Bahamas Weekly
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:42:39 EDTDonations Fueling a New Over-The-Hill Community Center
Although a $500,000 donation from FTX to Lend A Hand Bahamas is a
show stopper, other Bahamas-based likeminded corporations and charitable
foundations have also donated ...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:50:21 EDTCarnival Cruise Line Celebrates 50 Years of Sailing to The Bahamas
At the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Carnival Cruise Line’s sailing to
The Bahamas, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism,
Investments & Aviation the ...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:10:45 EDTCaptain Jeremiah Gibson turns 100 years, and receives a congratulatory visit from the Governor General
His Excellency the Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A.
Smith paid a courtesy call on Captain Jeremiah Gibson the Bahamas'
newest centenarian Sunday, Mar...
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:09:54 EDTMinistry of Health & Wellness on the Further Relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules
The Ministry of Health & Wellness remains cautiously optimistic
about the country's progress in the fight against COVID-19 and announces
the further relaxation of the Health Services COVID-19 Rules:
Social Gathering
A
person may ho...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:18:10 EDTAward-Winning Photographer Eric Rose presented a printed canvas of 'The Hermitage' to the PM Davis
During a courtesy call at his office, on March 8, 2022, Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis (pictured right while
showing the framed imagery) rec...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:13:38 EDTCDC Lowers Travel Risk Advisory for The Bahamas
The Ministry of Health & Wellness today advised that the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has de-escalated the
COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas from a Level 4
(very high) to a Level 3 (high).
...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:14 EDTRahming: Adaptive measures with a gender lens are vital in responding to present-day climate risks
Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban
Development, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, Tuesday challenged women attending
an International Women’s Day (IWD)...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:04:29 EDT178 Haitian nationals repatriated to Haiti
On Wednesday, March 9, two Bahamasair chartered flights departed New
Providence bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with an inclusive total of
one hundred seventy-eight (178)...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:10:30 EDTNEMA In-house staff sings Agency’s praises in wake of training opportunities
Staff members of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who
participated in the Agency’s Active Shooter and Violence in the
Workplace and Fire Safety Certific...
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:23:30 EDTInternational Women’s Day Celebrated with Wreath-laying Ceremony at Prince George Wharf
The country’s First Lady, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis is appealing to the
government for more statues to commemorate the contributions made by
women in the country. In her rol...
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:16:19 EDT Public Notice - ISPS National Exercise Alert
The Ministry of Transport will be conducting an International Ship and
Port Facility Security (ISPS) National Exercise from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. which will directly affect the islands of:
Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, ...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:23:59 EDTBahamian Women’s Reproductive Health Care needs addressed in Harvard-Affiliated Hospital News
Two Bahamians made their editorial debut this International Women’s Day
in a publication of Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and
largest teaching hospital o...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:04:11 EDT University of The Bahamas and University of South Carolina Beaufort partner to strengthen Hospitality, Tourism
University of The Bahamas (UB) has forged a new partnership with a
leader in hospitality and tourism management that will create new
opportunities for experiential learni...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:13:39 EDTDeputy Prime Minister receives Miami Gardens Councilwoman in Courtesy Call
Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro paid a Courtesy Call on
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper on Mond...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:04:08 EDTUB acquires Kipling Complex
After seven years of discussions and negotiations, the Kipling Building
will now be home to the University of The Bahamas Northern Campus.
The
ceremonial signing betwee...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:34:03 EDTGBPA Launch Freeport Business Portal
The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) is excited to announce
the launch of its Freeport Business Portal, a digital platform designed
to improve the ease of doing...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:24:17 EDTFIDA Grand Bahama Spotlights Ms. Constance Elrone McDonald, Queen's Counsel (QC)
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated
annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and
socioeconomic achievements of women. It i...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:47:38 EDTWorld’s largest cruise ship to call on Nassau on March 9
The world’s newest and largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean
International’s Wonder of the Seas, will be welcomed on its inaugural
cruise, March 9 to Nassau, The Baham...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:40:47 EDTMinistry of Agriculture, Marine Resources on recommencement of Regattas and Homecomings
Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Affairs
officials are delighted to recommence Regattas and Homecomings after
Prime Minister, Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis QC, announced that the Cat
Island Rake n’ Scrape Festival and R...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:33:14 EDTBAMSI creates International Linkages In Dubai
The Bahamas Agriculture Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has made
numerous international connections for educational opportunities during
Agriculture week in Dubai from February 20-25.
Representatives
from BAMSI were among the delegation tha...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:19:37 EDTRoyal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Church Service was held under the
theme"A Celebration of Grace and Peace" on Sunday, 6 March, at Golden
Gates World Outreach Minist...
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:39:28 EDTMinistry of Education launches second curriculum
Entrepreneurship is among the 10 new curricula guides which the
Department of Education celebrated during its second curriculum launch
Thursday, March 3 at the Ivy L. Dum...
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...