Bahamas Weekly
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:42:51 EDTStatement by Minister of Social Services & Urban Development, Frankie Campbell
Last evening, I was alerted to a video that is in circulation purporting
to be children being abused at one of our Children’s Homes. As a matter
of fact, it w...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:15:41 EDTWith the Americas failing to control coronavirus, many hospitals are at or close to capacity, PAHO director says
“We must intensify public health interventions to limit exposure to this virus”Washington,
D.C., January 19, 2021 (PAHO)— The Region of the Americas must
intensify public health interventions on social distancing, limiting
gatherings, ...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:57:00 EDTNew Entry 46/ Woman Entry 16 Community Service
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to enforce the
Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of
strengthening relationships with st...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:20:40 EDTRegistration of NGOs opens door to greater funding opportunities
Officials at the Department of Gender and Family Affairs, Ministry
of Social Services and Urban Development, have partnered with
counterparts at the Office of the Attorne...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:30:29 EDTCaribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar Ladies night tonight
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Don't miss Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar Ladies night tonight! Starting at 5pm
Come and Enjoy a free welcome drink an...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:58 EDTExpert urges holistic interventions against climate change risks
The Bahamas is already experiencing the impacts of climate change and is
approximately 30 years away from irreversible effects if holistic
interventions are not under...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:45:32 EDTHouse of Assembly Select Committee on Natural Resources
The House of Assembly’s Select Committee on Natural Resources makes its first Site Visit, January 19, 2021 in North Andros.
The
Committee Members expected to make the trip include: Michael A.
Foulkes, MP, Chairman, Shonel Ferguson, MP, Pi...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:50:12 EDTBAMSI Shark Research Experience
An exciting new collaboration has developed between the Bahamas
Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) and non-profit Saving
the Blue!
Andros Island ...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:04:13 EDTPublic Notice: PMH Morgue resumes full services
The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) has resumed its full operation at
the PMH Rand Lab (Morgue), from Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, inclusive of
autopsy and identification services.
Hospital Management would
like to thank the public for i...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:41:13 EDTCIBC FirstCaribbean opens new innovative Pioneer's Way branch in Freeport
Grand Bahama is now home to the first of all CIBC FirstCaribbean branches in the country to offer Smart ABM technology.
In
addition to other upgrades, the bank’s new, s...
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:05:34 EDTDNA states position on COVID-19 Vaccine
The public health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted
in the loss of lives, jobs, livelihoods and much more. The economic
hardship faced by our people due to restrictive measures implemented by
the government is a direct con...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:07:47 EDTBPC confirms insurance coverage in place, in excess of
that required by the Government of The Bahamas
BPC, the Caribbean and Atlantic margin focused oil and gas company
today repeats that, as previously disclosed publicly, in accordance with
strict legal requirements and as stipulated by the Government of The
Bahamas, it has in place all ins...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:42:12 EDTPrime Minister Minnis on the passing of Mrs. Zelma Dean
Along with so many other Bahamians, I was saddened to hear of the
passing of Mrs. Zelma Dean, a veteran educator, who was also deeply
committed to national and community service.
A former teacher,
school administrator and Director o...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:05:46 EDTAppointment of the Presidential Search Committee
The Board of Trustees of University of The Bahamas (UB) has appointed a
Presidential Search Committee (PSC) to establish the process by which
the new President of the University will be selected and hired.
Appointed in November 2020, the PSC...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:30:00 EDTGolf to be introduced into schools
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and the Ministry of Education
in conjunction and collaboration with Bahamas Golf Federation and
Fourteen Clubs Golf Acad...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:06:10 EDTDNA on COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) notes the recent announcement of
the appointment of a COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee (Committee)
by the Prime Minister.
It is disappointing that appointments to
the Committee was not inclusive ...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:36:45 EDTCanada-Bahamas Virtual Business Mission - Remarks by Minister of State Kwasi Thompson
See enclosed official remarks, Canada-Bahamas Virtual Business Mission (with The High Commission of Canada) delivered January 15, 2021 by the Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson:
Good Mor...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:54:41 EDTBTC’s big giveback to the community for Christmas
BTC gifted five community organizations with monetary support to
help make the holidays a little brighter for those in need during the
holiday season. The Children...
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:15:26 EDTThe Governor General Attends MCCA Bahamas/Turks & Caicos Islands Conference Official Worship Service
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
delivered the Old Testament reading during 209th Annual Session Official
Worship Service of the M...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:44:37 EDTOver 450 participants join informational webinar on CESRA reporting
The Ministry of Finance hosted over 450 participants last
week in two informational webinars on the reporting process for the
Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements)...
