Bahamas Weekly
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:16:49 EDT‘Digital Equity for All Ages’ is the focus of Older Persons Month
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development is celebrating
October as Older Persons Month under the theme ‘Digital Equity for All
Ages.’ The announcem...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:45:57 EDTGovernment to expunge records of COVID-19 Emergency Orders offenders By Lindsay Thompson
In keeping with the government’s commitment to expunge the records
of COVID-19 Emergency Orders offenders, the Rehabilitation of Offenders
Committee is accepting app...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:42:29 EDTVaccination Centre Schedule for the Period 11th - 16th October, 2021
The Ministry of Health and Wellness announces that the COVID-19
Vaccination Centre Schedule for the period Monday - Saturday, 11th -
16th October, 2021, is now available.
As 11th
October, 2021, is celebrated National...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:52:18 EDTCentenarian Louise Elizabeth Simmons celebrates her 100th birthday
Governor General HE the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith visited
the home of centenarian Ms. Louise Elizabeth Simmons and presented her
with a floral arrangement and...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:21:15 EDTGBUC Enters Final Phase of $5 million Reverse Osmosis Water Facility
The Grand Bahama Utility Company (GBUC) is pleased to announce that
development of its new, three-million-gallon Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant
has entered the final stage. This step in the process includes the
arrival of the final water filtrat...
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:53:55 EDTPMH Receives Portable Xray Machine Donated by FitPart
The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) recently received the donation
of a Portable Xray machine from FitPart Fund Administration Services
Limited. FitPart made the d...
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:20:40 EDT'Build Your Best Life' book presented to Willa Mae Pratt and Simpson Penn centres
Author Ms. De'Borah Smith of Jacksonville, Florida, presented copies of
her book entitled "Build Your Best Life: Understanding the Power of Your
Actions and Your Credibil...
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:10:32 EDTThe Bahamas is in a good position to benefit from investment and the multicultural segment
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation recently
participated in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel
Ownership & Investme...
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:21:01 EDT“They built the things we love about The Bahamas,” PM Davis said about the National Honourees
The Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor-General and Chancellor
of the Societies of Honour hosted the Investiture of National Honours
2021 at the British C...
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:08:38 EDTCurrent situation on the Island of Inagua
On Thursday, 7th October, 2021, the Honourable Dr. Michael
Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness and the Honourable Zane
Lightbourne, Minister of State of Education, led an assessment team to
the southern islands to see first-hand the co...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:39:19 EDTMinister Laroda commences assessment of disaster management operations
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon.
Myles Laroda, said government officials are in the process of reviewing
several reports/studies with a vie...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:54:44 EDTCabinet Office: National Heros Day
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Monday,
I I October 2021 will be observed as National Heroes Day. As a result,
stores wishing to do so may open for business on this holiday during
normal business hours.
Employer...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:42:38 EDT US State Department Director of Caribbean Affairs pays courtesy call on Minister Mitchell
The US State Department Director of Caribbean Affairs Nan Fife led a
delegation in paying a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs and
the Public Service the Hon. F...
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:49:39 EDTNational Security and Immigration Ministers tour RBDF SOUTHERN COMMAND
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond
King’s strategic intent for Decentralization of Defence Force
operations, the Honourable Wayne M...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:58:12 EDTBTVI recognizes distinguished alum
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held
its second annual RBC Race for the Kids Runway to 5K Awards,
recognizing 10 outstanding alumni.
The ...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:57:14 EDTNew Senators Sworn In
New senators were sworn in during a brief ceremony held before the
Official Opening of the New Parliament at Baha Mar on Wednesday, 6th
October 2021.
The Senate cere...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:13:35 EDTGrand Lucayan Bahamas Reef Golf Course FALL SPECIALS
Grand Lucayan Bahamas Reef Golf Course FALL SPECIALS Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Free Green Fees Cart only 18-holes | Callaway Club
Rentals All taxes are i...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:52:08 EDTBTC & Steven Gardiner Elevate What’s Next: Company Signs Major Endorsement Deal with Olympian
Exactly two months ago, Steven “Speedy Stevie” Gardiner made history as
the first Bahamian male to win an individual men’s event at the Olympics
bringing home the g...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:33:42 EDT“Blueprint for Change” Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
read the ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the Opening of the New Parliament,
October 6, 2021 at Ba...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:43:02 EDTPM Davis congratulates New Speaker of the House
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on
October 6, 2021, that it was a “considerable honour” to congratulate
Member of Parliament fo...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:21:54 EDT2021 Parliamentary Session Opens
Snapshots of the Opening of the New Parliament today at Baha Mar.
(BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:52:05 EDTYouth, Sports and Culture Minister in GB on fact-finding mission
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg was in
Grand Bahama on Monday, October 4, 2021 on a fact-finding mission,
visiting a number of proposed offic...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:42:28 EDTBusiness Professional Latia Duncombe appointed New Tourism Deputy Director General
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation today announced the
appointment of business professional Ms. Latia Duncombe to the post of
Deputy Director Genera...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:26:57 EDTThe Governor General Visited With 107-Year-Old Jerry Capron in Grand Bahama
Governor General of The Bahamas, His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith,
visited with 107-year-old Jerry Capron at his home on Sunday to
commemorate this significant miles...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:55:09 EDTThe Governor General participates in walkthru for the Opening of Parliament
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon.Sir Cornelius A. Smith,
today, took part in a walkthru for the Opening of Parliament ceremonies,
at Baha Mar.
(BI...
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:32:11 EDT368 Haitian nationals convicted in the Magistrate’s Court, Inagua
On Monday October 4, two hundred ninety-four (294) Haitian males and
seventy-four (74) Haitian females appeared in the Magistrate’s Court,
Matthew, Inagua before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt and
Magistrate Shaka Serville, and pled g...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:33:19 EDTSun Oil Remains committed to community
Despite the challenges of the current economic climate and ongoing COVID
crisis, Sun Oil Limited, a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings, continues to
stand alongside its custom...
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:42:45 EDTPM Philip Davis congratulates the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 72nd National Day
On behalf of the Government and People of the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas, I wish to extend sincere congratulations to the Government and
People of the People’s Republic of China, on the occasion of their 72nd
National Day on 1 October 202...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:30:52 EDTMinisters Cooper and Halkitis tour downtown to take a look at Sunday business activity
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and
Investments the Hon. Chester Cooper and Minister of Economic Affairs the
Hon. Michael Halkitis toured Downtown...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:51:16 EDTDPM Chester Cooper views progress at Sterling Commons & Hurricane Hole Marina at Paradise Landing
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments
the Hon. Chester Cooper, Parliamentary Secretary John Pinder, and
Tourism executives on Friday vi...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:15:15 EDTBahamas Press Club mourns passing of Vincent Vaughan
The Bahamas Press Club 2014 is saddened over the death of one of
its Founding Members and Treasurer, veteran professional photographer
Vincent Vaughan.
He pass...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:04:07 EDTOffice of the Prime Minister on the State Opening of Parliament at the Baha Mar Convention Center
The Order of Prorogation issued on August 18, 2021 calls for the House of Assembly to resume on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
While
historically the Opening of Parliament is held in Rawson and Parliament
Squares, we wish to advise that the Governm...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:05:55 EDTOur team puts the finishing touches to The Bahamas Pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Our dedicated team in Dubai raced to put the finishing touches to our
awesome Bahamas Pavillion in Expo 2020 Dubai, ready for the opening of
the event on October 1st....
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:43:45 EDTOffice of The Prime Minister on the Circulation of Fake List of Statutory Government Boards and Committees Appointments
The Office of The Prime Minister advises the public that the
document currently circulating on social media, purporting to be the
official list of Statutory Boards and Committees appointments, is not
official.
At the appropriate time offic...
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:37:15 EDTLighthouse Pointe Sunday Brunch at Portobello's Restaurant
Join us THIS and EVERY Sunday for our Signature Sunday Champagne Brunch
at our Oceanside Portobello's Restaurant from Noon to 4pm.
We've got it
...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:41:51 EDTStatement from the Minister of National Security Hon. Wayne Munroe
Today Commissioner of the Bahamas Department of Corrections Charles
Murphy was placed on immediate administrative leave pending a full
investigation into several issues. The three areas of immediate and
greatest concerns are:
1. ...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:27:33 EDTMinister of Economic Affairs Visited the Bahamas National Statistical Institute
Minister of Economic Affairs, the Hon. Michael Halkitis met the staff
and toured the offices of the Bahamas National Statistical Institute,
Palmdale, on Wednesday, Septem...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:05:42 EDTDeputy Prime Minister Cooper toured Grand Bahama International Airport
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation,
the Hon. Chester Cooper, along with Attorney General and Minister of
Legal Affairs Senator the Ho...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:27:59 EDTMinisters Munroe and Bell Issue Joint Statement - Efforts to Manage Haitian Migrant Influx
The Government of The Bahamas remains resolute in addressing the current
influx of Haitian migrants attempting to enter The Bahamas.
