Disaster Preparedness is a shared responsibility that calls for the involvement of everyone, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles K. LaRoda, told a recent graduating class of the National Emergency Management Agency’s CERT Programme.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is thrilled to return to the annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated to take place 5-10 April in Lakeland, Florida. The BMOTIA has participated in the event, which promotes aviation education, for over 20 years—and for good reason, as it is the largest annual conference in Florida. At the event, BMOTIA representatives will share the allure of The Bahamas to private pilots...

Quito, Ecuador: Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay Sweeting said that his Ministry will be working along with several Caribbean countries to improve food security in The Bahamas.

Grand Bahamian tourism economy got a huge booster shot of optimism and hope on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, when close to one thousand visitors from two major cruise ships visited the island, partaking in various tourism attractions.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Ann Marie Davis chat with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during a Courtesy Call at the Office of the Prime Minister, March 24, 2022.  The meeting comprised the first stop of their Official Visit to The Bahamas, March 24-26, on the Occasion of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration this year.  

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The Government is about to implement a sustainable plan beyond the five-year cycle for the redevelopment of Downtown Nassau, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation the Hon I Chester Cooper.

Jubilant Abaconians watched with pride as a ribbon was cut and a plaque unveiled to signal the formal reopening and renaming of the bridge that connects Great Abaco and Little Abaco.

The Advisory Committee for National Honours invites nominations from the general public of persons fit to be conferred with an award under the National Honours Act 2016 and Regulations made thereunder.  The established Societies of Honour under Section 5 of the Act are as follows:

L.N. Coakley High School in Moss Town, Exuma, on Friday held a special assembly with His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor-General, who delivered remarks.  Also speaking at the assembly was the Hon. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.  The Governor-General and the Deputy Prime Minister planted a Lignum Vitae tree on the school grounds. 

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper stated that more than $1billion in investments have been approved for the expansion of the Bahamian economy.

After nearly two years of restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bahamians are breathing a sigh of relief, especially those on the Family Islands whose economies have been negatively impacted. During his contribution to the mid-year budget debate, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, Hon. Clay Sweeting, lamented the plight of Family islanders in recent times but said he is optimistic about the future.

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey on Thursday said the future is bright for Grand Bahama as many things will happen for the island shortly.

With almost 50 trainees registered, the National Training Agency began Cohort 13 in Grand Bahama on Monday, March 14, 2022. This was the first in-person training held in Grand Bahama in almost three years. After completion, NTA will place these young Bahamians on internships and will assist with job placement.  Among those present were...

The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Former Prime Minister, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented a copy of his book 'I Say What I Mean and I Mean What I Say' to His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Governor General, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. 

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During his Opening Contribution to the Debate on the Mid-Year Budget Statement, in the House of Assembly, on March 16, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that the period covered by the Statement only covered two and half months of his Government’s time in office, so it was too early for the full effects of many of its policy changes to have manifested.

New Providence drivers can anticipate improvements to Village Road. 

On 6th February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

Chair of the Board of Trustees of University of The Bahamas Allyson Maynard-Gibson, QC, has announced Dr. Erik Rolland, as the institution’s new President. The Board of Trustees (BOT) made the announcement Tuesday, March 15, 2022 during a press conference at Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre, Auditorium. The appointment is effective August 1st, 2022.

During the recent cheque presentation for the Be-Inspired Programme, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg said that the future success of Bahamas is determined by the amount of investment placed in its younger generation.

Data Protection Commissioner of The Bahamas, Michael Wright paid a courtesy call at Bahamas Development Bank (“The Bank” or “BDB”) to discuss the importance of data protection. As a financial institution, data protection is of utmost concern to BDB as we work with Bahamians to grow industry in The Bahamas. Pictured are Michael Wright, Data Protection Commissioner for The Bahamas (left) and Senator the Hon. Quinton Lightbourne, BDB Chairman...