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Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:02:29 EDT
Suspension of Phlebotomy & Laboratory Services at Agape Clinic until further notice
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) wishes to advise effective Tuesday July 13th, the public is advised that Phlebotomy and Laboratory service at the Agape Clinic (Family Medicine) 4th Terrace Centreville will be SUSPENDED until further not...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:55:29 EDT
TDC establishes lobbying body for tourism businesses
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is seeking to establish a unified incorporated organization that will represent the interests of tourist-related businesses throughout The Bahamas. The Bahamas Association of Shore Experiences (BASE)...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:05:45 EDT
Crystal Cruises introduces Bahamas Resident Special
The world-renowned Crystal Cruises has successfully completed its inaugural homeporting voyage in The Bahamas. The luxurious all-inclusive floating hotel sailed through ...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:39:58 EDT
Closure of The Passport Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public that in accordance with established health protocols and out of an abundance of caution from possible COVID exposure, The Passport Office on Thompson Blvd., New Providence will be c...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:49:16 EDT
Bahamian FDI receipts lead global counterparts despite global pandemic
The Bahamas demonstrated the strongest level of Foreign Domestic Investment (FDI) receipts among Small Island Development States (SIDS) during what has been described the worst global economic downturn in nearly 100 years. The United Nations Com...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:51:32 EDT
National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee Poster Competition Awards
National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee Poster Competition Awards were presented today at the Bahamas National Trust, Village Road.  Ms  Willamae ...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:10:10 EDT
PwDs urged to register disabilities with National Commission as part of Disaster Preparedness Plans
The lead official from the Department of Social Services Disaster Management Unit (DMU), which has oversight for Shelter Management as the lead agency for Emergency Suppo...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:43:11 EDT
Minister Pintard: ‘Independence is about empowerment’
Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard said Independence of a nation is really about empowerment.  “Our forefathers and mothers, wh...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:46:26 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on the passing of Rev. Charles Sweeting
It is with sadness that the country learned of the passing of Rev. Charles Sweeting, who devoted his generous spirit and long life to the spiritual and national development of The Bahamas.  He was a man of enormous integrity. Rev. Sw...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:25:48 EDT
‘Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise’ Program attracts One-Sixth of Company
Over 100 enthusiastic National Insurance Board (NIB) employees spanning three islands recently committed to becoming more ‘Healthy, Wealthy and Wise’. Over the course...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:07:04 EDT
Minister Thompson: ‘Tough times have helped to make Grand Bahamians stronger’
Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson said everything Grand Bahamians have gone through ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 22:24:54 EDT
MOSSUD/BCEH sign Formal Management Agreement; Document ‘augurs’ well for all – especially the children
Officials of the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development and the Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel (BCEH) recently signed a Management Agreement that conclu...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:19:07 EDT
National Honours Awards 2021
Pursuant to Section 8 Subsection (1) of the National Honours Act, His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Cornelius A. Smith, O.N., GCMG, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Chancellor of The Societies and Awards, acting ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:22:55 EDT
48th Anniversary of Independence - Flag Raising Ceremony
Images of the 48th Anniversary of Independence Flag Raising Ceremony at Clifford Park, July 9, 2021 celebrating Independence at 12:01 a.m. on July 10.   (...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:36:52 EDT
Minister Lewis announces Two-Day Bahamian Concert
While using musical terms, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis, announced, on July 8, 2021, an initiative to showcase Bahamian musical artists durin...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:20:14 EDT
Bahamas Independence Weekend events @ Lighthouse Pointe
BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND EVENTS at Light House Pointe @ Grand Lucayan kicks off with Seafood Friday at Portobello's - Featuring Wilfred Solomo...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:20:10 EDT
Ministry of Public Works & BNT Launch ICZM Project to improve Coastal Resilience
Climate change is quickly becoming one of the greatest threats to global economies and human wellbeing. As an island nation, The Bahamas is especially vulnerable to t...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:05:13 EDT
Bahamas Government signs economic and technical agreement with China
The government signed a $12 million economic and technical agreement with The People’s Republic of China during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affai...

