The Bahamas Customs Department is starting the process of transitioning its Grand Bahama operations to Click2Clear effective September 1. The transition has become even more critical given the recent system failure of its AS400 - Custo...

During the Citizens Security and Justice Program (CJSP) Judiciary LAN/WAN and Electrical Upgrades Contract Signing, on July 8, 2021, Minister of National Security the Hon...

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Media Technology program (BTVI) has been described as a “little known gem” that is helping its students to k...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to the reports of the protests that took place in the Republic of Cuba, 11 July 2021, resulting from food and medicine shortages. Reportedly, there were injuries with at least one fatality confirmed b...

As The Bahamas celebrates the complexities of its achievements 48 years after it became a sovereign nation, a panel of UB alumni is urging Bahamians to consider and embra...

The administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be limited to second doses until additional doses of the vaccine are received in-country. The administration of first doses will resume once additional vaccination supplies have been...

Religious Tourism is making a rebound on Grand Bahama, with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation partnering with New Horizon Worship Center for their third ann...

The public is advised that in an effort to facilitate more effective social distancing measures as part of COVID-19 prevention requirements, the Princess Margaret Hospital has implemented enhanced protocols for mortuary services at the Morgu...

Today Haiti received 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States through the COVAX Facility. The country is the fourth in the region to receive these donated shipments, after Honduras, El Salvador and Bolivia, with a tota...

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...

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)...

The world-renowned Crystal Cruises has successfully completed its inaugural homeporting voyage in The Bahamas. The luxurious all-inclusive floating hotel sailed through ...

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...

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...

National Maritime Policy Implementation Committee Poster Competition Awards were presented today at the Bahamas National Trust, Village Road.  Ms  Willamae ...

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...

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard said Independence of a nation is really about empowerment.  “Our forefathers and mothers, wh...

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...

Over 100 enthusiastic National Insurance Board (NIB) employees spanning three islands recently committed to becoming more ‘Healthy, Wealthy and Wise’. Over the course...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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.   (...

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...

BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND EVENTS at Light House Pointe @ Grand Lucayan kicks off with Seafood Friday at Portobello's - Featuring Wilfred Solomo...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Elemental Business Solutions, a women-led, powerhouse boutique business consultancy, is proud to announce its official launch into the US and Bahamian marketplace...

Fowlco Limited announces the appointment of Lasard Burrows to the position of Operations Manager Port, Vessel & Agency for Fowlco Marine and Logistics Management....

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) announced today that the Securities Industry (Business Capital) Rules, 2021 (the Business Capital Rules/the Rule...

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...

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...

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...

The Public Hospitals Authority signed contracts with the BECK Group for the planning, designing and administration of capital projects worth an estimated $90 million ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

The Urban Renewal Commission continued its mission of “erecting lasting monuments to deserving community builders across the country” with the naming of the Pinewood ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, encouraged fathers attending the annual Urban Renewal Commission’s Post Father...

Portobello's Bahamas Independence Sunday Brunch SUNDAY JULY 11TH, 2021 MENU APPETIZERS (CHOOSE ONE) Roasted Andros Sweet Corn Chowder   with pigeon Pea Sa...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...