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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:43:51 EDT
Seventy-Nine Complete Correctional Officers’ Training
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames told the members of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) Trainee Correctional Officers ‘A’ Squ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:29:43 EDT
International Organization for Migration and Citibank donate electronic devices for children's education
The International Organization for Migration (IOM/IMO) and Citibank, in conjunction with Leno Trust Bahamas, donated 104 devices (100 tablets and 4 laptops) on Friday...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:20:08 EDT
GraceKennedy Money Services Customer wins Supermarket Sweep
When Philippe Jn Philippe sent money to Haiti to help with funeral costs for his mother, he had no idea that simple transaction executed at Grace Kennedy Money Services (...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:15:17 EDT
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 'Social Media message to Bahamian parents of students in DC'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken note of a message being circulated on social media which appears to have originated from the Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, DC, with advice and recommendations to parents of Bahamian students ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:50:46 EDT
Citibank, IOM Partnership enabling students in poorest communities to attend virtual classes
What seemed an almost impossible dream of putting a tablet into the hands of every student in The Bahamas just four months ago moved a step closer to reality today wi...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:21:15 EDT
The Judiciary Adapted and Responded to the Unpredictable Environment of the COVID-19 Era
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree stated that the Judiciary in The Bahamas has not escaped the intrusive and disruptive impact of COVID-19. Those who are responsib...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:14:03 EDT
Lewis: Bahamas Resilient Recovery Policy to Provide Context and Guidelines for Recovery Planning
NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Government of The Bahamas is about to implement its Resilient Recovery Policy aimed at timely rebuilding process after a disaster, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Rec...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:02:07 EDT
The Attorney General provides details of onsite review of The Bahamas by the FATF
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Carl W. Bethel explained that early in 2020, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) agreed to an o...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:28:47 EDT
Remarks by the Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree at the Opening of the Legal Year 2021
See enclosed remarks by the Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree at ceremonies marking the Opening of the Legal Year, January 13, 2021 in Rawson Square: My Lords, My Ladies, other Judicial Officers, Mr. Attorney,  President of t...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:03:20 EDT
Attorney General's Remarks - Opening of the Legal Year 2021-2
See enclosed Remarks by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs the Hon. Carl Bethel at ceremonies marking the Opening of the Legal Year, January 13, 2021: I wish to thank Archbishop Patrick Christopher Pinder, and Bishop Delton Fe...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:08:09 EDT
Grand Bahama Island featured in Caribbean Journal Articles
The Office of the Prime Minister Grand Bahama is pleased to note that Grand Bahama Island was recently listed as one of the ‘21 best Caribbean islands to visit in 2...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:18:36 EDT
RBDF pays Final Respect to Late Comrade
Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s command philosophy and priority of enhancing the morale and welfare of serving members and veteran...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:12:28 EDT
The COVID-19 Pandemic Had Turbulent Effect on the Registrar General’s Department in 2020
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Carl W. Bethel stated that the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, had a turbulent effect on the Regist...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:27:40 EDT
RBDF Ship Crew recognized for services
In recognizing and rewarding the efforts of excellence in the workplace consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of talent...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:52:32 EDT
KFC Nassau Junkanoo Buckets competition awards $40,000 in prize money
The spirit of Junkanoo was upheld this year despite the parade cancellations made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40 diehard Junkanoos from all over The...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:15:34 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis - Bahamas Business Outlook 2021
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at Bahamas Business Outlook 2021, today: Ladies and Gentlemen: Good Morning.  It has been a longstanding custom for the prime minister to addres...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:39:20 EDT
The Bahamas supports CARICOM statement on solidarity with Guyana
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 12 January, issued a statement expressing deep disappointment and concern regarding actions taken by Venezuela pertaining to its long-term border dispute with Guyana, including intimations of the creation...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:33:12 EDT
7 Haitian Migrants arraigned and convicted In Grand Bahama
On 13th January, 2021, six (6) adult Haitian males and one (1) adult Haitian female appeared before Magistrate Debbie Ferguson to answer to the charge of Illegal Landing, contrary to Section 19 (1) of the Immigration Act.    The gr...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:20:06 EDT
Judiciary moving closer to paperless court system
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Carl W. Bethel stated that in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Court of Appeal introduced remote hea...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:30:31 EDT
