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Fri, 06 May 2022 11:35:52 EDT
Ministry of Health & Wellness: Public Service Announcement
The public is advised that due to technical difficulties, the vax.gov.bs vaccination site is temporarily unavailable. Persons can use their yellow cards, paper vaccination certificates, vaccine cards or screenshots of any of the above as pr...

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:24:35 EDT
The Bond Experience Comes to The Bahamas
James Bond, the iconic cinematic British Secret Agent, has filmed in The Bahamas no less than 007 times and come next month on 14 June, The Bond Experience will be coming here to kick off   the highly anticipated book release “F...

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:30:15 EDT
It took a ‘village of women’ to create P.A.C.E. says Hanna-Martin
P.A.C.E. Foundation celebrated the burning of its mortgage and renaming of the establishment to The Andrea E. Archer Institute -- after its founder and the first Bahamian...

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:12:34 EDT
Small home repair initiative officially launched in Grand Bahama
The revolutionized Small Home Repair Programme was officially launched in Grand Bahama today, May 4, 2022 by Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development, ...

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:57:44 EDT
140 Haitian Nationals were taken into custody over the weekend
On Sunday, 1st May 2022, at approximately 10:15 am, a group of seventy-eight (78) Haitian nationals were turned over to the Enforcement Unit, New Providence by officers of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). Among this group were sixty-o...

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:20:17 EDT
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture congratulates Flonique Lightbourne on winning the 'Miss Teenager Universe' title
As Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, it gives me great pleasure to extend heartiest congratulations to 17 year old Flonique Lightbourne, on capturing the title Miss ...

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:30:22 EDT
Abaco Neem Receives Significant Donation from Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief
When District 7020 Governor (DG) Louis Wever and his spouse First Lady Amanda who are from St. Maarten visited The Bahamas, in February 2022, Abaco was on their schedule....

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:04:32 EDT
Urban Renewal Commission's Launch of Home Repair Initiative
Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Lisa Rahming held a press conference today (May 3) to launch the ministry's Home Repairs initiative a...

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:12:03 EDT
Citizens For Justice Bahamas on Crime
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE CRIME AND LAWLESSNESS Crime, murders, lawlessness, corruption and poverty are major issues facing the Bahamas today. Below are some strategic recommendations that may resolve some of these vexing problems: 1. ID...

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:36:16 EDT
The Minister for Grand Bahama The Honourable Ginger Moxey Congratulates Miss Teenager Universe 2021 Flonique Lightbourn
The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, M.P. congratulates Miss Teenager Universe 2021 Flonique Lightbourn on her historic win at the Miss Teenager Universe Pageant recently held in Panama City.   Miss Ligh...

Tue, 03 May 2022 15:34:10 EDT
International Labour Organisation Holds Special Training Exercise in Nassau
he International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the National Tripartite Council (NTC) recently convened an intensive induction Results-Based Management (...

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:29:19 EDT
NEMA leads by example in preparation for 2022 Hurricane Season
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading by example when it comes to preparation in advance of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season which is expected to b...

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:57:28 EDT
PACE Bahamas renamed Andrea E. Archer Institute
PACE Bahamas (Providing Access to Continued Education for Teenage Mothers) has been renamed the Andrea E. Archer Institute, after its founder. The institute was created t...

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:04:05 EDT
LaRoda at Zion: ‘Expect another above-average Hurricane Season’
Minster of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Sunday urged Ba...

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:52:30 EDT
PM Davis congratulates Miss Teenager Bahamas Flonique Lightbourn
Prime Minister Philip Davis congratulates Miss Teenager Bahamas Flonique Lightbourn who recently won the Miss Teenager Universe pageant. Lightbourn, a Grand Bahama na...

Sun, 01 May 2022 15:11:14 EDT
Former Prime Minister Ingraham presents a copy of his new book to GB Minister Ginger Moxey
Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham on Friday presented a copy of his book, 'I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say,' to Minister for Grand Bahama the Ho...

