The COVID-19 pandemic swept through every country in the Americas in 2020, infecting more than 35 million people and causing some 850,000 deaths. Globally, COVID-19 affected 216 countries and territories, causing more than 80 million c...

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that the Multi Strategies Leveraged Income Fund Ltd. has successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process and has been listed on the Exchange. As a result...

An ongoing search and rescue mission is underway by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Search and Rescue Unit, the Royal Bahamas Police Marine Division, BASRA and United States Coast Guard, for an overdue vessel with sev...

Prime Minister Minnis visited several government clinics, December 30, 2020 to thank Health Care workers for all of their hard work throughout the pandemic, and to encour...

This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties this year came with the added pressure of...

The Government of The Bahamas entered into an Agreement in order to regularize property title issues for homeowners in the Pinewood Gardens and Nassau Village Area. We have received copies of the Title Documents from many of the affected per...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames, Permanent Secretary Marco Rolle, and several civic and community stakeholders attended the National Neighbourhood Wat...

A pre-teen Bahamian girl has launched a non-profit initiative to empower other children to “unlock” their power by learning how to code. Chelsea Smith initially began...

Nearly 2,000 individuals are supported by the Bahamas Red Cross Society’s Meals on Wheels and Parcel/Voucher programmes on a weekly basis. As this number increases and...

In the spirit of Christmas giving, the Christian Youth Movement (CYM) of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (SMAC) donated toys, grocery and books to the Children’s Emerge...

On Monday, 28th December 2020, a group of forty-four (44) Haitian males, and seven (7) Haitian females were lawfully arrested and detained by officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Bahamas Immigration Department after their ve...

The Freeport Light Industrial Park on Grand Bahama Highway was buzzing with activity on Saturday December 19, 2020 when 205 families in need, from settlements acr...

The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation notes the recent amendment to the Emergency Orders with regard to the use of hotels and their related facilities by the general public. The purpose of this new Order is to safeguard the use of hotels by a...

In an effort to cushion the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on everyday life and the sharp, unprecedented transition to a virtual reality for its student body, Uni...

Prime Minister Minnis and his delegation visited Mayaguana on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  On his arrival, he visited the Police station to encourage officers. He als...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis fulfilled his promise that he would spend Christmas in Inagua and Mayaguana.   In Inagua, December 25, the Prim...

Prime Minister Minnis visited Inagua on Christmas Day, where he spoke with National Security officials -- Police and Defence Force -- to give them encouragement.  He...

The Salvation Army has made it its mandate to "rescue Christmas," enlisting a team of volunteers in love's army to feed those in need at its 89th Annual Community & S...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames speaks about the various initiatives of his Ministry and its National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), on Decem...

On Thursday, December 24, 2020,  Prime Minister Minnis (left) visited eight police stations throughout Nassau, including the stations on Nassau Street, Quakoo Stree...

The Ministry of  Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that the Government of The Bahamas has appointed Dr William F. Pickard, PhD, as Honorary Consul of the Common...

The Prerogative of Mercy Committee met today to review 205 requests for Clemency, and two for Expungement of Records.   As a result, 147 were approved for Clemency, six pending additional reports, one record expunged and 59 deferred to t...

Super Value proved today a little bit of change can go a long way, presenting a check for $12,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network.   The presentation came with a plea...

Hundreds of students in The Bahamas can now answer questions that might stump their parents about pet care, thanks to a series of virtual chats by the Pet Food Instit...

Royal Caribbean Group donated 5,000 turkeys to the National Food Distribution Task Force dressed with a message wishing every recipient happy and healthy holidays. ...

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance workforce focused on excellenc...

Academic freedom and the pursuit of new knowledge are pivotal aspects of University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) mission, which for the last two decades has been showcasing the breadth of its research expertise via its Research Edge forum. ...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson stated that it will become easier to interact with the Government because of its focus on Dig...

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as...

Initially focused on emergency aid and community rebuilding in some of the hardest hit areas of The Bahamas, Moore Bahamas' Hurricane Dorian recovery grants quickly expan...

For over 33 years, Great Commission Ministries has focused on defending the rights of the poor and providing resources for children, ex-convicts and substance abusers. T...

Please see enclosed official remarks delivered today by Minister for State for Finance, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thomspon at the Fiscal Strategy Report Virtual Press Con...

At the 2020 Employee Retirement and Recognition of Ministry of Health Employees, Friday, at Wesley Methodist Church, Permanent Secretary Prenell King-Rolle, celebrated th...

Maya Nottage, APR, Regional Marketing Manager at Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. in Nassau, Bahamas, has been elected a 2021 international delegate-at-large for the Public Re...

Institutional reforms and investments in infrastructure will be key to foster economic recovery in The Bahamas and the Caribbean region, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which warns of challenging times even...

In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large a...

As 2020 comes to an end, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is once again reflecting on a remarkably historic and challenging year. After celebrating a record-breaking seven million visitors in 2019, the country was poised...

A groundbreaking strategic alliance has been formally entered into as a result of an initiative of the Tourism Development Corporation.  Recently, Ministers D’Agui...

Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows. With its unique geography of 16 major islands a...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today officially opened two infrastructure projects for Long Island – the Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road. The bridge crossing at Newton Cay provides access acr...

See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of Newton Cay Bridge, Long Island, today.  At the ...

Please see Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of Monument Road, Long Island, today. BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe...

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Secretariat on its website today advised via a Press Release, attached to the Grey List on “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring”, that The Bahamas has now been delisted from said list. This dec...

Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Governor-General’s Volunteer Bahamas Program was officially launched December 18, 2020 by His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith in a ceremony...

How long the abuse of women and children has existed on the planet; hundred years, five, thousand…always been there. In society knowing it was here, suddenly it becomes more transparent; those with money cannot hide it any longer. The corr...

Mrs. Francine Blackman - Permanent Secretary in Barbados’ Ministry of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship - has been elected as Chairman of the Executive Board ...

Scotiabank Bahamas has provided what has been described as a “timely donation” of US$10,000 to The Unity House. The donation will assist with mounting operationa...

In keeping with its strategy to remain the digital transformation leader in the country and just in time for the Christmas season, PwC facilitated the opening of digital wa...

Senator J. Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Finance explained that the Government will continue to reduce the economic effects of COVID-19, by providing initiatives...

Governor General of The Bahamas, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith and his wife Lady Smith, were escorted on a tour of the newly renovated Rand Memoria...

The Bahamas Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CISCO Systems, a worldwide leader in networking technologies and cyber security solutions that will assi...

Friday, 18 December 2020, marks the 20th Anniversary of the International Migrants Day. The theme is, “We Live Together”. The annual observance of the International Migrants Day was proclaimed on 4 December 2000 by the United Nations Gen...

Baha Mar welcomed its first guests today, December 17, 2020 after being closed for almost nine months, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  (BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs...

See enclosed remarks by Minister of State for Grand Bahama and for Finance the Hon. Kwasi Thompson: Good Morning. I am pleased to celebrate, once again, the Government’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CISCO Syst...

On December 17, 2020 the United States delivered six Mercury Verado boat engines valued at over $168,000 dollars to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Marine Support S...

TThe Grand opening of the newly renovated Caribbean Barrel Sports Bar (the former Red Beards  & Monkey Joe’s) drops on Friday December 18th bringin...

Dante Bazard Jr’s confirmation this month to the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission is not only a first for a Bahamian, but for black people in the province. A...

In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as a ...