Minister of Works and Utilities the Hon. Alfred Sears continued a ‘reconnaissance’ tour of Abaco visiting cays Thursday, December 9. Minister Sears led a deleg...

U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts and University of The Bahamas (UB) President Dr. Rodney D. Smith have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) renewing the Americ...

The Office of the Judiciary has been pleased to partner with the Bahamas Crisis Centre to mark the United Nations Campaign to end gender-based violence against women ...

The Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) wishes to advise that the hospital has commenced a phased return to normal services amidst the current COVID-19 environment. PMH will begin the shift to a hybrid model of care providing for more face-to-f...

The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville has announced that due to the milder nature of the Omicron Variant, the country will remove travel restrictions imposed on certain African countries. And, he also announced t...

Minister of State for Legal Affairs, Hon. Jomo Campbell, said he fully supports the Merchant Shipping Bill 2021, during his contribution in Parliament on Wednesday, 8th D...

The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities, introduced the members of the Bridge Authority committee which has responsibility for managing the Paradise Islan...

The Town Planning Committee has a new board. Public Works and Utilities Minister the Hon. Alfred Sears announced the members Monday, December 6 in the conference room of ...

During the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding on the Second-Generation Bahamas Decent Work Country Programme, on December 6, 2021, Prime Minister and ...

The Government of The Bahamas entered into a new Heads of Agreement with Cotton Bay Holdings Ltd. for the addition of The Ritz-Carlton to that South Eleuthera pro...

A cross-section of the Public Service gathered to pay tribute to Mary Mitchell, Treasurer/Accountant General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as she retires after 46 y...

Budding student chefs in the 2021 Bahamas Young Chef Culinary Competition were praised for the versatility of their dishes, knife skills, kitchen etiquette, time man...

Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey was among many who turned out at the GB Sports complex on Saturday afternoon (December 4, 2021) to pay tribute to former Baha...

Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Munroe announces, December 3, 2021, the re-launch of the "Shock Treatment" programme and television show, at a press confere...

Port Lucaya Marketplace came alive on Saturday, December 4, for the first time in two years, as the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held. The last time the cere...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg visited Grand Bahama on Thursday, December 2 and announced that sports is back. While the 1st Annual IL Cares...

Tonight and Every Friday and Saturday night The Lighthouse Pointe Lobby Bar comes alive with Karaoke Fridays and Groovy (Old School) Saturdays featuring Live DJ in the Lo...

University of The Bahamas (UB) and the University of Guelph (UGuelph) have found common ground on which to solidify a relationship that will expose students and faculty t...

A diverse board comprising 5 young male professionals representing different walks of life have been appointed to the board of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).&n...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said in the House of Assembly, on November 29, 2021, that the capital expenditure budget has been reduced by...

The Hon. Alfred Sears Minister of Works and Utilities has announced the new board of The Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches. The appointments are: McKell Bona...

University of The Bahamas (UB) has joined the global effort aimed at raising awareness of the violence that happens against women, men and children and the need for colle...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister the Hon. Myles LaRoda, with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, introduced members of the Board and exe...

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis congratulates Central Bank Governor John Rolle on being named to The Bloomberg 50, a list of those who have made stellar contributions in their chosen fields. Governor Rolle is being highlighted for his work ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes with sadness, the tragic shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, mother of former United States Ambassador to The Bahamas from 2009 to 2011, Nicole Avant. On behalf of the Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis...

While experts work to better understand the new WHO-designated “variant of concern,” Omicron, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne, called for increased vaccination and public health measures to ensure...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is preparing for a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 and is looking to Germany to share best practices, and other measures in combatin...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Monday addressed the equipment/infrastructure needs of the Broadcasting Corporation of The B...

The governments of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and of the Federal Republic of Germany entered into a technical bilateral Heads of Agreement aimed at fostering closer...

Top brass of Endeavor Development International Ltd. paid a Courtesy Call on the Hon. Keith Bell, MP, Minister of Labour and Immigration, 29 November, at his Monarch Hous...

Mr. Michael Pintard, MP for Marco City (left), was presented his Instrument of Office as Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition by Governor General, His Excellency the ...

The Hon. Chester Cooper, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation stopped in at the Ministry of Tourism's Abaco Office and greeted staff on his recent trip to the is...

“For the government, the granting of citizenship represents the highest recognition and privilege that a government can bestow upon an individual,” said Minister for...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness advises the public that as a consequence of the identification of a new COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) – Omicron (B1.1.529), the Government of The Bahamas has imposed travel restrictions on travelle...

Members of Zonta paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, today. Today, November 25, is the beginning of the 1...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper and ministry officials toured Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis makes an impromptu visit to the Office of the Prime Minister Press Briefing, on November 25, 2021, to wish a ...

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe says Doctor’s Hospital’s acquisition of the clinic in Eight Mile Rock, owned by Dr. Malik ...

The Hon. Alfred Sears, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs (right), welcomed His Excellency Zvi Tal, Ambassador of the State of Israel to The Bahamas, in a court...

Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency Dr. Stefan Friedrich Keil, presented his Copie d'U...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper has branded the partnership with Virgin Atlantic an important one in tou...

Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO), a subsidiary of The Grand Bahama Development Company Limited (DEVCO) facilitates restorative construction to both the Casuarina Bridge...

In keeping with his intention to partner with Bahamians to create a stronger, more inclusive economy, Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis met with members of the Commonw...

I note with sadness the passing of the Rt. Hon. Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines today, 23 November 2021 at the age of 90.  The Bahamas Foreign Minister has extended condolenc...

Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, High Commissioner of Canada to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas (centre left) paid a courtesy call on the Attorney General and Minister...

The Postmaster General wishes to notify the public that the rental fee for the 2022 box rent period is due on January 1st 2022. Payments can be made beginning December 1st 2021.  Annual Rent: $80.00 (large) $50.00 (medium) $30.00 (s...

The Hon. Alfred Sears, Minister of Works and Utilities announced the new board of directors for Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) who will also serve on the board of Bahamas ...

Downtown Bay Street is very busy today with a few cruise ships currently in port.  (BIS Photos/Kemuel Stubbs)..

It is the intention of the Government to make centres of craft, souvenirs and creative products made by Bahamians the centre stage of the tourism product. The Hon. Alfre...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service, the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP, in a virtual meeting on 18 November 2021, received the Copie d’Usage of Her ...

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg meets Director of Culture Dereka Deleveaux-Grant and a number of the members of the Ministry's Cultural Affair...

Cynthia Pratt was sworn in as Deputy to the Governor General on Sunday, November 21, 2021 by the Hon. Mr. Justice, Bernard Turner, Acting Chief Justice, at the Office of ...

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Starting This and every Friday and Saturday night The Lighthouse Pointe Lobby Bar comes alive with Karaoke Friday and Groovy (Old School) ...

On Sunday, 21st November, 2021, shortly after 6 a.m., the Grand Bahama Fire Services received a call that the International Bazaar was engulfed in flames. Upon arrival to...

Officials of the Digital Transformation Unit, a branch of the Department of Transformation and Digitization, were in Grand Bahama on Thursday, November 18, 2021, to meet ...

Hon. Mr. Justice Bernard Turner was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice by His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, during a brief ceremony...

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper, along...

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) in conjunction with Nassau Cruise Port Limited announced plans for staging of the Authentically Bahamian Trade...