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. 

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)...

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... 

First Lady Ann Marie Davis, joined staff of BTC for a one-day conclave held at Fusion on Friday, 11th March. The event, which was held in recognition of International Women’s Day, drew a cross-section of female personnel employed at BTC. Delivering brief remarks was BTC CEO, Andre Foster, who welcomed attendees. Representing the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Davis delivered the keynote address. She praised BTC for being a good corporate citizen...

The Sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) will take place from 14th to 25th March 2022 under the theme "Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes."

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 Hon. Chester Cooper envisioned continued growth and economic opportunities for Bahamians.

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, March 13, 2022, at his home.  The Governor General presented a 'Message from the Queen' and a gift to Captain Gibson in congratulations for his 100th birthday milestone. 

(BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)...

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 host or attend a social gathering indoors at a private residence or a facility, provided that attendance is limited to seventy-five per cent of the occupancy...

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) received a presentation of a printed canvas entitled, “From On High”, by award-winning photographer Eric Rose. Over the years, Rose’s work in fine arts has been recognized both locally and internationally and has won him several awards. “From On High” features The Hermitage on Mt. Alvernia in Cat Island, and won the top award for Photography in the 2021 E. Clement National Arts Festival. Rose is also an intentionally-published poet and a veteran journalist...

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). 

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) event to “commit to being advocates for necessary climate change, mitigation and adaptation policies and programmes.”

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) Haitian nationals onboard.

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 Certificate Courses are singing the Agency’s praises following the conclusion of the training.

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 role as head of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Davis was delivering the keynote address during a wreath-laying ceremony held on Prince George Wharf on Tuesday, 8th March.

The wreath was laid at the bronze statue of the Bahamian Mother and Child, located at the eastern end of the wharf.  The statue was commissioned in 1974 by former Parliamentarian, Mr. Oscar Johnson (Cat Island MP, 1968-1976)...

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: