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.
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.
However, he noted, many early indicators suggest “grounds for cautious optimism...
New Providence drivers can anticipate improvements to Village Road.
The
Ministry of Works and Utilities hosted a virtual meeting recently to
inform the public about the design, construction and improvement of 0.9
miles of roadway on Village Road between St. Andrew’s Drive and Montagu
Beach...
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.
When
she acceded to the throne she was just 25 years of age and enjoying a
short break from royal duties with her husband of five years, Prince
Philip. They were standing in for George VI, who was too ill to travel,
on a long-planned international tour. Relaxing at the now famous
Treetops Hotel, a game viewing lodge in Kenya...
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.
The selection process for a president began more than a year ago. Seventy nine applicants offered themselves for the position...
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.
"Our Investment must cater to
the growth and development of our young people and to provide them with
the opportunity to be inspired and empowered," Minister Bowleg said,
during the event at his Ministry, on March 3, 2022...
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."
The Bahamas Delegation headed by
Minister of State for Social Services and Urban Development Hon. Lisa
Rahming, M.P. accompanied by Permanent Secretary Joel Lewis and list
others are in attendance...
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 generously to the building of a new
community center on Lewis Street in Bain and Grants Town.
In
the lead up to the ground breaking on March 9th, the non-profit
organization received donations from Leslie Bacardi of the Contigo
Foundation in honor of her late husband, Jorge Bacardi...
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.
He was
addressing the milestone anniversary ceremony held Thursday, March 10,
2022 in Pompey Square, just opposite Nassau Harbour...
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.
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).
The Level 3
rating advises international travelers to be up-to-date with their
COVID-19 vaccines before travelling to The Bahamas. It also recommends
that even if COVID-19 vaccines are up-to-date...
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.”
The State-Minister also took the opportunity to
publicly recognize those women whom she said: “have worked and made
contributions in the area of climate change...
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.
The
first charter departed at 0800 hours with seventy-seven (77) males,
thirty-three (33) females, and fifteen (15) minors onboard. Later this
morning, a second charter departed at 1002 hours, with a group of
forty-nine (49) males and four (4) females...
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 In-house
training was conducted by the Agency’s Training Department headed by
Mrs. Lisa Bowleg (Training Coordinator). Mrs. Bowleg was assisted by
Chief Petty Officer Romeiko Burrows, Royal Bahamas Defence Force...
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:
Abaco, Grand Bahama, North Bimini, New Providence, South Eleuthera and Inagua...
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 learning and raise service excellence and
innovation in the sector.
Graduates of UB have been at the
forefront of progressive changes in the industry. The newly inked
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of South Carolina
Beaufort (USCB)...
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 Monday, March 7, 2022. The meeting was held
at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Centre of Commerce
in the British Colonial Hilton. Also present were: Senator the Hon
Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs; Wayde Watson,
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs; Senator, Hon.
Randy Rolle, Global Relations Consultant/Sr. Advisor, MOTIA; and Cora
Bain-Colebrooke, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs...
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 between the University of The Bahamas and Vereance
and Company Ltd. took place during on Monday, March 7, 2022 in the
courtyard of the new campus.
Northern Campus president, Dr. Ian
Strachan, thought there should be a campus within the city of Freeport
and had started discussions with the late Rev. Hayward Cooper and with
the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019...
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 business in the city of Freeport by
assisting new licensees through the GBPA business license application
process.
Through the Portal, both Bahamians and foreign investors
can submit the necessary documents to apply for a business license,
track the process, arrange inspections, make payments and finalize their
license application...
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 is also a focal point in the
women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender
equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The
day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Aligned
with the overall campaign theme for IWD 2022 “Break The Bias”, the
theme for the United Nations (UN) Observance of International Women’s
Day 2022...
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 Bahamas, with a full-blown water
ceremony, musical entertainment and Junkanoo.
Thousands of guests
will disembark to a welcome by Nassau Cruise Port and the Ministry of
Tourism, Investments and Aviation. The ship will be in port from 12:30
p.m. until 9 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to explore the wonders
of Nassau...
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 Regatta would resume this year.
Minister
of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay
Sweeting, who was on hand for the Prime Minister’s announcement in Cat
Island this past weekend...
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 that traveled with Minister of
Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Hon. Clay
Sweeting, who spoke at the inaugural Food for Future Summit and Expo...