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:02:07 EDT
6am News Item on Tropical Storm Elsa
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION AT 6AM FRIDAY 9TH JULY, 2021. …ELSA RACING ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY… …FLASH FLOODING THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE MID-ATLANTIC...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:58:05 EDT
URCA invites applications for Two FM Radio Broadcast Frequencies In New Providence
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for an Individual Spectrum Licence (ISL) for use of the frequency  90.7 MHz or 105.7 MHz to provide FM radio broadcast services ...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:20:28 EDT
BTVI strengthens holistic student approach
When the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) quickly pivoted to online learning over a year ago, its Student Services department - which is accustomed to in...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:47:30 EDT
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance New Crowdfunding Regulation Remarks
See enclosed Official Statement on New Crowdfunding Regulations delivered by Sen. The Hon. J. Kwasi Thomspon, Minister of State for Finance at a Press Conference today, July 7, 2021: Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here toda...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:47:44 EDT
Foundations help fund school rebuild, provide laptops & more
With hand-painted signs held high, students at Central Abaco Primary School welcomed representatives of the Lyford Cay and Canadian Lyford Cay Foundations, thanking them ...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:25:08 EDT
Inaugural Blueprints & Masterminds Virtual Conference announces Monumental Lineup of Master Presenters
Elemental Business Solutions, a women-led, powerhouse boutique business consultancy, is proud to announce its official launch into the US and Bahamian marketplace...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:20:24 EDT
Fowlco appoints Burrows to key maritime role
Fowlco Limited announces the appointment of Lasard Burrows to the position of Operations Manager Port, Vessel & Agency for Fowlco Marine and Logistics Management....

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:54:16 EDT
Rules Greenlight Crowdfunding for Small-/Medium-Sized Businesses
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) announced today that the Securities Industry (Business Capital) Rules, 2021 (the Business Capital Rules/the Rule...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:48:25 EDT
Cabinet Office: Flying of Flag - Death of Haiti's President
The Cabinet Office announces that in observance of the death of President Jovenel Moïse of the Republic of Haiti, The Bahamas, as a member state of CARICOM, will fly the National Flag and the CARICOM Flag at half-mast on the 8th and 9th Jul...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:49:57 EDT
OAS General Secretariat on the Assassination of the President of Haiti
We condemn in the strongest terms the assassination of the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moise, a criminal act that occurred early today. This attack is an affront to the entire community of democratic nations represented in the Organization o...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:04 EDT
Inaugural Battleground Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament is a success
The inaugural BattleGround Bahamas Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Tournament took place June 24-26, 2021, at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. The two-day tournament attrac...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:30:58 EDT
PHA and BECK Group in Contract for Planning, Designing and Contract Administration Related to $90 Million Upgrade to PMH and Rand Memorial
The Public Hospitals Authority signed contracts with the BECK Group for the planning, designing and administration of capital projects worth an estimated $90 million ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:25:00 EDT
Prime Minister Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on the assassination of the President of Haiti Jovenel Moise
This morning, we awoke to the very sad and disturbing news of the death of Jovenel Moise, the President of the Republic of Haiti, who was killed at his residence at about 1:00 am today, Wednesday 7 July 2021. A statement by Prime Minister ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:05:53 EDT
12pm News Item on Tropcal Storm Elsa
NEWS ITEM NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 12 PM WEDNESDAY 07TH JULY 2021. ...CENTER OF ELSA MAKING LANDFALL IN TAYLOR COUNTY ALONG THE NORTH FLORIDA GULF COAST...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:05:32 EDT
Stakeholders work to enhance Agri-Tourism
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Development and the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) and will this week host bilateral talks with the Inter-American for Corporation in Agriculture (IICA) to develop exciting programmes to enhance ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:41:23 EDT
6am News Item on Elsa
THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 6AM EDT, WEDNESDAY, 7TH JULY, 2021. ...ELSA MOVING NORTHWARD ALMOST PARALLEL TO THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA......HEAVY RAINS AND GUST...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:03:38 EDT
Pinewood URC Computer Centre gets new name, now known as Bishop Charles M. Rolle Computer Centre
The Urban Renewal Commission continued its mission of “erecting lasting monuments to deserving community builders across the country” with the naming of the Pinewood ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:32:48 EDT
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on the Passing of Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CMB)
It is with great regret that the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation announces the untimely passing of Michael Allen, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB), on Friday July 2"0, 2021. "It has been an honour to...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:53:09 EDT
Gladstone Road to be enhanced says Public Works Minister
In a move to improve drainage, reduce conflict and enhance safety and traffic movements, Gladstone Road is being converted to a dual carriageway.  Minister of Pub...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:45:28 EDT
65 Haitian Nationals Repatriated to Haiti
Today at approximately 7:58 AM, the Department of Immigration working in accordance with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) guidelines repatriated sixty-five (65) Haitian nationals to Port-au-Prince, Haiti onboard a Ba...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:30:32 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis - Remarks at the naming of the Ivy L. Dumont Building
See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the naming of the Ivy L. Dumont Building, July 5, 2021: Your Excellencies; La...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:05:22 EDT
Bahamas Feeding Network thanks Chinese Embassy & Zonta Club of Nassau for food donations
At a recent ceremony at its temporary Fox Hill Community Centre facility, executives of the Bahamas Feeding thanked Chinese Ambassador of the People’s Republic of ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:01:58 EDT
BTC Elevates Tropical Gardens & Westridge North Communities
BTC completed its fiber upgrades in several communities in the Western district of New Providence including Tropical Gardens and Westridge North which now gives more tha...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:40:47 EDT
Taylor-Rolle named Urban Renewal’s 2021 ‘Father of the Year'
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, encouraged fathers attending the annual Urban Renewal Commission’s Post Father...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:07:09 EDT
Portobello's Bahamas Independence Sunday Brunch - July 11th
Portobello's Bahamas Independence Sunday Brunch SUNDAY JULY 11TH, 2021 MENU APPETIZERS (CHOOSE ONE) Roasted Andros Sweet Corn Chowder   with pigeon Pea Sa...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:39:11 EDT
Office of the PM (GB) to host Application Development Course in partnership with Fulbright Scholars
The Office of the Prime Minister in Grand Bahama is partnering with Fulbright Scholars, as well as the United States Embassy to host an Application Development Course in ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:17:58 EDT
DRA to build five new homes in Central Pines
Within the next 10 days, the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) will begin construction of five homes in Central Pines, Abaco, one of the island’s popular housing ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:30:52 EDT
Minister Henfield Receives Copy of Letter of Appointment from Dr. Eldonna Boisson, PAHO/WHO Representative
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise the public that on 28th June 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren A. Henfield MP, received the letter o...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:00:02 EDT
Minister Henfield receives courtesy call from H.E. Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil
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 the Fe...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:01:45 EDT
National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supplies
As of 2 July 2021, 95,992, doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have been administered in The Bahamas. Fifty-nine thousand seven hundred and thirty-one people have received at least one dose of the vaccine. A total of 36,261 people have been ful...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:15:15 EDT
PMH Program to repair AC units continues
The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) continues to make progress with its program to repair AC units within its facility, having repaired units on several wards within the legacy campus of the hospital.  Efforts to repair or replace rema...

