THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON SUBTROPICAL STORM ANA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12PM DST, SATURDAY, 22ND MAY, 2021. …ANA NOW MOVING WESTWARD WHILE NORTHEAST OF BERMUDA … AT 11:00 AM DST, THE CENTER OF SUB...

The Ministry of Health advises that His Excellency, Sidney S. Collie, Ambassador to the United States from The Bahamas and Permanent Representative to the OAS, paid a...

Bullocks Harbour and Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands will be placed under a 14-day lockdown effective tomorrow, Saturday 22 May 2021 at 8pm in order to slow and control the spread of the COVID-19 virus in those communities. Residents ...

Now, more than ever, it is important and possible to develop a wide and varied base of knowledge. Education and experience across seemingly unconnected discipline...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform that Bahamian businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Sebastian Bastian, has been named as The Bahamas’ Non-Resident Hi...

Bud Light bottle caps representing treasures in a treasure box, plastic water bottles formed into the shape of fish, colorful yarn for the legs of an octopus, coca cola ...

The Ministry of Public Works (MOPW) has confirmed that on Friday and Saturday, May 14th and 15th, 2021 a total of ten (10) structures on The Farm Shanty Town, near Treasure Cay, Abaco were demolished. Seven (7) out of the ten (10) structures...

With some 400 entries, and 800 participants over 10 islands, the 2021 Digital E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival adjudications began this week, and entries...

Almost 20 staff members of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) in New Providence and Andros, recently received certificates of completion fro...

The Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells has confirmed that the country’s health care system is still in a state of emergency, due to the increase in COVID-19 case...

For ninety years, The Salvation Army's iconic crimson and white shield has been a symbol of help and hope in The Bahamas, and the organization's services and volunteers ...

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and Baha Mar recently partnered to provide customized training to technical employees of the resort. The disciplin...

Bahamian-American aerospace engineer and entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will address more than 600 members of the Spring 2021 Commencement Class of University of The Ba...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas informs the general public that, 17 May 2021, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Mr Ant...

H.E. Chet Donovan Neymour presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Uni...

The National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee wishes to advise that all persons who received an email notification of a second dose appointment immediately after receiving their first dose are still required to book an appointme...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise that Representative of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to The Bahamas, Mari Dunleavy, ...

The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development and its Department of Social Services, moved one step closer to streamlining and digitizing its work “for the grea...

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) joins the nation in mourning the loss of Sir Charles Carter. The Bahamas has lost a national treasure who gave so much to our natio...

The Ministry of Health held a Parent Craft & Breastfeeding Graduation Ceremony at the Anne's Town Clinic, Williams Lane & Kemp Road, on Monday, May 17, 2021....

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise that, in a virtual meeting held 17th May, 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield MP, rece...

Inspectors of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) conducted tests on a weight scale at Elizabeth Estates Clinic, May 17, 2021 to test accuracy and integri...

The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a Request for Proposal for the completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) on the 83 acres identified for the Community for Young Profession...

TRepresentatives from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) sales and marketing team took time out earlier this week to present gift beach bags loa...

Further to the press release on 27th April, 2021, The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority’s (BAHFSA) Food Safety and Quality Unit advises consumers not to purchase or consume any raw (fresh) conch or conch that they suspe...

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has made progress with construction of new storage tanks in Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, Abaco.   A 1.5 million imp...

Minister of Education the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd received a courtesy call from Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excelle...

The extreme uncertainty surrounding the tourism recovery in the Caribbean highlights the importance of boosting innovation and supporting transformations that align tourism destinations and products with post-pandemic global demand trends......

As a part of Commander Defence Force, Commodore, Dr. Raymond King’s strategic plans for the outreach throughout the communities and strengthening community relations, ...

A group of Cuban Nationals were intercepted off Guinchos Cay, in the northwestern Bahamas by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Saturday May 15, 2021. While conductin...

Ti Koko and Kush Kush by Patricia G. Turnbull is now on the School Reading List for Grade 4 students, said Janice George Harris, Education Officer for Language Arts a...

Restaurants on islands previously prohibited from offering indoor dining may now offer indoor dining to patrons who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with the recently released Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (Manage...

I was saddened to learn of the death of Sir Edward Charles Carter at the age of 78. Sir Charles was a genuine lover of Bahamian culture and a broadcasting pioneer.   When he spoke of our arts or music one could hear the passion he ...

His Excellency Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Pakesia P...

The Bahamas Press Club today is deeply saddened by the passing of a noted Bahamian son, Sir Edward Charles Carter, KCMG. He was 78. Sir Charles’ career ran the gamu...

US Embassy Charge d'Affaires Mrs. Usha Pitts paid a courtesy call on the Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Philip Davis (centre in group photo), May 14, 2021 at the Offic...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is pleased to inform the general public that His Excellency Rodolfo Sabonge, Secretary General (SG) of ...

A Help Desk has been set up at each Vaccination Center to assist persons having difficulty making an appointment to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through vax.gov.bs. However, before visiting a Vaccination Center you should ...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames is pictured during a courtesy call at his Ministry with Resident Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to t...

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Entry 31 and Woman Entry 5 celebrating 25 years called upon Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith at the Of...

Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil His Excellency Claudio Lins (left) paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works the Hon. Des...

Mrs. Faye Mythen (second left), Adviser to Lucayas Bank (formerly Private Investment Bank Limited) and the Executive Team paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, the Most...

Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas HE Claudio Lins paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. D...

The recent Blue Economy Think Tank hosted by the Strategic Development and Initiatives Unit of The Bahamas Development Bank attracted over 340 registered ...

As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to enforce the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with st...

St Andrew’s International School is pleased to announce a generous donation from Mr. Ian D. Fair and daughters Nicole, Sasha, and Kelly Fair in memory of their beloved...

The University of The Bahamas (UB) Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Research Centre (CCARR) and the Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) have produced a publication on the climate change challenges confronting The Bahamas and the anticipat...

On Friday April 9th, 2021, the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines declared a state of emergency and an order for evacuation of residents in the high-risk areas,...

The outgoing Director of Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos (OPBAT), Commander Michael Benson paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on 1...

The Bahamas Electronic Cabinet Management Information System (BECMIS) was officially launched at Cabinet Office, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, as an integral part of th...

His Excellency Sidney Collie, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States (pictured left), presented the copie d’usage of letters of credence to His Excellency Ambas...

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has called off the search for a missing boater who reportedly went missing on journey to Abaco over a week ago.  Commander William Sturrup, the RBDF’s Search and Rescue Coordinator shared ...

Businessman, lifelong diver Mario Carey says The Bahamas has to get tougher on illegal fishing or face a day when fresh reef fish will be extinct. On land, Mario Car...

The Islands of The Bahamas await travelers who are ready to plan their summer vacations. Those wishing to visit the idyllic sandy beaches and irresistible blue waters of the islands are sure to find the paradise experience of their dreams in...

The Bahamas Crisis Centre is deeply saddened over the loss of its Deputy Director Donna Nicolls who passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age of 67. “We are devastat...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the public that the suspension of travelers directly from, or transiting through, Haiti will continue with effective 12 May 2021 for 30 days. The Bahamas Government found...

As The Bahamas continues to transition to being a more digital society, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Scotiabank (Bahamas) is urging customers to pay keen attention to online safety and to be vigilant when navigating websites. The Bank wants...

Ten years ago, a beacon of hope in Bahamian politics symbolized by the Lighthouse emerged. The political landscape of our nation was altered with the formation of the Dem...