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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:34:41 EDT
Press Conference: Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, Chairperson, National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee
See enclosed remarks by Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis, Chairperson, National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee & Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, at a Press ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:40:57 EDT
Donations from corporate sponsors push Ministry of Education nearer to its goal of an electronic device for every student
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is nearing its goal of acquiring sufficient devices for the 48,000 students enrolled in the public school system. Through a public/priv...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:14:26 EDT
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts, a.i. meets with Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis
On February 4, 2021 newly arrived U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha E. Pitts met with Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert A. Minnis at the Cabinet Offi...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:37:52 EDT
Bishop Simeon Hall presents a copy of His book to the Governor General
Bishop Simeon B. Hall, Senior Pastor Emeritus, New Covenant Baptist Church (pictured left), presented Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:05:04 EDT
Honouring a warrior - Oaktree Medical Center donates $20,000 for Jonique E. Webb Community Youth Center
Jonique Elizabeth Webb was an athlete, leader, daughter, sister and friend who lit up any room she entered. Described as vivacious, classy, bubbly, resilient and stylish,...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:05:44 EDT
This Valentine's dine at Pier One Restaurant - Feb. 13th & 14th
Pier One Valentine's Day Menu is available on Saturday February 13th & Sunday February 14th. ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:05:04 EDT
RBDF assists in community effort in Inagua
In keeping with Commodore Dr. Raymond King's strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large, Marines deployed to ...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:07:58 EDT
Global Sun donates digital tablets to Girls' Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands
Representatives and members of the Girls’ Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands received a generous gift from Global Sun Integration Management. The dat...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:05:31 EDT
Re-opening of The Fleming Street Clinic
The Ministry of Health advises the public that the Fleming Street Clinic has reopened today, Wednesday 3rd February, at 2:00 p.m. The Ministry of Health apologizes for any inconveniences caused...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:41:27 EDT
Online Government Services Pilot Programme expands to public
The Government of The Bahamas through its Digital Transformation Unit announced the expansion of My (Pilot) Services to the public on 3 February 2021. My (Pilot) Se...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:33:59 EDT
RBDF assists comrades with medical assistance
The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force along with members of the Welfare Department recently made financial contributions to three of their comra...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:06:56 EDT
PAHO Director warns that damage from COVID-19 disproportionately impacts women
PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne warned that the health, social and economic effects of COVID-19 are disproportionately impacting women and called for heightened attention to the pandemic’s gender disparities. “To overcome this pandemic,...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:25:54 EDT
DNA on AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
The government has announced that COVAX has procured 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID vaccine for The Bahamas. This vaccine requires a two-dose regimen with each being given 4 weeks apart; this means that 50,000 people can recei...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:02:42 EDT
Office of the Prime Minister UPDATE on COVID-19 Vaccine delivery
The Government of The Bahamas has received formal notification from COVAX of the estimated COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation for the first phase of delivery to The Bahamas. COVAX, a coalition led by the World Health Organizatio...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:20:17 EDT
Templeton grant helps NGO provide new opportunities for young entrepreneurs
Templeton Foundation’s $25,000 grant to a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) – the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre (BUYDC) -- is projected to provid...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:45:34 EDT
Purchase of shares in FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited by GNB Financial Group Limited from CIBC will not proceed
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) today announced that the transaction that would have seen GNB Financial Group Limited acquire a majority stake in FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) will not proc...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:11:07 EDT
State of Emergency Curfew announced for Saint Lucia and increase protocols
Following a meeting of the National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) and private sector organizations, the Government of Saint Lucia announced that a State of Emergency comes into effect for Saint Lucia as of Wedne...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:19:44 EDT
Temporary Closure of the Fleming Street Clinic
The Ministry of Health advises the public that due to circumstances beyond its control, the Fleming Street Clinic is closed until further notice, and further communication will be conveyed regarding the date the clinic will re-open. Persons ...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:09:11 EDT
NEMA and Red Cross held virtual conclave on Mass Fatality Management
The National Emergency Management Agency and The Bahamas Red Cross Society held a virtual Mass Fatality Management Conclave to discuss improving protocols for the proper ...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:20:40 EDT
