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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:49:00 EDT
MOYSC congratulates Karajayah Forbes-Schlagenhauf on being named Head Boy of St. Leonards School, Scotland
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, is pleased to congratulate Karajayah Forbes-Schlagenhauf on being named the newly appointed Head Boy of St. Leonards Scho...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:13:18 EDT
RBDF Rangers Program remains on pause
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers program remains is one of the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic pillars which includes that of National Youth Development for future leaders. While the organization wishes to j...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:07:32 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis tours GB’s East End Clinic
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, during a tour of works being carried out on reconstruction of the government clinic in East Grand Bahama, Thursday, noted ...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:46:37 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis officially opens Passport Office on Exuma
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis officially opened a satellite Passport Office on Exuma today as part of the Government’...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:22:56 EDT
Caribbean Barrel Restaurant Valentine's dinner Experience Under the Stars with 'Jahem & Jazz
The Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar is ready to serve you an unforgettable Valentine's dinner Experience Under the Stars with 'Jahem & Jazz❤️ ...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:26:49 EDT
PHA receives a $150k PPE donation from the State of Qatar
The State of Qatar making a significant donation to the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas yesterday. The donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) valued at...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:04:48 EDT
This Valentine's treat your loved one to a flavorful gift from Zorba's Cafe & Pastries in Port Lucaya
Zorba's Cafe & Pastries in Port Lucaya has the perfect flavorful affordable Valentine's gift for the love of your life. A variety of chocolate covered strawberries an...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:42 EDT
Jamaica and the ILO sign grant agreement to support formalization in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors
Jamaica’s Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a landmark partnership to help informal ope...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:28:48 EDT
Caribbean Barrel features Wilfred Solomon & Magnetics Tonight
This Friday Caribbean Barrel proudly presents Bahamas nationally known artist, Wilfred Solomon & The Magnetics Live in concert at their picturesque waterf...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:05:00 EDT
BTVI advancing workforce skills
A key policy response advanced by The Bahamas government, has focused on the need to develop more capacity within the labour force; hence, the Bahamas Technical a...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:30 EDT
Saint Lucia Announces Cushion in Quarantine Fees for Returning Nationals
In keeping with the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ updated national COVID-19 response policy, effective February 11, 2021, the Government of Saint Lucia is absorbing a greater part of the cost of State Quarantine for returning nationals....

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:45:47 EDT
Regional Bank honours Star Achievers
Despite severe restrictions on travel which prevented the usual gathering in Barbados, CIBC FirstCaribbean reached around the region recently to honour its brightest an...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:30:44 EDT
This Valentine's dine at Pier One Restaurant - Feb. 13th & 14th
Pier One Valentine's Day Menu is available on Saturday February 13th & Sunday February 1...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:30:43 EDT
Grand Bahama will be prepared for post-COVID, states Prime Minister Minnis
During a one-day visit to Grand Bahama to tour the capital works projects currently underway, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on Thursday declared, Grand ...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:20:33 EDT
PAHO: COVID-19 cases in the Americas rose 14% since Jan. 15, but increase is lower than previous period
(PAHO)  A new epidemiological update by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) on COVID-19 documents a 14% increase in cases and a 14% rise in deaths from Jan. 15 to Feb. 8. This increase, however, is lower than in the period ...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:43:17 EDT
OAS Mission in Ecuador observes Post-Electoral Process and that different actors have necessary guarantees
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Ecuador is attentive and present, observing the various aspects of the post-electoral process and that the different actors have the guarantees necessary at th...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:25:34 EDT
UB Students advance to Subregional Finals of CFA Institute Research Challenge
A team of students from the University of the Bahamas (UB) has been selected as a subregional finalist in the Atlantic Islands division of the CFA Institute Research Chal...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:12 EDT
Water & Sewerage Corporation signs Memorandum of Understanding with IsraAID
The Water and Sewerage Corporation recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IsraAID for the development and implementation of a Sustainable Ground...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:37:08 EDT
RBDF Ship’s Crew gives back to community
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to share in the spirit of giving and enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:15:32 EDT
Acting Parliamentary Commissioner addresses Media
Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson addresses media questions on the voting register and other items under his purview, on February 10, 2021, during a virt...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:36:39 EDT
