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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:34:32 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis extends condolences on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued the following letter to the Government of the United Kingdom on the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: “It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we have ...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:26:07 EDT
Prime Minister tours Grand Bahama medical facilities
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spent the morning on Friday touring various medical facilities in Grand Bahama. The first stop was the Rand Memorial Hospi...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:39:13 EDT
Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown Press Statement on the Passing of Prince Philip
See enclosed Statement from Dr. the Hon. Ewart Brown, former Premier of Bermuda on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh: Wanda and I would like to extend our deepest c...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:25:00 EDT
BREEF Announces Young Reporters for the Environment 2021 National Competition Winner!
BREEF is proud to announce St Anne’s School student, Schemia Major as the winner of the 2021 Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) National Competition. Her winning...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:58:08 EDT
Saint Lucia extends deepest condolences on passing of HRH Prince Philip
Saint Lucia Extends Deepest Condolences on passing of HRH Prince Philip The Government of Saint Lucia extends condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. On beha...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:15:29 EDT
Ministry of Public Works - Press Statement on Abaco
On Thursday, 8th April, 2021, the Ministry of Public Works (MOPW) coordinated a multi-agency operation, with the assistance and advice of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF); the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF); Bahamas Customs Departme...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:16:26 EDT
RBDF concludes Health and Fitness Month with One-Mile Relay
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force concluded its month of health and fitness awareness with a one-mile relay competition on Friday, March 26, 2021, at HMBS CORAL ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:45:11 EDT
Courtesy Call on the Minister of Health by the US Embassy Charge d'Affaires
The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that Mrs. Usha E. Pitts, the newly appointed United States Chargé d’Affaires paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Renwa...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:51:53 EDT
New Chinese Ambassador call on the Prime Minister
Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:35:57 EDT
MOH to secure more vaccines in the fight against COVID-19
Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells has assured that the government is working to secure additional vaccines from approved providers, in the fight against the ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:44:47 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis Addressed 'Light it Up Blue' Ceremonies for Autism Awareness
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis was the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual 'Light it Up Blue' ceremony in observance of Autism Awareness 2021, held on Wedn...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:04:10 EDT
Minister of Health Renward Wells - Remarks - COVID-19 Update Press Conference
See enclosed remarks by Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells at the COVID-19 Update Press Conference at the Ministry of Health, April 7, 2021: H...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:39:32 EDT
COVID-19 continues to surge through the Americas, PAHO Director reports
“COVID infections continue to surge throughout the Americas,” with more than 1.3 million new cases and 37,000 deaths reported in the region in the last week while cases rise in nearly every country in South America, Pan American Health O...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:02:53 EDT
More priority groups and vaccination centers added to COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
Teachers and staff of schools, home-bound physically challenged residents, hospitality workers and students and athletes studying or competing abroad are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consu...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:59:32 EDT
Academic Dean, the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
Academic Dean at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Dr. Pleshette McPhee, will be receiving the Excellence in Education Award to be conferred by t...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:17:47 EDT
Top it professionals participate in Government’s First-ever National Cybersecurity Assessment Session
A milestone component of the Government’s digital transformation strategy, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Assessment sessions were held on March 30-31, 2021. Participants included chief information security officers (CISOs), as wel...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:35:37 EDT
Barbados receives the first COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility
Barbados today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:19:02 EDT
What’s new in The Islands of The Bahamas in April
The Bahamas is heating up this spring with the recent announcement of the return of cruising  to the destination in the coming months and Expedia Group’s North American sites showing a 170% increase in searches about the destination ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:42:33 EDT
Military Police and Force Protection Unit Easter Initiative
As a part of Commander Defence Force, Commodore, Dr. Raymond King’s strategic plans for the outreach throughout the communities and strengthening community relations t...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:07:27 EDT
Zonta Club of New Providence sustains Educational Endowment for transformational impact
The Zonta Club of New Providence has a long and distinguished record of creating opportunities for women and girls throughout The Bahamas. Zonta’s mission is to empower...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:56 EDT
Bahamian manager reflects on year of suspended sailing
The world turned sideways for nearly everyone in the travel industry when COVID-19 rocked the economies of tourism-dependent destinations, but for those in the cruise ind...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:40:05 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccination Notice
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will resume on Wednesday 7 April 2021 on New Providence and Grand Bahama at the following locations: •    Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, New Providence •    Church o...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:37:56 EDT
OAS Simultaneously Deploys Electoral Observation Missions in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia
The Organization of American States (OAS) deployed electoral observation missions in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, where elections will be held on April 11...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:23:53 EDT
Racquel Piper: The protection of children is a twenty-four-seven responsibility
As we observe April as child abuse awareness and prevention month, I would like to challenge readers and parents alike to take the time to learn about ways to protect children from abuse. With that in mind, it is also important to mention th...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:51:22 EDT
Cabinet Office: Defence Force Commander exposed to COVID-19
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), Commodore Raymond King, has been exposed to COVID-19. Commodore King is experiencing mild symptoms and has been placed on qu...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:23:32 EDT
CIBC FirstCaribbean appoints three to Executive Positions
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Chief Executive Officer, Colette Delaney, today announced that the bank’s board of Directors has approved the appointment of three sen...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:50:31 EDT
