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Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:40:05 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccination Notice
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will resume on Wednesday 7 April 2021 on New Providence and Grand Bahama at the following locations: •    Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, New Providence •    Church o...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:51:22 EDT
Cabinet Office: Defence Force Commander exposed to COVID-19
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), Commodore Raymond King, has been exposed to COVID-19. Commodore King is experiencing mild symptoms and has been placed on qu...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:23:32 EDT
CIBC FirstCaribbean appoints three to Executive Positions
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Chief Executive Officer, Colette Delaney, today announced that the bank’s board of Directors has approved the appointment of three sen...

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:50:31 EDT
IMS makes tech donation to Bimini & promotes maritime careers
As learning environments around the country continue to adapt virtually due to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, educators and administrators alike are...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:45:45 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites closed for Good Friday, Easter and Easter Monday Holiday PSA
The Ministry of Health advises the public that in observance of Good Friday, Easter and the Easter Monday Holiday, all COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed from Thursday, 1stApril –Tuesday, 6thApril, 2021. Vaccinations will...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:07:43 EDT
Joe Darville: Open Letter to The Prime Minister of The Bahamas
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, The Most Honorable Hubert A. Minnis: I listened with bated breath recently while you were on a trip to Ragged Island, where you were asked by a reporter to state your opinion on oil drilling in our archipelagic water...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:15:28 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe Receives World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp
The Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, which reopened on March 25, became Grand Bahama Island’s first hotel to receive the World Travel & Tourism Counci...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:02:23 EDT
Youth, Sports and Culture senior officials visit Grand Bahama
Senior officials of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture converged on  Grand Bahama island, March 29 to view the facilities there.  Hosted by the Minister,...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:02:29 EDT
Water restoration work in Abaco on target says WSC Executive Chairman
Water restoration efforts are progressing in Abaco almost two years since the passage of Hurricane Dorian. Executive Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), ...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:45:25 EDT
Tourism Minister: ‘Vaccination is critical to economic turnaround’
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar has urged Bahamians, particularly those in the tourism industry, to take advantage of the opportunities to...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:49:15 EDT
Public Notice: Closure of The 2020-2021 Crawfish Season
The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public that the Crawfish Open Season will come to a close on the 1st of April 2021 and will reopen on the1st of August, 2021.   During this time the capture of...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:20:44 EDT
New travel requirements announced for Eleuthera and Harbour Island
In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic) (Risk Management) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 10) Order, 2021, persons traveling from Harbour Island and Eleuthera will now be required to undergo a RTPCR COVID-19 test in order to obt...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:30:11 EDT
The Bahamas receives the first COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility
- The Bahamas today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi, UNICEF, the Pan America...

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:07:13 EDT
Campbell applauds Police for key role in Urban Development
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, applauded those members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force -- past and present -- who are...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:09:36 EDT
Parks great for communities, says Youth Minister
Parks are essential for the development of young people, said Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Iram Lewis on Saturday, March 27.Minister Lewis was present...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:41:58 EDT
Bahamas Christian Council Executives receive first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
President of the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) Bishop Delton Fernander and First Vice-President Pastor Mario Moxey and their wives, received their first dose of the...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:30:20 EDT
Congratulations to Jazrado ‘Jazz‘ Chisholm on solidifying his position in Major League Baseball
The Hon. Iram Lewis, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is excited to extend congratulations to 23-year-old Bahamian Baseball player, Jazz Chishol...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:04:57 EDT
Government and AML Foods Distributed 350 Food Packages on Saturday
The Government’s partnership with AML Foods in a Food Distribution Network continues, according to Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Th...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:17:48 EDT
Rebuilding Grand Bahama Documentary Series
The Office of the Prime Minister Grand Bahama invites you to watch the Rebuilding Grand Bahama Documentary Series. This is our story of the rebuilding process in Grand Bahama post Hurricane Dorian as we rebuild homes, businesses, roads, but...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:44:45 EDT