CFAL Wins International Best Investment and Advisory Firm Award
The leading investment management firm in The Bahamas has done it again. Colina Financial Advisors Ltd. (CFAL) has received the 2020 Acquisition International (AI) Globa...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:48:25 EDT
BLTA matchplay Tennis Series
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has started a matchplay series to jumpstart tennis play for juniors. The matchplay was started in the last quarter of 2020 at the ...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:02:09 EDT
BPC’s Perseverance #1 exploration well is fully funded
BPC, the Caribbean and Atlantic margin focused oil and gas company, strongly refutes the claims by various environmental groups in press articles today that the Company d...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:49:26 EDT
PAHO Director says new variants and acceleration of virus make continuing public health measures urgent
The appearance of new variants of the COVID-19 virus in several countries of the Americas, combined with an acceleration in the virus’s spread in virtually every country in the Americas, makes it critical to continue public health measures...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:19:43 EDT
RBDF Search and Rescue Department recognized for outstanding performance
The recognition and relentless efforts of excellence in the workplace continue to showcase throughout the various departments in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. Remaini...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:09:46 EDT
Ten Hidden Hero Champions announced; New dynamic to the 5th annual Character Day Bahamas
During the extraordinary times of 2020, many people around the globe were faced with incredible hardships that had profound life changing events. In the past 15 mont...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:59:24 EDT
The New Legal Year Opening Ceremonies Took Place Today in Rawson Square
Ceremonies marking the Opening of the New Legal Year took place this morning, January 13, 2021 in Rawson Square.   Pictured are Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree, ...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:52:19 EDT
Post Office Department - Box Rental
The Postmaster General wishes to advise the public of the following: The Post Office Department’s box rental period for the year 2021 began on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  Customers are advised that the box rental period ...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:10:08 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis - New Year's National Address
Please see enclosed the New Year's National Address by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, January 12, 2021: Good evening, and a b...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:21:14 EDT
Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO
Those working from home, whose number has greatly increased due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, need better protection, says the International Labour Organization...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:42:25 EDT
The United Kingdom FCDO provides funding for a rotary helicopter to support the monitoring of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines La Soufrière volcano
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit has received funding from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) in the amount of £51,000 through the Memo...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:54:57 EDT
The 2021 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show scheduled for late February 2021, postponed until 2022.
The 2021 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show scheduled for late February 2021, postponed until 2022. The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Committee has announced today, “That after mu...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:44:01 EDT
'We Are One' Campaign Gives Back
Ministry of National Security Acting Permanent Secretary and Under Secretary Cheryl Darville joined the National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC) and corporate sponsor...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:58:30 EDT
PAHO raises $263 million in 2020 to fight COVID-19 in the Americas
In 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) received commitments for more than $263 million to provide technical support and supplies for the fight against COVID-19 in the Americas.  “We are grateful to all of our partners wh...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:23:27 EDT
OAS and the Dominican Republic will cooperate to improve the quality of the electoral processes of the Dominican Central Electoral Board
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic signed an agreement today to promote the quality of the electoral proc...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:36:31 EDT
Cabinet approves further extension on SERZ tax breaks for Grand Bahama and the Abacos 

The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce the expansion of tax relief measures under the Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) Extension Order for the islands of Grand Bahama and the Abacos. Earlier today, Cabinet approv...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:35:42 EDT
Caribbean Investment Bank, RF, eyes Digital Currency Transactions
RF Holdings Limited, parent company to a group of investment banks in The Bahamas, Barbados, and The Cayman Islands, has entered into partnership with financial techn...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:09:26 EDT
NIB extends verification grace period for verifications to July 1 2021
The National Insurance Board, is pleased to advise that approval has been granted to extend the grace period for long term benefit verifications as follows: •    1st July, 2021 for all persons aged 60 and over (all benefits,...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:55:58 EDT
What’s new in The Islands of The Bahamas in 2021
The Islands of The Bahamas are kicking off the New Year with new hotel opening, continued reopenings and increased airlift from major international markets, giving travelers plenty of reasons to add the destination to their 2021 bucket lists...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:50:55 EDT