Monumental shifts ahead for public financial management
In keeping with its commitment to reform public finance management in The Bahamas, the Government tabled a suite of new legislation in the House of Assembly today that will usher in new levels of transparency and accountability. The Most H...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:16:25 EDT
Office of The Prime Minister on Astrazeneca Vaccine - Issued by The National Covid-19 Vaccine Consultative
The World Health Organization (WHO) today recommended the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for use worldwide by all adults, including in people over the age of 65. The National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee will continue to f...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:07:29 EDT
Multi-Cam Video Streaming Grand Bahama
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Professional multi-camera video streaming services are available for your special occasions that require professional lo...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:30:09 EDT
BMOTA announces " From The Bahamas With Love" Virtual Romance Expo
The Bahamas, one of the world’s leading destinations for weddings and honeymoons, is gearing up to host two virtual events - From The Bahamas With Love - to showcase the vast offerings for romantic escapes throughout the destination. The e...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:52:16 EDT
Minister of Education praises students of C.V. Bethel School’s Agricultural Program
The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, is proud of C.V. Bethel Senior High School’s agricultural program. Not only did he harvest sweet potatoes from the school...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:35:11 EDT
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 3 stranded on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas
The Coast Guard rescued three Cuban nationals, Tuesday, who had reportedly been stranded on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas for 33 days. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:12:13 EDT
Opening of the Exuma Passport Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform that the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert A. Minnis will officially open the Exuma Passport Office on Friday 12th February, 2021. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:05:56 EDT
RBDF Detachment and Ship’s Company perform community service
In keeping with Commodore Dr. Raymond King's strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large, Marines deployed to SOUTHERN...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:45:33 EDT
New Brickhouse Plaza opened in GB: Minister urges residents to shop at home
Shopping at home will support local businesses and assist in rebuilding the economy said Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the H...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:59:19 EDT
FEM STEM Bahamas tours NPEP, views advancements in waste management practices at the landfill
In recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated on February 11, The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) welcomed FEM STEM Bahamas for an e...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:30:10 EDT
PAHO urges countries to improve readiness to roll out COVID-19 vaccines
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to make sure they are prepared to roll out COVID-19 vaccines. Information provided voluntarily to PAHO by countries shows important advances, but some gaps remai...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:20:22 EDT
Search and rescue update
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues the search and rescue operations for an overdue vessel with three individuals onboard, family members gathered on Monday 8 February 2021, at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR to receive updates. In a meeting cha...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:13:23 EDT
New Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Permanent Secretary meets & greets staff
The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation's New Permanent Secretary, Reginald Saunders had a recent Meet & Greet of Tourism staff at the Ministry's offices, assisted by Ex...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:52:58 EDT
Minister of Agriculture announces the opportunity for Smart Farming Scholarships
See enclosed statement by Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard today, by virtual press conference, on the Opportunity for Smart Farming Scholarships available to Bahamians: Good morning, thank you for joi...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:05:38 EDT
Mrs. Patricia Minnis, New Chair of the Spouse of CARICOM Leaders Action Network
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to congratulate Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Wife of the Prime Minister, on her attaining the position as the new chair of the Spouse of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN). Under her strong leadership, the...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:06:32 EDT
Minister of Public Works and Officials View Farm Shanty Town in North Abaco
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works, the Hon. Desmond Bannister along with Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for North Abaco the Hon. Darren Henfield led...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:30:35 EDT
Special Weather Statement: Dense Fog Advisory
DENSE FOG ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 5:55AM EST, MONDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY, 2021. …A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, NORTH AND CENTRAL ELEUTHERA AND ADJACENT W...

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:24:25 EDT
Head prefects installed and pinned at C.V. Bethel High School
Three males and three females have accepted the 2020-2021 student leadership charge at C. V. Bethel Senior High School. The students were installed as head prefects durin...

