Bahamas Weekly
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:52:15 EDTPersons using The Bahamas Court System now able to conduct cashless transactions
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree explained that with the
integration of The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) into the
court process, persons using the courts in the country will be able to
conduct cashless transactions ...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:30:32 EDT32 countries and territories in the Americas have detected infection by one of three ‘variants of concern’
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said 32 countries and
territories in the Americas have reported the presence of at least one
of the three “variants of concern” of the virus that causes COVID-19,
SARS-CoV-2, according to...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:51:19 EDTMinister Ferreira discusses the new legislation protecting the country’s biological resources
Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira, and
Director of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), Mrs. Rochelle
Newbold, hosted a virtual ...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:33:17 EDTMinister Lewis Meets British High Commissioner
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis and
representatives of his Ministry's executive team met with British High
Commissioner to The Bahamas Her Exce...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:55:57 EDTLighthouse Pointe to begin receiving guests as it reopens on Grand Bahama
Good news for Grand Bahama, as the Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan opened its doors to guests on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
The
opening marks what is expected to be a...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:10:56 EDTNEMA participates in CDEMA Logistics And Relief Management Workshop
Recent events in the region namely, Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017
and Dorian in 2019, highlighted the need to strengthen logistics and
relief management.
Sp...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:37:57 EDTThe Government develops electronic payment platform for cashless transactions
The Government has developed an electronic payment platform for cashless transactions across all government agencies.
Minister
of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson
explained that the Government's official DigiPa...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:40:43 EDTMinister D'Aguilar receives his COVID-19 Vaccination
Hon. Brent Symonette, MP, (left) gives Minister of Tourism and Aviation
the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar a temperature check as the Minister enters
Loyola Hall to receive his ...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:40:22 EDTBahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) gains momentum with integration in all Courts
The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) has officially been
fully integrated into the Courts. It is a major achievement for the
Bahamian judicial system as cli...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:49:10 EDTAlmost 30 persons with disabilities registered during Fox Hill URC Drive
Officials at the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Centre recently partnered with
counterparts from the Secretariat of the National Commission for Persons
with Disabilities and the...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:41:02 EDTThe Bahamas to participate in the UN’s Global Food Systems Summit
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael
Pintard stated that the United Nations’ Secretary-General will convene a
Global Food Systems Summit in Se...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:28:18 EDTKwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Finance DigiPay Roll-out in the Courts
See enclosed remarks by Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, in a virtual press conference, March 25, 2021.
Today I am please...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:10:17 EDTCDEMA concludes Regional Logistics and Relief Workshop with plans for National Policy
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is moving forward with plans for a National
Relief and Logistics Management Plan and Policy following a two-week
workshop facilitating th...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:47:15 EDTRotary & Urban Renewal working ‘hand-‐in-‐hand’ in Fox Hill Community
Officials of the Rotary Club of Nassau and the Rotary Clubs of The
Bahamas’ Road to Peace Committee continued their partnership with the
Fox Hill Urban Renewal Cent...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:23:35 EDTPrime Minister Minnis tables Resolution for upscale community in the West for young Bahamians
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert
Minnis tabled a resolution for the development of an upscale community
in western New Providence that will offer lots for $40,000-$50,000 to
18-45-year-olds.