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:04:24 EDT
Former Prime Minister Ingraham gives advice and encouragement to GB 10th and 11th graders
Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, April 29, 2022 addressed students of grades 10 and 11 representing all schools on the island at the Jack Hayward Seni...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:26:37 EDT
Award-winning photographer Eric Rose presents prints of Bahamas scenery and historic buildings to the Deputy to the Governor General
During a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, on April 26, 2022, Deputy to the Governor General Cynthia Pratt received a presentation of a framed copy of ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:19:49 EDT
GBDRF & SBP Bahamas jointly donate $450,000 to launch new home repair program for Grand Bahama Island
The Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF), a charitable organization founded by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), and funded entirely by private donations...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:19 EDT
First phase of emergency assistance given to vendors
Approximately 50 vendors received the Emergency Vendor Relief Grant on Friday, April 8, 2022 -- distributed on the first floor of the Harold DeGregory Building, where...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:51:27 EDT
Ministry of Housing to bring quality, affordable housing solutions to Grand Bahamians
The launch of the Housing Expo in Freeport, Grand Bahama marked the beginning of efforts by the Ministry of Transport and Housing to bring quality, affordable housing sol...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:48:15 EDT
Ministry of Health and Wellness Stages Health Fair
The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a Health Fair at its Meeting Street office on Friday, April 8, 2022. A number of stations were set up for health care providers t...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:17:23 EDT
On World Health Day, Aquinas College Shows its Greenhouse Tech
Throwing his support behind Aquinas College’s greenhouse project, the Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville reaffirmed a national holistic appro...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:27:44 EDT
Uriah McPhee School Students Showcase Endangered Land Animals in the Bahamas for Science Week
Colorful papier mache, picture books, cardboard televisions, brochures, posters and 3-D models are all ways in which students of Uriah McPhee Primary School depicted ...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:42:34 EDT
BAMSI Food Preservation & Food Safety Virtual Workshop
The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) recently hosted its inaugural Food Preservation & Food Safety Virtual Workshop. The two-day event saw almost two hundred participants zoom in from across the Bahamas and arou...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:11:32 EDT
CENSUS 2022 workers of Bimini, Berry Islands, Abaco, Grand Bahama took the Oath of Secrecy
Participants of the northern Bahamas trained to gather information for Census 2022 took the Oath of Secrecy on Monday, April 4, 2022 during their launch ceremony.  C...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:14:10 EDT
LaRoda: CERT Training allows community volunteers to receive training that can help to keep communities safe
Disaster Preparedness is a shared responsibility that calls for the involvement of everyone, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles K. LaRo...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:52:11 EDT
Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism, Investments & Aviation to attend Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo this April
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is thrilled to return to the annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated to take place 5-10 April in Lakeland, Florida. The BMOTIA has participated in the event, which prom...

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:23:28 EDT
Minister Sweeting Touts Numerous International Linkages Following FAO Conference
Quito, Ecuador: Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay Sweeting said that his Ministry will be working along with several Caribbean...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:27:43 EDT
Grand Bahama hosts hundreds of tourists on Wednesday
Grand Bahamian tourism economy got a huge booster shot of optimism and hope on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, when close to one thousand visitors from two major cruise sh...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:23:59 EDT
Bahamian Women’s Reproductive Health Care needs addressed in Harvard-Affiliated Hospital News
Two Bahamians made their editorial debut this International Women’s Day in a publication of Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and largest teaching hospit...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:43:23 EDT
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Meet the Prime Minister as First Stop on their Bahamas Official Visit
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis chat with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during a Courtesy Call at the Office of ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:07:09 EDT
Government to roll out sustained redevelopment plan for Downtown Nassau
The Government is about to implement a sustainable plan beyond the five-year cycle for the redevelopment of Downtown Nassau, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of To...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:02:17 EDT
San Salvador water startup receives over $200,000 in funding through Access Accelerator
Out Island Water Company was created by Trevor Williams, a native of the island of New Providence. The startup will specialize in purified water manufacturing, water bott...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:35:17 EDT
Angel Fish Creek Bridge opens in Abaco
Jubilant Abaconians watched with pride as a ribbon was cut and a plaque unveiled to signal the formal reopening and renaming of the bridge that connects Great Abaco and L...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:15:51 EDT
National Honours Society: Call for nominations
The Advisory Committee for National Honours invites nominations from the general public of persons fit to be conferred with an award under the National Honours Act 2016 and Regulations made thereunder.  The established Societies of Hono...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:16 EDT
Sir Cornelius attends a special assembly at L.N. Coakley High School, Exuma
L.N. Coakley High School in Moss Town, Exuma, on Friday held a special assembly with His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor-General, who delivered ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:21:50 EDT
More than $1 Billion in Investments approved, says Tourism Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper stated that more than $1billion in investments have been approved for the...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:02:42 EDT
University of The Bahamas announces appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan as Executive Vice President
University of The Bahamas today announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Strachan to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) effective 1st April 2022. Dr. Strachan ret...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:31:42 EDT
Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions Greatly Welcomed for Family Islands
After nearly two years of restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bahamians are breathing a sigh of relief, especially those on the Family Islands whose economies have been negatively impacted. During his contribution to the mid-ye...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:05:46 EDT
Grand Bahama has a bright future, says Minister for GB
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey on Thursday said the future is bright for Grand Bahama as many things will happen for the island shortly. The Minister was addressing the 23rd Grand Bahama Business Outlook held under th...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:22:40 EDT
NTA in Grand Bahama Begins First In-Person Training in Three Years with Cohort 13
With almost 50 trainees registered, the National Training Agency began Cohort 13 in Grand Bahama on Monday, March 14, 2022. This was the first in-person training held in ...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:34:48 EDT
Former Prime Minister Ingraham presents a copy of his book to the Governor General
The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Former Prime Minister, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented a copy of his book 'I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say' to His Excell...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:07:27 EDT
PM Davis: Early Indicators Suggest ‘Grounds for Cautious Optimism’
During his Opening Contribution to the Debate on the Mid-Year Budget Statement, in the House of Assembly, on March 16, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Ho...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:17:40 EDT
Village Road Improvement Project Underway
New Providence drivers can anticipate improvements to Village Road.  The Ministry of Works and Utilities hosted a virtual meeting recently to inform the public a...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:43:12 EDT
Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Bahamas Postage Stamps issue date 17th March 2022
On 6th February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingd...

