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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:40:45 EDT
Alert #19 on Tropical Depression Fred
ALERT #19 ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRED ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, THURSDAY 12TH AUGUST 2021, AT 12AM EDT. …FRED PRODUCING HEAVY RAINFALL AND POSSIBLE FLOODING ACROSS PORTIONS OF HAITI AND THE DOMINICA...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:05:06 EDT
Government enacts a package of legislation to modernize public finance
Gaynell Rolle, Under Secretary in The Ministry of Finance explained that during the Budget Exercise in June 2021, the Government enacted a package of legislation intended to modernize and transform public finance, procurement and statistical...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:26:19 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Seafood Friday
Start making your Friday Dinner plans NOW! Join us this and every Friday for everybody's favorite; Seafood Fridays at Portobello's Oceanside Restaurant at Lighthouse ...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:55:57 EDT
The Governor General Tours Government House Restoration
The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith toured the construction site at Government House this morning to view the progress in its restor...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:53:19 EDT
The Bahamas expected to receive 128,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine on Thursday 12 August
The Government of The Bahamas has been informed that it will receive 128,700 doses of the Pfizer vaccine donated by the Government of the United States of America on Thursday, 12 August, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announc...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:37:12 EDT
Basketball Camp fosters more than talent with CWCO backing
On the heels of national celebrations for various Bahamian sporting achievements, over fifty campers are now better equipped and motivated to make their basketball stard...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:22:35 EDT
Alert #14 on Tropical Storm Fred
ALERT #14 ON TROPICAL STORM FRED ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2021, AT 9 AM EDT.  …CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED JUST SOUTH OF THE EASTERN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC… A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS ...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:28:41 EDT
DNA on Extension of Emergency Orders
The Prime Minister delivered another drawn out speech that was focused heavily on vaccines, curfews and long overdue efforts to bolster a burdened healthcare system facin...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:14:06 EDT
BNT Hosts Environmental Education Conference with MoE and US Embassy
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is honoured to host the first virtual BNT Environmental Education Conference from August 16 to August 20, 2021, in partnership with t...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:51:12 EDT
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Presents Its 2nd Virtual Junkanoo Summer Festival 2021
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is gearing up to host its 2nd Virtual Junkanoo Summer Festival (JSF) scheduled for three (3) consecutive Saturdays, August 14, 21 and 28, 2021. The virtual festival will air on TourismTodayBaham...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:44:05 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis: Government seeking approval to extend Emergency Orders one final time
The Government will seek the approval of Parliament for one final extension of the Emergency Orders, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced in an address to the nation on Monday evening. Following approval by ...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:02:47 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis - National Address - August 9 2021
See enclosed National Address Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, August 9, 2021: Bahamians everywhere, residents and visitors. Go...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:29:44 EDT
NEMA officials closely monitoring ‘Disturbance’ in Atlantic
Officials at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are closely monitoring one of two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean. Captain Stephen Russell, Dire...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:16:35 EDT
HMBS Flamingo Survivor writes Book of 1980 Incident
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s intent on talent management with focus on recognizing the contributions of organizational memb...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:52:03 EDT
BASE Seeks Strong Leadership
The Bahamas Association of Shore Experiences (BASE) is seeking strong leadership and is anticipating several individuals would be nominated in its upcoming August 2021 elections. BASE acts as a lobbying body to ensure inclusion in gov...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:18:51 EDT
Carmichael Road and South Beach Post Offices, closed until further notice
The public is hereby informed that the Carmichael Road and the South Beach Post Offices will be closed until further notice due to a staff members testing positive for Covid-19. The Postmaster General wishes to apologize for any inconvenience...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:35:14 EDT
Grand Bahama Scratch & Win Winner - Takes home 5k just in time
Sometimes an ice-cold beer is just about enjoying a cold one at the end of a long day. But, for Patrice Albury, her love of the great taste of Sands beer, turned int...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:15:53 EDT
RBDF Searching for possible Haitian Sloops and Migrants 

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is actively searching for possible migrants after a sloop they were in, was found drifting in waters with no occupants onboard approximate...

