Bahamas Weekly
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:18:09 EDTJoint donation provides some $90k In equipment to Rand Memorial Hospital
Officials at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) accepted a donation
of hospital equipment valued at some ninety thousand dollars ($90,000)
in a presentation ceremony on...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:40:08 EDTIMF affirms Govt’s timely and appropriate COVID-19 response
The recently published Concluding Statement from the Executive Board of
the International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides further indication that
the Government’s fiscal policy responses and economic management are
producing results in keepin...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:53:44 EDTNew PAHO/WHO Representative in The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands
The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization
announce a change in their Representative in The Bahamas and Turks and
Caicos Islands, following the re...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:55:55 EDTSigning of the Book of Condolence for the Late Sir William Allen - Tomorrow at the House of Assembly
The Cabinet Office announces today that the signing of the Book of
Condolence for the late Honourable Sir William Allen, KCMG, former
Cabinet Minister, Deputy to the Governor General, Parliamentarian and
Governor of the Central Bank will be ...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:45:38 EDTDisaster Management Agenda reinforced through Red Cross-NEMA Virtual Conclave
While disasters or their impact cannot be prevented, it is imperative
that nations arm themselves with the ability to deal with disaster
management, said Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management
and Reconstruction, the Hon. I...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:30:52 EDT Construction of Grand Bahama Utility’s $5 million Reverse Osmosis water facility underway
The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) is excited to announce the
installation of a three-million-gallon Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant,
which represents a $5 million i...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:46:39 EDTDNA: We must encourage domestic tourism
Our nation is in an economic crisis and our number 1 industry has taken a
major hit due to restrictions imposed by the governments of our major
tourist markets. It is unclear and uncertain when tourist arrivals will
return to pre-COVID level...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:05:09 EDTEstablishment of the Exuma Community Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited.
The Island of Exuma is now poised to meet the challenges and
opportunities of a resurgence in Tourism, with the establishment of the
Exuma Community Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Limited.
With
the assistance of Ms. Cheryl Bowe-Moss, Di...
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:40:18 EDTOAS General Secretariat on Illegal Detention of Guyanese Vessels by Venezuela
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS)
condemns the illegal detention by the Venezuelan dictatorship of two
Guyanese registered fishing vessels and their crew who were located
within the Cooperative Republic of ...
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:08:14 EDTBahamas National Youth Choir 30th Anniversary Video Project
The Bahamas National Youth Choir is gearing up to release an official
music video paying homage to popular songs like its all-time
fan-favorite “Celebrate”, the inter...
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:23:36 EDTDNA on Government response to child abuse allegations
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) notes the recent announcement by
the Minister of Social Services that four employees of a local
children’s home have been relieved of their duties. We also welcome the
news that this matte...
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:07:25 EDTOffice of University Relations: Appointment of Acting Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
University of The Bahamas (UB) announces the appointment of Associate
Professor Mrs. Lottis Shearer-Knowles as the Acting Assistant Vice
President of Academic Affairs...
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:31:23 EDTLewis Foundation Sends Three Grand Bahamians to UCF
It’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter for three Grand Bahama
students experiencing their first few days of a new school year at the
University of Central Fl...
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:05:33 EDTCleveland Clinic and Doctors Hospital Health System establish strategic relationship to expand and improve healthcare services in The Bahamas
Cleveland Clinic and Doctors Hospital Health System have formed a
strategic advisory council with the goal of expanding and improving the
delivery of healthcare servi...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:36:47 EDTILO: Uncertain and uneven recovery expected following unprecedented labour market crisis
Tentative signs of recovery are emerging in global labour markets,
following unprecedented disruption in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
according to the latest report from the International Labour
Organization....
