Bahamas Weekly
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:02:57 EDTGB Health Services - Regular Healthcare Services and Phased Return of Visitation
Grand Bahama Health Services (GBHS) advises that regular healthcare
services at its Community Clinics and Outpatient Specialty Clinics will
continue; and a phased return of hospital visitation privileges will
commence while continuing to ens...
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:55:32 EDTPM Davis speaks on Climate Change at CARICOM-SICA Summit in Belize
During his Intervention concerning Climate Change, at the Fourth
CARICOM-SICA Summit, on March 3, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of
Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that climate change “is front and
centre” of his international agen...
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:48:23 EDTState-Recognized Funeral for the Late Patricia Coakley, Former Senator
A State-Recognized Funeral for the Late Patricia Aloma Coakley, former
Senator, was held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at St. Joseph's Roman
Catholic Church, Boyd Road. ...
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:12:10 EDTThe Grand Bahama Port Authority’s GB Ambassador program enables global understanding of Freeport’s rich offerings
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is pleased to announce the
relaunch of its GB Ambassadors Program, which empowers members of The
Bahamas’ Embassies and Consulat...
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:18:21 EDTMinister Bowleg Attends Launch of Fresh Start Programme
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg and
Permanent Secretary Eugene Poitier joined Head of the Division of Youth
Sandena Neely and Programme Co...
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:07:45 EDTUS Donates Equipment to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Munroe, spoke, on
February 28, 2022, at the Handing Over and Commissioning ceremony for a
state of the art Imaging and Astr...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:02:51 EDTNew Managing Director Named at PHA
The Chairman & Board of Directors of the Public Hospitals Authority
are pleased to announce the confirmation in appointment of Mrs.
Aubynette P. Rolle in the post of ...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:36:36 EDTBahamas Government Enters 24-month Repo Agreement on US Securities
On February 28, 2022 the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
(“the Government”) and Goldman Sachs International (“GSI”) entered into a
repurchase agreement (“repo”). Under the terms of the agreement, the
Government sold...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:27:38 EDTBahamas ISPS national response to threat - TEST - March 10
Members of the media attended a briefing at Bahama Rock on Tuesday in
preparation for a Bahamas International Ship and Port Facility Security
(ISPS) national response tes...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:07:00 EDTNEMA Training Department hosts two key In-house training initiatives
Officials at the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
continued to expand upon the agency’s In-house institutional and
intellectual capacity to face ...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:22 EDTMinistry appoints New Acting Director of Aviation
Dr. Kenneth Romer was officially appointed today as the new Acting
Director of Aviation. Dr. Romer who holds the position of Deputy
Director General of Tourism will also serve as Acting Director of
Aviation. The announcemen...
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:53:22 EDTMrs. Davis speaks to the theme, "I am her" at G5's 'Just Because I'm Special' Event
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister,
gave remarks at G5's 'Just Because I'm Special' event, under the theme,
"I am her," Saturday, Feb...
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:19:52 EDTDeputy Prime Minister assures Good Governance by Davis Administration
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper has assured that the Bahamas Government is
resolute in delivering good go...
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:04:46 EDT Minister of National Security tours the RBPF Stations on Abaco Island, Bahamas
The Minister of National Security, the Honorable Wayne R. Munroe, Q.C.,
escorted by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Paul Rolle, toured the Royal
Bahamas Police Force loca...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:15:19 EDTMinistry of Foreign Affairs on Fake Russian News Report - Feb 28th
Reports from the public have come to the Ministry’s attention with
reference to a video circulating on social media which alleges to
present Russian President Vladimir ...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:03:36 EDTDr Garry Conille
When Dr Garry Conille step foot on New Providence days ago, he was
on a mission solidify a renewed partnership between The Bahamas and the
United Nations and The ...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:41:19 EDTDaylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13th
The Cabinet Office wishes to advise the general public that Daylight
Saving Time will commence on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. and
will continue until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2022...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:27:38 EDTBahamas Government Board Members of BTC paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Davis
The Bahamas Government Board members of the Bahamas
Telecommunications Company paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Davis
at the Office of the Prime Minister to...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:50:16 EDTYouth Leaders on the Move
The National Youth Leaders Certification Programme (YLCP) held a Meet
and Greet-styled Orientation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the
National Sports Authority. ...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:32:10 EDTMinister Sweeting to speak at Food For Future Summit and Expo in Dubai This Month
Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs
Hon. Clay Sweeting will bring remarks at the inaugural Food for Summit
and Expo in Dubai from Febr...