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:38:01 EDT
Congratulatory Message on the Independence Day of the United States of America
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas conveys best wishes to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of the 245th Anniversary of Independence.  Since the establishment ...

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 14:07:26 EDT
The Bahamas Celebrates Debut of Crystal Cruises’ Homeport in Nassau
Live musical performances and celebration were held at Pompey Square in Nassau as Crystal Cruises welcomed guests onboard the cruise line’s flagship Crystal Serenity f...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:33:28 EDT
MOSSUD teams up with Phoenix Institute on customer service excellence module
Officials at the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development teamed up with counterparts of the Phoenix Institute for Positive Development to conduct three days of...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:24:57 EDT
LEAD Institute, Grand Bahama, officially opened
Minister of State for Finance and for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson, on Friday, July 2 committed to working with the LEAD Institute, during its offici...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:09:27 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis: ‘The Bahamas coming back stronger than ever’
The Bahamas is coming back stronger than ever, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis said today before cutting the ribbon for the opening of Baha Mar’s $200 million waterpark, Baha Bay. Prime Minister Minnis said scores of j...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:42 EDT
12pm News Item on Hurricane Elsa
NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 12PM FRIDAY 02ND JULY 2021. … ...CENTER OF ELSA PASSING NEAR ST. VINCENT AND ST. LUCIA... ...HURRICANE CONDITIONS SPREADING THROUGH ...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:15:06 EDT
Minister Lewis, Sports Director show up for Young Runners
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis and Director of Sports Timothy Munnings, interacted with coaches and track athletes, who were practicing their ...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:29:42 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis - Remarks - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Baha Bay Water Park
BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs See enclosed Remarks by Prime Minister Minnis, today, at the Baha Bay water park ribbon cutting ceremony: Ladies and Gentlemen... ...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:31:26 EDT
Curfew and social gathering restrictions implemented on North and South Bimini
Curfew and social gathering restrictions implemented on North and South Bimini A daily 7pm to 5am curfew will take effect on North and South Bimini, beginning tonight, 1 July 2021, in accordance with the Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic)...



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