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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:03:39 EDT
Junkanoo Summer Festival Is Back, Bigger and Better
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA), in collaboration with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), is back with its largest signature cultural event — Junk...

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:23:18 EDT
ZNS Celebrates 86th Anniversary with Church Service
Officials of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (ZNS) celebrated 86 years of service to the community with attendance, Sunday morning, May 29, 2022 at Faith Unit...

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:19:58 EDT
Inclement and a very wet weather ahead for the week for The Bahamas
A broad low pressure trough straddling the Northwest and Central Bahamas will linger over the area for the next few days. This trough will eventually lift and move northeastward into the open Atlantic Ocean by Thursday. Periods of scattered ...

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:10:49 EDT
Sorority Donates to Abuse Victims in Nassau, Grand Bahama
Alarmed by the increasing number of cases of abuse against women and children living in the country, The Bahamas’ chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and its S...

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:18:31 EDT
Doctoral degree posthumously conferred to Hon. A.D. Hanna by University of The Bahamas
The University of The Bahamas (UB) has posthumously conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree upon the late Hon. Arthur D. Hanna, former Bahamian governor-general...

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:56:44 EDT
Select Jif Peanut Butter Products Recall - Update
The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) continues to monitor the May 20th, Recall by J.M. Smucker Co. in Lexington Kentucky, USA, for the Select Jif Peanut Butter Products due to potential Salmonella contamination....

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:04:11 EDT
Dr. Rodney Smith confers final degrees as President and CEO of UB: asks graduates to take the next step with an open mind
Dr. Rodney Smith conferred final degrees as President and CEO of the University of The Bahamas on the Class of 2022 at the Spring Commencement ceremony, Thursday, May 26...

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:21:15 EDT
Breef kicks off donations of “Bahamas Underwater” books to over 300 schools in The Bahamas
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is pleased to begin the distribution of the “Bahamas Underwater'' book. This new hardcover book is a collabo...

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:14:53 EDT
Rise in hospitalizations not linked to spike in COVID-19 Cases
Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville confirmed that there has been an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in particular in New Providence over the past three (3) weeks. The Minister added that samples to te...

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:16:46 EDT
The Bahamas Development Bank names Nicholas Higgs as next Managing Director
Nicholas Higgs has been named as the next Managing Director to The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). He will take the helm of the National Development Bank on July 4th 2022...

Wed, 25 May 2022 14:57:03 EDT
In a changing world, educators asked to be kind, first: UB Teachers Commissioning Ceremony for School of Education
The Hon. Zane Lightbourne, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, and Technical and Vocational Training has called on educators to be good listeners, sharpen the...

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:55:01 EDT
Western Air Makes Inaugural Flight Between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale
Bahamian owned and operated commercial airline, Western Air, took a long runway into the international friendly skies yesterday when it made its first flight between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale, Florida as another airline alternative for trav...

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:13:35 EDT
Official Islands Of The Bahamas 2022 Hurricane Shelter Listing
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released its Official List of Shelters for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season which commences June 1 and ends November 30, 2022. Weather forecasters at The Bahamas Department of Meteorology...

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:39:54 EDT
MoYSC 2022 Summer Youth Employment Programme Accepting Applications
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will host its annual Summer Youth Employment Programme in New Providence and Grand Bahama, to run from Monday, 4th July to Frida...

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:31:42 EDT
The Bahamas Joins CARICOM Member States for Agri-investment Forum and Expo
A delegation from The Bahamas, led by the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, (MOTIA), along with Minister Clay Sweeting, Minister for Agriculture, Marine Resources &...

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:07:25 EDT
Reception to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between The Bahamas and China
A Reception was held to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and People's Republic of China, May...

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:33:01 EDT
The Governor General congratulated Mrs. Elaine Major on her 100th birthday
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, attended a special reception in recognition of Mrs. Elaine A.V. Major, who celebrated her 100 Birth...

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:21:56 EDT
Deputy Prime Minister attends memorial service for the American tourists who died on Exuma
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper attended a memorial for three American visitors to Exuma, Mr. and Mrs. Mi...

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:17:34 EDT
NOTICE - Social Services End of Month Coupon Distribution - Grand Bahama
NOTICE - SOCIAL SERVICES COUPON DISTRIBUTION/GRAND BAHAMA – As the Department of Social Services transitions to online services, the restructuring of coupon distribution is taking place, said Dorothea Gomez, Officer in Charge of the Depart...

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:49:19 EDT
Career Fair for 1,000 Grand Bahama students
The Ministry for Grand Bahama in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and the Department of Labour will host a two-day Career Fair for 1,000 students, from grades n...

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:41:58 EDT
Government, fulfilling commitment to provide housing for Bahamians
The Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has underscored the government’s commitment to “strengthening” and “deepening” its “unmatched...

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:42:41 EDT
72 Foreign Nationals repatriated To Haiti
On Tuesday, 17th May 2022, at approximately 7:40 AM, a Bahamasair chartered flight departed New Providence for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with sixty-two (62) Haitian nationals onboard; forty- six (46) males, twelve (12) females, and four (4) mino...

