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.
More
than two years ago, Hurricane Dorian destroyed Little Abaco Bridge
resulting in a separation of the islands for the first time in 70 years.
Renamed Angel Fish Creek Bridge, the longest single-span bridge ever
built in The Bahamas was officially commissioned at a ceremony Friday,
March 18, 2022...
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:
(a) the Order of National Hero;
(b) the Order of Nation;
(c) the Order of The Bahamas...
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.
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.
This he revealed during his contribution to the Midyear Budget Debate in the House of Assembly on Thursday, March 17, 2022....
University of The Bahamas today announced the appointment of Dr. Ian
Strachan to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) effective 1st
April 2022. Dr. Strachan retains his position as President of the
UB-North campus in Grand Bahama.
The position of EVP is vitally
important in the University system. It is enshrined in the University of
The Bahamas Act as an officer of the institution and serves a critical
role in maximizing operational performance and maintaining continuity...
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.
“Residents of the Family
Islands welcome wholeheartedly the relaxation of the COVID-19
restrictions; while it is noted that there are a few restrictions...
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.
The Minister was addressing the 23rd Grand Bahama Business Outlook held under the theme, “Shaping the future for Grand Bahama.”
Describing
the revitalization of Grand Bahama as not only crucial to its people,
but essential to the country she added that because of the
infrastructure, composition and location...
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 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:
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.