The
number one priority of the government is to defend the territorial
sovereignty of The Commonwe...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:07:44 EDTThe Bahamas Participates in the Observance of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
On 29 September 2021, Her Excellency Dai Qingli, Ambassador of the
People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, hosted a
reception celebrating the 72n...
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:06:40 EDTMinister Wilchcombe outlines government’s plans to address poverty
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obadiah H.
Wilchcombe, said the Davis Administration will move swiftly to reduce
the hurt and suffering in-cou...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:03:04 EDTThe Governor General Presented Flowers to Frances Dean for her 106th Birthday
Governor General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith
today presented flowers and a letter to Ruth Taylor, daughter of
centenarian Frances Dean who celebra...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:10:57 EDTPrime Minister Hon. Philip Davis congratulates MVP Jonquel Jones
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis extends heartfelt congratulations
to Bahamian Jonquel Jones on being named the 2021 Women’s National
Basketball Association (WNBA) MVP. Jones who plays with the Connecticut
Sun, hails...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:27:28 EDTBahamas Statement on EXPO 2020 Dubai
The curtain is rising on the greatest show on earth after six years of
hard work that foretells the harmony, collaboration, persistence, and
resilience of the entire worl...
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:40:37 EDTFacilitating economic empowerment and advancement
As part of Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis’ commitment to
facilitate economic empowerment and advancement in the Bahamas, he
welcomed members of the executive team...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:40:18 EDT State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart
The Cabinet Office announces today that a State Recognized Funeral
will be held for the late Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart, Senior Pastor of
Bethel Baptist Church, and President of the Progressive National Baptist
Convention Inc. on Friday, 1st O...
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:14:17 EDT$125,000 Gift to Create New Pipeline of Scholarships for English and Education Majors at UB
As a student at the former College of The Bahamas (COB), Randall Pinder
dreamt of making his mark on the world. When he returned to his alma
mater as a faculty member in...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:18:38 EDTPM Davis toured Doctors Hospital as part of commitment to addressing healthcare issues due to pandemic
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis and Minister of Health and
Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville toured Doctors Hospital Shirley
Street location as part o...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:06:15 EDTGB Minister welcomes Children's Home executives
A number of executives and representatives from the Grand Bahama
Children’s Home paid a courtesy call on Minister for Grand Bahama, the
Hon. Ginger Moxey, (centre) on ...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:03:52 EDTMinister Bell Gave Update on Haitian Immigrants in Inagua
Minister of Labour & Immigration the Hon. Keith Bell provided the
press with an update on the Haitian immigrants currently housed in
Inagua. The Minister said these a...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:43:31 EDTDeputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper Meets and Greets Tourism Staff
The Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Tourism, Investment & Aviation, meets and greets Tourism staff along
with Permanent Secretary Reg...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:33:26 EDTGov’t assists Grand Bahama resident get critical care
The government has stepped in to assist a young man who is facing an
emergency surgery through the collaboration of the Ministry of Health
and Wellness, the Ministry ...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:31:58 EDTHaitian Migrants apprehended
on Sunday
A mass exercise is currently underway by law enforcement agencies to
extract approximately four hundred (400), Haitian migrants, from an
uninhabited cay in the Ragge...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:54:57 EDTMichael Brooks: A look at Bahamian culture
When we look at Bahamian culture, are we seeing straight, or cross-eyed?
We seem to tenaciously refuse to let go of some things, while
simultaneously engaging in importing and adopting other things with
reckless abandon. It goes without sayi...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:33 EDTPrime Minister Davis and Minister Mitchell pay courtesy call on the UN Secretary General Inbox
Bahamas Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis, left, and Minister of
Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell, right, paid a courtesy call on
UN Secretary General Antonio...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:05:05 EDTBahamas Ministry Of Tourism, Investments & Aviation celebrates World Tourism Day
Marking the 41st annual World Tourism Day, The Islands of The Bahamas
joins the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Caribbean
Tourism Organization in recognizing the tremendous social and economic
impact tourism has on countles...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:35:10 EDTPrime Minister Davis, with Bahamian Community Leaders in the US
Bahamas Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, centre, hosted Bahamian
community leaders living in the United States to lunch with the mission
staff at Tudor City in...
Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:30:44 EDTPM Davis remarks at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York City
Esteemed Colleague Heads of State and Heads of Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres;
President of the General Assembly, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid of the Maldives:
...