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:15:44 EDT
New President of University of The Bahamas announced
Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of The Bahamas Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC, has announced Dr. Erik Rolland, as the institution’s new President. The Board of...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:19:40 EDT
Young entrepreneurs receive grants through Ministry of Youth’s ‘Be-Inspired’
During the recent cheque presentation for the Be-Inspired Programme, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said that the future success of Bahamas i...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:53:29 EDT
Data Protection Commissioner pays a courtesy call at Bahamas Development Bank
Data Protection Commissioner of The Bahamas, Michael Wright paid a courtesy call at Bahamas Development Bank (“The Bank” or “BDB”) to discuss the importance of d...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:07 EDT
First Lady Davis Observes International Women’s day with BTC staff
First Lady Ann Marie Davis, joined staff of BTC for a one-day conclave held at Fusion on Friday, 11th March. The event, which was held in recognition of International Wom...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:30:31 EDT
Minister of State Rahming at UN 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The Sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) will take place from 14th to 25th March 2022 under the theme "Achieving gender equality and t...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:42:39 EDT
Donations Fueling a New Over-The-Hill Community Center
Although a $500,000 donation from FTX to Lend A Hand Bahamas is a show stopper, other Bahamas-based likeminded corporations and charitable foundations have also donated ...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:50:21 EDT
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 50 Years of Sailing to The Bahamas
At the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Carnival Cruise Line’s sailing to The Bahamas, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the ...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:10:45 EDT
Captain Jeremiah Gibson turns 100 years, and receives a congratulatory visit from the Governor General
His Excellency the Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith paid a courtesy call on Captain Jeremiah Gibson the Bahamas' newest centenarian Sunday, Mar...

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:09:54 EDT
Ministry of Health & Wellness on the Further Relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules
The Ministry of Health & Wellness remains cautiously optimistic about the country's progress in the fight against COVID-19 and announces the further relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules: Social Gathering A person may ho...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:18:10 EDT
Award-Winning Photographer Eric Rose presented a printed canvas of 'The Hermitage' to the PM Davis
During a courtesy call at his office, on March 8, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis (pictured right while showing the framed imagery) rec...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:13:38 EDT
CDC Lowers Travel Risk Advisory for The Bahamas
The Ministry of Health & Wellness today advised that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has de-escalated the COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas from a Level 4 (very high) to a Level 3 (high).  ...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:14 EDT
Rahming: Adaptive measures with a gender lens are vital in responding to present-day climate risks
Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Tuesday challenged women attending an International Women’s Day (IWD)...



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