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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:38:25 EDT
Governor General on the Passing of the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna
I join Bahamians everywhere as we mourn the passing of The Honourable Arthur Dion Hanna, O.N., (Order of the Nation) Former Deputy Prime Minister and Governor General of ...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:05:18 EDT
The Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna
The Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, a founder of the modern Bahamas, passed away on August 3, 2021 at the age of 93. He was the seventh Bahamian Governor General of the Commonwea...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:15:56 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis on the Passing of the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, Former Governor General
A Bahamian giant and statesman has passed away. It is with deep regret and profound sadness that the country has learned of the passing of former Governor General the Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, the seventh Bahamian Governor-General of Th...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:47:17 EDT
Bahamas Builds on General Aviation Opportunities at 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Show
“Officials from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) are actively pursuing new business opportunities for the destination while at the 2021 Exper...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:31:12 EDT
Bahamahost 2021 Graduates 760 from Six Islands
Bahamahost 2021 Graduation Ceremony was held July 29, aired via Zoom and Facebook -- a grand virtual event.  Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:07:08 EDT
Remarks by Prime Minister Minnis upon arrival of COVAX Vaccines
Minister Wells; Officials; Members of the Vaccine Consultative Committee; Members of the Press; Ladies and Gentlemen: Good Morning, Today’s delivery of 33,600 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine represents the third tranche ...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:23:55 EDT
MOH Joins PM to receive additional COVID-19 vaccines for National Programme
The Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells accompanied Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis in receiving another batch of vaccines as the government continue...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:09:39 EDT
Head of Mission to the EU talks about exploring opportunities for Bahamians in Europe
Her Excellency Maria O’Brien, Ambassador of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union, paid a courtesy call of the Chairman Bishop...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:20:17 EDT
New testing requirements for international and domestic travel
The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to advise that, effective Friday 6 August 2021, those persons applying for a travel health visa to enter The Bahamas or travel within The Bahamas will be subjected to the following new testing requirem...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:51:21 EDT
Kemp Road Association promotes community ‘oneness’ with first Community Clean-Up Campaign
Members of the Kemp Road Community Association (KRCA), recently teamed up with officials from the Free Town Urban Renewal Centre, private citizens, community-based an...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:30:39 EDT
Urban Renewal’s Kids’ Lunch Programme enters third week; viewed as component of sustainable families initiative
Urban Renewal Centres across New Providence concluded their second week of hosting Monday-Friday luncheons for children in the various communities they serve (July 26...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:05:40 EDT
Department of Marine Resources: Opening of The Crawfish Season
The Department of Marine Resources takes this opportunity to advise the general public that the crawfish season opens on Sunday, 1st August, 2021.The public is reminded regarding the following:- 1. the legal measurement for whole crawfish is ...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:18:05 EDT
Cabinet Office relocation notice
The Cabinet Office advises for general information that it has relocated from the Churchill Building to the Tradewinds Building (2nd Floor), Bay Street, effective 3 August 2021...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:12:08 EDT
Bahamian athletes making country proud
Statement from Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis: It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for t...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:28:14 EDT
100 Trees Planted For CIBC FirstCaribbean's 100th Year Banking Anniversary
To celebrate 100 years of banking in the region, CIBC FirstCaribbean is planting 100 trees across the 16 territories in which it operates. The first tree planting in The ...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:14:45 EDT
Creating and maintaining a sustainable future for diving within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Since the establishment of the Dive Section within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a strategic approach has been taken to perpetuate this unit. The newly revamped dive p...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:46:11 EDT
TDC Bahamas Island Tour
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) has toured several islands to check the pulse of Crystal Cruises' homeporting to determine how businesses have been impacte...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:05:18 EDT
Senior Justice Bernard Turner sworn in as Acting Chief Justice
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, administered the Oath of Allegiance and Judicial Oath during a swearing in ceremony of Senior ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:36:03 EDT
United World College Scholarship recipients pay courtesy call on the Governor General
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, received successful recipients of the 2021 United World College Scholarship in ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:59:22 EDT