Minister Henfield receives courtesy call from H.E. Alejandro Garcia del Toro, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the public that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield, MP and, the Ambassador of th...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:14:21 EDT
Office of the Prime Minister on COVID-19 Vaccine delivery
The Government of The Bahamas has received formal notification from COVAX of the estimated COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation for the first phase of delivery to The Bahamas. COVAX, a coalition led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and G...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:05:05 EDT
Minister Dames attends National Neighbourhood Watch Council's Church Service
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames and also Deputy Permanent Secretary Lisa Adderley,  Under Secretary Cheryl Darville, and Director of the Ministr...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:24:26 EDT
Call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs by the New US Charge d’Affaires, Mrs. Usha E. Pitts
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas is pleased to inform the general public that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield, MP, received a c...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:05:50 EDT
OAS Electoral Observation Mission begins final deployment in Ecuador
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Ecuador began its final deployment ahead of the February 7 elections, in which the country will elect its president and vice president, 137 Assembly members, a...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:31:01 EDT
COVID-19 measures taken by The Government of Canada
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, further to its release of 30 January, wishes to update the general public regarding the ongoing efforts by the Government of Canada to combat the spread of COVID 19 in Canada, and the possible impact on Baham...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:30:11 EDT
DFC announces New Members of Biden-Harris Administration Leadership
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced new members of the agency’s leadership team, including DFC’s new Chief Operating Officer, David Marchick. DFC announced additional key members of the leadership tea...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:09:21 EDT
PAHO donates oxygen cylinders and supplies to Manaus, Brazil
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donated 4,600 oximeters last week to the Amazonas State Health Department and to the Manaus Municipal Health Department. These devices help monitor the health conditions of patients with COVI...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:05:07 EDT
CDEMA successfully hosted GeoSpatial online training for Participating States
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) successfully hosted an online training programme and simulation exercise in geographical information system...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:39:25 EDT
Newly installed US Chargé d’Affaires pays courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs
The United States has appointed Usha E. Pitts, as the new Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. to The Bahamas.  On Monday, 1st February, she paid a courtesy call on the Minist...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:12:00 EDT
Govt looking beyond tax reform with a focus on economic growth
COVID has thrown the entire world into crisis; no country has been spared the significant human, social, and economic toll. Notwithstanding, the recently published International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Report for the 2020 Article I...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:15:15 EDT
Midyear Budget Snapshot & Performance Report
The shock of the coronavirus pandemic on macroeconomic conditions continues to be seen in the government’s budget performance, according to preliminary estimates published in the Midyear Fiscal Snapshot and Budget Performance Report ...

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:07:22 EDT
Countries in the Americas notified of first COVID-19 vaccine allocations through COVAX
COVAX, a coalition led by WHO and Gavi to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, has notified countries in the Americas of the estimated dose allocation for the first phase of vaccine delivery in a letter to health authorities, the Pa...

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:17:55 EDT
Misleading report about Bahamians stuck in Canada
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of a post circulating on social media that claims Bahamians are stuck in Canada as airlines have cancelled Caribbean flights.  This action taken by Canada's main airlines comes after the Federal ...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:21:37 EDT
Minister Henfield Receives Copy of Letter of Appointment from Dr. Garry Conille, United Nations Resident Coordinator
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises members of the public that, in a virtual meeting held 28th January 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A. Henfi...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:56:57 EDT
Mother, 8-year-old daughter, show kindness to Fox Hill Community
Officials at the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Centre recently partnered with a member of the local community to deliver 21 pairs of Clarks shoes to children in the area – jus...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:35:26 EDT
Office of the Attorney General: Reply to false allegations
By a written “Opinion” dated the 28th January 2021 and published on the 29th January 2021, former Member of Parliament and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. Dion Smith, a Counsel and Attorney-at-Law, alleged that the Mo...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:17:54 EDT
The Governor General Attended the Funeral Service for the Late Zelma Dean
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, attended the Funeral Service for the late Zelma Dean, former Director of Education, at Saint Barna...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:03:41 EDT
Ministry of Health bids farewell to outgoing PAHO Representative; welcomes incoming during Virtual Handover Ceremony
Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells along with several officials at the Ministry participated in a virtual handover ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters on...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:27:55 EDT
Bitcoin: The Golden Hedge