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:49:06 EDTOffice of the Prime Minister: Vaccine Consultative Committee
Recently appointed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis,
the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee was formed to
advise the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health on the development
of the strategy, policies and ac...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:34:44 EDTPrime Minister Minnis: Government making steady progress in post-Dorian redevelopment and revitalization
Eleven million dollars has been spent and hundreds of homeowners
assisted so far under the Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s (DRA)
Small Home Repairs Program for Gran...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:43:51 EDTSeventy-Nine Complete Correctional Officers’ Training
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames told the members of
the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) Trainee
Correctional Officers ‘A’ Squ...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:29:43 EDTInternational Organization for Migration and Citibank donate electronic devices for children's education
The International Organization for Migration
(IOM/IMO) and Citibank, in conjunction with Leno Trust Bahamas, donated
104 devices (100 tablets and 4 laptops) on Friday...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:56:14 EDTBPC Welcomes the Prime Minister’s intentions on a Sovereign Wealth Fund
BPC, the Caribbean and Atlantic margin focused oil and gas company said
today it is delighted to note the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Hubert
Minnis’ statement of his Government’s intention to implement a Sovereign
Wealth Fund in The Ba...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:43:57 EDTMoYSC Condolences - the late Jim Duncombe
On Sunday, 28th December, 2020, The Bahamas lost a sporting giant
and trailblaizer in the person of Jim Duncombe, affectionaley called –
The Swing Doctor.
Mr. Duncombe was a
gifted individual who epitomized the char...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:20:08 EDTGraceKennedy Money Services Customer wins Supermarket Sweep
When Philippe Jn Philippe sent money to Haiti to help with funeral costs
for his mother, he had no idea that simple transaction executed at
Grace Kennedy Money Services (...
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:15:17 EDTMinistry of Foreign Affairs on 'Social Media message to Bahamian parents of students in DC'
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken note of a message being
circulated on social media which appears to have originated from the
Embassy of The Bahamas in Washington, DC, with advice and
recommendations to parents of Bahamian students ...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:06:07 EDTPamela Burnside: Domes, Doom and The FOI
Dear Editor,
I can’t believe I am at the computer again shaking my head at more mind ‘bogglement’ taking place!
Yesterday,
there was a spirited whatsapp video flying around the country
concerning the many sitting trailers of exposed ...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:50:46 EDTCitibank, IOM Partnership enabling students in poorest communities to attend virtual classes
What seemed an almost impossible dream of putting a tablet into the
hands of every student in The Bahamas just four months ago moved a step
closer to reality today wi...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:21:15 EDTThe Judiciary Adapted and Responded to the Unpredictable Environment of the COVID-19 Era
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree stated that the Judiciary in
The Bahamas has not escaped the intrusive and disruptive impact of
COVID-19.
Those who are responsib...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:14:03 EDTLewis: Bahamas Resilient Recovery Policy to Provide Context and Guidelines for Recovery Planning
NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Government of The Bahamas is about to
implement its Resilient Recovery Policy aimed at timely rebuilding
process after a disaster, the Minister of State for the Ministry of
Disaster Preparedness, Management and Rec...
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:02:07 EDTThe Attorney General provides details of onsite review of The Bahamas by the FATF
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Carl
W. Bethel explained that early in 2020, the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) agreed to an o...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:28:47 EDTRemarks by the Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree at the Opening of the Legal Year 2021
See enclosed remarks by the Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree at ceremonies marking the Opening of the Legal Year, January 13, 2021 in Rawson Square:
My Lords, My Ladies, other Judicial Officers, Mr. Attorney, President
of t...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:03:20 EDTAttorney General's Remarks - Opening of the Legal Year 2021-2
See enclosed Remarks by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs the Hon. Carl Bethel at ceremonies marking the Opening of the Legal Year, January 13, 2021:
I wish to thank Archbishop Patrick Christopher Pinder, and Bishop Delton
Fe...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:08:09 EDTGrand Bahama Island featured in Caribbean Journal Articles
The Office of the Prime Minister Grand Bahama is pleased to note
that Grand Bahama Island was recently listed as one of the ‘21 best
Caribbean islands to visit in 2...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:18:36 EDTRBDF pays Final Respect to Late Comrade
Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s command philosophy and priority of enhancing the morale and
welfare of serving members and veteran...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:12:28 EDTThe COVID-19 Pandemic Had Turbulent Effect on the Registrar General’s Department in 2020
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Carl W.
