Bahamas Weekly
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:40:19 EDTTourism and National Security partner to keep Bahamas safe in Covid 19 pandemic.
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is pleased to announce the
signing of a MOU with the RBPF’s Covid 19 Ambassadors to assist in the
designation of the Safe Trav...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:53:58 EDTMinister of Health Explains that the Health System Ready for Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases
- Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells assured the public that
the health system stands ready to cope with the upsurge in COVID-19
cases facing The Bahamas.
...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:45:42 EDT Spike in COVID Cases at PMH results in adjustments to hospital operations
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) confirms that the Princess
Margaret Hospital (PMH) is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases
requiring admission. Measures have been implemented to manage the
increase in cases which have required a...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:49:11 EDTKatherine Smith remarks at at the Red Cross Groundbreaking event
See enclosed speech presented by Katherine Smith, Managing Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority, at the Red Cross Groundbreaking event held on Tuesday, April 2...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:33:08 EDTCuban Ambassador calls on the Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction
His Excellency Alejandro Garcia del Toro, Ambassador of
the Republic of Cuba to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas paid a Courtesy
Call on the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe,...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:30:54 EDTMinister of Health's Contribution in the House of Assembly - April 21
See enclosed Remarks by Minister of Health, the Hon. Renward Wells today in the House of Assembly:
Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has reached an all-time high. COVID...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:05 EDTPrime Minister Minnis: House Communication
Please see encolsed Remarks by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in the House of Assembly:
Mr. Speaker:
The Government of Th...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:18:23 EDTRoyal Caribbean ‘homeporting opens doors to boost local revenue’
With Royal Caribbean International’s Adventure of the Seas on
target to set sail June 12 on its historic inaugural Nassau homeporting
voyage, the company’s vice p...
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:30:09 EDTState Department Travel Advisory for The Bahamas Updated to Level 4
The U.S. Travel Advisory for The Bahamas is now Level 4: Do Not Travel.
We encourage travelers to read the entire Travel Advisory.
As
travelers face ongoing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State
Department has updated its Travel Advi...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:37:57 EDTPre-School Week opens throughout the nation
Pre-School Week is being celebrated this week throughout the country.
The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education (MOE), officially opened
the 17th annual event during a ceremony at the Ministry’s headquarters,
University Drive on Monda...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:03:04 EDTMinistry of the Environment and Housing Commemorating Earth Day 2021
From April 19 to 22, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment and Housing
will be hosting a schedule of activities to commemorate Earth Day 2021,
which is being celebrated w...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:12:15 EDTVolcanic Eruption of La Soufriere in St Vincent and the possible movement of volcanic ash into The Bahamas
The explosive eruption of the volcano, La Soufriere, in St Vincent
(Eastern Caribbean) on the 9th April 2021 and subsequent moderate
eruptions have increased the level of ash and sulfur dioxide in the
atmosphere significantly in the vicinity...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:58:44 EDTThe Bahamas launches Virtual People-to-People Experiences
Today, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is bringing the
beloved People-to-People Program to the virtual stage through an online
series that will create...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:23:15 EDTCG Atlantic Group of Companies donates electronic devices to four public schools
One of the country’s leading corporate citizens has stepped up to assist
the nation’s children. As the Ministry of Education seeks to provide
electronic devic...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:04:16 EDTMigrants found residing in us arrested on Abaco
On 19th April, 2021 a joint operation consisting of officers from the
Department’s Abaco District, the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and
officials from the Departments of Housing and Environmental Health, led
to the arrest and subsequent con...
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:05:29 EDTMinistry of Education response to COVID-19 cases
The Ministry of Education informs the public, based on information
received from the Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, that
suspected cases of Covid19 were rep...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:38:17 EDTPermanent Secretary Peter Deveaux-Isaacs Receives Copie d’Usage e from His Excellency Peter Mohan Maithree Peiris
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the
public that the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:08:46 EDTRMH Emergency Department: Emergencies only
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Rand Memorial Hospital
(RMH) would like to remind the public that ONLY emergency cases are
encouraged to utilize the Emergenc...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:49:22 EDTGovernment aims to put 200 services online in 5 years
Recently Cable Bahamas hosted the Think Beyond webinar, exploring the
impact of digital transformation on the public and private sectors.
