Bahamas Weekly
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:03:39 EDTJunkanoo Summer Festival Is Back, Bigger and Better
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ministry of
Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA), in collaboration with the
Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP), is back with its largest
signature cultural event — Junk...
Mon, 30 May 2022 16:23:18 EDTZNS Celebrates 86th Anniversary with Church Service
Officials of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (ZNS)
celebrated 86 years of service to the community with attendance, Sunday
morning, May 29, 2022 at Faith Unit...
Mon, 30 May 2022 13:19:58 EDTInclement and a very wet weather ahead for the week for The Bahamas
A broad low pressure trough straddling the Northwest and Central Bahamas
will linger over the area for the next few days. This trough will
eventually lift and move northeastward into the open Atlantic Ocean by
Thursday. Periods of scattered ...
Mon, 30 May 2022 11:10:49 EDTSorority Donates to Abuse Victims in Nassau, Grand Bahama
Alarmed by the increasing number of cases of abuse against women
and children living in the country, The Bahamas’ chapters of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. and its S...
Fri, 27 May 2022 16:18:31 EDTDoctoral degree posthumously conferred to Hon. A.D. Hanna by University of The Bahamas
The University of The Bahamas (UB) has posthumously conferred an
honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree upon the late Hon. Arthur D. Hanna,
former Bahamian governor-general...
Fri, 27 May 2022 14:56:44 EDTSelect Jif Peanut Butter Products Recall - Update
The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA)
continues to monitor the May 20th, Recall by J.M. Smucker Co. in
Lexington Kentucky, USA, for the Select Jif Peanut Butter Products due
to potential Salmonella contamination....
Fri, 27 May 2022 12:04:11 EDTDr. Rodney Smith confers final degrees as President and CEO of UB: asks graduates to take the next step with an open mind
Dr. Rodney Smith conferred final degrees as President and CEO of the
University of The Bahamas on the Class of 2022 at the Spring
Commencement ceremony, Thursday, May 26...
Thu, 26 May 2022 14:21:15 EDTBreef kicks off donations of “Bahamas Underwater” books to over 300 schools in The Bahamas
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) is pleased
to begin the distribution of the “Bahamas Underwater'' book. This new
hardcover book is a collabo...
Thu, 26 May 2022 11:14:53 EDTRise in hospitalizations not linked to spike in COVID-19 Cases
Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R.
Darville confirmed that there has been an uptick in positive COVID-19
cases in particular in New Providence over the past three (3) weeks. The
Minister added that samples to te...
Wed, 25 May 2022 16:16:46 EDTThe Bahamas Development Bank names Nicholas Higgs as next Managing Director
Nicholas Higgs has been named as the next Managing Director to The
Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). He will take the helm of the National
Development Bank on July 4th 2022...
Wed, 25 May 2022 14:57:03 EDTIn a changing world, educators asked to be kind, first: UB Teachers Commissioning Ceremony for School of Education
The Hon. Zane Lightbourne, Minister of State in the Ministry of
Education, and Technical and Vocational Training has called on educators
to be good listeners, sharpen the...
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:55:01 EDTWestern Air Makes Inaugural Flight Between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale
Bahamian owned and operated commercial airline, Western Air, took a long
runway into the international friendly skies yesterday when it made its
first flight between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale, Florida as another
airline alternative for trav...
Mon, 23 May 2022 10:13:35 EDTOfficial Islands Of The Bahamas 2022 Hurricane Shelter Listing
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released its
Official List of Shelters for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season which
commences June 1 and ends November 30, 2022.
Weather forecasters
at The Bahamas Department of Meteorology...
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:39:54 EDTMoYSC 2022 Summer Youth Employment Programme Accepting Applications
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture will host its annual Summer
Youth Employment Programme in New Providence and Grand Bahama, to run
from Monday, 4th July to Frida...
Fri, 20 May 2022 15:31:42 EDTThe Bahamas Joins CARICOM Member States for Agri-investment Forum and Expo
A delegation from The Bahamas, led by the Honourable I. Chester Cooper,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation, (MOTIA), along with Minister Clay Sweeting, Minister for
Agriculture, Marine Resources &...