The development ...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:10:32 EDTMinister Lewis Meets with UB Representatives
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis met with
University of The Bahamas representatives, Vice-President of
Administrative Services Dr. Marcella Elli...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:30 EDTU.S. Embassy Delivers Renewable Energy Tech, STEM Curriculum to Local School
On March 24, 2021 the U.S. Embassy delivered sustainable energy
technology and curriculum to St. John’s College in Nassau. The donation
underscores the U.S. government...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:30:50 EDTThe Bahamas Ministry of Tourism reflects on an unprecedented year and an optimistic future
After enduring one of the most challenging years in history, which
devastated The Bahamas’ vital tourism industry and resulted in an
unprecedented financial deficit...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:24:56 EDTEducators complete BTVI advanced technical training
One hundred and sixty two Ministry of Education teachers, staff and
administrators recently completed advanced technical training at the
Bahamas Technical and Vocational ...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:54:30 EDT GGYA Awarded International Grant to help reach At-Risk Youth
GGYA has been awarded a £30,000 (GBP) grant from The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award Foundation to allow more at-risk youth, including
young people in reform s...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:46:02 EDTCommander Defence Force presented with Book from RBDF Senior Enlisted
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) John Ingraham, who is a Bishop serving in his
local church as Fellowship Pastor, paid a courtesy call and presented a
book to the Commander Def...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:14:31 EDTBTC reopens Grand Bahama Offices
BTC proudly reopened its 5,000 plus square foot Settlers Way
employee complex on March 19th, sixteen months following Hurricane
Dorian. The complex which includes the com...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:56:33 EDTDiagnosis of new TB cases in the Americas reduced by 15-20% during 2020 due to the pandemic
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed today, the Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO) warned that diagnosis of new cases of the disease in
the Americas declined by 15% to 20% during 2020 compared to the
previous year, due to the COV...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:05:40 EDTMinister Lewis Holds Roundtable with Former Ministers of Youth, Sports and Culture
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis said, on
March 22, 2021, that it was not often or, perhaps not often enough, that
as mature Bahamian citizens in...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:28:43 EDTNew Minister takes a look at areas hard-hit by Hurricane Dorian
Newly appointed Minister of State
for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon.
Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, on Saturday, March 20, visited Sweeting’...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:46:02 EDTOffice of the Governor General on rumor circulating on social media
The Office of The Governor-General is aware of a rumor circulating
on social media which suggests His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir
Cornelius A. Smith, O.N., GCMG is...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:50:35 EDTPAHO Director warns of COVID-19 surge in the Americas
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne
applauded the arrival of over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
procured through COVAX but warned that the virus is surging dangerously
in many countries in the region...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:27:42 EDTBahamas Meteorology on World Meteorological Day
Every March 23rd National Meteorological and Hydrological Services
(NMHS) who are members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
celebrate World Meteorological Da...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:06:12 EDTRoyal Bahamas Defence Force ensures security measures in place
It has been brought to the Ministry of National Security’s attention
that an incursion response drill which simulated the use of its infantry
equipment/vehicle and armed personnel has raised unnecessary alarm and
concerns from the general ...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:10:28 EDTCOVID-19 Vaccine Notice
The following groups are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at
Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, as of Tuesday 23 March 2021. You must have
an appointment and meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Healthcare prov...
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:43:54 EDTMinister Lewis Attends Inter-School Golf Championships Opening
Minister of Youth Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis
took the first ceremonial stroke, on March 22, 2021, during the opening
of the inaugural 2021 Bahamas Inter-...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:01:35 EDTMinister Henfield Receives Copie d’Usage from Her Excellency DAI Qingli, Ambassador-Designate of the People’s Republic of China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises that, on 22 March 2021, the
Hon. Darren A. Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the
Copie d’Usage of Her Excellenc...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:00:59 EDTHandover of 1,020 COVID-19 test kits from the Honorary Consul of Canada to PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health of The Bahamas
During a Handover Ceremony at the Ministry of Health, officials of
the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization
(PAHO/WHO), Ministry of Health and Publi...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:41:52 EDTBahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on the return of Royal Caribbean
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is thrilled to welcome
back longtime partner Royal Caribbean International, as the cruise line
announced today that Nassau will be the homeport for Adventure of the
Seas, beginning this June....
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:15:29 EDTLighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan reopens on March 25th
On March 25th, Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan will be reopened and
ready for your next weekend getaway. We’re thrilled to welcome you back
once again to...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:07:13 EDTMoratorium Lifted on International Scholarships, National Exams Commence Mid-April
Bahamians students wishing to pursue studies abroad will now be
able to do so. According to Minister of Education, the Hon. Jeffrey
Lloyd, students have until March 3...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:03:25 EDTCrystal’s New Luxury Bahamas Escapes open to record bookings
Luxury cruise travel is back! Recording its biggest single day of
bookings in company history, Crystal reports an extraordinary response
in the first 24 hours of re...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:31 EDTNew COVID-19 vaccination sites to open this week on New Providence and Grand Bahama
The COVID-19 vaccination response began on Wednesday 17 March following a
pilot on Sunday 14 March at Loyola Hall, south-central region of New
Providence.
Vaccinations continued at Loyola
Hall, Gladstone Road, the Prince...
