wright paid a courtesy call at Bahamas Development Bank (“The Bank” or “BDB”) to discuss the importance of d...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:07 EDT
First Lady Davis Observes International Women’s day with BTC staff
First Lady Ann Marie Davis, joined staff of BTC for a one-day conclave held at Fusion on Friday, 11th March. The event, which was held in recognition of International Wom...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:30:31 EDT
Minister of State Rahming at UN 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The Sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) will take place from 14th to 25th March 2022 under the theme "Achieving gender equality and t...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:42:39 EDT
Donations Fueling a New Over-The-Hill Community Center
Although a $500,000 donation from FTX to Lend A Hand Bahamas is a show stopper, other Bahamas-based likeminded corporations and charitable foundations have also donated ...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:50:21 EDT
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 50 Years of Sailing to The Bahamas
At the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Carnival Cruise Line’s sailing to The Bahamas, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the ...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:10:45 EDT
Captain Jeremiah Gibson turns 100 years, and receives a congratulatory visit from the Governor General
His Excellency the Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith paid a courtesy call on Captain Jeremiah Gibson the Bahamas' newest centenarian Sunday, Mar...

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:09:54 EDT
Ministry of Health & Wellness on the Further Relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules
The Ministry of Health & Wellness remains cautiously optimistic about the country's progress in the fight against COVID-19 and announces the further relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules: Social Gathering A person may ho...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:18:10 EDT
Award-Winning Photographer Eric Rose presented a printed canvas of 'The Hermitage' to the PM Davis
During a courtesy call at his office, on March 8, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis (pictured right while showing the framed imagery) rec...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:13:38 EDT
CDC Lowers Travel Risk Advisory for The Bahamas
The Ministry of Health & Wellness today advised that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has de-escalated the COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas from a Level 4 (very high) to a Level 3 (high).  ...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:14 EDT
Rahming: Adaptive measures with a gender lens are vital in responding to present-day climate risks
Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Tuesday challenged women attending an International Women’s Day (IWD)...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:04:29 EDT
178 Haitian nationals repatriated to Haiti
On Wednesday, March 9, two Bahamasair chartered flights departed New Providence bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with an inclusive total of one hundred seventy-eight (178)...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:10:30 EDT
NEMA In-house staff sings Agency’s praises in wake of training opportunities
Staff members of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who participated in the Agency’s Active Shooter and Violence in the Workplace and Fire Safety Certific...

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:23:30 EDT
International Women’s Day Celebrated with Wreath-laying Ceremony at Prince George Wharf
The country’s First Lady, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis is appealing to the government for more statues to commemorate the contributions made by women in the country. In her rol...

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:16:19 EDT
Public Notice - ISPS National Exercise Alert
The Ministry of Transport will be conducting an International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) National Exercise from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. which will directly affect the islands of: Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, ...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:23:59 EDT
Bahamian Women’s Reproductive Health Care needs addressed in Harvard-Affiliated Hospital News
Two Bahamians made their editorial debut this International Women’s Day in a publication of Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and largest teaching hospital o...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:04:11 EDT
University of The Bahamas and University of South Carolina Beaufort partner to strengthen Hospitality, Tourism
University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a new partnership with a leader in hospitality and tourism management that will create new opportunities for experiential learni...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:13:39 EDT
Deputy Prime Minister receives Miami Gardens Councilwoman in Courtesy Call
Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro paid a Courtesy Call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper on Mond...

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...



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