The Government is committed to reviewing the operations of the national flag carrier, Bahamasair, to lessen the support from the Public Treasury.  That, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation & Investm...

In a bid to address food security in the country, the government has confirmed its commitment to expand and increase food production. During his contribution to the first session of Parliament on Wednesday, 27th October, Minister of Agricult...

Thanksgiving Day Thursday meal & Sunday Thanksgiving Brunch special menus at Portobellos Oceanside restaurant. For more info call 350-5000. See enclosed men...

The European Union will facilitate a grant in the amount of $5.2 million to be administered by the Inter-American Development Bank for green economy and social projec...

Prince William and the first-ever Winners and Finalists of The Earthshot Prize today featured at a key meeting of World Leaders at the COP26 Climate Change Conference, hi...

In an impassioned speech at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) the Hon. Philip Davis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance appealed to world leaders do away with promises and agreements and find the courage to take ac...

Frontier Airlines Inaugural Flight from Orlando, Florida, to Nassau arrived today, November 2, at Lynden Pindling International Airport.  Addressing the ceremony to...

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture premiered the National Youth Awards 2021 virtually on-screen at Fusion Superplex, Friday, October 29, 2021.  In attendance ...

Few can say they’ve touched the lives of thousands of young people – helping the country’s greatest assets to find their purpose, passion and place in the w...

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism , Investments and Aviation(MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper delivered remarks at the White Sands Bahamas NCAA Golf Invitationa...

The Islands of The Bahamas will be returning this year to World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, which will be held at ExCeL London,...

Standing in line on many occasions, one often sees old ladies, some not so old, digging in their purses to miraculously retrieve a few more pennies to hopefully complete payment for a few breadbasket items purchased. Pennies no longer exist ...

The government can no longer afford to be lax in its preparation and recovery strategies for natural disasters and must collaborate with the private sector, non-governme...

An increase in operational efficiency against illegal activity has already been acknowledged, thanks to the use of the Defence Force’s new Maritime Surveillance System...

The Department of Labour and Sandals teamed up to hold a Job Fair, October 30, at the department in Palmdale.  Minister of Labour and Immigration the Hon. Keith Bel...

Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville says the latest donation of medical equipment from the People’s Republic of China will go a long way in t...

Prime Minister Philip Davis and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis are pictured at LPIA departing the capital for COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotl...

The Davis/Cooper Administration announced the first round of Government Board appointments according to Press Secretary Clint Watson: Senator the Hon. Quinton Lightbourne – Chairman of the Bahamas Development Bank Senator the Hon. Tyrell Yo...

The Bahamas Government is offering “modest” but “important” relief to Bahamians as it forges ahead with a decrease in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10%. The ...

Minister of Labour and Immigration the Hon. Keith Bell (pictured) led a press conference at the Department of Immigration, October 28, 2021 at which it was stated Haitian...

Cynthia 'Mother' Pratt, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security was sworn-in as Deputy to the Governor General by the Hon. Sir Brian Moree, Q.C., K...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that the diplomatic staff of The Bahamas Embassy in Haiti returned to the country on Wednesday, 27 October 2021. As indicated by the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP, Min...

The Exumas are poised to become a tourism investment hub in the region, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Coop...

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...