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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:05:12 EDT
Special Ceremonies Held for Queen’s New Year and Birthday 2020 and 2021 Honourees
The Investiture of the Queen’s New Year and Birthday Honours, 2020 and 2021 as well as the Presentation of Insignia and Warrants of Appointment by the Governor General, ...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:30:32 EDT
Island Administrator visits Freeport Office of BIS
Senior Administrator for Grand Bahama, Ms. Katherine Smith, on Tuesday, July 20, visited the offices of Bahamas Information Services at Millennium House, in Freeport.&nbs...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:53:30 EDT
Police Character References at Centralized Collection Centre
The Government of The Bahamas recently announced that Police Character References, also known as police records, are now available for collection at the Centralized Collection Centre in the General Post Office at the Town Center Mall. The Ce...

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:35:59 EDT
Utility upgrades and improved service for Village Road
Village Road is earmarked for improvement. The Ministry of Public Works has allocated some $7,141,788.80 to the 2021/2022 Budget to rehabilitate the single carriage way b...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:00:06 EDT
University of The Bahamas appoints New Dean of Faculty for UB-North Campus
University of The Bahamas (UB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Moxey as Dean of Faculty of UB-North. Dr. Moxey’s appointment officially began on 1...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:26:20 EDT
Sand Dollar roll-out continues with successful implementation across government agencies
Bahamian residents will now be able to pay for government services with the new digital Sand Dollars.  The Central Bank’s Sand Dollar roll-out has reached a ne...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:16:11 EDT
Closure of the Passport Office on Thompson Blvd
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise that as a result of COVID exposure following the identification of several positive COVID cases of employees, and the unfortunate passing of an employee of the Passport Office on Thompson Blvd...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:06:37 EDT
PMH urgent appeal for Blood Donation of ALL types
Public Hospitals Authority Princess Margaret Hospital URGENT REQUEST BLOOD DONATION The Princess Margaret Hospital Blood Bank is in URGENT NEED of Blood Donation of ALL ...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:51:35 EDT
Registration portal now live for Bahamians and residents vaccinated for COVID-19 abroad
Bahamian citizens and residents who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 outside of The Bahamas are now able to register their vaccination status online through the vax.gov.bs web portal, the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committ...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:05:48 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis announces serviced-lots development for Eleuthera
The Government has identified 50 acres of land for a serviced-lots development on Eleuthera, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today. The developme...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:01:36 EDT
Message of condolence from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - Roscow Davies
On Tuesday, 13th July, 2021 the Bahamas lost another of its giants and diligent sports administrators in the person of Roscow A.L. Davies.   Mr. Davies, a certifi...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:49:49 EDT
Grand Bahama Customs Department upgrading digital system for Sept 1 roll-out
The Bahamas Customs Department is starting the process of transitioning its Grand Bahama operations to Click2Clear effective September 1. The transition has become even more critical given the recent system failure of its AS400 - Custo...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:15:47 EDT
Minister Dames lauds New Electronic Upgrades Contract Signings for the Judiciary
During the Citizens Security and Justice Program (CJSP) Judiciary LAN/WAN and Electrical Upgrades Contract Signing, on July 8, 2021, Minister of National Security the Hon...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:21:45 EDT
BTVI prepares students for Media World
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Media Technology program (BTVI) has been described as a “little known gem” that is helping its students to k...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:30:28 EDT
Mnistry of Foreign Affairs on protests in the Republic of Cuba
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to the reports of the protests that took place in the Republic of Cuba, 11 July 2021, resulting from food and medicine shortages. Reportedly, there were injuries with at least one fatality confirmed b...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:16:16 EDT
UB Alums explore self-discovery and cultural awareness
As The Bahamas celebrates the complexities of its achievements 48 years after it became a sovereign nation, a panel of UB alumni is urging Bahamians to consider and embra...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:11:52 EDT
Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to continue
The administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be limited to second doses until additional doses of the vaccine are received in-country. The administration of first doses will resume once additional vaccination supplies have been...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:05:40 EDT
Religious Tourism rebounds in Grand Bahama
Religious Tourism is making a rebound on Grand Bahama, with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation partnering with New Horizon Worship Center for their third ann...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:15:21 EDT
PMH enhances protocols for morgue services
The public is advised that in an effort to facilitate more effective social distancing measures as part of COVID-19 prevention requirements, the Princess Margaret Hospital has implemented enhanced protocols for mortuary services at the Morgu...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:58:24 EDT
Haiti receives 500,000 vaccines donated by the United States through COVAX
Today Haiti received 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States through the COVAX Facility. The country is the fourth in the region to receive these donated shipments, after Honduras, El Salvador and Bolivia, with a tota...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:02:29 EDT
Suspension of Phlebotomy & Laboratory Services at Agape Clinic until further notice
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) wishes to advise effective Tuesday July 13th, the public is advised that Phlebotomy and Laboratory service at the Agape Clinic (Family Medicine) 4th Terrace Centreville will be SUSPENDED until further not...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:55:29 EDT
TDC establishes lobbying body for tourism businesses
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is seeking to establish a unified incorporated organization that will represent the interests of tourist-related businesses throughout The Bahamas. The Bahamas Association of Shore Experiences (BASE)...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:05:45 EDT