Minister Thompson officially opens Churchill Tener-Knowles Community Park
“When it comes to honouring people like Churchill Tener-Knowles, it’s never political, it’s personal,” said Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, th...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:26:44 EDT
Director General shares optimistic on the state of tourism
In a recent meeting of The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s Board of Directors & Membership Meeting, Director General Joy Jibrilu shared hopeful news that the...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:30:38 EDT
Mercy Corps & GBPA bring RISE initiative to a successful close
It has been eighteen months since the passage of Hurricane Dorian and fifteen months since the Restoring Industries, Sustaining Employment (RISE) initiative journey bega...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:31:25 EDT
COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX Facility scheduled to arrive this week
The Bahamas has been informed by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) that it will receive 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility this week. The batch represents the first tranche of a...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:05:42 EDT
NEMA Conducts Community Emergency Response Training
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, conducted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training workshop, teaching lifesaving skills to a group of individua...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:18:55 EDT
Equinor re-commits to Grand Bahama
The corporate leadership of EQUINOR SOUTH RIDING POINT in The Bahamas paid a courtesy call upon the Attorney-­‐General and Minister of Legal Affairs, t...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:38:48 EDT
PHA mourns the loss of PMH Deputy Medical Chief of Staff
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) joins the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) family in mourning the passing of Dr. Cordelia Nairn, Deputy Medical Chief of Staff.&n...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:27:31 EDT
New Marine Patrol Craft Commissioned in Grand Bahama
Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister, the Hon. Michael Pintard, was on island on Friday, March 26, for the commissioning ceremony of the 25-­‐foot Contender Marin...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:14:32 EDT
Cancellation of Grand Bahama COVID-19 Vaccine Exercise
Grand Bahama Health Services wishes to advise the public that due to over-subscription of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine, the session for Saturday March 27, 2021 has been cancelled until further notice.  Upon replenishment of our...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:52:15 EDT
Persons using The Bahamas Court System now able to conduct cashless transactions
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree explained that with the integration of The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) into the court process, persons using the courts in the country will be able to conduct cashless transactions ...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:30:32 EDT
32 countries and territories in the Americas have detected infection by one of three ‘variants of concern’
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said 32 countries and territories in the Americas have reported the presence of at least one of the three “variants of concern” of the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, according to...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:51:19 EDT
Minister Ferreira discusses the new legislation protecting the country’s biological resources
Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira, and Director of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), Mrs. Rochelle Newbold, hosted a virtual ...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:33:17 EDT
Minister Lewis Meets British High Commissioner
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis and representatives of his Ministry's executive team met with British High Commissioner to The Bahamas Her Exce...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:55:57 EDT
Lighthouse Pointe to begin receiving guests as it reopens on Grand Bahama
Good news for Grand Bahama, as the Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan opened its doors to guests on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The opening marks what is expected to be a...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:10:56 EDT
NEMA participates in CDEMA Logistics And Relief Management Workshop
Recent events in the region namely, Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and Dorian in 2019, highlighted the need to strengthen logistics and relief management. Sp...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:37:57 EDT
The Government develops electronic payment platform for cashless transactions
The Government has developed an electronic payment platform for cashless transactions across all government agencies. Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Sen. the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson explained that the Government's official DigiPa...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:40:43 EDT
Minister D'Aguilar receives his COVID-19 Vaccination
Hon. Brent Symonette, MP, (left) gives Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar a temperature check as the Minister enters Loyola Hall to receive his ...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:40:22 EDT
Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) gains momentum with integration in all Courts
The Bahamas Digital Payment Platform (DigiPay) has officially been fully integrated into the Courts. It is a major achievement for the Bahamian judicial system as cli...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:49:10 EDT
Almost 30 persons with disabilities registered during Fox Hill URC Drive
Officials at the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Centre recently partnered with counterparts from the Secretariat of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:41:02 EDT
The Bahamas to participate in the UN’s Global Food Systems Summit