2021 Majority Rule Day Address by DNA Leader
My fellow citizens, today we celebrate an event that marked a turning point in our nation’s history. Majority Rule is the culmination of years of struggles, sacrifices and agitation by those who came before us. From the rebellion of slaves...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:40:56 EDT
Minister Dames Attends Testing of 'The Blimp' Drone
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames joined representatives of law enforcement agencies at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force HMBS Coral Harbour, on January 7...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:20:58 EDT
Minister Pintard says vocational professions rapidly becoming primary jobs
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard encouraged a group of high school Apprenticeship Programme participants in Grand Bahama to “find...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:50:28 EDT
Majority Rule Day Ecumenical Service Held at Grant's Town Wesley Methodist Church
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith (seated, front row) headed the list of government officials attending the Ecumenical Service in ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:22:37 EDT
Help A Victim Programme continues with ENKA donation
During the 2020 Christmas season, the Operation Feed the Needs programme of New Providence Community Church (NPCC) raised $32,000 for families from Grand Bahama and Abac...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:10:32 EDT
RBDF Congratulates Captain Neely on New Year’s Honour
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force congratulates Captain Whitfield Neely, who was bestowed with the honor as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by He...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:54:11 EDT
St. Augustine's College Class of 1977 presented Electronic Tablets to MOE
Alumni of Saint Augustine’s College (SAC) Class of 1977 on Friday presented the Ministry of Education with 39 tablets for student use to assist in virtual learning....

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:23:54 EDT
Ministry of Health Assures Safe Roll-Out of COVID-19 Vaccine
In its first national press conference for 2021, the Ministry of Health unveiled a number of initiatives aimed at curbing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the c...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:57:01 EDT
PM Minnis - Official Opening of the New Roderick Newton Higgs Bridge, Spanish Wells
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of the New Roderick Newton Higgs Bridge, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Ja...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:15:45 EDT
Minister of Health Renward Wells - COVID 19 Update - January 8, 2021
See enclosed remarks by Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells at a COVID-19 Update, January 8, 2021 at the Ministry.  Also attached is a graphical presentation b...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:30:31 EDT
Bahamas Feeding Network Moves to New Temporary Location
With the demand for food security assistance remaining at record levels, the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) announced this week it has moved into new temporary headquarter...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:47:53 EDT
South America free of smoking in public places, PAHO announces
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today congratulated Paraguay for banning smoking of lit or electronic tobacco products in enclosed public spaces as well as crowded outdoor places. With this decree, Paraguay joined the rest of South...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:10:04 EDT
EARTHCARE Eco Kids visit Coral Vita
After working on Our Garden, Community Garden on Saturday, December 12th 2020, EARTHCARE Eco Kids and EARTHCARE Volunteers toured the world’s first...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:37:53 EDT
University of The Bahamas announces appointment of Executive Vice President
University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Professor Sarim Al-Zubaidy as Executive Vice President (EVP), effective Monday 4th January 2020. An officer of...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:05:17 EDT
BREEF’s Adopt-a-Coral Programme, ranked best gift over the holiday season 
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) extends heartfelt thanks to all its local and international supporters who adopted coral for themselves or loved...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:07:56 EDT
Minister Dames Notes Government’s Investment in the RBPF
During his Official Remarks at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s New Year’s Church Service 2021 (January 3) Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin H. Dames said...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:30:10 EDT
Uppercut 242 returns this Friday to Caribbean BARREL Sports Bar
Back By Popular Demand Uppercut 242 returns this Friday to perform from 7pm to 9pm! You won't want to miss this encore performance by Grand Bahama's favorite multi-ge...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:00:07 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on death of Sir William Allen
Along with his former colleagues and many Bahamians, I was saddened today to learn of the death of Sir William (Bill) Allen, KCMG. Sir William loved his country.  He was one of the most accomplished Bahamians of his generation. He j...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:40:23 EDT
Former Central Bank Governor Sir William Allen passes away
Former Governor of the Central Bank, Sir William Allen passed away today.  Sir William served the nation as a Senator, Minister of State in ...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:25:38 EDT
Cabinet Office: Majority Rule Day 2021
The Cabinet Office announces today that an Ecumenical Service commemorating 54 years of Majority Rule will be held on Monday, 11th January, 2021 at Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Chapel Street at 10:00 a.m. I...



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