In pomp and ceremony, the nation bid farewell to the Most Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, who was honoured as a nation builder, man for all seasons, and a man of courage. ...

The Ministry of Finance is preparing and finalizing the Pre-Election and Fiscal Update for publication online tomorrow, August 27th 2021, in keeping with the legal requirements of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2018.   The Fiscal Cou...

The Parliamentary Registration Department advises the public that the Parliamentary Registration Department's Advance Poll Call Centre may be contacted at 362-3888\ or 601-3001.  The Toll-Free numbers are 1-242-300-5718 or 1-242-300-226...

Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) officials are urging tourism-related enterprises to obtain the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp. Late last year, the WTTC recognized The Bahamas as a “Safe Travels” destinat...

The Parliamentary Registration Department advises the public that as is the normal practice, the 2021 General Election Advance Poll will be conducted on the islands of New Providence, Grand Bahama and at designated Embassy or High Commiss...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), recently augmented its local and regional communications systems following the receipt of an $8,000 grant from the Caribb...

Government commits to meet demand for Young Professionals housing lots Approximately 1,500 applications have been received for housing lots in the Prospect Ridge Community for Young Professionals, the Committee for the Development of Commun...

As part of the Real Estate Association’, ongoing strategy and efforts to preserve the integrity of the sector and safeguard the industry for the exclusive operation and...

A great deal just got even better! Local residents can now SAVE up to 50% off on Staycation Rooms at Lighthouse Pointe during their Fall Flash (Room Only) Promotion. Roo...

Beginning Monday, August 30, Government operated schools throughout the nation will begin the new school year 2021-2022 using the virtual learning format. The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, made the announcement in a Back-T...

With the recent win of two Olympic gold medals for The Bahamas by Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Steven Gardiner for their individual 400 m races, we can keep the positive vibes...

Glenys Hanna Martin, M.P., bids farewell during the Lie-in-State of her father, the late the Most Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, in the House of Assembly today.  His State...

Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith paid his respects this morning at the Lie-in-State of former Governor General, Deputy Prime Minister...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis paid respects today, August 24, at the Lie-in-State of former Governor General, Deputy Prim...

The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith conveys condolences to the family of the late, the Most Hon. Arthur Dion Hanna, former Governor ...

The Cabinet Office announces today that a State Funeral will be held for the late The Most Honourable Arthur Dion Hanna, O.N., former Governor-General, Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister and Parliamentarian, on Thursday, 26th August, 20...

The University of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute strongly condemn the language and behaviour displayed in a satirical video posted on ...

Goveror General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith administered the swearing in of Bahamas Industrial Tribunal Vice-President (Northern Region) Helen Alm...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has taken note of the updated travel advisory issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) increasing its travel recommendation for The Bahamas from a Level 3 to a Level 4 d...

COVID-19 vaccination teams are scheduled to return to the Family Islands this week, starting on mainland Abaco, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced Sunday in an address to the nation. The Prime Minister said vacci...

See enclosed National Address by the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance -- Update on COVID-19, Sunday, August 22, 2021: Bahamians every...

Freeport Grand Bahama Island - Sundays at Portobellos Oceanside Restaurant, Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan has become the new standard for discerning Bahamians ...

It is said that hard work pays off and for new Blockchain enthusiast Sarah Anderson 19, she was recently recognized for completing her Blockchain course by ConsenSys Acad...

The Prime Minister came out of hiding and concluded the final chapter of his mind games earlier today when he finally announced that the general elections will be held on...

Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pearl McMillan, health officials and officials of UNICEF, received 38,400 doses of the Johnson &a...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis has announced that he has advised the Governor-General to issue the writs of election, which will be held on Thursday 1...

Minister of Tourism and Aviation the Hon. Dionisio D'Aguilar announced during a press conference at Baha Mar on August 18, 2021, that 19 NCAA men's and women’s teams w...

The Bahamas Bowl Press Conference announced today that this year's Bahamas Bowl will be played on December 17 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.  The press...

The Department of Immigration recently held its first Promotion Exercise Ceremony of the year. The ceremony which was hosted virtually at the agency’s Mount Royal House...

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, told a group of 13 male students who were recently honoured for their outstanding sch...

The general public is advised that, due to exposure, the offices of Bahamas Information Services are closed for sanitization and will re-open on Monday, August 23, 2021...

