Bahamas Weekly
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:37:17 EDTBahamas receives COVID-19 vaccines through a collaboration between PAHO/WHO, Canada and Colombia
The Bahamas received 48,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
under a collaboration between the Pan American Health Organization/World
Health Organization (PAHO/WHO...
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:15:57 EDTYear of Milestone Achievements for Digital Transformation Unit
The Government of The Bahamas is proud to announce a year of milestone
achievements for the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU), a unit of the
Department of Digitization an...
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:42:11 EDTCEO of BTC pays courtesy call on Minister of Health and Wellness
Mr. Andre Foster Chief Executive Officer of BTC, along with Mrs. Nicole
Watkins, BTC Director of Legal Regulatory Affairs, paid a courtesy call
on Minister of Health and...
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:44:26 EDTPAHO/WHO Country Office of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands hosted a Virtual End of Year Retreat
After more than two years in emergency mode, the PAHO/WHO Country
Office of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands hosted a Virtual End
of Year Retreat to rejuvenate, find balance and participate in a virtual
‘Thank You Exchange’. The ...
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:03:34 EDTWelcome Celebration at Fusion Superplex for Miss Bahamas Universe Chantel O'Brian
C
elebrations
continued at Fusion Superplex into the afternoon to welcome Miss
Bahamas Universe Chantel O'Brian after her airport arrival and motorcade
today. Congratul...
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:14:38 EDTMiss Bahamas Universe Chantel O'Brian returns home to Jubilant Welcome
It's a jubilant arrival home for Miss Bahamas Universe
Chantel O'Brian today: Miss O'Brian has been congratulated for being
selected to the Top 10 of the Miss Univers...
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:30:07 EDTDr. Hamid Seyfi departing Grand Bahama
Clinical and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Hamid Seyfi, expresses his
sincere gratitude to Dr. Patrick L. Cargill for the opportunity to work
on Grand Bahama Island.
...
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:39:42 EDTMinistry for Grand Bahama Tree Lighting Ceremony
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey pledged to use every
resource available to get things done on the island: the Minister was
giving brief remarks during t...
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:15:19 EDTHelen Almorales-Jones sworn in as Acting President of the Industrial Tribunal
Helen Almorales-Jones was sworn in as Acting President of the Bahamas
Industrial Tribunal by His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A
Smith, Governor General, during...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:57:42 EDTRegulatory Statement declaring Grand Bahama Utility Company’s 100% Potable Water Supply Island wide
The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) as the regulatory
authority with responsibility for the utility sector in Grand Bahama and
oversight of the Grand Bahama U...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:15:52 EDTBoard of The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation, Introduced
Minister of Transport and Housing, the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, is
pictured with the newly appointed Board Members of The Bahamas Mortgage
Corporation.
Seated from right...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:42:59 EDTMrs. Davis Visits the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Children's Emergency Hostel
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister
visited the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Children's Emergency
Hostel, December 10, 2021, the ...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:02:46 EDTEleuthera and Abaco say No to Violence
Women of the Zonta Club in Eleuthera and Abaco brought the Orange
the World campaigns to life on their islands, spreading the word that
people everywhere should say "No!"...
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:09:33 EDTPrime Minister Davis on Ms. Chantel O'Brian Top 10 in Miss Universe Competition
I join Bahamians around the world, who tonight are celebrating Ms.
Chantel O'Brian in her historic achievement in advancing to the Top 10
in the Miss Universe competition. As a mentor and advocate for
children's education, she is an inspirat...
Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:20:10 EDTGB Health Care Workers Honoured During the Governor General’s Annual Christmas Visit to the Rand Memorial Hospital
Several health care workers were honoured during the 23rd Annual
Christmas Visit to the Rand Memorial Hospital of the Governor General,
His Excellency Sir Cornelius A. Sm...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:49:27 EDTMinistry of Works and Utilities officials continue tour of Abaco and the Cays
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...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:25:29 EDTU.S. Embassy and University of The Bahamas Renew American Corner at UB’s Oakes Field Campus
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...
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:13:24 EDT Office of the Judiciary partners with the Bahamas Crisis Centre for the UN's 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
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 ...
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:16:05 EDTPMH announces phased return to normal services in COVID-19 environment
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...
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:52:02 EDTBahamas removes travel restrictions from African countries; Rolls out COVID-19 booster shots
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...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:37:52 EDTMinister of State Campbell confirms support for Merchant Shipping Bill
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...
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:26:55 EDTThe Bridge Authority members introduced
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...
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:28:09 EDTMinistry of Works announces Town Planning Committee
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 ...
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:06:28 EDTPM Davis Highlights History of Cooperation with the ILO
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 ...
Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:16:47 EDTGovernment and Cotton Bay Holdings Ltd. enter new agreement for Eleuthera
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:54:29 EDTMary Mitchell saluted for unwavering contribution to the Public Service
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:39:33 EDTStudents in Young Chef Culinary Competition Awarded
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:31:57 EDTMinisters Moxey and Wilchcombe pay tribute to Anita Doherty during track meet
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:10:15 EDTMinister Munroe Announces the Re-Launch of 'Shock Treatment'
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:40:56 EDTPort Lucaya comes alive with Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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...
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:50:07 EDTMinister of Youth, Sports and Culture announces sports is back
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...
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:40:07 EDTLighthouse Pointe Karaoke Fridays and Groovy Old School Saturdays
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...
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:27:58 EDTUniversity of The Bahamas forges Agreement with University of Guelph for Global Experiences
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...
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:09:46 EDTNew board announced for Water and Sewerage Corporation
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...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:58:45 EDTPM Davis Announced Capital Expenditure Budget Reduction
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...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:02:41 EDTBahamas Public Parks and Beaches board announced
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...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:50:34 EDT UB joins global fight against Gender-Based Violence
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...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:42:13 EDTNIB Minister Introduces Board Members and Executive Management
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...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:35:18 EDTPrime Minister congratulates Central Bank Governor
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 ...
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:23:51 EDTMinister of Foreign Affairs on the death of Jacqueline Avant
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...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:31:04 EDTPAHO urges public health measures and vaccination in light of Omicron variant
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...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:25:31 EDTMinistry of Health and Wellness seeking assistance from Germany in COVID-19 fight
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...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:37:01 EDTLaRoda addresses BCB, BIS needs
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...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:52:26 EDTBahamas and Germany Enter Agreement to Facilitate Direct Airlift
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...
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:33:29 EDTMinister Bell commends Endeavor Development International Ltd.'s efforts to train and engage Bahamians at all levels
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...
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:58:17 EDTMichael Pintard Presented Instrument of Office as Leader of the Opposition
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 ...
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:58:49 EDTMinister Visits Bahamas Tourist Office in Abaco, Greets Staff
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...
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:52:05 EDTMinister Moxey gives sobering charge to newly sworn-in citizens of the Bahamas
“For the government, the granting of citizenship represents the highest
recognition and privilege that a government can bestow upon an
individual,” said Minister for...
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:56:12 EDTTravel restrictions as a result of Omicron – A Covid-19 Variant
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...
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:50:36 EDTZonta begins 16 days of activism with presentation at Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister
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...
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:55:48 EDTMinister Cooper Toured Bakers Bay Golf & Ocean Club in Great Guana Cay
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...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:18:49 EDTPrime Minister makes impromptu visit to OPM Press Briefing
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 ...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:06:34 EDTDoctors Hospital takes over well-known clinic in Eight Mile Rock
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 ...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:37:58 EDTIsrael Ambassador pays courtesy call on Foreign Affairs ministry
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...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:30:28 EDTGerman Ambassador-Designate Presents Credentials to Foreign Affairs (Via Zoom)
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...
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:10:58 EDTMOTIA brands Virgin Atlantic an important partner in tourism recovery
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...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:56:03 EDTLUSCO Restoration of Bridges
Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO), a subsidiary of The Grand Bahama
Development Company Limited (DEVCO) facilitates restorative construction
to both the Casuarina Bridge...
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:51:12 EDTA New Day in Labour Relations; Prime Minister meets with Bahamas Trade Union Congress
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...