Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg, said, during the official opening of the “Double Dutch 8” and “Evolution of the Arc” exhibitions at t...

Join us THIS and EVERY Sunday for our Signature Sunday Champagne Brunch at our Oceanside Portobello's Restaurant from Noon to 4pm. We'...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said at the press conference to announce the 1st Annual Potcake Golf Tournament, on November 8, 2021, that i...

While the Senate was in session today, Senators welcomed Grade 12 students of St. Augustine's College in a Courtesy Call.  President of the Senate, Senator the ...

The Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education and Technical Vocation & Training has called on all Bahamians to assist in ensuring that students do not fail...

It is with a heavy heart that Rise Bahamas has learned of the brutal assault and resulting death of a four year old girl. Atrocities like this shed light on the inadequat...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper is pictured, centre, with his female Cabinet colleagues and the Spea...

During his Contribution in the House of Assembly, on November 1, 2021, Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Munroe said that his Government holds firmly that the...

The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal will host the following events in November 2021: (1) Virtual Opening of the Legal Year in New Providence and Freeport, Grand Bahama ...

During his Contribution on the Speech from the Throne, in the House of Assembly, on November 3, 2021, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg noted t...

Ms. Mari Dunleavy, Representative for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), paid a Courtesy Call on Frederick A. Mitchell, MP, Minister of F...

During a press conference, upon his return from the World Leaders Summit which formed part of ‘COP26’, the 'UN Conference on Climate Change’ in Glasgow, Scotlan...

On the 11th hour, the 11th day, the 11th month the fighting of World War I ended in 1918.  “On Thursday 11th of November, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas will hono...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg brings words of encouragement to students at his former alma mater, during the S.C. McPherson Junior High Sch...

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 7:30 AM UNTIL 9:30 AM EDT, FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2021. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR GRAND BAHAMA, BIMINI, ...

The Bahamas Government is initiating a Traffic Study in New Providence to improve the public road system and ease the flow of goods and services. The Hon. Alfred Sears, M...

Relief is on the way for farmers and fishermen in the Family Islands who have traditionally had to travel to New Providence to apply for permits. This according to Minist...

The Bahamas Immigration Department held a Swearing-In Ceremony, November 4, 2021 at the department.  Pictured seated are Minister of Labour and Immigration the H...

Everyone loves receiving gifts, especially those with nice decorative wrapping paper on it. Now, what’s inside is the true draw which often piques curiosity, wonder...

President of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), Dr. Robert W. Robertson, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $200,000 anonymous donation to su...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP, met virtually with His Excellency FUJIWARA Masaya, Ambassador-Designate of Japan, and received his Co...

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper (left) meets with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) A...

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, ...