IMS makes tech donation to Bimini & promotes maritime careers
As learning environments around the country continue to adapt virtually due to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, educators and administrators alike are...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:45:45 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites closed for Good Friday, Easter and Easter Monday Holiday PSA
The Ministry of Health advises the public that in observance of Good Friday, Easter and the Easter Monday Holiday, all COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed from Thursday, 1stApril –Tuesday, 6thApril, 2021. Vaccinations will...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:07:43 EDT
Joe Darville: Open Letter to The Prime Minister of The Bahamas
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, The Most Honorable Hubert A. Minnis: I listened with bated breath recently while you were on a trip to Ragged Island, where you were asked by a reporter to state your opinion on oil drilling in our archipelagic water...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:15:28 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Receives World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp
The Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, which reopened on March 25, became Grand Bahama Island’s first hotel to receive the World Travel & Tourism Counci...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:02:23 EDT
Youth, Sports and Culture senior officials visit Grand Bahama
Senior officials of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture converged on  Grand Bahama island, March 29 to view the facilities there.  Hosted by the Minister,...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:02:29 EDT
Water restoration work in Abaco on target says WSC Executive Chairman
Water restoration efforts are progressing in Abaco almost two years since the passage of Hurricane Dorian. Executive Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), ...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:45:25 EDT
Tourism Minister: ‘Vaccination is critical to economic turnaround’
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar has urged Bahamians, particularly those in the tourism industry, to take advantage of the opportunities to...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:49:15 EDT
Public Notice: Closure of The 2020-2021 Crawfish Season
The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public that the Crawfish Open Season will come to a close on the 1st of April 2021 and will reopen on the1st of August, 2021.   During this time the capture of...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:20:44 EDT
New travel requirements announced for Eleuthera and Harbour Island
In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic) (Risk Management) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 10) Order, 2021, persons traveling from Harbour Island and Eleuthera will now be required to undergo a RTPCR COVID-19 test in order to obt...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:30:11 EDT
The Bahamas receives the first COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility
- The Bahamas today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan America...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:07:13 EDT
Campbell applauds Police for key role in Urban Development
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, applauded those members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force -- past and present -- who are...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:09:36 EDT
Parks great for communities, says Youth Minister
Parks are essential for the development of young people, said Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Iram Lewis on Saturday, March 27.Minister Lewis was present...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:41:58 EDT
Bahamas Christian Council Executives receive first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
President of the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) Bishop Delton Fernander and First Vice-President Pastor Mario Moxey and their wives, received their first dose of the...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:30:20 EDT
Congratulations to Jazrado ‘Jazz‘ Chisholm on solidifying his position in Major League Baseball
The Hon. Iram Lewis, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is excited to extend congratulations to 23-year-old Bahamian Baseball player, Jazz Chishol...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:04:57 EDT
Government and AML Foods Distributed 350 Food Packages on Saturday
The Government’s partnership with AML Foods in a Food Distribution Network continues, according to Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Th...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:17:48 EDT
Rebuilding Grand Bahama Documentary Series
The Office of the Prime Minister Grand Bahama invites you to watch the Rebuilding Grand Bahama Documentary Series. This is our story of the rebuilding process in Grand Bahama post Hurricane Dorian as we rebuild homes, businesses, roads, but...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:44:45 EDT
Minister Thompson officially opens Churchill Tener-Knowles Community Park
“When it comes to honouring people like Churchill Tener-Knowles, it’s never political, it’s personal,” said Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, th...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:26:44 EDT
Director General shares optimistic on the state of tourism
In a recent meeting of The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s Board of Directors & Membership Meeting, Director General Joy Jibrilu shared hopeful news that the...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:30:38 EDT
Mercy Corps & GBPA bring RISE initiative to a successful close
It has been eighteen months since the passage of Hurricane Dorian and fifteen months since the Restoring Industries, Sustaining Employment (RISE) initiative journey bega...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:31:25 EDT
COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX Facility scheduled to arrive this week
The Bahamas has been informed by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) that it will receive 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility this week. The batch represents the first tranche of a...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:05:42 EDT
NEMA Conducts Community Emergency Response Training
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, conducted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training workshop, teaching lifesaving skills to a group of individua...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:18:55 EDT
Equinor re-commits to Grand Bahama
The corporate leadership of EQUINOR SOUTH RIDING POINT in The Bahamas paid a courtesy call upon the Attorney-­‐General and Minister of Legal Affairs, t...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:38:48 EDT
PHA mourns the loss of PMH Deputy Medical Chief of Staff
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) joins the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) family in mourning the passing of Dr. Cordelia Nairn, Deputy Medical Chief of Staff.&n...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:27:31 EDT
New Marine Patrol Craft Commissioned in Grand Bahama
Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister, the Hon. Michael Pintard, was on island on Friday, March 26, for the commissioning ceremony of the 25-­‐foot Contender Marin...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:14:32 EDT
Cancellation of Grand Bahama COVID-19 Vaccine Exercise
Grand Bahama Health Services wishes to advise the public that due to over-subscription of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine, the session for Saturday March 27, 2021 has been cancelled until further notice.  Upon replenishment of our...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:52:15 EDT
Persons 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 EDT
32 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Lighthouse 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 EDT
NEMA 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 EDT
The 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...



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