Fri, 20 May 2022 13:07:25 EDTReception to Mark the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between The Bahamas and China
A Reception was held to mark the 25th Anniversary of the
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and People's Republic of China, May...
Thu, 19 May 2022 15:33:01 EDTThe Governor General congratulated Mrs. Elaine Major on her 100th birthday
His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General,
attended a special reception in recognition of Mrs. Elaine A.V. Major,
who celebrated her 100 Birth...
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:21:56 EDTDeputy Prime Minister attends memorial service for the American tourists who died on Exuma
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
the Hon. Chester Cooper attended a memorial for three American visitors
to Exuma, Mr. and Mrs. Mi...
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:17:34 EDTNOTICE - Social Services End of Month Coupon Distribution - Grand Bahama
NOTICE - SOCIAL SERVICES COUPON DISTRIBUTION/GRAND BAHAMA – As the
Department of Social Services transitions to online services, the
restructuring of coupon distribution is taking place, said Dorothea
Gomez, Officer in Charge of the Depart...
Wed, 18 May 2022 22:49:19 EDTCareer Fair for 1,000 Grand Bahama students
The Ministry for Grand Bahama in conjunction with the Ministry of
Education and the Department of Labour will host a two-day Career Fair
for 1,000 students, from grades n...
Wed, 18 May 2022 16:41:58 EDTGovernment, fulfilling commitment to provide housing for Bahamians
The Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has
underscored the government’s commitment to “strengthening” and
“deepening” its “unmatched...
Wed, 18 May 2022 14:42:41 EDT72 Foreign Nationals repatriated To Haiti
On Tuesday, 17th May 2022, at approximately 7:40 AM, a Bahamasair
chartered flight departed New Providence for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with
sixty-two (62) Haitian nationals onboard; forty- six (46) males, twelve
(12) females, and four (4) mino...
Wed, 18 May 2022 12:56:08 EDTUniversity of The Bahamas Preparing for Largest Commencement Class Since Pandemic
The University of The Bahamas (UB) Commencement Ceremony that will be
held next week is expected to be one of its largest since the pandemic,
with well over 600 graduands who comprise the 2022 Commencement Class
having completed their acade...
Tue, 17 May 2022 10:18:46 EDTTwo-Day Cruise to GB re-branded ‘Margaritaville at Sea Paradise’
With the major announcements and activities in Grand Bahama over the
past week, the island is in the process of rebirth, said Jewel Edwards,
consultant at the Ministr...
Mon, 16 May 2022 14:17:10 EDTThe Bahamas joins the international community in celebrating the inaugural IMO day recognising Women in Maritime
Recognition of the potential for women to play a vital role in maritime
has never been greater and this year the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) is launching an annual day to Recognise Women in
Maritime. This day will be the 18th M...
Mon, 16 May 2022 13:09:38 EDTWestern Atlantic University School of Medicine's Inaugural White Coat Ceremony, Grand Bahama
The newly established Western Atlantic University School of Medicine in
Grand Bahama hosted its Inaugural White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, May
14, 2022 at the campus on E...
Mon, 16 May 2022 10:04:48 EDTWife of the Prime Minister launched ‘Mangrove Mania’ in Grand Bahama
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis,
travelled to Grand Bahama on Saturday to official launch the ‘Mangrove
Mania’ competition at Cora...
Fri, 13 May 2022 19:09:03 EDTCarnival Cruise Port Ground Breaking - Remarks - Hon. Ginger Moxey
See enclosed Remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey:
Good morning...
It’s another GRAND DAY on Grand Bahama!
This
historic occasion is the realization of a vision that was birthed many
many years ago culminating wi...
Thu, 12 May 2022 15:34:34 EDTWSC Celebrates 35 years of National Water Week
Every year, water week celebrations here in The Bahamas serve as
an opportunity to inform, educate and create public awareness of the
importance of water as a precious r...