Bethel stated that the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, had a
turbulent effect on the Regist...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:27:40 EDTRBDF Ship Crew recognized for services
In recognizing and rewarding the efforts of excellence in the
workplace consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic intent of talent...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:52:32 EDTKFC Nassau Junkanoo Buckets competition awards $40,000 in prize money
The spirit of Junkanoo was upheld this year despite the parade
cancellations made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40
diehard Junkanoos from all over The...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:15:34 EDTPrime Minister Minnis - Bahamas Business Outlook 2021
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at Bahamas Business Outlook 2021, today:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Good Morning. It
has been a longstanding custom for the prime minister to addres...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:39:20 EDTThe Bahamas supports CARICOM statement on solidarity with Guyana
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on 12 January, issued a statement
expressing deep disappointment and concern regarding actions taken by
Venezuela pertaining to its long-term border dispute with Guyana,
including intimations of the creation...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:33:12 EDT7 Haitian Migrants arraigned and convicted In Grand Bahama
On 13th January, 2021, six (6) adult Haitian males and one (1) adult
Haitian female appeared before Magistrate Debbie Ferguson to answer to
the charge of Illegal Landing, contrary to Section 19 (1) of the
Immigration Act.
The gr...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:20:06 EDTJudiciary moving closer to paperless court system
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Carl W.
Bethel stated that in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Court of
Appeal introduced remote hea...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:30:31 EDTCFAL Wins International Best Investment and Advisory Firm Award
The leading investment management firm in The Bahamas has done it
again. Colina Financial Advisors Ltd. (CFAL) has received the 2020
Acquisition International (AI) Globa...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:48:25 EDTBLTA matchplay Tennis Series
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) has started a matchplay
series to jumpstart tennis play for juniors. The matchplay was started
in the last quarter of 2020 at the ...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:02:09 EDTBPC’s Perseverance #1 exploration well is fully funded
BPC, the Caribbean and Atlantic margin focused oil and gas company,
strongly refutes the claims by various environmental groups in press
articles today that the Company d...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:49:26 EDTPAHO Director says new variants and acceleration of virus make continuing public health measures urgent
The appearance of new variants of the COVID-19 virus in several
countries of the Americas, combined with an acceleration in the virus’s
spread in virtually every country in the Americas, makes it critical to
continue public health measures...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:19:43 EDTRBDF Search and Rescue Department recognized for outstanding performance
The recognition and relentless efforts of excellence in the
workplace continue to showcase throughout the various departments in the
Royal Bahamas Defence Force. Remaini...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:09:46 EDT Ten Hidden Hero Champions announced; New dynamic to the 5th annual Character Day Bahamas
During the extraordinary times of 2020, many people around the globe
were faced with incredible hardships that had profound life changing
events. In the past 15 mont...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:59:24 EDTThe New Legal Year Opening Ceremonies Took Place Today in Rawson Square
Ceremonies marking the Opening
of the New Legal Year took place this morning, January 13, 2021 in
Rawson Square. Pictured are Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree, ...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:52:19 EDTPost Office Department - Box Rental
The Postmaster General wishes to advise the public of the following:
The Post Office Department’s box rental period for the year 2021 began on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Customers are advised that the box rental period ...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:10:08 EDTPrime Minister Minnis - New Year's National Address
Please see enclosed the New Year's National Address by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, January 12, 2021:
Good evening, and a b...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:21:14 EDTHomeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO
Those working from home, whose number has greatly increased due to the
spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, need better protection, says the
International Labour Organization...
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:42:25 EDTThe United Kingdom FCDO provides funding for a rotary helicopter to support the monitoring of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines La Soufrière volcano
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit has received funding from the United Kingdom
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) in the amount of
£51,000 through the Memo...
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:54:57 EDTThe 2021 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show scheduled for late February 2021, postponed until 2022.
The 2021 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show scheduled for late February 2021, postponed until 2022.
The
Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Committee has announced today, “That after
mu...
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:44:01 EDT'We Are One' Campaign Gives Back
Ministry of National Security Acting Permanent Secretary and Under
Secretary Cheryl Darville joined the National Neighbourhood Watch
Council (NNWC) and corporate sponsor...
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:58:30 EDTPAHO raises $263 million in 2020 to fight COVID-19 in the Americas
In 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) received
commitments for more than $263 million to provide technical support and
supplies for the fight against COVID-19 in the Americas.
“We are
grateful to all of our partners wh...