When constructing an investment portfolio, diversification is essential. Only by diversifying can you mitigate against investment risk caused by natural price fluctuation...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:45:04 EDT
Saint Lucia: NEMAC/Stakeholders meet to discuss and assess protocols
The National Emergency Management Advisory Committee (NEMAC) and various stakeholders met on Friday 29th January 2021 to discuss Saint Lucia’s National Response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In attendance at the meeting was Prime Minister Ho...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:05:49 EDT
Mortimer candidly explores life-defining experiences in new podcast Looking Deep
Award-winning Bahamian filmmaker Kareem Mortimer announces the launch of Looking Deep, a podcast that intimately explores life-defining experiences from a divers...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:39 EDT
Cashless banking – A New Normal for The Financial Industry
The face of banking has changed dramatically in recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the transition to digital banking. Scotiabank has been a leading proponent of digital banking in the Bahamas and says the expansion of its c...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:30:28 EDT
DNA Provisional Candidate on access to education
These are unprecedented times in our nation’s  history and the challenges we face are great. Our people continue to face hardship in the face of a global pandemic ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:05:29 EDT
PM presents arwork gift to outgoing PAHO/WHO Representative Dr. Esther de Gourville
(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis attended the Farewell Luncheon for outgoing PAHO/WHO Representative Dr. Esther de Gourville ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:46:42 EDT
Remarks by Minister of Health Renward Wells at the Farewell Luncheon for PAHO/WHO Representative Dr. Esther de Gourville
The Ministry of Health held a Farewell Luncheon in honour of PAHO/WHO Representative for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. Esther de Gourville today at Balmor...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:45:15 EDT
PAHO/WHO Representatives pay courtesy call on the Governor General
Dr. Esther de Gourville, outgoing PAHO/WHO representative (left), and Dr. Eldonna Boisson, incoming PAHO/WHO representative, called upon Governor General His Excellency ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:44:01 EDT
Three variants of the COVID-19 virus found in 14 countries in the Americas, PAHO reports
Three new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which are raising concerns about possible heightened spread and severity of COVID-19, have been detected in 14 countries in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported in a ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:42:19 EDT
President of the Senate Dr. Mildred Hall Watson signs the Book of Condolence for the Late Sir William Allen
President of the Senate Dr. Mildred Hall Watson signed the Book of Condolence for the late Sir William Allen today in the House of Assembly.  Sir William Allen, KCMG...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:30:02 EDT
Saint Lucia: Government expands social stabilization programme
Recognizing the relief the concessions on the importation of barrels provides, the Government of Saint Lucia has extended the time period for a further two months. As part of the Social Stabilization Programme, the Government of Saint Lucia ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:45:49 EDT
Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree Signs the Book of Condolence in the House of Assembly for the Late Sir William Allen
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree signed the Book of Condolence today at the House of Assembly for the late Sir William Allen, former Cabinet Minister, Deputy to the...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:38:46 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis Signs the Book of Condolence in the House of Assembly for the Late Sir William Allen
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis signed the Book of Condolence for the late Sir William Allen, former Cabinet Minister, Deputy to the Governor General, Par...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:30:24 EDT
The Governor General Signs the Book of Condolence at the House of Assembly for the Late Sir William Allen
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, signed the Book of Condolence for the late Sir William Allen in the Foyer of the House of Assembly...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:15:35 EDT
Centreville URC Computer Lab now known as ‘Ella Lewis Computer Lab’
The Centreville Community is a better place today, and will continue to be a better place in the years to come because of the contributions of former educator and lon...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:45:08 EDT
Lavado Duncanson appointed Acting Parliamentary Commissioner
The Ministry of National Security is pleased to inform the general public of Mr. Lavado Duncanson’s appointment as Acting Parliamentary Commissioner, Parliamentary ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:35 EDT
PM Minnis - Contribution to House of Assembly Debate - Extension to the Emergency Proclamation
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, today, in the House of Assembly. Mr. Speaker: ...

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:14:22 EDT
PAHO launches app that helps health workers use PPE more effectively
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today launched MedPPE, a mobile application that provides detailed information on the personal protective equipment that health personnel should use to guard against COVID-19, depending on their ro...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:18:09 EDT
Joint donation provides some $90k In equipment to Rand Memorial Hospital
Officials at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) accepted a donation of hospital equipment valued at some ninety thousand dollars ($90,000) in a presentation ceremony on...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:53:14 EDT
Communication for the House of Assembly - the Hon. Renward R. Wells, Minister of Health
See enclosed Remarks by Minister of Health, the Hon. Renward Wells, in the House of Assembly today.Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the strength of Almighty God, “for...



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