Thu, 12 May 2022 13:21:25 EDTHealth Officials Respond to Increasing Positive COVID-19 Cases In New Providence Schools
The Ministry of Health & Wellness confirms that several schools on
New Providence have reported positive cases of COVID-19 among staff and
students. As of 10th May, 2022 thirty-eight (38) positive cases were
reported over a four week per...
Thu, 12 May 2022 12:50:34 EDTMinister for Grand Bahama Hon. Ginger Moxey - Grand Lucayan Update
See enclosed remarks by Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey - Grand Lucayan Update, May 11, 2022:
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation...
Ladies and ...
Thu, 12 May 2022 10:56:58 EDTRF Gives Back With Charity Golf Tournament
Local golf enthusiasts are gearing up for the 35th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of East Nassau & The Scout
Association of The Bahamas. RF ...
Thu, 12 May 2022 09:08:35 EDTElectra America to Purchase the Grand Lucayan
The sale of the Grand Lucayan Hotel is the beginning of the island’s
resurgence, said Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper,
Minister of Tourism, Investment...
Wed, 11 May 2022 14:25:39 EDTBNT Raises $100K at Cuban Pig Roast for Flamingo Conservation
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated a return to in-person events
with their first Cuban Pig Roast since 2020, held on Saturday, May 7th
at the Maillis Farm. The e...
Wed, 11 May 2022 12:31:59 EDT'Youth in Parliament' initiative returns
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture on Monday launched the return of 'Youth Parliament Week,' which runs May 9th-13th.
On
hand with welcoming remarks wa...
Wed, 11 May 2022 09:22:58 EDTUpgrade to COVID-19 online vaccination site accommodates scheduling of 2nd booster doses
The public is advised that effective 8th May, 2022 the COVID-19 online
vaccination site, vax.gov.bs was upgraded to accommodate the scheduling
of 2nd booster doses. Walk-ins can also receive booster doses at
vaccination centers. Information ...
Tue, 10 May 2022 18:53:13 EDTAndrea E Archer Institute established in honour of PACE Founder
On April 29, 2022, the PACE (Providing Access to Continued Education)
School building was officially named the Andrea E. Archer Institute, in
recognition of its founder,...
Tue, 10 May 2022 14:58:49 EDTReflections on Independence
In little over one year, we will be celebration 50 years of Independence. In such a view, I am moved to state the following:
By
Divine grace and a genetic transformation, the Israelites came to
realize that no entry into the promised ...
Tue, 10 May 2022 12:45:18 EDTBahamas Festivals Are Back
Summer is here, and the festivals are back. The Ministry of Tourism,
Investments & Aviation is proud to officially announce the return of
signature events and festiva...
Tue, 10 May 2022 10:48:23 EDTCybercrime poses biggest threat to businesses – as the impact of hackers becomes more destructive
● 46% of organisations around the world reported experiencing fraud or
financial crime over the last 24 months; 70% of those organisations that
did encounter i...
Mon, 09 May 2022 12:14:59 EDTStatement on Investigation of Deaths on Exuma from The Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper
In the aftermath of the sudden passing of three American visitors on
Exuma this weekend, the Government of The Bahamas wishes to provide the
following update as we continue our investigations.
First in our
thoughts are the grieving famili...
Mon, 09 May 2022 09:53:43 EDTPrime Minister Davis Gives MTSU 2022 Commencement Address; He Also Receives an Honorary Doctorate
See enclosed the Commencement Address by the Hon. Philip Davis, QC, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, to the 2022 Graduating Class of Middle Tennessee ...
Fri, 06 May 2022 11:35:52 EDTMinistry of Health & Wellness: Public Service Announcement
The public is advised that due to technical difficulties, the vax.gov.bs vaccination site is temporarily unavailable.
Persons
can use their yellow cards, paper vaccination certificates, vaccine
cards or screenshots of any of the above as pr...
Thu, 05 May 2022 16:24:35 EDTThe Bond Experience Comes to The Bahamas
James Bond, the iconic cinematic British Secret Agent, has filmed in
The Bahamas no less than 007 times and come next month on 14 June, The
Bond Experience will be coming here to kick off the highly anticipated
book release “F...