Crystal Cruises introduces Bahamas Resident Special
The world-renowned Crystal Cruises has successfully completed its inaugural homeporting voyage in The Bahamas. The luxurious all-inclusive floating hotel sailed through ...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:39:58 EDT
Closure of The Passport Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public that in accordance with established health protocols and out of an abundance of caution from possible COVID exposure, The Passport Office on Thompson Blvd., New Providence will be c...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:49:16 EDT
Bahamian FDI receipts lead global counterparts despite global pandemic
The Bahamas demonstrated the strongest level of Foreign Domestic Investment (FDI) receipts among Small Island Development States (SIDS) during what has been described the worst global economic downturn in nearly 100 years. The United Nations Com...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:51:32 EDT
National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee Poster Competition Awards
National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee Poster Competition Awards were presented today at the Bahamas National Trust, Village Road.  Ms  Willamae ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:10:10 EDT
PwDs urged to register disabilities with National Commission as part of Disaster Preparedness Plans
The lead official from the Department of Social Services Disaster Management Unit (DMU), which has oversight for Shelter Management as the lead agency for Emergency Suppo...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:43:11 EDT
Minister Pintard: ‘Independence is about empowerment’
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard said Independence of a nation is really about empowerment.  “Our forefathers and mothers, wh...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:46:26 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on the passing of Rev. Charles Sweeting
It is with sadness that the country learned of the passing of Rev. Charles Sweeting, who devoted his generous spirit and long life to the spiritual and national development of The Bahamas.  He was a man of enormous integrity. Rev. Sw...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:25:48 EDT
‘Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise’ Program attracts One-Sixth of Company
Over 100 enthusiastic National Insurance Board (NIB) employees spanning three islands recently committed to becoming more ‘Healthy, Wealthy and Wise’. Over the course...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:07:04 EDT
Minister Thompson: ‘Tough times have helped to make Grand Bahamians stronger’
Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson said everything Grand Bahamians have gone through ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 22:24:54 EDT
MOSSUD/BCEH sign Formal Management Agreement; Document ‘augurs’ well for all – especially the children
Officials of the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development and the Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel (BCEH) recently signed a Management Agreement that conclu...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:19:07 EDT
National Honours Awards 2021
Pursuant to Section 8 Subsection (1) of the National Honours Act, His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, O.N., GCMG, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Chancellor of The Societies and Awards, acting ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:22:55 EDT
48th Anniversary of Independence - Flag Raising Ceremony
Images of the 48th Anniversary of Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Clifford Park, July 9, 2021 celebrating Independence at 12:01 a.m. on July 10.   (...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:36:52 EDT
Minister Lewis announces Two-Day Bahamian Concert
While using musical terms, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis, announced, on July 8, 2021, an initiative to showcase Bahamian musical artists durin...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:20:14 EDT
Bahamas Independence Weekend events @ Lighthouse Pointe
BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND EVENTS at Light House Pointe @ Grand Lucayan kicks off with Seafood Friday at Portobello's - Featuring Wilfred Solomo...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:20:10 EDT
Ministry of Public Works & BNT Launch ICZM Project to improve Coastal Resilience
Climate change is quickly becoming one of the greatest threats to global economies and human wellbeing. As an island nation, The Bahamas is especially vulnerable to t...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:05:13 EDT
Bahamas Government signs economic and technical agreement with China
The government signed a $12 million economic and technical agreement with The People’s Republic of China during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affai...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:02:07 EDT
6am News Item on Tropical Storm Elsa
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION AT 6AM FRIDAY 9TH JULY, 2021. …ELSA RACING ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY… …FLASH FLOODING THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE MID-ATLANTIC...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:58:05 EDT
URCA invites applications for Two FM Radio Broadcast Frequencies In New Providence
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for an Individual Spectrum Licence (ISL) for use of the frequency  90.7 MHz or 105.7 MHz to provide FM radio broadcast services ...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:20:28 EDT
BTVI strengthens holistic student approach
When the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) quickly pivoted to online learning over a year ago, its Student Services department - which is accustomed to in...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:47:30 EDT
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance New Crowdfunding Regulation Remarks
See enclosed Official Statement on New Crowdfunding Regulations delivered by Sen. The Hon. J. Kwasi Thomspon, Minister of State for Finance at a Press Conference today, July 7, 2021: Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here toda...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:47:44 EDT
Foundations help fund school rebuild, provide laptops & more
With hand-painted signs held high, students at Central Abaco Primary School welcomed representatives of the Lyford Cay and Canadian Lyford Cay Foundations, thanking them ...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:25:08 EDT
Inaugural Blueprints & Masterminds Virtual Conference announces Monumental Lineup of Master Presenters
Elemental Business Solutions, a women-led, powerhouse boutique business consultancy, is proud to announce its official launch into the US and Bahamian marketplace...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:20:24 EDT
Fowlco appoints Burrows to key maritime role
Fowlco Limited announces the appointment of Lasard Burrows to the position of Operations Manager Port, Vessel & Agency for Fowlco Marine and Logistics Management....