Participants included Senator th...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:01:20 EDTAppointment Dates set for New Financial Legislation
By this summer, the four new Acts recently passed by Parliament will
come into effect. The new legislation will modernize and transform
public finance, procurement, and statistical operations within The
Bahamas. The Public Finance Management...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:02:17 EDTMinister Parker-Edgecombe Reviews Abaco Rebuilding Progress -- Day Two
Day Two Review of Abaco Reconstruction Progress: Minister of Disaster
Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction the Hon. Pakesia
Parker-Edgecombe takes a close look at...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:13:52 EDTPrime Minister Minnis appoints Committee for the Development of Communities for Young Professionals
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis has appointed the
Committee for the Development of Communities for Young Professionals.
The
Committee was formed in March 2021 to advise the Prime Minister, as
Minister responsible...
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:45:14 EDTSports Minister aiming to restore GB Sports Complex to world class; presents computerized starting blocks to YMCA swimming pools
The Grand Bahama Sports Complex is being restored with assistance from
the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Iram Lewis.
Since
recent hurricanes passing ...
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:47:46 EDT14th Special Emergency Meeting of CARICOM Heads
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is
pleased to inform the general public that the Hon. Darren A. Henfield,
MP, Minister of Foreign Affai...
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:14:00 EDTMrs. Naomi Pinder Retires after 47 Years of Service as an Educator
Prime Minister Minnis and Minister of Education Jeffrey Lloyd commended
Mrs. Naomi Pinder for her 47 years of service in the education of
Bahamian youth. Mrs. Pind...
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:13:33 EDTNew community COVID-19 vaccination sites added to increase access to vaccine
Two new community COVID-19 vaccination sites have been added to service
more walk-up appointments and increase access to the vaccine, the
National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has announced.
The new sites are located at the ...
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:43:23 EDTMinister Parker-Edgecombe reviews reconstruction efforts in Abaco
Minister of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction the
Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe reviews progress of reconstruction efforts
in Abaco following the deva...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:07:22 EDTA Way with Words: Contestants gear up for Toastmasters’ speech competition
A local property manager hopes a gripping story about his family’s
harrowing encounter with the deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian and
their determination to make i...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:27:29 EDTCRFM announces release of second edition Eastern Caribbean Flyingfish Management Plan
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) today announced
immediate availability of The Eastern Caribbean Flyingfish Management
Plan 2020-2025 (ECFFMP 2020-20...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:23:13 EDTCaribbean Barrel features Mango and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group Tonight
The featured artist tonight at Caribbean Barrel is Mango! Join Mango
and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group LIVE! Eat, Drink and Party at
Grand Bahama's top spot fo...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:56:04 EDTChild protection officials pay courtesy call on Governor-General
Officials from the Ministry of Social Services and Urban
Development, its Department of Social Services, the Child Protection
Committee and the National Child Protect...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:02:01 EDTChinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Minister of
Youth, Sports and Culture t...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:40:00 EDTBREEF hosts Virtual Youth Environmental Leadership Summit
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) convened
its second Youth Environmental Leadership Summit virtually on March 30th
and 31st, 2021 under t...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:50:43 EDTCDEMA deploys DDSA team to assist in the La Soufriere Volcano Emergency Relief Efforts
CDEMA deployed a Detailed Damage Sectoral Analysis (DDSA) team on April
14, 2021 in support of the humanitarian efforts in St. Vincent and the
Grenadines following the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere volcano
that commenced on April 9, 2...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:25:12 EDTBMOTA Team returns to In-Person Business Activity at the 2021 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination
being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held
April 13 -18, 2021in Lakela...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:16:28 EDTScotiabank upgrading ABM network
Managing Director of Scotiabank (Bahamas) Roger Archer, is assuring
customers that the current network upgrades being carried out by the
Bank are “necessary disruptors”, that will help to enhance performance
and the customer experience ...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:42:24 EDTGrand Bahama island still considered a hot spot for sports tourism
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Grand Bahama Island is still
considered a hot spot for Sports Tourism, having been selected to host
the proposed Island Relays Bah...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:49:22 EDTFire destroys section of Potters Cay Fish Fry
A fire tore thru a segment of the eastern side of the historical
Potters Cay fish fry late Sunday evening, April 11th, that saw 6 stalls
completely destroyed and two adjacent stalls damaged. Additionally, at
least two vessels were comp...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:07:56 EDTGBHS Rolls Out 2nd Round of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Public Hospitals Authority and the Grand Bahama Health Services
wishes to advise the public that the second round of the COVID-19
Vaccine administration will resume on Wednesday April 14th, 2021.
