The world turned sideways for nearly everyone in the travel
industry when COVID-19 rocked the economies of tourism-dependent
destinations, but for those in the cruise industry, it has been
especially hard. Despite that, one of Royal Caribbean’s senior managers
revealed what she called the ‘silver lining in a year of reflection.’
Ginea
Wilson, an 18-year veteran who serves as island manager for
PerfectDay@CocoCay, spoke frankly about what the partial time-offs have
meant...
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will resume on Wednesday 7
April 2021 on New Providence and Grand Bahama at the following
locations:
• Loyola Hall, Gladstone Road, New Providence
• Church of God of Prophecy, East Street, New Providence
• Susan J. Wallace Community Center, Grand Bahama...
The Organization of American States (OAS) deployed electoral observation
missions in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, where elections will be held on
April 11...
As we observe April as child abuse awareness and prevention month, I
would like to challenge readers and parents alike to take the time to
learn about ways to protect children from abuse. With that in mind, it
is also important to mention that the protection of children is a
twenty-four-seven responsibility, and that abuse is not always
physically visible. There is also psychological abuse that goes
undetected, such as name-calling, belittling, body shaming, and
bullying. The adage "sticks and stones can break my bones but words
can't harm me" has proven wrong...
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), Commodore Raymond King, has been exposed to COVID-19.
Commodore King is experiencing mild symptoms and has been placed on quarantine at home...
CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Chief Executive Officer, Colette Delaney, today
announced that the bank’s board of Directors has approved the
appointment of three senior executives in the bank.
The bank has appointed Mr. Carl Lewis to the position of Chief Financial
Officer, to replace Mr. Doug Williamson, who is returning to Canada to
take up a key position with the bank’s parent, CIBC.
Appointed to replace Mr. Lewis in his former role as Chief Auditor is
Mrs. Khadija Bourne, who formerly served as Director, Operational Risk...
As learning environments around the country continue to adapt virtually
due to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, educators and
administrators alike are struggling to provide students with the best
possible learning advantages. Recently, the students of the Louise
McDonald High School, on the island of Bimini, were given the
opportunity to join that digital age courtesy of one of the country’s
leading independent marine pilot firms: Independent Maritime Services
(IMS).
Since becoming licensed by the Ministry of Transport and the Port
Department of The Bahamas to operate and pilot vessels in the Greater
Bimini Area including Ocean Cay...
The Ministry of Health advises the public that in observance of Good Friday, Easter and the Easter Monday Holiday, all
COVID-19 vaccination sites will be closed from
Thursday, 1stApril –Tuesday, 6thApril, 2021.
Vaccinations will resume on Wednesday 7thApril, 2021, at the assigned vaccination sites, and not Tuesday, 6thApril,...
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, The Most Honorable Hubert A. Minnis:
I
listened with bated breath recently while you were on a trip to Ragged
Island, where you were asked by a reporter to state your opinion on oil
drilling in our archipelagic waters. Your response was one of great
admiration for me and anyone whose desire is to pass these pristine and
national waters on to future generations totally unspoiled. There was
absolutely no equivocation in your words...
The Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, which reopened on March
25, became Grand Bahama Island’s first hotel to receive the World Travel
& Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp, issued by the
Tourism Development Corporation (TDC).
The Tourism Development
Corporation is responsible for approving the World Travel & Tourism
Council’s Safe Travels Stamp. The Stamp recognizes destinations that are
safe and have implemented the health and hygiene protocols that are
aligned with the WTTC’s Global Safe Travels Protocols...
Senior officials of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
converged on Grand Bahama island, March 29 to view the facilities
there. Hosted by the Minister, the Hon. Iram Lewis, the group started
their tour at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex where they inspected the
track and field and related facilities, as well as the softball area;
they also visited the recently renovated park at the Royal Oasis, and
took the opportunity to speak with sculptor Brian Maycock...
Water restoration efforts are progressing in Abaco almost two years since the passage of Hurricane Dorian.
Executive
Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), Adrian Gibson
said the COVID-19 pandemic has created logistical issues and impeded the
work there but the Corporation is on target...
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar has urged
Bahamians, particularly those in the tourism industry, to take advantage
of the opportunities to get vaccinated.
“Our country, the
revival of our critical tourism industry, employment, incomes, are
dependent on tourism and tourism, trust me, is dependent on people
getting vaccinated,” Minister D’Aguilar said...
The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general
public that the Crawfish Open Season will come to a close on the 1st of
April 2021 and will reopen on the1st of August, 2021.
During
this time the capture of crawfish or any other marine resource with the
use of air compres-sors is prohibited and should not be found onboard
any vessel at any time...
In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID-19 Pandemic) (Risk
Management) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 10) Order, 2021, persons traveling
from Harbour Island and Eleuthera will now be required to undergo a
RTPCR COVID-19 test in order to obtain a travel health visa.
The
requirement is effective Thursday 1 April 2021 and applies to persons
older than 10 years of age traveling from Harbour Island and Eleuthera...
- The Bahamas today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through
the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic
Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi,
UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health
Organization (WHO).
The arrival marks a historic step toward ensuring the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide...
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A.
Campbell, applauded those members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force --
past and present -- who are/were attached to the Urban Renewal Programme
for “never shrinking in the face of their responsibility.”
Minister
Campbell was addressing the Urban Renewal Commission’s First Police
Awards Ceremony hosted (Friday, March 19) at Salem Union Baptist Church
Hall...
Parks are essential for the development of young people, said Minister
of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Iram Lewis on Saturday, March 27.
Minister
Lewis was present to officially open the Wellington Pinder Community
Park, an area developed by the City of Freeport Council.
The
Minister said as someone also from Water Cay, a small community, he
knows “what it means to ensure that these communities are equipped with
facilities to ensure the further growth and development of our young
people...
President of the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) Bishop Delton Fernander
and First Vice-President Pastor Mario Moxey and their wives, received
their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March
29, 2021 at Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road.
The Hon. Iram Lewis, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and
Culture is excited to extend congratulations to 23-year-old Bahamian
Baseball player, Jazz Chisholm on solidifying his position in Major
League Baseball as the 2nd baseman for the Miami Marlins team.
Jazz,
who was always a highly regarded prospect was competing against another
top prospect, Puerto Rican native, Isan Diaz for the only open full
time position..
The administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will resume on Wednesday 7
April 2021 on New Providence and Grand Bahama at the following
locations:
The Organization of American States (OAS) deployed electoral observation
missions in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, where elections will be held on
April 11...
As we observe April as child abuse awareness and prevention month, I
would like to challenge readers and parents alike to take the time to
learn about ways to protect children from abuse. With that in mind, it
is also important to mention that the protection of children is a
twenty-four-seven responsibility, and that abuse is not always
physically visible. There is also psychological abuse that goes
undetected, such as name-calling, belittling, body shaming, and
bullying. The adage "sticks and stones can break my bones but words
can't harm me" has proven wrong...
The Cabinet Office announces for general information that the Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), Commodore Raymond King, has been exposed to COVID-19.
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, The Most Honorable Hubert A. Minnis:
The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general
public that the Crawfish Open Season will come to a close on the 1st of
April 2021 and will reopen on the1st of August, 2021. 
- The Bahamas today received 33,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through
the COVAX Facility, a global effort between the Coalition for Epidemic
Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Gavi,
UNICEF, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health
Organization (WHO). 