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:52:01 EDTVaccine Rollout on Grand Bahama today
Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi
Thompson gives a “thumbs up” signal as he received his inoculation
against COVID-19 on Sunday, ...
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:08:05 EDTMinistry of Youth, Sports and Culture condolences on the passing of Ed Armbrister
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is deeply saddened to
learn of the passing of the great Bahamian professional baseball player,
Ed Armbrister who passed away...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 21:19:32 EDT Recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Grand Bahama
The Ministry of Health advises that there is an uptick in COVID-19
cases on the island of Grand Bahama. The total number of COVID-19 cases
reported in the past three (3) days is seventeen (17). However, due to
the submissio...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 19:26:39 EDTMinistry of Foreign Affairs Participates in the Tenth UK-Caribbean Forum
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is
pleased to inform the general public that H.E. Mr Reuben Rahming, High
Commissioner of The Baham...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:25:35 EDTPrime Minister Minnis opens Passport Office on Long Island
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis opened another
satellite passport office on Friday 19 March as part of the Government’s
initiative to strengthen family i...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:04:55 EDTAmbassador Designate of Israel to The Bahamas Presented Credentials (Virtual) to the Governor General
His Excellency Zvi Tal, Ambassador Designate of Israel to the
Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented his Credentials to Governor
General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir ...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:51:14 EDTDepartment of Immigration Officially Launches e-Services Online Portal
At the Department of Immigration, we are committed to meeting and
exceeding the needs and expectations of all our stakeholders by
delivering value and exceptional service. During this challenging period
in world history, the global community...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:58:40 EDTExpedia launches three Campaigns helping to drive recovery to The Bahamas
With Spring underway, Expedia is seeing an uptick in people searching
for upcoming getaways to escape the winter blues. Destinations within
the Caribbean have been po...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:53:00 EDTPM Minnis - Remarks at the Opening of the Long Island Passport Office
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the official opening of the Long Island passport office, March 19, 2021:
Ladies...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:12:18 EDTUS Embassy Charge d'Affaires pays courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism & Aviation
US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Usha E. Pitts paid a courtesy call on
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar and his
executive team, March 19, 2021 ...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:50:53 EDTMinister of Tourism & Aviation tours Margaritaville Beach Resort and One Particular Harbour at The Pointe
Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar and his
executive team toured the newly built oceanfront 150-room Margaritaville
Beach Resort and One Partic...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:35:26 EDT2021 Mid-Term Budget & Bills Contribution
See enclosed 2021 Mid-Term Budget & Bills Contribution by Senator the Hon. Carl Bethel in the Senate, March 18, 2021:
Madam President...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:56:39 EDTMinister Lewis Meets with Junkanoo stakeholders
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis joined
Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, Under Secretary Montez Williams and
Assistant Director of Culture Por...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:58:15 EDTOffice of the Prime Minister on changes to funeral and wedding services
In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Risk Management)
(No.4) (Amendment) (No. 9) Order, 2021, the following changes to funerals and weddings take effect Thursday 18 March 2021:
A
graveside service or internment may no...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:52:46 EDTPM Minnis - Remarks at the Official Opening of the Staniard Creek Bridge
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of the Staniard Creek Bridge, Andros, March 18, 2021:
...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:48:06 EDTMinister Lewis meets with Anti-Doping Commission Representatives
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis joined
Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, and Director of Sports Timothy
Munnings in meeting with Chairman Dr....
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:04:44 EDTThe Government taking Small Business Development to another level
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi
Thompson stated that this government administration is taking Small
Business development to another level.
The Small Business
Development Centre (SBDC) recently facilitate...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:02:01 EDTBahamas to reap financial benefits from the Biological Resources and Traditional Knowledge Act
The recent passage of the Biological Resources and Traditional Knowledge
Act ushers in a new management regime of the country’s natural
resources. During his contri...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:26:24 EDTAirbnb and The CTO launch campaign to promote tourism to The Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations
After almost a year of intermittent travel restrictions, Airbnb, the
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and The Bahamas are collaborating
to amplify the country's ...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:40:33 EDTThe Governor General and Lady Smith receive their COVID-19 vaccinations
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
and Lady Smith received their COVID-19 vaccinations this morning, March
18, 2021 at Loyola Hall, Gla...