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:56:08 EDT
University of The Bahamas Preparing for Largest Commencement Class Since Pandemic
The University of The Bahamas (UB) Commencement Ceremony that will be held next week is expected to be one of its largest since the pandemic, with well over 600 graduands who comprise the 2022 Commencement Class having completed their acade...

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:18:46 EDT
Two-Day Cruise to GB re-branded ‘Margaritaville at Sea Paradise’
With the major announcements and activities in Grand Bahama over the past week, the island is in the process of rebirth, said Jewel Edwards, consultant at the Ministr...

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:17:10 EDT
The Bahamas joins the international community in celebrating the inaugural IMO day recognising Women in Maritime
Recognition of the potential for women to play a vital role in maritime has never been greater and this year the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is launching an annual day to Recognise Women in Maritime. This day will be the 18th M...

Mon, 16 May 2022 13:09:38 EDT
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine's Inaugural White Coat Ceremony, Grand Bahama
The newly established Western Atlantic University School of Medicine in Grand Bahama hosted its Inaugural White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the campus on E...

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:04:48 EDT
Wife of the Prime Minister launched ‘Mangrove Mania’ in Grand Bahama
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, travelled to Grand Bahama on Saturday to official launch the ‘Mangrove Mania’ competition at Cora...

Fri, 13 May 2022 19:09:03 EDT
Carnival Cruise Port Ground Breaking - Remarks - Hon. Ginger Moxey
See enclosed Remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey: Good morning... It’s another GRAND DAY on Grand Bahama! This historic occasion is the realization of a vision that was birthed many many years ago culminating wi...

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:34:34 EDT
WSC Celebrates 35 years of National Water Week
Every year, water week celebrations here in The Bahamas serve as an opportunity to inform, educate and create public awareness of the importance of water as a precious r...

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:21:25 EDT
Health Officials Respond to Increasing Positive COVID-19 Cases In New Providence Schools
The Ministry of Health & Wellness confirms that several schools on New Providence have reported positive cases of COVID-19 among staff and students. As of 10th May, 2022 thirty-eight (38) positive cases were reported over a four week per...

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:50:34 EDT
Minister for Grand Bahama Hon. Ginger Moxey - Grand Lucayan Update
See enclosed remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey - Grand Lucayan Update, May 11, 2022: The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation... Ladies and ...

Thu, 12 May 2022 10:56:58 EDT
RF Gives Back With Charity Golf Tournament
Local golf enthusiasts are gearing up for the 35th Annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of East Nassau & The Scout Association of The Bahamas. RF ...

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:08:35 EDT
Electra America to Purchase the Grand Lucayan
The sale of the Grand Lucayan Hotel is the beginning of the island’s resurgence, said Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investment...

Wed, 11 May 2022 14:25:39 EDT
BNT Raises $100K at Cuban Pig Roast for Flamingo Conservation
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated a return to in-person events with their first Cuban Pig Roast since 2020, held on Saturday, May 7th at the Maillis Farm. The e...

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:31:59 EDT
'Youth in Parliament' initiative returns
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture on Monday launched the return of 'Youth Parliament Week,' which runs May 9th-13th. On hand with welcoming remarks wa...

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:22:58 EDT
Upgrade to COVID-19 online vaccination site accommodates scheduling of 2nd booster doses
The public is advised that effective 8th May, 2022 the COVID-19 online vaccination site, vax.gov.bs was upgraded to accommodate the scheduling of 2nd booster doses. Walk-ins can also receive booster doses at vaccination centers. Information ...

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:53:13 EDT
Andrea E Archer Institute established in honour of PACE Founder
On April 29, 2022, the PACE (Providing Access to Continued Education) School building was officially named the Andrea E. Archer Institute, in recognition of its founder,...

Tue, 10 May 2022 14:58:49 EDT
Reflections on Independence
In little over one year, we will be celebration 50 years of Independence. In such a view, I am moved to state the following: By Divine grace and a genetic transformation, the Israelites  came to realize that no entry into the promised ...

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:45:18 EDT
Bahamas Festivals Are Back
Summer is here, and the festivals are back. The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is proud to officially announce the return of signature events and festiva...

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:48:23 EDT
Cybercrime poses biggest threat to businesses – as the impact of hackers becomes more destructive
● 46% of organisations around the world reported experiencing fraud or financial crime over the last 24 months; 70% of those organisations that did encounter i...

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:14:59 EDT
Statement on Investigation of Deaths on Exuma from The Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper
In the aftermath of the sudden passing of three American visitors on Exuma this weekend, the Government of The Bahamas wishes to provide the following update as we continue our investigations. First in our thoughts are the grieving famili...

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:53:43 EDT
Prime Minister Davis Gives MTSU 2022 Commencement Address; He Also Receives an Honorary Doctorate
See enclosed the Commencement Address by the Hon. Philip Davis, QC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, to the 2022 Graduating Class of Middle Tennessee ...

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...



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