UK High Commission's Charge d'Affaires Greg Quinn called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Charge d'Affaires, Greg Quinn of the UK High Commission called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Darren Henfield, July 28, 2021 at the Ministry's offices. ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:11:35 EDT
Bahamas receives medical supplies from China
On behalf of The Government of The Bahamas, the Hon. Renward Wells Minister of Health, accepted the sixth batch of medical supplies worth $78,000 -- a gift of the Chi...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:30:46 EDT
Government COVID surge response: $7 million on more medical staff; 18 hospital beds to be added to PMH; contact tracing strengthened
The Government will spend $7.2 million to engage medical staff, and 18 hospital beds will be added to the PMH inventory as part of the continued aggressive and comprehens...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:52:58 EDT
Nurses at Grand Bahama Health Services Call-in Sick
Grand Bahama Health Services executive management confirmed today that more than seventeen (17) nurses at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Grand Bahama called in sick today in an apparent sickout. Hospital officials confirm that the f...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:05:16 EDT
Security Cameras Launch – Stapledon Gardens
Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames recently lauded the support of the public and private sector in the obtaining and installing of security cameras in th...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:07:58 EDT
Merisha Butler Selected Bahamas Development Bank Warren L. Rolle Apprentice
To celebrate its 43rd anniversary, The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has selected its second Warren L Rolle apprentice, Merisha Butler. Butler, who will be studying Econ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:37:29 EDT
Senate hosts Leadership Recognition Ceremony for top female scholars
Twelve of New Providence’s 14 top female scholars from the Public and Private School Systems participated in what was billed as the inaugural Girls in Leadership Rec...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:19:26 EDT
New Customs processing fee temporarily suspended
The Government has temporarily suspended the implementation of a Customs processing fee, approved during the 2021/22 budget exercise to allow for additional training and customer education. The recent change was made to bring the procedure...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:24:03 EDT
BahamaHost’s Got Heart: Virtual Graduation of 760 Participants Nationwide
On July 29, the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation will host a grand virtual ceremony to mark the graduation of a total of 760 tourism professionals from BahamaHost, its signature industry training program. Held under the theme, "The People...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:28:02 EDT
Planned Payment of Honourarium to Frontline and Non-Frontline Health Care Workers
During the 2021/2022 budget contribution of the Minister of Health, the Honourable Renward R. Wells, advised the general public that approval was given for the pay-out of $1,040,600.00 in honourarium and death benefits to a limited number of...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:54:54 EDT
Newest Toastmasters Club Further Promotes Disability Inclusive Bahamas
Members of The Bahamas Integrated Toastmasters Club, 7820731, the country’s newest Toastmasters Club, were challenged to become Agents of Change during the Club’...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:45:24 EDT
Cultural stars align for Urban Renewal’s Cultural Icons Awards
The Urban Renewal Commission hosted its inaugural Independence Cultural Icon Awards Ceremony at Salem Union Baptist Church Hall, Taylor Street, as a key component of the ...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:46:45 EDT
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation returns to 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Show
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) team returns to the 2021 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Show, July 25-August 1, in ...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:35:56 EDT
Elma Garraway pays tribute to Constance Miller for her work in Girl Guides Association
Mrs. Elma Garraway, Deputy to the Governor General, gave a Tribute to Ms. Constance Miller honouring Ms. Miller for 48 years of dedicated service to the Bahamas Girl Guid...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:51:21 EDT
RBDF Supply Department gives back to community
As a part of the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic plans for community relations as a socially corporate partner, members of the Suppl...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:05:59 EDT
NPEP sponsors STEM waste management summer camp for girls
The New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) announced its sponsorship of a two-week STEM Waste Management Summer Camp for girls ages thirteen to eighteen. The project-based c...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:21:58 EDT
BAIC Signs Lease Agreement for a Church Farming Project
The signing of a lease agreement for 40 acres of Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BIAC) land in Norman's Castle, Abaco for a church farming project took ...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:05:04 EDT
RBDF brings Boat Captain in for boating disturbance
A boat captain is being questioned by Police officials after his vessel was brought into the capital late Sunday evening by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force aft...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:23:19 EDT
National Spelling Bee Champion Roy Seligman Honoured by Ministry of Education
Before cheering supporters, family, Ministry of Education (MOE) officials, and his coach, and backed by a contingent from Lyford Cay International School (LCIS), Roy Seli...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:05:20 EDT
New health measures to come into effect on Monday 26 July
A 10pm to 5am daily curfew will take effect on Monday 26 July 2021 for the islands of New Providence, Grand Bahama and North and South Eleuthera, including Harbour Island. The curfew is part of a series of new health measures that...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:34:58 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis to address country on Wednesday regarding COVID-19 surge
