Bahamas Weekly
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:29:45 EDTGovernment collaboration transforms Bay Street into Holiday Wonderland
Acknowledging that the country had come to the end of a particularly
“challenging year”, Prime Minister, the Honourable Philip E. Davis, led a
ministerial team including Deputy Prime Minister Cooper, Public Works
Minister Sears an...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:14:20 EDTWorks Minister inspired by construction of Little Abaco Bridge
The new Little Abaco bridge will safely facilitate the flow of vehicles
between Great and Little Abaco and create new habitats for marine life.
On
a recent visit, the Hon...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:03:23 EDTSister Sister gets $14,000 Donation
The Zonta Club of New Providence Save A Life Campaign raised $14,000 to
help women diagnosed with breast cancer have a fighting chance to live.
Campaign
Chair Sher...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:00:05 EDT Minister for Grand Bahama - Extension to SERZ Order Amendment Granted
The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, is pleased
to advise the public of the recent extension to the Amendment to the
Special Economic Recovery Zone...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:34:33 EDTRoyal Caribbean Group on Grand Lucayan Resort, The Bahamas
Bahamas Port Investments Limited (BPI), Royal Caribbean Group’s joint
venture with ITM Group, and Lucayan Renewal Holdings Limited/Lucayan
Beach Casino Holdings Limited...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:06:52 EDTMiddle Tennessee wins the Prime Minister's Cup at 2021 Bahamas Bowl
The 2021 Bahamas Bowl kicked off at noon, December 17, 2021 pitting
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders of Conference USA against the Toledo
Rockets of Mid-America Conference ...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:10:48 EDTClayton Fernander Sworn In as Deputy Commissioner of Police
Clayton Fernander took the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office as
Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, on Monday,
December 20, 2021 at the Office of ...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:19:33 EDTDPM Cooper meets with the Civil Aviation Authority
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation (MOTIA) the Hon. Chester Cooper met with the Civil Aviation
Authority in their conference r...
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:54:47 EDTAID, RBDF Commodore among Icon Award Winners for Disability Awareness Week
Disability Awareness Week 2021 culminated with the Icon Awards,
announced by the Disability Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Social
Services and Urban Development. The eve...
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:15:20 EDT COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating Lowered for The Bahamas
The Ministry of Health and Wellness advises the public that the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered the COVID-19 Travel
Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas, from Level 3 (high), down to
Level 2 (moderate).
According...
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:20:48 EDTDeputy Prime Minister on Grand Lucayan Resort
Upon coming to office, the new government appointed a Cabinet
sub-committee led by the Deputy Prime Minister, that includes the
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Minister for Economic Affairs, and the
Attorney General; to explore options to exp...
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:26:59 EDTMinistry for Grand Bahama brings holiday cheer to Grand Bahamians
“To the business community in Downtown Freeport, I say to you a new year
is dawning and transformation is coming to this area soon,” declared
Minister for Grand Baham...
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:31:37 EDTDPM Cooper Throws first pitch - Don't Blink Home Run Derby
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper throws first pitch at the 'Don’t Blink
Home Run Derby,' December 18, 2...
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:54:12 EDTAir Canada Welcomed Back to Exuma
The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation celebrated Air
Canada's resumption of service to Exuma on Sunday afternoon, December
19, 2021 after a year of suspension...
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:27:11 EDTThe Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Statement
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture congratulates Bahamian
Olympic swimmer Joanna Evans placing 7th in the women's 400 meter
freestyle and 8th in the women’s 200m freestyle events, in Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates.
She, along wit...
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...