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:15:22 EDT
Former RBDF Commander pens trilogy telling Lucayan Islands story, re-affirms reason for naming waters Lucayan Sea
It was over 500 years in the making and more than a decade in the dissecting – now the history of the Lucayan Islands is coming to life in a trilogy by former Royal...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:00:26 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis to Address the Nation on Monday 9 August on Emergency Orders
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will address the nation on Monday 9 August 2021 at 8pm.   The Prime Minister will inform Bahamians of his administration’s plans related to the current COVID-19 Emergency Orders ...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:08:01 EDT
Bahamas Feeding Network volunteers treated to Royal Caribbean Cruise
Nearly 70 fully vaccinated volunteers and their spouses will board Adventure of the Seas August 7 for a complimentary seven-day cruise through The Bahamas and Mexico, tha...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:46:59 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Sunday Brunch
Join us today at Portobellos from Noon to 4pm for our highly touted Family style Buffet at-your-table Sunday Brunch. Featuring a delectable selection to choose from a...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:39:40 EDT
BAMSI students to benefit from Expanded Animal Science Program
STUDENTS of The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will have a special item added to the school’s menu this Fall – eggs produced by ch...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:33:37 EDT
Dr. Glen Beneby appointed Consultant Medical Advisor at FirstCare Medical
Former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Glen Beneby has been appointed as FirstCare Medical Plan's Consultant Medical Advisor effective July 20, 2021. As Consultant Medical Adv...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:04:12 EDT
Royal Caribbean International exceeds Bahamian job projections, more Bahamians in management
When Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley announced in late 2018 that the cruise line aimed to hire 200 more Bahamians for positions onboard its...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:59:45 EDT
Fulbright App Development Program ends
Participants in the Fulbright App Development Program were commended by Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson during the closing session on Friday.  Minister Thompson congratulated the pa...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:33:06 EDT
Don't miss Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Happy Hour
Join us in cool comfort at our elegant spacious lobby bar Mondays thru Thursdays for Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm. Ambiance is second to none and our friendly staff can...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:32:39 EDT
2021 Oshkosh Exceeds Expectations of EAA Organizers and Bahamas Team
The 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture Oshkosh, held July 26 through August 1, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has ended.  From all accounts, aviation enthusia...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:24:07 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Seafood Friday Specials
Making your Friday Dinner plans has just gotten easier! TONIGHT it's everybody's favorite, *Seafood Fridays at Portobello's Oceanside Restaurant at Lighthouse Pointe* fro...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:20:11 EDT
Minister Dames Issues BDOC Appointment Letters to Officers
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames issued Letters of Appointment to officers of the Bahamas Department of Corrections, August 5, 2021 at the department....

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:57:36 EDT
Education Minister celebrates outstanding male students
The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, joined the Hon. Halson Moultrie, Speaker of the House of Assembly, and the Hon. Frankie Campbell, Minister of Social Servic...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:53:37 EDT
Shaunae Miller-Uibo repeats as 400m champion at Olympics
Our small island nation has woken up for a second consecutive morning to joy at the success of one of our athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Shaunae Miller-Uibo has defended her 400m gold medal won at the 2016 Ol...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:30:30 EDT
Staycation Packages & Day Passes at Lighthouse Pointe
Freport, Grand Bahama - Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan, has have the perfect getaway for you without having to go away. They offer everything from Day Passes to All I...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:47:03 EDT
Public Service Announcement from The Parliamentary Registration Department
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT REGISTRATION RELATED SERVICES AT THE HEADQUARTERS LOCATON OF THE PARLIAMENTARY REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT ON FARRINGTON ROAD ARE SUSPENDED TODAY, 5TH AUGUST 2021 UNTIL TOMORROW.  ALL PROCESSES AND SERVICE...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:44:40 EDT
Winners of Essay Competition on ‘Integration of PwDs into Bahamian Society’ receive prizes
Officials from the Disability Affairs Division of the Department of Social Services, and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities and its Secretariat, recent...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:32:42 EDT
New legislation tackles barriers to business
The Government of The Bahamas recently enacted the most progressive procurement legislation in the entire Caribbean region, and is proud of the steps being taken to implement the new provisions starting on September 1. While the Ministry of ...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:38:25 EDT
Governor General on the Passing of the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna
I join Bahamians everywhere as we mourn the passing of The Honourable Arthur Dion Hanna, O.N., (Order of the Nation) Former Deputy Prime Minister and Governor General of ...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:05:18 EDT
The Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna
The Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, a founder of the modern Bahamas, passed away on August 3, 2021 at the age of 93. He was the seventh Bahamian Governor General of the Commonwea...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:15:56 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on the Passing of the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, Former Governor General
A Bahamian giant and statesman has passed away. It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the country has learned of the passing of former Governor General the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, the seventh Bahamian Governor-General of Th...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:47:17 EDT
Bahamas Builds on General Aviation Opportunities at 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Show
“Officials from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) are actively pursuing new business opportunities for the destination while at the 2021 Exper...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:31:12 EDT
Bahamahost 2021 Graduates 760 from Six Islands
Bahamahost 2021 Graduation Ceremony was held July 29, aired via Zoom and Facebook -- a grand virtual event.  Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:07:08 EDT
Remarks by Prime Minister Minnis upon arrival of COVAX Vaccines
Minister Wells; Officials; Members of the Vaccine Consultative Committee; Members of the Press; Ladies and Gentlemen: Good Morning, Today’s delivery of 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine represents the third tranche ...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:23:55 EDT
MOH Joins PM to receive additional COVID-19 vaccines for National Programme
The Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells accompanied Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis in receiving another batch of vaccines as the government continue...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:09:39 EDT
Head of Mission to the EU talks about exploring opportunities for Bahamians in Europe
Her Excellency Maria O’Brien, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union, paid a courtesy call of the Chairman Bishop...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:20:17 EDT
New testing requirements for international and domestic travel
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that, effective Friday 6 August 2021, those persons applying for a travel health visa to enter The Bahamas or travel within The Bahamas will be subjected to the following new testing requirem...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:51:21 EDT
Kemp Road Association promotes community ‘oneness’ with first Community Clean-Up Campaign
Members of the Kemp Road Community Association (KRCA), recently teamed up with officials from the Free Town Urban Renewal Centre, private citizens, community-based an...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:30:39 EDT
Urban Renewal’s Kids’ Lunch Programme enters third week; viewed as component of sustainable families initiative
Urban Renewal Centres across New Providence concluded their second week of hosting Monday-Friday luncheons for children in the various communities they serve (July 26...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:05:40 EDT
Department of Marine Resources: Opening of The Crawfish Season
The Department of Marine Resources takes this opportunity to advise the general public that the crawfish season opens on Sunday, 1st August, 2021.The public is reminded regarding the following:- 1. the legal measurement for whole crawfish is ...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:18:05 EDT
Cabinet Office relocation notice
The Cabinet Office advises for general information that it has relocated from the Churchill Building to the Tradewinds Building (2nd Floor), Bay Street, effective 3 August 2021...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:12:08 EDT
Bahamian athletes making country proud
Statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis: It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for t...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:28:14 EDT
100 Trees Planted For CIBC FirstCaribbean's 100th Year Banking Anniversary
To celebrate 100 years of banking in the region, CIBC FirstCaribbean is planting 100 trees across the 16 territories in which it operates. The first tree planting in The ...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:14:45 EDT
Creating and maintaining a sustainable future for diving within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Since the establishment of the Dive Section within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a strategic approach has been taken to perpetuate this unit. The newly revamped dive p...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:46:11 EDT
TDC Bahamas Island Tour
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) has toured several islands to check the pulse of Crystal Cruises' homeporting to determine how businesses have been impacte...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:05:18 EDT
Senior Justice Bernard Turner sworn in as Acting Chief Justice
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, administered the Oath of Allegiance and Judicial Oath during a swearing in ceremony of Senior ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:36:03 EDT
United World College Scholarship recipients pay courtesy call on the Governor General
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, received successful recipients of the 2021 United World College Scholarship in ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:59:22 EDT
UK High Commission's Charge d'Affaires Greg Quinn called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Charge d'Affaires, Greg Quinn of the UK High Commission called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren Henfield, July 28, 2021 at the Ministry's offices. ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:11:35 EDT
Bahamas receives medical supplies from China
On behalf of The Government of The Bahamas, the Hon. Renward Wells Minister of Health, accepted the sixth batch of medical supplies worth $78,000 -- a gift of the Chi...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:30:46 EDT
Government COVID surge response: $7 million on more medical staff; 18 hospital beds to be added to PMH; contact tracing strengthened
The Government will spend $7.2 million to engage medical staff, and 18 hospital beds will be added to the PMH inventory as part of the continued aggressive and comprehens...



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