The Cabinet Sub-committee charged with the duty to review the circumstances which permitted the unlawful dumping of contaminated wood in Freeport, Grand Bahama on or about the 24th July 2021, has received a final report from the Comptr...

On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and Minister the Hon. Iram Lewis, Director of Sports Timothy Munnings welcomed Team Bahamas back from the Internat...

Public primary and senior high schools in Abaco will benefit from a donation of educational supplies and equipment thanks to Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief and Rotary Clu...

The families of Nurse Sherrilyn Charlton-Bain and Custodian Marion Burrows-McKinney who gave up their lives during the first wave of COVID-19 were presented with cheq...

Two Bahamians will set sail with Royal Caribbean International this month after graduating from the Caribbean Maritime University at the top of their class and landing hi...

1st July 2021 marked the new three (3) year Statutory Period for The National Tripartite Council. The Council is the National Social Dialogue Institution of The Baham...

The Bahamas Government joins the Caribbean Community in expressing sadness at the loss of life and significant damage following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on 14 August 2021.  A message of condolence has been sent to ...

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) advises that the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) continue to experience a staff ‘sick out’ which has impacted services for a fourth day.  Affected ins...

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 12:00 PM EST SATURDAY, 14TH AUGUST, 2021. AT 8:29 AM EDT, THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER REPORTED A 7.0 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE NEAR HAITI AT 18.6 NORTH 73.5 WEST, ...

Work to improve roads in Eleuthera is underway.The Ministry of Public Works (MOPW) today signed a contract valued at $862,999.76 with Elton and Sean Symonette, President ...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Iram Lewis, joined by Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren Henfield, the Bahamas Olympic Committee, and family membe...

Gold Medal Olympian in the 400 metres, Shaunae Miller-Uibo was welcomed home, Thursday, at LPIA upon arrival from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.  She is pi...

Olympic 400 Metre Gold Medalists Stephen Gardiner and Shaunae Miller-Uibo, along with 2020 Summer Olympic colleagues Pedrya Seymour, Izaak Bastian, and Samson Colebro...

The Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells was on hand for the arrival of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine, which will boost The Bahamas national vaccination programme in t...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this honourable house giving praise to Yahweh Elohim the lord God Almighty, the Lord of Life for in Him we live move and have our being. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to thank the wonderful and gr...

The public is hereby advised that all cash transactions at the Registrar General's Department will be discontinued until Monday, 16th August, 2021. However, persons may continue to avail themselves of services online and can apply for copies...

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Start making your Friday Dinner plans NOW! Join us this and every Friday for everybody's favorite; Seafood Fridays at Port...

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) advises the public that the Princess Margaret Hospital and the Grand Bahama Health Services are currently experiencing a ‘sick out’ which has impacted services beginning at 8am.  The Authority th...

Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) officials have been touring a number of local farms to assist with creating farm to table tour experiences. The aim of the tours is t...

ALERT #21 ON TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRED ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, THURSDAY 12TH, 2021, AT 6 AM EDT. …DISORGANIZED FRED MOVES BACK OVER WATER AS HEAVY RAINS CONTINUE ACROSS PORTIONS OF HISPANIOLA… EFFECTIVE 6AM EDT, TH...

Gaynell Rolle, Under Secretary in The Ministry of Finance explained that during the Budget Exercise in June 2021, the Government enacted a package of legislation intended to modernize and transform public finance, procurement and statistical...

The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith toured the construction site at Government House this morning to view the progress in its restor...

The Government of The Bahamas has been informed that it will receive 128,700 doses of the Pfizer vaccine donated by the Government of the United States of America on Thursday, 12 August, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announc...

On the heels of national celebrations for various Bahamian sporting achievements, over fifty campers are now better equipped and motivated to make their basketball stard...

ALERT #14 ON TROPICAL STORM FRED ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY, WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2021, AT 9 AM EDT.  …CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED JUST SOUTH OF THE EASTERN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC… A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS ...

The Prime Minister delivered another drawn out speech that was focused heavily on vaccines, curfews and long overdue efforts to bolster a burdened healthcare system facin...

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is honoured to host the first virtual BNT Environmental Education Conference from August 16 to August 20, 2021, in partnership with t...