Appointments for this week will be ...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:36:13 EDTBahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation returns to In-Person Trade Shows since pandemic
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination
being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held
April 13 -18, 2021in La...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:05:46 EDTChinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on the Attorney General
New Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of
The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dai Qingli paid a courtesy call on Attorney
General and Minister of Le...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:36:03 EDTChinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Labour & Transport Minister Senator the Hon. Dion Foulkes
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Her Excellency Dai
Qingli made a courtesy call on the Minister of Labour and Transport,
Senator the Honourable Di...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:13:37 EDTScores invest in free BTVI soft skills training
A comprehensive program, developed and delivered by the Bahamas
Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), has resulted in 135
participants strengthening and gainin...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:40:32 EDTCOVID-19 vaccine roll-out on Abaco and Abaco Cays
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine on Abaco and the Abaco
Cays will take place from Thursday 15 April to Monday 19 April.
Residents from the following priority groups are eligible to receive the vaccine:
• Healthcare workers;...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:20:33 EDTUniversity of The Bahamas UBFIT 5K/10K Race exceeds participation goal
More than 350 persons participated in the University of The Bahamas (UB)
Virtual UBFIT Fun Run Walk Bike Skate Push 5K/10K race that happened
over the weekend...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:38:54 EDTA Pawesome Initiative: NPEP and BAARK partner to reduce canine population at the landfill
The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) demonstrated its commitment to
support the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights to Kindness (BAARK) in
its mission to reduce canine ...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:36:42 EDTK.B. releases new single - Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays
Bahamian recording artist and producer Kirkland ‘KB’ Bodie is not
relenting in his pursuit to engage his fans and the wider community in
discussions on issues impacti...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:28:33 EDTPrime Minister Minnis Signs the Book of Condolence in Memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis
signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at ...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:06:16 EDTPublic Works Minister addresses Abaco Shantytown operations
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works the Hon.
Desmond Bannister is appealing to the Bahamian public to follow laws
including health and immigration laws, a...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:23:50 EDTThe Governor General signs the Book of Condolence in Memory of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
signs the Book of Condolence in memory of His Royal Highness Prince
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:32:04 EDTThe Governor General receives Letters of Credence
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Lars-Steen Nielsen,
Non-resident Ambassador of the ...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:25:59 EDTDNA on COVID-19 Third Wave
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is not surprised by recent
reports of a third COVID-19 wave likely to impact The Bahamas. The
Minnis administration has failed to i...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:46:00 EDTPM Miinnis - Presentation on Resolution for the Development of a Subdivision for Young Professionals
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in the House of Assembly:Mr. Speaker:
...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:58:22 EDTCabinet Office notice
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that in observance
of the official period of mourning on the passing of His Royal Highness
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the National Flag will be flown daily
at half-mast until ...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:39:24 EDTCOVID-19 vaccine opened to persons 50 years and over, persons with disabilities, restaurant and retail workers
Persons 50 years of age and over and restaurant and retail workers may
begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective
immediately.
Appointments may be made on https://vax.gov.bs for the following vaccination...
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:32:12 EDTReporting events supposedly attributable to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) after COVID-19 Vaccination
Reporting Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or
Immunization (ESAVI) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is essential.
These reports assist the Ministry of Health to investigate and
determine if the stated symptoms are defi...
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:34:32 EDTPrime Minister Minnis extends condolences on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued the following
letter to the Government of the United Kingdom on the passing of His
Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh:
“It
is with deep sadness and sorrow that we have ...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:26:07 EDTPrime Minister tours Grand Bahama medical facilities
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spent the morning on Friday touring various medical facilities in Grand Bahama.
The
first stop was the Rand Memorial Hospi...