Thu, 05 May 2022 14:30:15 EDTIt took a ‘village of women’ to create P.A.C.E. says Hanna-Martin
P.A.C.E. Foundation celebrated the burning of its mortgage and renaming
of the establishment to The Andrea E. Archer Institute -- after its
founder and the first Bahamian...
Thu, 05 May 2022 12:12:34 EDTSmall home repair initiative officially launched in Grand Bahama
The revolutionized Small Home Repair Programme was officially launched
in Grand Bahama today, May 4, 2022 by Minister of State for Social
Services and Urban Development, ...
Wed, 04 May 2022 15:57:44 EDT140 Haitian Nationals were taken into custody over the weekend
On Sunday, 1st May 2022, at approximately 10:15 am, a group of
seventy-eight (78) Haitian nationals were turned over to the Enforcement
Unit, New Providence by officers of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
(RBDF). Among this group were sixty-o...
Wed, 04 May 2022 14:20:17 EDTMinister of Youth, Sports and Culture congratulates Flonique Lightbourne on winning the 'Miss Teenager Universe' title
As Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, it gives me great pleasure to
extend heartiest congratulations to 17 year old Flonique Lightbourne, on
capturing the title Miss ...
Wed, 04 May 2022 13:30:22 EDTAbaco Neem Receives Significant Donation from Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief
When District 7020 Governor (DG) Louis Wever and his spouse First Lady
Amanda who are from St. Maarten visited The Bahamas, in February 2022,
Abaco was on their schedule....
Wed, 04 May 2022 10:04:32 EDTUrban Renewal Commission's Launch of Home Repair Initiative
Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development the Hon.
Lisa Rahming held a press conference today (May 3) to launch the
ministry's Home Repairs initiative a...
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:12:03 EDTCitizens For Justice Bahamas on Crime
RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE CRIME AND LAWLESSNESS
Crime, murders, lawlessness, corruption and poverty are major issues
facing the Bahamas today. Below are some strategic recommendations that
may resolve some of these vexing problems:
1. ID...
Tue, 03 May 2022 18:36:16 EDTThe Minister for Grand Bahama The Honourable Ginger Moxey Congratulates Miss Teenager Universe 2021 Flonique Lightbourn
The Minister for Grand Bahama, The Honourable Ginger Moxey, M.P.
congratulates Miss Teenager Universe 2021 Flonique Lightbourn on her
historic win at the Miss Teenager Universe Pageant recently held in
Panama City.
Miss Ligh...
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:34:10 EDTInternational Labour Organisation Holds Special Training Exercise in Nassau
he International Labour Organisation (ILO) in
collaboration with the National Tripartite Council (NTC) recently
convened an intensive induction Results-Based Management (...
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:29:19 EDTNEMA leads by example in preparation for 2022 Hurricane Season
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading by example
when it comes to preparation in advance of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane
Season which is expected to b...
Mon, 02 May 2022 17:57:28 EDTPACE Bahamas renamed Andrea E. Archer Institute
PACE Bahamas (Providing Access to Continued Education for Teenage
Mothers) has been renamed the Andrea E. Archer Institute, after its
founder. The institute was created t...
Mon, 02 May 2022 14:04:05 EDTLaRoda at Zion: ‘Expect another above-average Hurricane Season’
Minster of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with
responsibility for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction,
the Hon. Myles LaRoda, Sunday urged Ba...
Mon, 02 May 2022 09:52:30 EDTPM Davis congratulates Miss Teenager Bahamas Flonique Lightbourn
Prime Minister Philip Davis congratulates Miss Teenager Bahamas
Flonique Lightbourn who recently won the Miss Teenager Universe pageant.
Lightbourn,
a Grand Bahama na...
Sun, 01 May 2022 15:11:14 EDTFormer Prime Minister Ingraham presents a copy of his new book to GB Minister Ginger Moxey
Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham on Friday presented a
copy of his book, 'I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say,' to
Minister for Grand Bahama the Ho...