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:54:16 EDT
Rules Greenlight Crowdfunding for Small-/Medium-Sized Businesses
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) announced today that the Securities Industry (Business Capital) Rules, 2021 (the Business Capital Rules/the Rule...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:48:25 EDT
Cabinet Office: Flying of Flag - Death of Haiti's President
The Cabinet Office announces that in observance of the death of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti, The Bahamas, as a member state of CARICOM, will fly the National Flag and the CARICOM Flag at half-mast on the 8th and 9th Jul...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:49:57 EDT
OAS General Secretariat on the Assassination of the President of Haiti
We condemn in the strongest terms the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, a criminal act that occurred early today. This attack is an affront to the entire community of democratic nations represented in the Organization o...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:04 EDT
Inaugural Battleground Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament is a success
The inaugural BattleGround Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament took place June 24-26, 2021, at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. The two-day tournament attrac...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:30:58 EDT
PHA and BECK Group in Contract for Planning, Designing and Contract Administration Related to $90 Million Upgrade to PMH and Rand Memorial
The Public Hospitals Authority signed contracts with the BECK Group for the planning, designing and administration of capital projects worth an estimated $90 million ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:25:00 EDT
Prime Minister Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on the assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moise
This morning, we awoke to the very sad and disturbing news of the death of Jovenel Moise, the President of the Republic of Haiti, who was killed at his residence at about 1:00 am today, Wednesday 7 July 2021. A statement by Prime Minister ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:05:53 EDT
12pm News Item on Tropcal Storm Elsa
NEWS ITEM NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 12 PM WEDNESDAY 07TH JULY 2021. ...CENTER OF ELSA MAKING LANDFALL IN TAYLOR COUNTY ALONG THE NORTH FLORIDA GULF COAST...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:05:32 EDT
Stakeholders work to enhance Agri-Tourism
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Development and the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) and will this week host bilateral talks with the Inter-American for Corporation in Agriculture (IICA) to develop exciting programmes to enhance ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:41:23 EDT
6am News Item on Elsa
THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 6AM EDT, WEDNESDAY, 7TH JULY, 2021. ...ELSA MOVING NORTHWARD ALMOST PARALLEL TO THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA......HEAVY RAINS AND GUST...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:03:38 EDT
Pinewood URC Computer Centre gets new name, now known as Bishop Charles M. Rolle Computer Centre
The Urban Renewal Commission continued its mission of “erecting lasting monuments to deserving community builders across the country” with the naming of the Pinewood ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:32:48 EDT
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on the Passing of Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CMB)
It is with great regret that the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation announces the untimely passing of Michael Allen, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB), on Friday July 2"0, 2021. "It has been an honour to...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:53:09 EDT
Gladstone Road to be enhanced says Public Works Minister
In a move to improve drainage, reduce conflict and enhance safety and traffic movements, Gladstone Road is being converted to a dual carriageway.  Minister of Pub...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:45:28 EDT
65 Haitian Nationals Repatriated to Haiti
Today at approximately 7:58 AM, the Department of Immigration working in accordance with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) guidelines repatriated sixty-five (65) Haitian nationals to Port-au-Prince, Haiti onboard a Ba...



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