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:56:50 EDTGovernment congratulates Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries for 52 years’ service
Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries 52 years of spiritual teaching
and social programmes did not go unnoticed by the Government of The
Bahamas.
On Sunday, February 27,...
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:23:18 EDTApex Mobile App makes it easier to repay debt
Apex Management Services wants to change the way borrowers settle and lenders collect outstanding debts.
For more than a quarter of a century, the Centerville-bas...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:17:24 EDTAppointment of Ambassadors to the United Nations and Cuba
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip
Davis announced the Appointment of Stan Smith as Ambassador to the
United Nations; and Dr. Ellison Rahming as Ambas...
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:46:46 EDTYouth Minister issues challenge to young men during annual conference in GB
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon.
Mario Bowleg threw out a challenge to a church filled with boys and
young men: “You could be a thermostat, or you could be ...
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:38:13 EDTState-Minister encourages participants of ‘historic’ GBV Law Review Forum to continue dialogue in both public and private spaces
The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development’s three-day
National Gender-Based Violence (GBV)/Discriminatory Law Review Forum
will be etched in Bahamian hi...
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:23:48 EDTMinister Sweeting Participates in AIM Ministerial Meeting in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Minister of Agriculture, Marine
Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting,
participated in the Agriculture Innovation Missi...
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:14:55 EDTState-Minister for Disaster Preparedness meets with UN team
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles K.
LaRoda, recently held discussions with United Nations Resident
Coordinator for The Bahamas, Dr. G...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:36:15 EDTUniversity of The Bahamas Invited to Share Lessons in Digital Transformation at Global Conference
The systems, processes and procedures of University of The Bahamas (UB)
are far more digitalized today than they were before Hurricane Dorian or
even the COVID-19 pan...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:19:20 EDTCongratulatory message on St. Lucia's independence
The Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas extend
congratulations to the Government and people of Saint Lucia as they
celebrate forty-three (43) years of Independence.
The
Bahamas remains committed to working with the Gov...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:56:35 EDTNassau Flight Services Board Meets with Airport Union
The Airport Airline and Allied Workers Union (AAAWU) met with Nassau
Flight Services Board to discuss matters of mutual interest in the
aviation industry.The meeting was ...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:33:01 EDTMinister Sweeting - Remarks at 'Food for Future Summit' in Dubai
See enclosed remarks from Minister Sweeting's address today at the Food for Future Summit at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am ho...
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:47:26 EDTAttorney Murrio Ducille named QC
Murrio Ducille, attorney at law, has achieved the status of Queen’s
Counsel and will officially receive his instruments during the February
24, 2022 Call to the Bar at ...
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:20:58 EDTIllegal Structure to be removed
The Ministry of Works & Utilities (MOWU) is aware of a video
circulating on social media concerning an illegal wooden structure on
Junkanoo Beach, at the rear of the Margaritaville Beach Resort
property.
The Ministry can confirm...
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:32:22 EDTUniversity of The Bahamas Honouring Excellence Among Alumni at Hall of Fame Ceremony
University of The Bahamas is preparing to honour a cadre of alumni as
examples of the excellence that defines graduates of the institutions
who are making substantive contributions to the public and private
sector, leading innovation and hel...
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:31:09 EDTMinister of Foreign Affairs on the Birthday of Sir Sidney Poitier
The Government of The Bahamas wishes to mark this day, on what would
have been the 95th birthday of Sir Sidney Poitier, the Bahamian actor,
producer, diplomat, writer.&nb...
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:15:23 EDTPrime Minister Davis Announces Wendall Jones as Ambassador to the US; and also outlines new Foreign Service Initiatives
During his announcement of Wendall Jones as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the United States
of America and Non-Reside...
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:50:53 EDTCARDI announces appointment of new Executive Director
The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean
Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), the Honorable
Crenston C. Buffonge, Minister of Agricultu...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:29:31 EDT Minister of Foreign Affairs on the passing of former Belize Prime Minister
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note of condolences to the
Government of Belize on the passing of the country’s second prime
minister the Rt. Honourable Sir ...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:01:04 EDTPort Security to be tested
Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Senior Lieutenant Bertram Bowleg,
former International Ship and Port Facility Security Heritage
Coordinator, at a press conference, Fe...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:08:25 EDTPresentation by Prime Minister Davis, in the House of Assembly, on the BAMSI Bill, 2022
See enclosed remarks by Prime Minister and MInister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis on the BAMSI Bill, 2022 in the House of Assembly on February 16, 2022:
M...
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:18:33 EDTMOTIA holds bilateral talks with Saudis
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper met with His Excellency Mr. Ahmad Agil
Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of t...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:16:37 EDTA Heartfelt Send-Off for Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Peter Deveaux-Isaacs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, February 14, held a special
farewell reception for Permanent Secretary Mr. Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Sr.
After over 30 years in the...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:17:51 EDTNew England Institute of Technology strengthens ties with BTVI
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently hosted
officials of the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) to further
develop a partnership between...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:56:25 EDTUAE Technical Assistance MOU Signed in Duba
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Minister of Foreign
Affairs and the Public Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas the
Hon. Fred Mitchell, and Assista...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:51:25 EDTIDB gives UB-North a $500,000 grant
The University of The Bahamas, North, announced February 4, 2022 that
the university has received a grant of $500,000 from the Inter-American
Development Bank (IDB) as p...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:08:00 EDT"Tomorrow Starts Today" for new COHORT 19 of the National Training Agency
The National Training Agency (NTA) held an orientation for its latest
group of participants, COHORT 19, February 15, 2022 at its Gladstone
Road offices. The gro...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:30:42 EDTFranklyn Williams takes the Oath of Office as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions
Franklyn Williams (pictured left) took the Oath of Office as Acting
Director of Public Prosecutions, administered by Governor General, His
Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Co...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:56:18 EDTBBS Learners test their blockchain projects on Ethereum to earn Developer Certificate
Four Bahamian participants from the 2021 Blockchain Business School
(BBS), ages 13 to their late 20’s, are earning their developer’s
certificates to become blockchain...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:49:37 EDTMinistry of the Public Service, Northern Region, to be restructured
Minister of State for Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle,
announced, February 11, 2022 during a visit to Grand Bahama that the
Ministry will undergo restructuring ...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:42:52 EDTCultural Minister meets with Grand Bahama Junkanoo leaders to hear their concerns
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg told
junkanoo leaders in Grand Bahama that at the end of the day, Grand
Bahama needs to establish its own Ju...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:27:53 EDTBahamas welcomes Delegation from Saudi Arabia Tourism
The Bahamas welcomed His Excellency Ahmad Agil Al-Khateeb, Minister of
Tourism, and the Chairman of the Saudi Development Fund of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, to an Offic...
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:25:09 EDTSenators spread love to Great Commission Ministries
Senators shared love with Bishop Walter Hanchell and Great Commission
Ministries February 14, 2022 with a donation of fresh fruit, vegetables
and cash.
Senate Preside...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:32:56 EDTMOTIA Opens New $20 Million Ferry Terminal in Abaco
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
(MOTIA), the Hon. Chester Cooper officially opened Bahamas Fast Ferries
new $20 million termi...
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:10:31 EDTPM Davis: ‘Multi-Country Sustainable Development Co-Operation Framework’ reflects determination to strengthen regional collaboration towards a common goal
During the Occasion of The Bahamas becoming a signatory to the United
Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Co-Operation Framework, on
February 11, 2022, Prime M...
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:44:39 EDTYouth Minister Mario Bowleg relaunches Fresh Start Program in GB
“We can always build the future for our youth, but our youth must
prepare themselves for the future,” said Minister of Youth, Sports and
Culture, Hon. Mario Bowl...
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:34:42 EDTMinister Clay Sweeting installs over 30 local government officers in Grand Bahama
Minister of Agriculture, Marine
Resources and Family Island Affairs, Hon. Clay Sweeting told newly
elected Local Government officials that now is a good time to be in
l...
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:10:30 EDTNew Board Announced for Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre
The government has announced that the Small Business Development Centre
(SBDC) has a new board of Directors. The announcement was made on
Thursday, 10th February at the ...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:25:34 EDTNew BAMSI President Pays a Courtesy Call on the Minister of Social Services & Urban Development
NEWLY APPOINTED President of the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine
Science Institute (BAMSI) Senator The Honorable Dr. Erecia Hepburn on
Tuesday paid a courtesy call t...