Former Governor of the Central Bank, Sir William Allen passed away today.  Sir William served the nation as a Senator, Minister of State in the Minist...

The Cabinet Office announces today that an Ecumenical Service commemorating 54 years of Majority Rule will be held on Monday, 11th January, 2021 at Grant’s Town Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road and Chapel Street at 10:00 a.m. I...

Clear Solutions Plus, a proud Bahamian family business with a true spirit of giving, took extraordinary measures in 2020 to ensure that their employees and custom...

The Ministry of Health wishes to address an article stating “Govt Discussing Mandatory COVID Vaccine for Students” which emanated from an impromptu press briefing by the Minister of Health, Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  The Minist...

Lyford Cay International School, the fully accredited international school in western New Providence, has added membership in three additional prestigious organisations t...

Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd addressed the media on the 2020 national examination results during a press conference held at the Ministry, January 4, 2...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation extends sincere condolences on the passing of Gordon “Butch” Stewart.   Two decades ago, the visionary Jamaican hotelier Butch Stewart brought the Sandals brand to The Bahamas and joi...

The death of the Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, O.J., C.D., Hon. LLD, the founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts, has saddened and shocked The Bahamas and the region, including those here at home who knew him well and admired him. As note...

As we mourn the loss of Caribbean tourism icon the Honorable Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Stewart family and t...

On 4th January, 2021 at approximately 9:57A.M., the Department of Immigration repatriated fifty-seven (57) adult Haitian males, three (3) minor Haitian males, thirteen (13) adult Haitian females, and one (1) minor Haitian female to Port-au-P...

During his Official Remarks at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s New Year’s Church Service 2021, on January 3, 2021, Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin ...

See enclosed remarks by Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd re 2020 National Examinations in a press conference, January 4, 2021: This afternoon, I find m...

Over 17,500 entities have successfully completed their2019reporting under the new Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements) Act, 2018, which was due at the end of 2020. However, that leaves thousands of companies and other entities that s...

Principal of the Sybil Strachan School, Ricardo Rolle is in high spirits following the receipt of thousands of dollars of sporting gear won in the 2019 Scotiabank Concaca...

As news emerged concerning a new variant of the Covid-19 virus circulating in the United Kingdom, Canada acted swiftly to cancel all flights from the UK to Canada. Additionally, effective January 7th, 2021, the Government of Canada has impos...

His  Excellency,  The  Most  Honourable  Sir  Cornelius  A.  Smith,  O.N.  GCMG,  is  pleased to advise that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has graciously recognize...

The COVID-19 pandemic swept through every country in the Americas in 2020, infecting more than 35 million people and causing some 850,000 deaths. Globally, COVID-19 affected 216 countries and territories, causing more than 80 million c...

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that the Multi Strategies Leveraged Income Fund Ltd. has successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process and has been listed on the Exchange. As a result...

An ongoing search and rescue mission is underway by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Search and Rescue Unit, the Royal Bahamas Police Marine Division, BASRA and United States Coast Guard, for an overdue vessel with sev...

Prime Minister Minnis visited several government clinics, December 30, 2020 to thank Health Care workers for all of their hard work throughout the pandemic, and to encour...

This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties this year came with the added pressure of...

The Government of The Bahamas entered into an Agreement in order to regularize property title issues for homeowners in the Pinewood Gardens and Nassau Village Area. We have received copies of the Title Documents from many of the affected per...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames, Permanent Secretary Marco Rolle, and several civic and community stakeholders attended the National Neighbourhood Wat...

A pre-teen Bahamian girl has launched a non-profit initiative to empower other children to “unlock” their power by learning how to code. Chelsea Smith initially began...

Nearly 2,000 individuals are supported by the Bahamas Red Cross Society’s Meals on Wheels and Parcel/Voucher programmes on a weekly basis. As this number increases and...

In the spirit of Christmas giving, the Christian Youth Movement (CYM) of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (SMAC) donated toys, grocery and books to the Children’s Emerge...