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis will address the country on Wednesday night, 28 July 2021 at 8pm, regarding the continued comprehensive measures his administration is taking to combat the recent surge in COVI...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:42:21 EDT
PMH responds to social media posts on early morning rainstorm
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) and the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are aware of photos and a video circulating on social media which portrays the West Porch Area of the Critical Care Block being battered by rain during the early m...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:07:25 EDT
Ministry of Education invests in Sustainable Technology for public schools
Come September, a new wave of technology will be transforming public schools in New Providence.   The Technical Studies Unit of the Ministry of Education (MOE) presen...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:50:48 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis commissions refurbished public health clinics on East Grand Bahama
The Government marked a significant milestone on the long road to recovery from Hurricane Dorian today with the commissioning of the High Rock and McLean’s Town Community clinics. In 2019, the historic devastation wrought by Hurricane D...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:54:03 EDT
Ministry of Health Press Conference - Hon. Renward R. Wells, Minister of Health
See enclosed today's COVID-19 press conference statement by Minister of Health, the Hon. Renward Wells: Good Afternoon, Bahamas! Here is the latest national COVID-19 Report. On Thu...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:38:33 EDT
Jamaica’s agro-processing sector being enhanced by joint CDB, EU, JBDC project
Jamaica’s agri-entrepreneurs will get access to a range of manufacturing, training and marketing support under a new two-year project launched today which is being impl...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:22:19 EDT
Former Marine pays courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force
Former Defence Force Marine, Mr. Herbert Marshall, recently paid a courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King on July 20th, 2021, at Defence...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:48:34 EDT
GB Hotline relaunched by Social Services
The Department of Social Services has relaunched its national 24-hour hotline to assist those suffering from mental and physical issues said Acting Deputy Director of Soc...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:05:52 EDT
Official response: BTVI’s 2021 Graduation
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) wishes to apologize to the Class of 2021 for the inconvenience caused regarding the unsuccessful broadcast of our 2021 virtual graduation. We continue to work on the technical difficultie...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:07:48 EDT
TDC works with OAS, CHTA to build Small Tourism Enterprise (STE) Resilience
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is collaborating with the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) to pr...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:44:34 EDT
Dr Valerie Knowles: Ignoring Mental Health needs put essential workers at risk
Owing to a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, one psychologist is urging essential workers to prioritize their mental health. “There is a concept of shared trauma tha...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:30:08 EDT
Lightning Aquatics Strikes Gold at Nationals with Water Supplier’s Support
The Dolphin Swim Club and Team Orca Swimming recently fused their competitive swimming groups to form Lightning Aquatics. The team, supported by Consolidated Water (Baham...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:49:47 EDT
Cable Bahamas Group makes donation of cash, equipment, to NEMA
The Cable Bahamas Group of Companies continued its partnership with, and support of, the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) and its disaster management/mitig...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:26:28 EDT
Prime Minister Minnis: Government to address issue of too many downtown derelict buildings
The Government intends to address the issue of too many derelict buildings in downtown Nassau through legislation and other legal means, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. ...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:21:30 EDT
The Bahamas received 3,496 doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine today
The Bahamas has received 3,496 doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine as the result of a donation from the British Overseas Territories of Montserrat and Anguilla, wit...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:43:51 EDT
Announcement of Finalists in the University of The Bahamas Presidential Search
The University of The Bahamas (UB) Presidential Search Committee (PSC), appointed by the UB Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce that it has selected its top three finalists for the position of President of University of The Bahamas, to...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:04:33 EDT
Ministry of Disaster Preparedness official touts ‘absolute need’ to be prepared during hurricane season
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, Mr. Carl F. Smith, called on members of the public to be aware of the ...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:00:05 EDT
PMH Implements measures to manage increase in COVID- 19 Cases
Hospital administration at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) today announced the implementation of measures to manage the institution’s already strained services as a result of a surge in COVID-19 cases presenting at the Emergency Depar...

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:56:03 EDT
IICA Representative pays courtesy call on the Bahamas Development Bank
In continuation of their partnership, the incoming representative for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Mari Dunleavy paid a courtes...



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