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Michael Pintard stated that the United Nations’ Secretary-General will convene a Global Food Systems Summit in Se...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:28:18 EDT
Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Finance DigiPay Roll-out in the Courts
See enclosed remarks by Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, in a virtual press conference, March 25, 2021. Today I am please...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:10:17 EDT
CDEMA concludes Regional Logistics and Relief Workshop with plans for National Policy
The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is moving forward with plans for a National Relief and Logistics Management Plan and Policy following a two-week workshop facilitating th...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:47:15 EDT
Rotary & Urban Renewal working ‘hand-­‐in-­‐hand’ in Fox Hill Community
Officials of the Rotary Club of Nassau and the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas’ Road to Peace Committee continued their partnership with the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Cent...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:23:35 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis tables Resolution for upscale community in the West for young Bahamians
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis tabled a resolution for the development of an upscale community in western New Providence that will offer lots for $40,000-$50,000 to 18-45-year-olds. The development ...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:10:32 EDT
Minister Lewis Meets with UB Representatives
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis met with University of The Bahamas representatives, Vice-President of Administrative Services Dr. Marcella Elli...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:30 EDT
U.S. Embassy Delivers Renewable Energy Tech, STEM Curriculum to Local School
On March 24, 2021 the U.S. Embassy delivered sustainable energy technology and curriculum to St. John’s College in Nassau. The donation underscores the U.S. government...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:30:50 EDT
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism reflects on an unprecedented year and an optimistic future
After enduring one of the most challenging years in history, which devastated The Bahamas’ vital tourism industry and resulted in an unprecedented financial deficit...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:24:56 EDT
Educators complete BTVI advanced technical training
One hundred and sixty two Ministry of Education teachers, staff and administrators recently completed advanced technical training at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:54:30 EDT
GGYA Awarded International Grant to help reach At-Risk Youth
GGYA has been awarded a £30,000 (GBP) grant from The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation to allow more at-risk youth, including young people in reform s...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:46:02 EDT
Commander Defence Force presented with Book from RBDF Senior Enlisted
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) John Ingraham, who is a Bishop serving in his local church as Fellowship Pastor, paid a courtesy call and presented a book to the Commander Def...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:14:31 EDT
BTC reopens Grand Bahama Offices
BTC proudly reopened its 5,000 plus square foot Settlers Way employee complex on March 19th, sixteen months following Hurricane Dorian. The complex which includes the com...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:56:33 EDT
Diagnosis of new TB cases in the Americas reduced by 15-20% during 2020 due to the pandemic
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed today, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned that diagnosis of new cases of the disease in the Americas declined by 15% to 20% during 2020 compared to the previous year, due to the COV...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:05:40 EDT
Minister Lewis Holds Roundtable with Former Ministers of Youth, Sports and Culture
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis said, on March 22, 2021, that it was not often or, perhaps not often enough, that as mature Bahamian citizens in...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:28:43 EDT
New Minister takes a look at areas hard-hit by Hurricane Dorian
Newly appointed Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, on Saturday, March 20, visited Sweeting’...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:46:02 EDT
Office of the Governor General on rumor circulating on social media
The Office of The Governor-General is aware of a rumor circulating on social media which suggests His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, O.N., GCMG is...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:50:35 EDT
PAHO Director warns of COVID-19 surge in the Americas
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne applauded the arrival of over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines procured through COVAX but warned that the virus is surging dangerously in many countries in the region...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:27:42 EDT
Bahamas Meteorology on World Meteorological Day
Every March 23rd National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) who are members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) celebrate World Meteorological Da...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:06:12 EDT
Royal Bahamas Defence Force ensures security measures in place
It has been brought to the Ministry of National Security’s attention that an incursion response drill which simulated the use of its infantry equipment/vehicle and armed personnel has raised unnecessary alarm and concerns from the general ...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:10:28 EDT
COVID-19 Vaccine Notice
The following groups are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, as of Tuesday 23 March 2021. You must have an appointment and meet the following eligibility criteria: •    Healthcare prov...



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