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:05:47 EDTSome concessions for Grand Bahama and Abaco, extended
Minister of State for Finance
and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson has announced that Grand
Bahama and Abaco residents wishing to replace their motor vehicles th...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:33:24 EDTAnnual Parliamentary Church Service
Parliamentarians attended the Annual Parliamentary Church Service,
Monday morning, January 25, 2021 at the Church of God of Prophecy East
Street Tabernacle. Prime ...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:24:15 EDTDeodat Maharaj to Lead the Caribbean Export Development Agency
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is pleased
to announce that Mr. Deodat Maharaj has been appointed as its Executive
Director effective February...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:14:58 EDTUrban Oasis: Push for fitness, fresh air draw many to parks
Ballers, joggers, tykes on trikes and those wanting a bit of fresh air
are gaining a new appreciation for community parks now that they have
reopened after being clos...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:16:50 EDTU.W.P Women's Arm: Together we can protect our women and girls
The United Workers Party National Women’s Arm would like to extend
its sincere condolences to the family and friends of our island's latest
victim of gender based viole...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:30:31 EDTRoyal Caribbean Group to become Silver Sponsor, Global Leadership Summit Bahamas
The Global Leadership Summit Bahamas today announced that Royal
Caribbean Group will be a silver sponsor of its annual event bringing
top names in business and leader...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:30:04 EDTOAS Begins Implementation of New Hemispheric Action Plan on Drugs 2021-2025
The Organization of American States (OAS) has begun implementation of
the new Hemispheric Drug Strategy and Plan of Action 2021-2025, both
approved at the 68th regular session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse
Control Commission (CICAD), chai...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:03:13 EDTUB’s Oakes Field Campus Expands with Land Transfer
With the Government of The Bahamas having recently transferred the land
on which the historic Clarence A. Bain building was once located to
University of The Bahamas, th...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:30:26 EDTHouse of Assembly Select Committee on Natural Resources Site visit to North Andros
The House of Assembly Select Committee on Natural Resources made its first site visit this past week in North Andros.
The
Committee members making the trip were: Michael A...
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:07:44 EDTConcepts leans into charitable causes
““Running my own marketing agency was always on the cards for me, the question had always been, when would be the right time?”
Early on in what we now call...
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:27:11 EDTBPC Court Success; Perseverance #1 Insurance Again Confirmed
On 22 January 2021 The Honourable Justice Petra Hanna-Adderley ruled in
favour of BPC to allow BPC to join the Government as a respondent to the
application for a judicial review of various Government decisions
related to BPC’s licences an...
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:08:38 EDTGov’t projects and assistance programs helping to speed up recovery in Grand Bahama
“Grand Bahama remains in a rebuilding phase and will be in that
rebuilding phase for some time to come,” said Minister of State for
Finance and for Grand Bahama, the ...
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:50:34 EDTPrime Minister Minnis opens London Creek Bridge in Andros
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis
on Friday officially opened the London Creek Bridge, marking an
important part of the effor...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:25:02 EDTMinister Henfield Receives Copie d’Usage from His Excellency Zvi Tal, Israeli Ambassador-designate to The Bahamas
he Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the
public that, in a virtual meeting held today, 22 January, the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren ...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:03:19 EDTBaleària Caribbean gets The Bahamas’ approval to resume passenger services
Today the fast ferry company, Baleària Caribbean, has announced that
they will resume passenger services between Port Everglades (Fort
Lauderdale) and The Bahama...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:18:56 EDTRotary Club Invests in BTVI Virtual Reading Program
The Rotary Club of East Nassau (RCEN) recently made a donation to
the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to aid in its
continued use of the MindPlay Virtua...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:23:08 EDTLabour Minister welcomes incoming Permanent Secretary while bidding farewell to old
The Minister of Labour, Senator the Honourable Dion Foulkes
welcomed the Ministry of Labour’s incoming Acting Permanent Secretary,
Ms. Gina Thompson while thanking the ...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:03:34 EDTSwimming against the tide
More work needed in the battle to preserve critically endangered Nassau grouper
There are glimmers of hope for the critically endangered Nassau...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:39:14 EDTNew Caves Corporate Center now fully leased by NAI Bahamas Realty Commercia
NAI Bahamas Realty Commercial, a leading full-service independent
commercial real estate firm, announced today that the Cave’s Corporate
Center West is now 100% leased....
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:05:54 EDTORG Looking to reach 500 MSME Engagement in the Northern Bahamas
In November 2020 the Organization for Responsible Governance launched an
initiative designed to give small businesses on Grand Bahama and Abaco
specifically, a platform t...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:46:50 EDTArrest, court case prompt BREA to urge ‘Use a Licensed Agent’
The recent arrest of the 31-year-old CEO of a business called Rent2Own
Bahamas prompted Bahamas Real Estate Association President Christine
Wallace-Whitfield today “to ...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:50:59 EDTBahamas Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and ALIV, donate to MOE towards online learning
The Ministry of Education in conjunction with Leno Trust received more
assistance in reaching the goal of "placing a tablet in each child's
hands," Thursday, January ...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:00:58 EDTBTC's Enhanced Early Retirement Program
BTC remains committed to transforming our business into a customer
centric, high performing organization to better serve the people of The
Bahamas. That continuous transformation includes aligning the
organization and building an effective t...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:30:49 EDTPHA-Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre confirms six COVID-19 cases
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and Sandilands Rehabilitation
Centre (SRC) confirms that currently there are six (6) female clients at
the Geriatric Hospital who hav...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:20:42 EDTPM Minnis Remarks: Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium, January 21, 2021
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium, January 21, 2021.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Good morning.