On Monday, 28th December 2020, a group of forty-four (44) Haitian males, and seven (7) Haitian females were lawfully arrested and detained by officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Bahamas Immigration Department after their ve...

The Freeport Light Industrial Park on Grand Bahama Highway was buzzing with activity on Saturday December 19, 2020 when 205 families in need, from settlements acr...

The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation notes the recent amendment to the Emergency Orders with regard to the use of hotels and their related facilities by the general public. The purpose of this new Order is to safeguard the use of hotels by a...

In an effort to cushion the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on everyday life and the sharp, unprecedented transition to a virtual reality for its student body, Uni...

Prime Minister Minnis and his delegation visited Mayaguana on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  On his arrival, he visited the Police station to encourage officers. He als...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis fulfilled his promise that he would spend Christmas in Inagua and Mayaguana.   In Inagua, December 25, the Prim...

Prime Minister Minnis visited Inagua on Christmas Day, where he spoke with National Security officials -- Police and Defence Force -- to give them encouragement.  He...

The Salvation Army has made it its mandate to "rescue Christmas," enlisting a team of volunteers in love's army to feed those in need at its 89th Annual Community & S...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames speaks about the various initiatives of his Ministry and its National Neighbourhood Watch Council (NNWC), on Decem...

On Thursday, December 24, 2020,  Prime Minister Minnis (left) visited eight police stations throughout Nassau, including the stations on Nassau Street, Quakoo Stree...

The Ministry of  Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that the Government of The Bahamas has appointed Dr William F. Pickard, PhD, as Honorary Consul of the Common...

The Prerogative of Mercy Committee met today to review 205 requests for Clemency, and two for Expungement of Records.   As a result, 147 were approved for Clemency, six pending additional reports, one record expunged and 59 deferred to t...

Super Value proved today a little bit of change can go a long way, presenting a check for $12,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network.   The presentation came with a plea...

Hundreds of students in The Bahamas can now answer questions that might stump their parents about pet care, thanks to a series of virtual chats by the Pet Food Instit...

Royal Caribbean Group donated 5,000 turkeys to the National Food Distribution Task Force dressed with a message wishing every recipient happy and healthy holidays. ...

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance workforce focused on excellenc...

Academic freedom and the pursuit of new knowledge are pivotal aspects of University of The Bahamas’ (UB’s) mission, which for the last two decades has been showcasing the breadth of its research expertise via its Research Edge forum. ...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson stated that it will become easier to interact with the Government because of its focus on Dig...

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as...

Initially focused on emergency aid and community rebuilding in some of the hardest hit areas of The Bahamas, Moore Bahamas' Hurricane Dorian recovery grants quickly expan...

For over 33 years, Great Commission Ministries has focused on defending the rights of the poor and providing resources for children, ex-convicts and substance abusers. T...

Please see enclosed official remarks delivered today by Minister for State for Finance, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thomspon at the Fiscal Strategy Report Virtual Press Con...

At the 2020 Employee Retirement and Recognition of Ministry of Health Employees, Friday, at Wesley Methodist Church, Permanent Secretary Prenell King-Rolle, celebrated th...

Maya Nottage, APR, Regional Marketing Manager at Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. in Nassau, Bahamas, has been elected a 2021 international delegate-at-large for the Public Re...

Institutional reforms and investments in infrastructure will be key to foster economic recovery in The Bahamas and the Caribbean region, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank, which warns of challenging times even...

In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large a...

As 2020 comes to an end, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is once again reflecting on a remarkably historic and challenging year. After celebrating a record-breaking seven million visitors in 2019, the country was poised...

A groundbreaking strategic alliance has been formally entered into as a result of an initiative of the Tourism Development Corporation.  Recently, Ministers D’Agui...

Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows. With its unique geography of 16 major islands a...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today officially opened two infrastructure projects for Long Island – the Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road. The bridge crossing at Newton Cay provides access acr...

See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of Newton Cay Bridge, Long Island, today.  At the ...

Please see Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of Monument Road, Long Island, today. BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe...