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Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:37:17 EDT
Bahamas 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 EDT
Year 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 EDT
CEO 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 EDT
PAHO/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 EDT
Welcome 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 EDT
Miss 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 EDT
Dr. 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 EDT
Ministry 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 EDT
Helen 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 EDT
Regulatory 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 EDT
Board 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 EDT
Mrs. 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 EDT
Eleuthera 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 EDT
Prime 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 EDT
GB 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 EDT
Ministry 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 EDT
U.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 EDT
PMH 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 EDT
Bahamas 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
The 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 EDT
Ministry 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 EDT
PM 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 EDT
Government 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 EDT
Mary 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 EDT
Students 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 EDT
Ministers 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Port 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Lighthouse 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 EDT
University 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 EDT
New 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 EDT
PM 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 EDT
Bahamas 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 EDT
NIB 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 EDT
Prime 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
PAHO 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 EDT
Ministry 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 EDT
LaRoda 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 EDT
Bahamas 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Michael 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Travel 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 EDT
Zonta 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 EDT
Minister 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 EDT
Prime 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 EDT
Doctors 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 EDT
Israel 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 EDT
German 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 EDT
MOTIA 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 EDT
LUSCO 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 EDT
A 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...



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