It
is my pleas...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:05:05 EDTMinister Dames Tours Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
Commissioner of Correctional Services Charles Murphy and his
Executive/Command Team members led Minister of National Security the
Hon. Marvin Dames, Acting Permanent Sec...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:27:46 EDTBahamas 7-Day Forecast January 17 - 23
A lingering frontal boundary across the Southeast Bahamas on Sunday will
gradually weaken through Monday. Another front is expected to move
into the Northwest Bahamas on Monday, race southeastwards across the
islands and merge wi...
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:32:25 EDTChanges announced to Sunday business hours, outdoor dining, and weddings and funerals
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that beginning Sunday,
24 January 2021 pharmacies, gas stations and laundromats will now be
permitted to operate between the hours of 6am and 9pm, on the islands of
New Providence and Abaco.
...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:53:50 EDTOAS to Deploy Electoral Observation Mission to Presidential Elections in Ecuador
The Organization of American States (OAS) will deploy an Electoral
Observation Mission to the February 7 elections in Ecuador, in which the
president and vice president of the country will be elected, as well as
representatives of the Andean...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:18:17 EDTGender & Family Head urges NGOs to get compliant in order to access greater funding
The Director of the Department of Gender and Family Affairs in the
Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, Dr. Jacinta Higgs, is
urging those Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in The Bahamas that
haven’t already done so, to...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:57:34 EDTDNA on child abuse allegations
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is deeply concerned by news
reports of allegations of child abuse carried out by employees at a
local children’s home. This is ...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:35:50 EDTThe Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association: "Play Tennis" Strong
The recent session of The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association's "Play
Tennis" featured an introduction to the backhand stroke. The backhand
can be a one-handed or two-han...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:23:50 EDT Justice and humanity were the top strengths of winners of the Character Day Bahamas 2020 Campaign
Around the world and at home, 2020 was a year filled with a stronger
focus on humanity with a call for action for justice and making life
better. We saw people advoca...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:30:44 EDTDNA on COVID Assistance Program and NIB
The government has projected an end to unemployment benefits, food
assistance and business support programs implemented to assist Bahamians
that have been negativ...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:53 EDTGender and Family Affairs launches Online Family Safety Survey
The Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Ministry of Social Services
and Urban Development, has launched an online survey entitled: 'Family
Safety Survey - COVID-...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:42:51 EDTStatement by Minister of Social Services & Urban Development, Frankie Campbell
Last evening, I was alerted to a video that is in circulation purporting
to be children being abused at one of our Children’s Homes. As a matter
of fact, it w...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:15:41 EDTWith the Americas failing to control coronavirus, many hospitals are at or close to capacity, PAHO director says
“We must intensify public health interventions to limit exposure to this virus”Washington,
D.C., January 19, 2021 (PAHO)— The Region of the Americas must
intensify public health interventions on social distancing, limiting
gatherings, ...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:10:03 EDTBISX Quarterly Statistical Report 2020
BISX is pleased to announce its BISX All-Share Index and trading
statistics for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2020 with
comparison to the same period of 2019.
BISX ALL SHARE INDEX...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:48:27 EDTFernando Garcia named Academy Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Fernando
Garcia as its Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards.
Garcia
will lead engagement and ou...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:57:00 EDTNew Entry 46/ Woman Entry 16 Community Service
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to enforce the
Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of
strengthening relationships with st...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:20:40 EDTRegistration of NGOs opens door to greater funding opportunities
Officials at the Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Ministry
of Social Services and Urban Development, have partnered with
counterparts at the Office of the Attorne...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:30:27 EDTCampbell: ‘No stones to be left unturned’ during investigation
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A.
Campbell, Tuesday assured members of the Bahamian public that no stones
will be left unturned during the investigation into alleged child abuse
at one of the country’s ...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:30:29 EDTCaribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar Ladies night tonight
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Don't miss Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar Ladies night tonight! Starting at 5pm
Come and Enjoy a free welcome drink an...