The Department of Labour has partnered with the management of Sandals to idenify hundreds of suitably qualified Bahamians to be hired by the end of November 2021 ...

Twenty persons became naturalized/citizens of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in a swearing-in ceremony at the Department of Immigration, October 28, 2021.  The Hon...

Climate change is a pressing issue for The Bahamas and will require international public policy changes in order for it to be properly addressed, said Minister of Foreign...

The Government’s Supplementary Budget Statement prioritizes vulnerable groups in society including pensioners and persons on the COVID-19 unemployment assistance progra...

The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville announced changes to the COVID-19 response, and the strengthening of health system integration and care,...

In an effort to restore the nation’s fiscal credibility and the confidence of international markets, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis has an...

Increments which are paid to public servants will be reinstated this fiscal year. In a 2021/2022 Supplementary Budget Statement Wednesday, October 27, 2021 the Hon. Phi...

Madam Speaker, I rise before this Honourable House to present the 2021/22 Supplementary Budget, and to table the corresponding supplementary appropriations.   This supplementary budget, with an effective date of 1st October 2021, ...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, the Hon. Myles Laroda...

The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville received US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Usha E. Pitts, in a Courtesy Call on Tuesday, October 26...

Dear UB Community: Please be assured that the UB Board of Trustees (BOT) remains engaged in fulfilling its governance mandate. At all times we act in good faith and with good will. Regarding the naming of the University's next President, th...

Twenty-five participants of the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training for tourism-sector workers success...

MSC Cruises Chief Executive Officer Richard Sasso met with the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation, October 25, ...

The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, 7th November, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. At that time, Eastern Standard Time will commence and will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, 13th Ma...

University of The Bahamas (UB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Felicity A. Humblestone as Associate Vice President of Development and Grants, effective 4th October 2...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service  the Hon. Fred Mitchell, led a delegation to the 10th Italy - Latin America and the Caribbean Conference, under t...

Once again, The Islands of The Bahamas will be prominently displayed in the Super Yacht Pavilion at the 62nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat (FLIBS) Show, October 27-31, being held at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort La...

A State-Recognized Memorial Service was held for the late John Barrie Farrington, former Senator and Hotelier, October 23, 2021 at Christ Church Cathedral.  In atte...

Sia Wright’s vegan dishes earned her the top spot in this year’s recent New Providence district round of the Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Senior Competition. The ...

Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs the Hon. Clay Sweeting said recently that he is hoping to increase seafood exports from The Bahamas. The Minister, who is a commercial fisherman by trade, said this will a...

Fall is the perfect time to play Grand Lucayan’s “Top 100” golf course. Book now through December 10th to enjoy our Fall Flash Promotion, which includes discou...

Governor General, His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Smith, on Friday paid a courtesy call on Agnes Saunders who recently celebrated her 95th birthday.  During the brie...

Minister of Public Works and Utilities, the Hon. Alfred Sears said a tour of capital works in West Grand Bahama has given his ministry a sense of extreme urgency, because...

Lighthouse Pointe Flash Fall Promo: Rate includes unlimited green fees (cart fee of $39.99 per person not included) Now thru December 10th, 2021 R...

The Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis returned to the capital  from Washington, DC today, October 22.  He was welcomed home by Deputy...

The Public Hospitals Authority is aware of news reports circulating concerning the alleged treatment of clients at the Maternity Ward, Princess Margaret Hospital. The PHA wishes to advise that the Authority takes very seriously all matters c...

The Post Office Department wishes to advise the public that the department will no longer sort mail to boxes with outstanding box rental fees.   Due to non-payment of the Annual Box Rental Fee, all mail is being returned to sen...

A State Recognized Memorial Service for the late former Senator and Trade Unionist  Keith Archer was held at Christ Church Cathedral, October 21, 2021.  In...

BAHFSA wishes to advise that ProSource Inc., a.k.a., ProSource Produce, LLC in Hailey, Idaho, has voluntarily recalled whole, fresh onions which were imported from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico from July 1 through August 27, 2021. The U.S. ...

SHE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 10:35 AM TO 12:35 PM EDT FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2021. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT WEST END GRAND BAHAMA, GREAT EXUMA, ...

It started as a global conversation in 2014 with Character Day programs expanding to 125 countries and 50 States. Character Day Bahamas continues its excellent work...

The Bahamas received some 57,330 doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country continues to rollout the national vaccination pogramme against the COVID-19 virus. The Ministe...

U.S. Embassy Nassau and the Government of The Bahamas are pleased to announce the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs decision to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) initiativ...

Minister of Public Works and Utilities, the Hon. Alfred Sears, on Thursday visited areas of East Grand Bahama on a familiarization tour. Accompanied by Parliamentary ...

Tour of Rock Sound Clinic on October 20, 2021 by Minister of Health and Wellness, Michael Darville; Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affair...

The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas celebrated its 44th year of bringing television to Bahamian viewers, October 20, 2021 at the corporation's offices. Minist...

Bahamas Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis presented the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation with a national gift from the people of The Ba...

Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Michael Darville continues evaluation of national health facilities, today, October 20 by traveling to South Eleuthera, North El...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Technical & Vocational Training the Hon. Zane Lightbourne toured Preston H. Albury High School in South Eleuthera toda...

Government launches successful free COVID-19 testing pilot program on Inagua Today the government kept one of its key campaign promises of a New Day by launching it...

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis traveled to Washington D.C., to partic...

Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis, QC, paid a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and met with the Minister, the Hon...

Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis travelled to Washington DC on Tuesday, 19th October, where he will join first lady Ann-Marie Davis, to participate in the 10th ann...

Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar HE Tony Joudi paid a courtesy call on Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation the Hon. C...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg recently joined Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier, Under Secretary Montez Williams, and Director of Sports Ti...

The Cabinet Office announces today that a State Recognized Memorial Service will be held for the late Keith Estward Archer, former Senator and Trade Unionist on Thursday, 21st October, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, George St...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises members of the public that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Fred Mitchell participated in the 15th Special Meeting o...

Recently, the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) officially made an application to The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) for a rate adjustment. In response, the Governme...

The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, is pleased to advise the public of recent amendments to the Special Economic Recovery Zone (SERZ) Order. ...

In an effort to assist the Government of The Bahamas with its goal to increase food production, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China donated 15 greenhouses rec...

The second historic surgical intervention in as many weeks performed at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) on Saturday October 16th, 2021. The procedure which invol...

I learned this morning  of the death of Colin Powell, the American general and diplomat. I worked with him as Foreign Minister in my first term, particularly o...

The Hon. Wayne Munroe, Minister of National Security, toured the Parliamentary Registration Department today, meeting with Parliamentary Commissioner (Actg.) Lavado Dunc...

A COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer Luncheon was held Sunday, October 17, during which the government thanked individuals who dedicated their services to the national vaccin...

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently recognized three organizations for their commitment to the internship program over the past five years. ...

Over the past three weeks, the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville and the members of his Covid-19 technical team have visited islands in the Southern and Central Bahamas to conduct an urgent assessment of the situation there. ...

Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs the Hon. Clay Sweeting urged Bahamians to place an emphasis on growing food to reduce the country’s...

The Bahamas COVID-19 Vaccination Weekly Progress as of October 16th, 2021 Total doses of vaccine administered: 244,303... Vaccine Doses Administered by Island... ...