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:16:50 EDT
Police join Stapledon Crime Watch for Neighbourhood Walkabout
Assistant Commissioner of Police Theophilus Cunningham, Superintendent of Police and National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC) National Coordinator Wilton Johnson, NNWC...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:31:10 EDT
RBDF Continues Search and Rescue Mission for Missing Boaters
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is actively continuing the search for an overdue craft that was reported missing earlier in the week.     Commander William Sturrup, the RBDF’s Search and Rescue Coordinator shared that...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:47:15 EDT
Stapledon Gardens Crime Watch Gives Briefing on Neighbourhood Statistics
Representatives of the National Neighbourhood Watch Council's (NNWC) Stapledon Gardens Community Association joined with members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to pre...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:08:55 EDT
Columbus Primary School receives tablets from Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau and donor
The Rotary Club of Southeast Nassau recently partnered with a private sponsor to supply electronic tablets to Columbus Primary School, allowing more students to get onli...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:12:13 EDT
Flamingo Gardens URC ends January with post-Majority Rule Day event
Officials at the Flamingo Gardens Urban Renewal Centre ended the month of January with a focus on Women in Service during which time the “varied and vast contribut...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:40:35 EDT
More than $105 million provided in VAT, Customs duties and excise tax waivers to islands devasted by Hurricane Dorian
Since Hurricane Dorian in 2019, more than $105 million in tax concessions have been provided under the Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) in VAT, Customs duties and ex...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:04:42 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee provides update on preparations to distribute vaccine in The Bahamas
All aspects of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan will be tested before going live, to ensure the safe and effective distribution of the vaccine to those who choose to take it, said Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, chairperson of the National C...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:25:57 EDT
iYES Foundation Receives $320,000 from Oaktree Medical Center for Establishment of International Youth Education & Sports Facility
“That 13-year old today on the path to illiteracy, in five years could possibly be an angry 18-year old man with one or two things in his hand, a gun or a knife,”expr...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:07:56 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis receives Courtesy Call from newly appointed U.S. Chargé d’Affaires
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis received a courtesy call on Thursday 4 February from the newly appointed United States Chargé d’Affaires, Mrs. Usha E. Pitts at the Cabinet Office. Discussions covered matters of mutual int...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:34:41 EDT
Press Conference: Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, Chairperson, National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee
See enclosed remarks by Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, Chairperson, National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee & Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, at a Press ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:40:57 EDT
Donations from corporate sponsors push Ministry of Education nearer to its goal of an electronic device for every student
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is nearing its goal of acquiring sufficient devices for the 48,000 students enrolled in the public school system. Through a public/priv...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:14:26 EDT
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts, a.i. meets with Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis
On February 4, 2021 newly arrived U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha E. Pitts met with Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert A. Minnis at the Cabinet Offi...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:37:52 EDT
Bishop Simeon Hall presents a copy of His book to the Governor General
Bishop Simeon B. Hall, Senior Pastor Emeritus, New Covenant Baptist Church (pictured left), presented Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:05:04 EDT
Honouring a warrior - Oaktree Medical Center donates $20,000 for Jonique E. Webb Community Youth Center
Jonique Elizabeth Webb was an athlete, leader, daughter, sister and friend who lit up any room she entered. Described as vivacious, classy, bubbly, resilient and stylish,...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:05:04 EDT
RBDF assists in community effort in Inagua
In keeping with Commodore Dr. Raymond King's strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large, Marines deployed to ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:07:58 EDT
Global Sun donates digital tablets to Girls' Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands
Representatives and members of the Girls’ Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands received a generous gift from Global Sun Integration Management. The dat...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:05:31 EDT
Re-opening of The Fleming Street Clinic
The Ministry of Health advises the public that the Fleming Street Clinic has reopened today, Wednesday 3rd February, at 2:00 p.m. The Ministry of Health apologizes for any inconveniences caused...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:41:27 EDT
Online Government Services Pilot Programme expands to public
The Government of The Bahamas through its Digital Transformation Unit announced the expansion of My (Pilot) Services to the public on 3 February 2021. My (Pilot) Se...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:33:59 EDT
RBDF assists comrades with medical assistance
The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force along with members of the Welfare Department recently made financial contributions to three of their comra...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:06:56 EDT
PAHO Director warns that damage from COVID-19 disproportionately impacts women
PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne warned that the health, social and economic effects of COVID-19 are disproportionately impacting women and called for heightened attention to the pandemic’s gender disparities. “To overcome this pandemic,...



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